Palermo Catacombs Tour

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

About Palermo's Capuchin Catacombs

The Palermo Catacombs stretch through interconnected galleries carved into volcanic rock, covering an area of around 300 square meters. These burial chambers hold about 2,000 skeletons and mummified bodies, including the remains of the Count of Cagliostro.

Mummies were placed in different galleries according to gender, social status, and profession. The oldest corridor is occupied by the Capuchin Friars, who are mummified in traditional garments. There is a room dedicated to priests, preserved in their religious robes.

Other areas include the women's corridor, the Chapel of the Crucifix, the men's corridor, the Chapel of the Children, and the corridor of families.

Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet at Piazza Cappuccini to begin our tour. Once inside, we'll explore the catacombs, including the area for Capuchin Friars, the tomb of Rosalia Lombardo, and the corridor for notable figures such as Filippo Pennino and Lorenzo Marabitti.

After learning about the catacombs, we'll visit the Sant'Orsola Cemetery, a historical location holding many famous figures of Palermo. Finally, we'll walk to the Palermo Cathedral Catacombs, where we'll conclude our tour after 3 hours.