Guided Site Tours
In the heart of the city
If you have already had the opportunity to stroll through the streets of Palermo’s historic center and immerse yourself in the city’s unique atmosphere, but you are particularly interested in specific aspects of its history or art, Palermo City Guides also offers guided tours of individual monumental sites.
For example, we can explore in depth the history of the Arab and Norman presence in Palermo by visiting the Royal Palace (Palazzo dei Normanni) and discovering in detail the mosaics of the famous Palatine Chapel.
Alternatively, it is possible to visit an eighteenth-century palace such as Palazzo Butera, once owned by one of Sicily’s aristocratic families and recently restored, now home to the Valsecchi art collection.
The Royal Palace of Palermo (Palazzo dei Normanni)
A guided tour of the Royal Palace of Palermo is an unmissable highlight for anyone visiting the city. https://www.federicosecondo.org/en/home-english/
Built on the ancient walls of Palermo, the...
Palermo, a multicultural city
Sicily, an island at the heart of the Mediterranean, has always been a crossroads of peoples and cultures. This is due to its strategic position. Palermo, the island’s capital, has for centuries...
Palazzo Butera
Palermo is experiencing an extraordinary cultural and artistic revival, driven by the restoration of its historic center, which has brought one of the world’s most important historical and...
Outside the city
Staying in Palermo offers excellent opportunities for guided excursions outside the city to individual monumental sites. About 7 km from the city center, on the slopes of one of the hills surrounding the Conca d’Oro, lies Monreale, renowned for its Norman cathedral, richly decorated with Byzantine mosaics and precious Arabesque motifs.
Continuing east along the Tyrrhenian coast, you reach the medieval town of Cefalù, with its picturesque narrow streets and the rocky promontory known as “La Rocca,” from which you can enjoy striking panoramic views. Guided tours of Monreale and Cefalù are the perfect opportunity to discover the history, art, and unique landscapes of the surroundings of Palermo.
Monreale Cathedral and Benedictine Cloister
A guided tour of Monreale Cathedral and the Benedictine Cloister is an unforgettable experience!
In 1174, the Norman King William II moved his residence from the Royal Palace of Palermo to the slopes...