Monreale Cathedral (Duomo di Monreale) Tours and Tickets

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.

A fascinating tour that will allow you to admire artistic masterpieces of rare beauty. We will go up to Monreale, by car or minivan, to visit the Cathedral of Monreale, a UNESCO site, with its splendid Byzantine mosaics that extend over an area of 6000 square meters. Then we will move to Palermo to admire another UNESCO site: the Palazzo dei Normanni, an Arab-Norman jewel embellished by the beautiful Palatine Chapel, the Capuchin catacombs and the historic Cape market. Read more about Tour Palermo and Monreale 2019 - Sicily

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.

Get an in-depth introduction to Sicily's natural, cultural, and culinary heritage during this small-group, multi-day guided tour. Travel comfortably between locations in an air-conditioned vehicle, enjoying stops in Syracuse, Palermo, Mt. Etna, Taormina, and many more sights. Tours include four-star hotel accommodation, most meals, and a tasting of Sicilian food products.

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.

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.

Visit with us one of the most suggestive places in the world! At the Capuchin monastery in Palermo you can discover the Catacombs. Between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, in exchange for rich donations, illustrious Sicilian characters entrusted the bodies of their deceased to the Friars, who were mummified with natural techniques. In addition to being an impressive place, the Catacombs are today a very important historical testimony of a Palermo full of charm and mystery. The second stage of the tour includes the city of Monreale, located on the slopes of Monte Caputo. Founded by the Arabs, it is one of the most important testimonies of the synergistic fusion of two cultures: Arab-Norman. Imposing and dominant, the famous Duomo, a World Heritage Site, rises above the town. You will be impressed by the refinement of the Byzantine elements and the immensity of the Christ Pantocrator.

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.

The tour of Monreale is a fascinating itinerary that allows the visitor to discover two splendid treasures of the Arab-Norman architecture such as the majestic Cathedral of Monreale and its famous Benedictine cloister. All this is accompanied by a nice and prepared authorized guide of the Sicily region.

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

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.

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.

Palermo, Cefalù, and Monreale are home to dazzling UNESCO-listed Arab Normal cathedrals, but visiting all three in one day by public transportation can be a challenge. Save hours with this private driving tour, giving you time to marvel at the cathedrals in both Cefalù and Monreale plus the top Arab Norman monuments in Palermo, including the cathedral, La Martorana, and the Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel.

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.

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

Monreale Cathedral is famous all over the world. Santa Rosalia is the patroness of Palermo. Mondello is the most popular destination.

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.

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.

See Sicily's top attractions on this day trip to Palermo and Monreale from Cefalu. Led by a local guide, take a scenic drive toward Monreale to see one of the world’s most stunning Norman churches. Afterward, enjoy a walking tour through the capital city of Palermo and explore the colorful outdoor markets. Top off your trip with a visit to the Capuchin Catacombs before concluding your tour back in Cefalu.

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.

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.

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

• Exclusive Tour led by a LOCAL GUIDE for personalized attention and flexibility • 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.

Discover the splendid Cefalù for a stroll through the alleys of the small town by the sea, then admire the Dome of Monreale, near Palermo with a cultural guide. Your private driver will pick you up from your accommodation in the center of Palermo and accompany you all day. In Monreale, a cultural guide will tell you the secrets of the incredible Duomo.