Free tour

Discover the Norman Arab itinerary

4.92

Excellent(115)

Palermo

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: Italian

Guru: Marta

PRO

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Registered on 12 February 2019

Ciao a tutti! My name is Marta and I am an authorized local guide. I have a degree in Art History and a big passion for Archeology. Working as a tour guide, I travelled for many years around Italy, and I lived in Rome and Florence too, but more than a decade ago I set foot on this spectacular island and was love at first sight! In this tour you'll know the most important places of Palermo, but also the real city and its people. I hope I can show you Palermo, I am sure you will love it!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

This visit is perfect for those who want to delve into the fascinating history of the Normans and their arrival in a Muslim Sicily.

Our visit takes place inside one of the main monuments of the Norman Arab style of Sicily, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO: the spectacular Palatine Chapel, located inside the Palace of the Normans: the mosaics made with 24 gold carats will leave you speechless. We will continue visiting the Royal Apartments, to finish in the Royal Garden. On days when the Royal Apartments are closed, they will be replaced by a visit to the Cathedral

Entrance fees to the monuments are not included.

Important! This is not the classic free tour: you will enjoy a visit with an official guide, a careful itinerary and with small groups, so its recommended price is €10 per person. If you're still hesitating, check out the reviews!

A minimum of 8 paying participants is necessary for the tour to depart (children under 12 years old are free)

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Piazza del Parlamento, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

Accanto the biglietteria of the Palazzo dei Normanni in Piazza Parliament. My knowledge has included the guide patent, a piccolo microphone on the collo https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vkijxsb3EnvPq5dV7

Outside visit

Parliament Square

Outside visit

Maqueda Courtyard

Outside visit

Palatine chapel

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).