Palermo Catacombs Tour

On this tour into Palermo's catacombs, you'll see the remains of hundreds of mummies and uncover secrets hidden under Sicily's capital.

About Palermo's Capuchin Catacombs

The Palermo Catacombs consist of interconnected galleries in volcanic rock, covering around 300 square meters. These burial chambers hold about 2,000 skeletons and mummified bodies, including the remains of the Count of Cagliostro.

Mummies are organized in galleries by gender, social status, and profession. The oldest corridor features the Capuchin Friars, mummified in their traditional garments. There is also a room for priests in grand religious robes.

Notable areas include the women's corridor, the Chapel of the Crucifix for young virgin women, the men's corridor, the Chapel of the Children, and the corridor of families.

Tour Details

The tour begins at 16 Via dei Benedettini. Participants will explore various sections of the catacombs, including the Capuchin Friars' area, the tomb of young Rosalia Lombardo, and a corridor with notable figures like Filippo Pennino and Lorenzo Marabitti.

Afterward, the tour proceeds to Sant'Orsola Cemetery, the resting place of significant figures such as Ninni Cassarà and Luigi Natoli. Following this, participants will travel by minibus to the Palermo Cathedral Catacombs.

The tour concludes after 3 hours at the starting point.