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Palermo's Palatine Chapel & Norman Palace Guided Tour
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Overview
The Guided tour between Palatine Chapel and Norman Palace offers a captivating journey through the heart of Palermo's history. This walking tour, ideal for history enthusiasts and culture seekers, unveils the city's majestic heritage, focusing on the Palazzo dei Normanni, a royal residence symbolizing power for over a thousand years.
Visitors will explore the stunning Palatine Chapel, renowned as a masterpiece of European Middle Ages art. Its golden mosaics and intricate woodwork create an awe-inspiring atmosphere. Depending on the option selected, the tour includes a visit to the Monastery of Santa Caterina, where guests can enjoy panoramic city views from the rooftop terrace and savor an authentic Sicilian cannolo. The itinerary may also include a visit to the majestic Cathedral, the Four Songs and Piazza Bellini.
With the full option, guests can indulge in a guided street food tasting, sampling local delicacies like arancine, panelle, and sfincione for a complete immersion in Palermo's vibrant culture. The tour is led by expert local guides. The experience emphasizes cultural immersion and historical insights. 
Highlights
Explore the Norman Palace: Discover the ancient royal residence and millennial symbol of power.
Visit the Palatine Chapel: Marvel at the golden mosaics and carved woods of this medieval masterpiece.
Taste Sicilian Street Food (Optional): Enjoy local delicacies like arancine and panelle with the food tour option.
Cannolo at Santa Caterina (Optional): Savor an authentic Sicilian cannolo at the Monastery of Santa Caterina with the cannolo option.
Sentiment Analysis
Visitors generally love the in-depth knowledge and beauty of the sites, though some find it crowded or rushed.
Customers loved seeing the beautiful palace and chapel.
Many visitors thought the guides were very knowledgeable and friendly.
People really enjoyed the stories shared by the guides.
Some reviewers mentioned the cannoli and food tour was super!
Some guests mentioned it can be very busy and crowded.
A couple of guests said the tour felt rushed
The Journey
Palazzo dei Normanni
An ancient royal residence and a symbol of power, showcasing Arab, Byzantine, and Norman influences.
Palatine Chapel
A masterpiece of the European Middle Ages, famed for its golden mosaics, carved woods, and architectural design.
Monastery of Santa Caterina
A picturesque monastery where you can climb on the rooftop terrace to enjoy a breathtaking view of the city. Here you can also taste the real Sicilian cannolo, prepared according to the ancient recipe of the conventual tradition.
Cathedral of Palermo
The Cathedral is the city's major place of worship. It is characterized by the coexistence of different styles, due to a long history of additions, transformations and restorations.
Four Songs
Piazza Vigliena, also known as Quattro Canti, is at the intersection of the two main streets of Palermo: Via Maqueda and Corso Vittorio Emanuele. The buildings at the corners have curved facades, decorated with the statues of the four seasons, the four Spanish kings and the four patron saints of Palermo.
Piazza Bellini
Piazza Bellini is a square in Palermo with two UNESCO-recognized churches: Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio and San Cataldo.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes a guided tour of the Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel. Depending on the option chosen during purchase, it may also include street food tasting and entrance tickets to the sites. If selected, a cannolo at the Monastery of Santa Caterina is included. This experience excludes everything not explicitly listed in the 'Includes' section.
Hot Tip
Consider booking the early morning tour to avoid the biggest crowds, especially during peak season. Wearing comfortable shoes is a must, as you'll be doing a lot of walking. Also, make sure to confirm the meeting point with the tour operator beforehand, as it can sometimes be confusing.
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