Palermo Cathedral & Monreale Tours
Marvel at Sicily’s greatest mosaics: Palermo’s vast Arab-Norman Cathedral, the dazzling Palatine Chapel in the Norman Palace, and above all Monreale Cathedral, whose golden mosaics covering 6,000m² are among the finest in the world. A glittering highlight of any Palermo trip.
8 turer · prices per person, book with partner
Cathedral & Monreale in Palermo — FAQ
What is Monreale Cathedral?
Monreale Cathedral, in the hills just above Palermo, is a 12th-century Arab-Norman masterpiece famous for its breathtaking golden mosaics covering over 6,000m² — among the finest medieval mosaics in the world.
How do you get to Monreale from Palermo?
Monreale is about 20–30 minutes from central Palermo by bus or tour; many guided tours combine it with Palermo Cathedral and the Palatine Chapel for a full day of mosaics.
What is the Palatine Chapel?
The Palatine Chapel, inside Palermo’s Norman Palace, is a jewel-like royal chapel covered in golden Byzantine mosaics and an Arab carved-wood ceiling — a stunning symbol of Sicily’s mixed cultures.