SICILY · MONREALE TOURS
Six thousand square metres of gold mosaic, twenty minutes above Palermo. These 11 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!”
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”
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.”
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 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.”
Private 4-hour Palermo-Monreale-Mondello tour with a driver, Norman cathedral visit, Mondello street food tastings, and top sights.
“Very nice and friendly guide and driver; but the knowledge about the places we visit was disappointing. At this price level, we expect detailed explanations and the capability to answer questions more than superficially.”
Private Monreale Cathedral and Cloister tour with Sicilian pizza tasting and a ceramics lab visit, in a small group with guide and driver.
A 6-hour private day trip from Palermo to Monreale and Cefalù, with cathedral mosaics, sea views, and time to wander on your own.
“Already very well received by Marco who worried about our well-being all along, explained the places to us, took an interest in our desires. So for our part the excursion went very well largely thanks to Marco and for the rest superb. We recommend this excursion with Marco for it to be perfect. Thank you Marco and his friend”
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