Palermo Churches Tour & Bell Tower Climb
Tour Details
At the indicated time, we'll meet in front of the Palermo Cathedral to begin this fascinating tour of the central churches in Sicily's vibrant capital. Are you ready to be wowed?
Our tour will start at the heart of the Arab-Norman Palermo with a visit to the Cathedral's complex, where we'll dive deep into its history. We'll then head to its walkway to admire one of the best panoramic views of the city. From this vantage point, you'll get great views of the churches, theatres, and villas, as well as the Royal Palace of Palermo and the Cala di Palermo port.
Continuing our tour, we'll walk toward the Chuch of San Giuseppe Cafasso and climb to the top of its monumental bell tower. Here, you'll marvel at the breathtaking views of the San Giovanni degli Eremiti Church, Mount Pellegrino, the Piazza Indipendenza Square, and more. Take in the stunning beauty of Palermo with the sparkling sea in the background!
Our last stop will be at the Baroque Church of Carmine Maggiore, where you'll see impressive pieces of art by renowned artists such as Giacomo Serpotta, Antonello and Domenico Gagini, and Pietro Novelli. We'll also visit the church of the Carmine Maggiore and see the historical Ballarò Market from the top of the church's bell tower.
We'll end our church tour at the entrance of our last stop after a total of three hours.
More Information
Duration
3 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
Included
English–speaking guide
Admission tickets
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Lisbona Turismo
Corporate name: ALESSANDRO VARISCO
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Palermo Cathedral
Where does the activity end?
Church of Carmine Maggiore
