Palermo Churches Tour & Bell Tower Climb

Are you ready to marvel at Palermo from above? On this tour of Palermo's main churches, we'll visit its most important churches and climb their bell towers to see the theatres, villas, and key landscapes around the city. Enjoy the stunning views!

Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet in front of Chiesa di San Giuseppe Cafasso to begin this tour of the central churches in Sicily's vibrant capital. Our tour will start at the heart of the Arab-Norman Palermo with a visit to the Cathedral's complex, where we'll explore its history. We'll then head to its walkway to admire scenic views of the churches, theatres, and villas, as well as the Royal Palace of Palermo and the Cala di Palermo port.

Continuing our tour, we'll walk toward the Church of San Giuseppe Cafasso and climb to the top of its monumental bell tower. Here, you'll see views of the San Giovanni degli Eremiti Church, Mount Pellegrino, Piazza Indipendenza Square, and more.

Our last stop will be at the Baroque Church of Carmine Maggiore, where you'll see works by artists such as Giacomo Serpotta, Antonello and Domenico Gagini, and Pietro Novelli. We'll also visit the church of the Carmine Maggiore and the historical Ballarò Market from the top of the church's bell tower.

We'll conclude our church tour after a total of 3 hours.