Palazzo dei Normanni + Palatine Chapel Tour, Palermo

Our guide Emilia explained everything to us in great detail and with meticulous care. We thoroughly enjoyed her company....

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Visit one of the oldest royal residences in Europe and see an incredible display of Arabic-Norman art on this tour around the Royal Palace of the Normans and Palatine Chapel!

Details

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide
Admission to sites mentioned

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 2 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Piazza del Parlamento

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August 26, 2026
Laura
Madrid, Spain
Our guide Emilia explained everything to us in great detail and with meticulous care. We thoroughly enjoyed her company. The guided tour is definitely...
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Melissa Da Silva Costa Rivero
Tilburg, Netherlands
It was interesting and comprehensive. Everything was explained to us in great detail. The woman who guided us had extensive historical knowledge and h...
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Walter
Roma, Italy
Valeria proved not only extremely knowledgeable, but also incredibly engaging and passionate. She captured our attention from start to finish, recount...
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Claudia Lucrecia Huarte
Argentina
Wonderful visit! Dario is a true professional!
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Gavà (barcelona), Spain
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Roma, Italy
Very knowledgeable and helpful guide, it was a really great experience.
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Besano, Italy
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Madrid, Spain
Antonella was excellent! She explained so much. It was a great experience.
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Kontxi
Spain
The guided tour was fantastic with Antonio! His explanations were clear and precise; time flew by. It was a real treat.
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Ciudad AutÓnoma De Bs. As., Argentina
Excellent service, very well guided, very clear explanation, answered all my questions, in short, 10 minutes.
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Visit one of the oldest royal residences in Europe and see an incredible display of Arabic-Norman art on this tour around the Royal Palace of the Normans and Palatine Chapel!

Royal Palace + Palatine Chapel Tour

Meet us at the Piazza del Parlamento to start our guided tour of the Royal Palace of the Normans and the Palatine Chapel of Palermo. Let's get to know all of its secrets!

Our first stop is a visit to the Palazzo dei Normanni, a building that dates back to the 12th century and served as the official residence for the kings of Sicily. During the visit, we'll discuss the different monarchs who have passed through here and discover the reforms made to this monument in the times of Spanish rule.

As we walk through the elegant halls of the Royal Palace, we'll share with you many fascinating facts about this site. Afterwards, the most anticipated moment of the tour arrives: entering the Palatine Chapel! This temple, belonging to this royal residence, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You're sure to see why!

The Palatine Chapel is an authentic jewel of Arab-Norman art. The interior of this sanctuary stands out for its numerous golden mosaics, which cover the walls and ceilings, creating different religious scenes and figures. Don't forget your camera, as you're sure to snap lots of pictures along our tour.

After 1.5 hours, we'll return to the starting point, bringing our tour to a close.

Important

This tour focuses on the visit to the Palatine Chapel, located inside the Palazzo dei Normanni. The second part of the tour takes place in the rest of the Palace, which changes its visitable areas according to the ordinary and extraordinary activity of the Sicilian Parliament, depending exclusively on its tourist agenda.

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Visit one of the oldest royal residences in Europe and see an incredible display of Arabic-Norman art on this tour around the Royal Palace of the Normans and Palatine Chapel!

Royal Palace + Palatine Chapel Tour

Meet us at the Piazza del Parlamento to start our guided tour of the Royal Palace of the Normans and the Palatine Chapel of Palermo. Let's get to know all of its secrets!

After 1.5 hours, we'll return to the starting point, bringing our tour to a close.

Palazzo dei Normanni + Palatine Chapel Tour