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Cloister of the Cathedral of Monreale
Mondello harbor
View from the roofs of the cathedral of Palermo
Church of the Gesù (Chiesa del Gesu), Palermo, Sicily
The Chinese Palazzina of Palermo

Monreale, Palermo, Chinese Palace and Mondello from Palermo, Private Tour

By Panormus Autoservizi
Free cancellation available
Price is P 30,213 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the historical monuments of Palermo and Monreale with a private day tour. The English speaking driver will take you around to see the most beautiful places, including the Teatro Massimo, the Royal Palace, the Palatine Chapel, Piazza dei Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, the Church of Gesù (Casa Professa), one of the most important baroque churches in Palermo, the historic markets: Ballaró, Il Capo and other historic buildings.
The tour includes a panoramic tour of the entire city.
Admire the view of Palermo from above and visit the famous cathedral for which Monreale is renowned.
Admire the Palazzina or Casina Cinese, known for the Chinese style that distinguishes it and which stands inside the Parco della Favorita.
Visit the well-known seaside resort of Mondello, one of the most beautiful, famous and renowned tourist and seaside resorts in Sicily.
The tour can be customized according to your interests.

Activity location

  • Cattedrale di Monreale
    • 1 Piazza Guglielmo II
    • 90046, Monreale, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cattedrale di Monreale
    • 1 Piazza Guglielmo II
    • 90046, Monreale, Sicilia, Italy

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Monreale, Palermo, Chinese Palace and Mondello from Palermo, Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
P 30,212.61 x 1 AdultP 30,212.61
Total
Price is P 30,212.61
Until Sat, Dec 28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transportation
  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedBilingual Italian-English driver
  • What's includedWhat's includedChild seats (on request)
  • What's includedWhat's includedPick-up service from/to hotel/port
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTourist guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

Activity itinerary

Cattedrale di Monreale
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
You will be dropped off by your driver in Piazza Guglielmo II. Here you can visit the beautiful cathedral of Monreale. It has been included in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites and is considered one of the most important medieval churches in the world. The mosaics of the cathedral are something simply unique and perfect. An area of over 6,000 square meters and over 130 Byzantine mosaics that adorn the church. It is also possible to access, for a fee, different areas of the cathedral, such as the terraces. Adjacent to the cathedral is the monastery of San Benedetto. The cloister of the monastery has a square plan in Romanesque style, characterized by more than 90 columns decorated with mosaics and Romanesque capitals. In the center of the cloister there is a garden, with a fountain in the shape of a palm tree from which water flows. Also near the cathedral is the interesting Diocesan Museum, which houses collections of paintings, sacred vestments and liturgical objects, as well as a beautiful cycle of frescoes from the 1700s. From Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II you can see the Duomo, while calmly admiring the garden with the famous marble fountain called Fontana del Tritone. Another place that is impossible to resist is the Belvedere, located a few steps from the Town Hall. From the Belvedere it is possible to overlook the Conca d'Oro and be conquered by the hills of Palermo.
Norman Palace
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
We will pass through the Royal Palace, through Porta Nuova and Villa Bonanno. Among the most visited buildings in all of Sicily, the Palazzo dei Normanni in Palermo is the oldest royal residence in Europe, today the seat of the Sicilian Regional Assembly. Inside there are several courtyards, including the Maqueda Courtyard and the Fountain Courtyard. From the patio you can access the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, while on the first level there is the Palatine Chapel. There are many works of art contained in the Palace, with nineteenth and twentieth century masterpieces by Francesco Lojacono, Antonino Leto, Joan Mirò and Renato Guttuso.
Palermo Cathedral
  • 1h
The Cathedral of Palermo, the most characteristic building in the city. Its construction dates back to 1184 by order of Archbishop Gualtiero Offamilio, in honor of the Holy Virgin Mary Assumption into heaven. Since 3 July 2015 it has been part of the World Heritage Site (UNESCO). The main entrance to the Cathedral is free, but if you want to visit the monumental area and the roofs of Palermo Cathedral, from which you can appreciate a wonderful and evocative view of the city, you have to pay a ticket.
Capo Street Market
  • 30m
The Mercato del Capo in Palermo is still found today in the upper part of the ancient Arab neighborhood of the Schiavoni, pirates and slave traders. A very popular neighborhood, it was formed in the Muslim era and is nestled between baroque churches and iconic street food. The main entrance to the market is from the fourteenth-century Porta Carini. A narrow street widens and narrows between the stalls that project from the outside, people make it impassable because they stop to observe, negotiate, taste and buy. It is also considered the fish market par excellence. Bright colors and heady scents mix with typical specialties and the voices of the traders, the "abbanniate" inviting you to buy their goods. the less popular one on the Cape is considered the fish market par excellence. This is why the market is a place not to be missed.
Via Roma (Pass by)
From the Mercato del Capo we go down towards Piazza Verdi in front of the Teatro Massimo. It follows Via Roma which cuts across Piazza San Domenico where the church of the same name is located. Many buildings have been built on the sides of the street over the years, including the headquarters of some banks, the Palazzo delle Poste, the Biondo theater, the Palazzo del Banco di Sicilia and numerous other buildings built in Eclectic or Liberty style. At the crossroads with Corso Vittorio Emanuele we go up to reach the Quattro Canti.
Quattro Canti
  • 1h
You will be dropped off in Piazza Pretoria, where you will visit the main churches, including the La Martorana church, San Cataldo church, San Giuseppe dei Teatini church, the Fountain of Shame and the Four Corners. We continue with the Church of Gesù (Casa Professa), one of the most important baroque churches in Palermo, towards the historic market of Ballarò.
Mercato di Ballarò
  • 1h
With its over 1000 years of history, the Ballarò market is one of the oldest testimonies still existing in Palermo. It is located in the very popular Albergheria district and over the years it has been able to develop, while always maintaining its unmistakable style. Among the stalls and shops of Ballarò you can buy meat, fresh fish, 0 km fruit and vegetables, coming directly from the Palermo countryside, as well as cheeses, typical products and sweets. In addition to the classic stalls, there are many places where you can sit and eat typical dishes at very affordable prices. Ballarò is also famous for many prestigious monuments found inside, such as the Tower of S. Nicolò which allows you to have a 360° panoramic view of Palermo from above, the Church of Carmine Maggiore and the Chamber of Wonders
Via Ruggiero Settimo (Pass by)
We go beyond the Quattro Canti and reach Via Ruggero Settimo which takes us to Piazza Castelnuovo. Together with the adjacent Piazza Ruggero Settimo it forms a single large space, commonly called "Piazza Politeama", after the theater of the same name which dominates the square. Then there is the Viale della Libertà surrounded by villas and gardens, including the English Garden.
Via della Favorita (Pass by)
Via della Favorita goes from Piazza Generale Cascino to the east gate of the Parco della Favorita. The large Favorita park, whose extension amounts to approximately 400 hectares, was created by Ferdinand of Bourbon during his first stay in Palermo, from 1798 to 1802.
Palazzina Cinese
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
At Christmas 1798, fleeing from the riots in Naples, the royal couple Ferdinand of Bourbon and Carolina landed in Palermo, welcomed favorably by the Palermo nobility. The king, a lover of hunting, purchased a good part of the land located in the Colli plain from the Palermo nobles of the time, to build a reserve where he could give vent to his passion. As his personal residence, the king also purchased the "casena" of Giuseppe Lombardo, baron della Scala, which was subsequently renovated and embellished by the architect Venanzio Marvuglia. This casena, given its obvious inspiration from oriental themes, was later called Casina or Chinese Palace, and hosted numerous illustrious guests, including Admiral Nelson and Lady Hamilton. VISITING HOURS From Tuesday to Saturday from 9.00 to 17.30 (last entry at 17.00); holidays from 9.00 to 1.30 (last entry at 1.00) – closed on Mondays.
Mondello
  • 1h
The gulf of Mondello is one of the most extraordinary places on the island, at the foot of Monte Pellegrino. The atmosphere of Mondello seems almost tropical thanks to its colors. Full of services, restaurants, small shops, nautical clubs and a small port. This area is full of villas, all in Liberty style.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCattedrale di Monreale
    • 1 Piazza Guglielmo II
    • 90046, Monreale, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECattedrale di Monreale
    • 1 Piazza Guglielmo II
    • 90046, Monreale, Sicilia, Italy

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