Tour

Palermo Catacombs Tour

On this tour into Palermo's catacombs, you'll see the remains of hundreds of mummies and learn about its history. About Palermo's Capuchin Catacombs. The Palermo Catacombs comprise interconnected galleries in volcanic rock, covering around 300...

  • 3 hours
  • Open on Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat

On this tour into Palermo's catacombs, you'll see the remains of hundreds of mummies and learn about its history.

About Palermo's Capuchin Catacombs

The Palermo Catacombs comprise interconnected galleries in volcanic rock, covering around 300 square meters (3230 square feet). These chambers hold approximately 2,000 skeletons and mummified bodies, including the Count of Cagliostro.

Mummies are organized in separate galleries by gender, social status, and profession. The oldest corridor features the Capuchin Friars mummified in traditional attire, while another room is for priests in religious robes. Other regions 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 families' corridor.

Tour Details

We will meet at 16 Via dei Benedettini to start our tour of Palermo's Capuchin Catacombs.

Inside, we'll explore various sections, like the Capuchin Friars' area, the tomb of young Rosalia Lombardo, known as "sleeping beauty", and a corridor for notable figures like sculptors Filippo Pennino and Lorenzo Marabitti.

Afterward, we'll visit the Sant'Orsola Cemetery, where many famous Palermitans are buried. Next, we'll travel by minibus to the Palermo Cathedral Catacombs to see more historical figures.

The tour will conclude after 3 hours at the starting point.

Prices

Included

  • Transport by minibus
  • English–speaking guide
  • Ticket to Capuchin Catacombs

Location

Activity location

Via dei Benedettini, 12, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

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