Palace of the Normans + Palatine Chapel Tour

Visit one of the oldest royal residences in Europe and see a 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. Our first stop is the Palace of the Normans, dating back to the 12th century, which served as the official residence for the kings of Sicily. We will discuss the monarchs who have resided here and the reforms during Spanish rule.

As we walk through the elegant halls of the Royal Palace, we'll share fascinating facts about this site. The highlight of the tour is entering the Palatine Chapel, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The chapel features numerous golden mosaics covering the walls and ceilings, depicting various religious scenes. Bring your camera for many photo opportunities during the tour.

After 1.5 hours, we'll return to the starting point, concluding our tour.

Important

This tour focuses on the Palatine Chapel, located inside the Norman Palace. The second part of the tour takes place in the rest of the Palace, with visitable areas changing according to the ordinary and extraordinary activity of the Sicilian Parliament, based on its tourist agenda.