Monreale Cathedral (Duomo di Monreale) Tours and Activities

Hotel pick up. Half day reserved for the visit of the Norman Palace (where inside you can visit the wonderful Palatine Chapel). Free time to visit the Cathedral of Palermo, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Proceed in the direction of Monreale, to visit the Cathedral, considered one of the most beautiful churches in the world (where inside you can admire its magnificent mosaics, the very famous Christ Pantocrator and its imposing monumental pipe organ. Free time for the visit to the cloister and the gardens of the municipal Villa. I'm going back to the hotel. End of our services.

Spend time exploring the glorious Duomo of Monreale, Cathedral and Cloister and the Medieval town of Cefalù during this half-day trip from Palermo. Travel to Monreale for a 1-hour Duomo tour. Next, travel to charming Cefalù for a tour that includes the Duomo, Medieval lavatory, Mandralisca Museum and more.

Maximize your time in Palermo with this sightseeing tour, which showcases the best of the city and the surrounding region. Visit the hillside town of Monreale, known for its Norman cathedral and 12th-century mosaics, and explore Palermo’s historic center. Enjoy beach time at the seaside resort of Mondello and venture up Monte Pellegrino to view the 17th-century Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia cave shrine.

Discover two of Palermo’s most distinctive landmarks on this immersive, private tour. Set off from your accommodation—hotel pickup and drop-off are included—and venture first to the Capuchin Catacombs: a macabre destination home to thousands of mummified bodies, many of them priests. Next, discover the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Monreale, famous for its fusion of Norman and Arabic architecture. A break for Sicilian coffee and nibbles is also included.

the tour was organized to admire the beauty of the wonderful Cathedral of Monreale Unesco World Heritage Arab Norman itinerary, then continuation for the visit of the famous Catacombs of the Capuchins

The tour was organized to admire the beauty of the Arab Norman itinerary of Palermo and its markets and historic alleys (Cathedral, Palatine Chapel, Piazza Pretoria, Quattro Canti, Martorana Church, Teatro Massimo, Mercato Ballaro '), visit of Monreale with its extraordinary Duomo and finally stop in the wonderful seaside resort of Mondello with its famous beach and Liberty style villas

Spend a day exploring the best of Palermo and the glories of Monreale with this combination day trip. See the top attractions in the old town of the Sicilian capital of Palermo, including the Teatro Massimo, Cathedral, and Politeama Theater. Next, travel up to the hilltop town of Monreale to tour the famous Duomo. Marvel at the golden mosaics covering the Duomo's interior.

Palermo is rich in historic and cultural treasures, but getting around the city and nearby Monreale with public transportation can be stressful and time consuming. Save hours by exploring with a private driver, skipping the hassle of crowded buses and trains and taking in highlights like the Norman palace, Zisa Castle, and Ballarò and Vucciria markets in just hours. Afterwards, set off to nearby Monreale to admire its magnificent cathedral.

3 days to discover all faces of Sicily: The color of Palermo's market, the history of Agrigento, the heritage of the Etna Volcano and much more. Always escorted by a professional driver and an english or french speaking tour guide.

Discover the magic of Sicily on this 5-day tour. Walk the streets of Palermo, stopping at markets and bars to taste delicious wine and street food. Escape the city to admire hilltop views from Erice, tour the Greek Theater in Segesta, and learn how sea salt is collected in Trapani. Hop into a vintage Piaggio Ape and travel to Monreale to see the golden mosaics of the town’s cathedral.

On this two-for-one, full-day private tour, you’ll discover top historical sights in both Monreale—famous for its mosaic-filled 12th-century cathedral—and stunning, seaside Cefalù. Travel comfortably by air-conditioned minivan, with bottled water and hotel transfers included. You’ll also enjoy free time to browse local boutiques.

In 2015 UNESCO declared the itinerary "Palermo Arab Norman and the Cathedrals of Cefalù and Monreale" a World Heritage Site. The wealth of this island is also due to the peoples who invaded it and left their inheritances as well as, after the storms, corals and starfishes remain on the shore. With this tour, UNESCO celebrates in particular the legacy of two civilizations - that of the Arabs and that of the Normans, a people of warriors from Scandinavia with influences from Romanesque and Byzantine art - that have deposited in Sicily unparalleled architectural and artistic treasures. We will accompany you to the discovery of these and many other treasures which make our land unique and unmatched with the comfort and safety of our vehicles truly conducted by our reliable and professional drivers.

This tour aims to offer a complete experience for both your eyes and your palate. You will visit some of the most beautiful places, cities, villages in Western Sicily: rich in history, culture and art. Palermo, Monreale, Mondello, Erice, Segesta, Trapani, Cefalù, Castelbuono, The Saline with Their different colors. You will taste the typical Cannoli, the Marsala, the Almond sweets in Erice, the cheeses and the artisanal Salami in Castelbuono, the street food in Palermo, fish dishes in Trapani and the foods that made us famous in the world. This is a private and exclusive tour, you will only be in the group, there will be no other people. We will be out of the normal tourist circuits, we will visit isolated, peaceful and safe places.

See the best of Sicily on a Private 7-day tour of the island's highlights. Visit popular cities and towns like Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, Palermo, Cefalù, Erice and Catania. Admire the gorgeous cathedral of Monreale and the archaeological site at the Valley of the Temples by night. Enjoy meals of Sicilian dishes, including traditional sweets like granita or cannolo.

On this full-day tour from Palermo, you’ll be driven to three of Sicily’s most stunning and history-packed destinations. Enjoy free time to explore the castle town of Castelbuono, the hillside town of Monreale, and the originally Greek seaside hub of Cefalu. Discover the region’s Arab-Norman roots with optional visits to the opulent Cappella Palatina and 14th-century Castelbuono.

This full-day tour will start in the hilltop village of Monreale, where a local guide will show you the stunning cathedral built by the Normans in the 12th century, as well as the lovely Benedectine cloister with exquisitely carved columns and arches. Inside the cathedral, walls and columns shimmer with stunning mosaics covering a surface of over 6,000 square meters. Then the driver will take you eastwards to Cefalù, a pretty fishing village squeezed between a dramatic mountain peak and a sunny stretch of sand. Here you will have free time to indulge in some shopping and stroll around the colorful streets to explore the top sights, including the 12th-century cathedral decorated with precious mosaics and surrounded by a lovely square lined with palm trees. Not to miss is also the picture-postcard beach overlooked by old fishermen’s houses.

Our walking tours are operated with local guide and offer a great opportunity to visit the town and learn as much as possible of the history of the place. Our guide will show you the most important places and monuments of the city such as the famous Capo market, the Royal Palace with the Palatine chapel or Piazza Marina. This tour can be operated in 3 languages ​​Italian, English and Spanish. At the time of booking, feel free to book your experience according to your interests and advise preferred language: - THE SOVEREIGN AND THE PEOPLE from Tuesday to Sunday, departure at 9:00 AM from meeting point - THE BAROQUE AND THE ARISTOCRACY from Tuesday to Saturday, departure at 2:00 PM from meeting point - PALERMO BY NIGHT daily, departure at 7:00 PM from meeting point and enjoy our sicilian aperitif. Take a look at: “what to expect” to know more about some of the mandatory stops of our tours

The Cathedrals of Monreale and Cefalù are two of Sicily’s crown jewels, but visiting on your own from Palermo can be a challenge. Save hours by skipping public transportation with this small-group tour that includes round-trip transportation and savor the glorious Byzantine mosaics with the insights of a private guide.

Cefalù and Monreale are the jewels in the crown of northern Sicily, with beautiful architecture and rich Arab, Byzantine, and Norman history to explore. When your cruise ship docks in Palermo, spin through the Madonie Regional Natural Park by air-conditioned minivan and reach both sites in one day. Discover top attractions including the Norman-style Cefalù Cathedral and Monreal’s UNESCO–listed Norman-Byzantine cathedral, and see the best of Sicily with ease—with round-trip travel from the port in Palermo included.

When your cruise ship docks in Palermo, maximize your day at port on a private shore excursion that shows you the best of Sicily with none of the hassle. After exploring the markets and monuments of Palermo, venture uphill to the Byzantine Monastery of Monreale, known for its dazzling golden mosaics. Finish with a visit to the medieval coastal town of Cefalù, perched above the Tyrrhenian Sea

the tour was organized to make a particular day a visit to an important tourist attraction (Monreale) and one of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily, which also houses the cathedral and old wash houses (Cefalù).

The tour was organized to admire the beauty of the Cathedral of Monreale and the Benedictine Cloister UNESCO heritage, continuation to Monte Pellegrino with a visit to the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia Departures from the Port of Palermo for the landing of Cruise Ships

Enjoy a lovely day in our special tour: Arab-Norman UNESCO World Heritage in Sicily, our professional licensed guides accompany you in this pleasant day: + Visit the most beautiful Cathedral in Italy with finest gold and silver glass mosaics + Visit the secret cloister with splendid columns in Monreale + Discover the best of Palermo, from street food to elegant baroque architecture + Admire the biggest theatre in Italy, Teatro Massimo + Make a wish with Genius of Palermo + Stroll in the street market + Visit Cefalù, an elegant sea borgo with amazing history and gorgious views

tour made unique by the charm of the Cathedral of Monreale with its wonderful mosaics, and by the visit of Villa Cattolica in Bagheria (Guttuso Museum)