SICILY · CAPUCHIN CATACOMBS TOURS
Eight thousand of Palermo’s dead, dressed and standing in a corridor. It is not for everyone. The 5 below cover entry and the guided visits that explain who these people were, with prices, timings and what the visit actually asks of you.
Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo with Simon. See mummies including Rosalia Lombardo, learn the burial methods, ticket included.
“Simon was an excellent guide - knowledgeable, respectful, interesting. He is passionate about the catacombs and the stories of the individuals in this unique 'graveyard'. We learned a lot about the history of the catacombs and Palermo/Sicily. Great tour - we recommend it and Simon!”
Private 3-hour tour from Palermo: Capuchin Catacombs, then Monreale Cathedral and Benedictine Cloister, with skip-the-line entry.
“Our guide was good and spoke English well. A little pricey but got more out of it than if we would have visited on our own. The car was a small rental with air that didn't reach the back seat, which was unfortunate. The Catacombs were interesting but macabre and she provided some history and answered our questions about categories, dress, circumstances, etc. We went to the Cathedral afterwards and happened to go when there was a ceremony in service so we could not get close to the altar. She walked us around the courtyard and explained some architecture as well. At the end she took us to a small…”
Private Palermo half-day tour linking the Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral, with hotel pickup, expert guide, and extra monument tickets.
“La cathédrale Monreale est superbe. Le monastère est a voir également. Les catacombes sont à voir car unique.”
Open-air CruiserCar in Palermo: Mercato del Capo, Capuchin Catacombs, Monreale Cathedral and key squares. English guide, snacks.
“Excelente tour privado, el guía excelente , el chofer fotógrafo genial, todo perfecto, un tour exclusivo”
A 3-hour small-group tour of Palermo's Capuchin Catacombs, Palermo Cathedral and Sant'Orsola Cemetery with private transport.
“J’ai adorer merci au Guide Samuel le meilleurs”
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