Monreale Cathedral (Duomo di Monreale) Tours and Activities

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.

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.

Discover one of Sicily’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites with an entrance ticket to the Monreale Cloister. Learn about the building’s architecture and art including mosaics depicting scenes from the Old and the New Testament. Enjoy a moment of relax in the peaceful setting of the cloister.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The unique experience of the cumulative of the Cathedral of Monreale, to admire the beauty of the Cloister and the Terraces

Our tour of Sicily is different from the usual ones, because it perfectly combine the cultural visits and the eno-gastronomic tastings of the territory. Etna and its honey, the Ragusa baroque and Modica chocolate, the astonishment of Palermo and the street food that characterizes it and much more.

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.

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.

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.

The easy way to explore Palermo & Monreale historic heritage on board elegant cars and with driver who speaks english. The tour includes the visit of:, Cappella Palatina, Palazzo dei Normanni, Cattedrale, Mercato di Ballaro, Palazzo Abatellis, Monreale, Monte Pellegrino, Mondello.The visit of Cefalù which is is one of the major tourist attractions in the region and every year it attracts thousands of tourists from all parts of the world, in summer the population can triple, making the main streets in the country crowded. ENJOY YOU THE ASSISTANCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE, DURING THE DAY TRIP AND OUTSIDE THE MUSEUMS OR ARCHEOLOGICAL AREAS , FOR ONLY € 75 (IT IS NOT AN AUTHORIZED TOUR GUIDE SERVICE- IT IS ONLY AN ASSISTANCE )

• Exclusive Private Tour with licensed LOCAL GUIDE • Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Luxury Mercedes Minivan • Great introduction to Sicily for first time visitors • Visit two among the greatest sights of Italy Relax on a scenic drive through the Sicilian countryside to reach SEGESTA. The well preserved temple and the greek theater were built in the late 5th century BC. A visit to Segesta, which has inspired generations of travelers and artists, is an experience you cannot miss. The Monastery of MONREALE was commissioned by William II (1154-89), the Norman ruler of Sicily. The highlight of the Cathedral is its interior, incandescent with the gold of the mosaics, covering the walls of the nave, aisles, transept and apse.

Palermo Arab-Norman and the Cathedrals of Cefalù and Monreale is an Italian serial site listed by UNESCO in the List of World Heritage Sites. The series includes nine artistic-monumental assets of the Arab-Norman architecture during the Norman period in Sicily, seven kept in the city of Palermo and one each in Cefalù and Monreale. These are two palaces, three cathedrals, four churches and a bridge.

Make the most of your time in Palermo on a private day trip to Cattedrale di Monreale with hassle-free, round-trip transport. In addition to navigating for you, your guide ensures you see points of interest often missed by visitors, as well as learn more about the cathedral than you could from a guidebook. A private tour ensures your guide's full attention and an intimate experience.

The in-depth knowledge of the history and the place will allow us to deepen the architectural and artistic aspect but also the culture. We will taste "u pani cunzatu" and get to know the local artisans.

Symbol of Italianness and the good life, with an incomparable charm given by the delicious "reinterpretation" made by master craftsmen skilled in the automotive sector, it will allow your customers to drive, not only in places of interest, but also in food and wine tours, allowing you to get to know small realities, inserted in rural contexts that today more than ever attract lovers of healthy living. Historic cars that move, admired by everyone, in what is their future, remind the older ones of the first driving experiences, the first cars purchased in families, the first trips out of town while the little ones are fascinated by pastel colors and from the round shapes of a small car, which appears as a toy within their reach.

The experiential and sustainable trip for those who want to know the most genuine and authentic Sicily, with all its facets. You will explore the many UNESCO sites that Sicily has: Temples and Greek theaters, Roman architecture, cathedrals of Norman origin and Arab testimonies, without ever neglecting the mythical landscape with its breathtaking views, crystal clear seas and everything that characterizes this extraordinary land. Short and easy walks in reserves and nature parks, with all the species-rich flora that become magical in every season, will further enrich this trip. Particular attention is paid to the typical Sicilian cuisine, with its simple but tasty ingredients that with its knowledge and traditions, and not only, will explore idyllic and rural lands that will fascinate every visitor.

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.

Among our tours of Sicily with this one you can take the opportunity to explore the Northwestern side of the island: be enchanted by the Salt Pans of Trapani, Erice, Palermo, Cefalù & Monreale, capitals of the Arab-Norman heritage of Sicily. Start visiting the nature reserve of the Salt pans of Trapani, a unique place where it’s still preserved the old tradition of the salt extraction and continue with Erice, where you can discover the old medieval village and the castle. Don’t forget to taste the typical local cookies. You will discover also the capital of Sicily, Palermo, where you have the opportunity to admire the monuments that testify the Arab and Norman dominations in Sicily. Nearby Palermo, Cefalù and Monreale, are two of the most popular tourist destinations in Sicily. Their charming Cathedrals keeps inside mosaic decorations dating back from the XII century. In the last day, we’ll go to Caccamo, where one of the largest and best-preserved medieval castles in Sicily stands.

Our professionalism and experience. The tickets price also included travel insurance and nice coffe break. You will spend your time in one amazing tour.

Guided tour of Monreale, just 5 km from Palermo to 310 m above sea level on the hill of Mount Caputo. The visit will start from the cathedral, symbol of the town and declared in 2015 Unesco World Heritage monument. The Cathedral is undoubtedly an architectural masterpiece of the 12th century, in which different tastes are linked to the architecture of northern Europe, Romanesque art and Arabic art. Outside it is richly enriched by two bronze doors, the first of the Bonanno da Pisa and the second, not least, of the Barisano di Trani who also built that of Ravello and the cathedral of Trani. The interior is illuminated by magnificent gold mosaics that culminate in the Christ Pantocrator in the apsidal basin as the highest expression of figurative art. The tour continues with the visit of the monastery and the cloister flanked to the cathedral in the ancient Benedictine monastery and with the belvedere overlooking the valley and the golden basin of orange and citrus groves.