Best of Palermo Combo Tour - Walking Tour & Palazzo deo Normanni & Cappella Palatina

Start your voyage through the Sicilian Capital at the Palermo Cathedral, a marvel of Norman architectural prowess that has stood resolute for ages. Guided by an erudite expert guide, you will embark on a comprehensive exploration, delving into the inner sanctum and the exterior of this grand edifice, being transported into an ambience suffused with spiritual and historical significance.

Cast your eyes skyward to the soaring vaulted ceilings that seem to kiss the heavens, and the walls adorned with precious marble and intricate inlays. The artwork adorning the spaces narrate tales of unwavering faith and devotion, unveiling the interwoven tapestry of religious and artistic heritage that fills every nook of this majestic construct.

Continuing this guided tour of Palermo, you'll arrive at Piazza Bellini, home to the resplendent Martorana and San Cataldo churches—architectural marvels that you will marvel at from the exterior. Subsequently, immersing yourself in the vibrant ambience of Piazza Pretoria, renowned for its "Shame Square" fountain due to the statues' unabashed nudity, will be an astounding experience. You will then continue on to Quattro Canti, the adorned crossroads emblematic of Palermo, just before we venture onward toward the Santa Caterina church.

You will then be able to stop for an opportunity to savour a Sicilian delicacy of a freshly crafted granita or cannolo.

Nestled within the city's heart, this church stands as a concealed jewel, an example of beauty and spirituality. The Gothic arches and soaring cross vaults overhead will enthrall you with their grandeur, while the church's interior unfurls as a symphony of intricacies, with frescoes and embellishments that chronicle tales of faith and virtue. Altars and side chapels, adorned with sculptures and artistic marvels, will seize your attention and fuel your imagination.

At the end of the guided tour you will ascend to the monastery's terraces where you will be able to witness the stunning panormaic views of the city below.