SICILY · MONREALE TOURS
Six thousand square metres of gold mosaic, twenty minutes above Palermo. These 15 compare the half-days that pair Monreale with Cefalù or the catacombs, what entry is included and how much of the cloister you get, each with its price.
A half-day escape from Palermo to Monreale’s jaw-dropping Duomo mosaics and the seaside charm of Cefalù, with scenic coastal driving.
“Our guide Sergio was warm and friendly! He was one of the best!”
Half-day minivan trip from Palermo to Monreale and Cefalù. UNESCO cathedrals, medieval wash house, and time to wander by the sea.
“It was a wonderful day. The experience says half day, but it was from about 8am to 3 pm. Montreale has beautiful views of Palermo and the sea. Cefalu is a beach resort town, but quaint streets and shops. One of the beach side restaurants has a menu for which all items can be gf - a real plus. Delightful driver. Viator comes through again!”
Private Corleone Godfather origins day trip with hotel pickup, optional Mafia Museum entry, and Monreale Duomo mosaics and hilltop views.
“Tour guide very informative about mafia origins all the way up until today. Michael Angelo’s house and museum was also very interesting and informative. Great tour for any Godfather fan.”
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 day trip from Palermo to Monreale, Cefalu, and Castelbuono with pickup, scenic cathedral stops, and time to explore at your own pace.
“The best part of the tour was the driver, who was attentive and funny- otherwise this is an overpriced car ride to three spots where you are dropped off to roam around and picked up- the worst part is the organizer who does not communicate any details with you leaving you hoping that the tour will happen on time- unlike other tours we have taken where all details are shared in advance. Regarding the three spots- nothing much in Monreale or Castelbuono- in fact they drop you off in Monreale before anything opens and you are left sitting around waiting for 45 mins. If we had known the nature of…”
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”
Self-guided ticket to Monreale Cloister with an audio app. See Norman mosaics, 228 columns, and a quiet fountain garden in Sicily.
One-hour guided tour in Monreale, from UNESCO cathedral mosaics and cloistered monastery to a hillside viewpoint over the Conca d’Oro valley.
“Margherita gave us an excellent tour - very good explanation of the historical significance and how the Normans fit into Palermos history.”
Private day tour from Palermo to Monreale, Palermo Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, and Mondello beach with pickup, English driver, easy timing.
“Wonderful experience. Humberto our guide was easy going and very knowledgeable of the area we visited. He dropped us off at each stop and allowed us to take as much time as we needed visiting. He was always there at the pickup point when we were done. I am very glad we chose Viator rather than the limited options on our cruise ship. Great Job!”
A 4-hour private half-day trip from Palermo to Monreale Cathedral, with pickup, a panoramic city drive, and an expert guide in English.
“Christian was a great guide and a very safe driver. It’s a very crowded place and he got us to everywhere we wanted to go.”
See Monreale mosaics, then Palermo squares and street food, with an optional bus trip to the Capuchin catacombs from Cefalù.
“It was a very nice day I loved the guide's explanations about the magnificent cathedral of Monreale. I would have preferred to have a little more time at the market in Palermo but otherwise it was perfect 👍”
Private day trip from Palermo to UNESCO Monreale and Cefalù, with hotel pickup, flexible pacing, and time for mosaics and seaside views.
“Monreale and Cefalu were great! Cefalu was exceptional with the beach, cathedral, and shopping/dining right by the sea. Mimmo was an excellent driver and very friendly who talked of the area and history along the way. The car was a Maserati which was clean and comfortable.”
Half-day small-group tour of Palermo and Monreale: golden Duomo mosaics, Teatro Massimo, Palermo Cathedral, hotel pickup.
“Loved this tour. The guide was very helpful and a lot of fun”
Private Cabriolet CruiserCar tour mixing Palermo history, underground catacombs, and Monreale’s golden mosaics, with guide and refreshments.
“We loved our experience. The young guide spoke perfect French and the driver was very friendly. The 3-hour city tour is recommended because 1 hour would not have been enough. A wonderful adventure.”
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