Palermo Catacombs Tour

On this tour into Palermo's catacombs, you'll see the remains of hundreds of mummies and explore the history of Sicily's capital city.

About Palermo's Capuchin Catacombs

The Palermo Catacombs are composed of interconnected galleries in volcanic rock, covering approximately 300 square meters (3230 square feet). They contain around 2,000 skeletons and mummified bodies, including the Count of Cagliostro.

Mummies are arranged in galleries based on gender, social status, and profession. The oldest corridor features Capuchin Friars in their traditional garments, with a room dedicated to priests in religious robes. Other sections include the women's corridor, Chapel of the Crucifix for young virgin women, men's corridor, Chapel of the Children, and corridor of families.

Tour Details

We will meet at Piazza Cappuccini at the scheduled time to begin our exploration of Palermo's Capuchin Catacombs. Inside, we will visit areas like the Capuchin Friars, the tomb of young Rosalia Lombardo known as "sleeping beauty," and the corridor of notable figures including Filippo Pennino and Lorenzo Marabitti.

Later, we will enter Sant'Orsola Cemetery, a historical site housing many famous figures of Palermo, including Ninni Cassarà, Libero Grassi, Mario Rutelli, and Luigi Natoli. Finally, we will proceed to the Palermo Cathedral Catacombs, where we will conclude the tour after 3 hours.