Discover the gruesome burial chambers of the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo, filled with the mummified bodies of friars and local luminaries on a private tour. Continue to the exquisite 12th-century Norman cathedral of Monreale.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the line through a separate entrance
- Instant confirmation
- Host or greeter
- English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Private group
Experience
- Wander the gruesome corridors of the Capuchin Catacombs in Palermo
- See the mummified remains of friars, virgins, children, and the painter Velazquez
- Learn about the mysterious preservative that could mummify the dead
- See the mummy of the young girl Rosalia Lombardo, who died in 1920 and was the last person to be buried in the catacombs
- Visit the 12th-century cathedral of Monreale, one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the world
- Stroll around the beautiful gardens of the Benedictine Cloisters, admiring the delicate arches and marble columns
- Enjoy the benefits of a private tour
- Private car and English-speaking driver
- Airport pick-up and drop off (available on request and for an extra fee)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (available on request and for an extra fee)
- Entry to the Catacombs of Capuchins, Monreale Cathedral, and the Cloister of Monreale
- People with mobility impairments
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- Customers must bring their own headphones
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Piazza Verdi at the stairs of the Theatre Massimo
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- Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
- This is a private tour
- A different schedule is possible on request