Palatine Chapel and Royal Palace entrance ticket with audio guide
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Palatine Chapel and Royal Palace entrance ticket with audio guide

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$36.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • The tour introduces you to the architectural masterpiece, the Palatine Chapel
  • You'll be mesmerised by the oldest muqarnas ceiling in the world
  • This is a testament to Sicily's cultural diversity and historical significance
  • A visit to the Norman Palace, Europe's oldest royal residence, further enriches your experience
What to expect

Explore the Palatine Chapel at your own leisure with an audio guide. This world-renowned architectural masterpiece is a fusion of Norman, Arab and Byzantine influences. As you look up, you'll be captivated by the incredible muqarnas ceiling, the oldest of its kind. The audio guide will regale you with tales about the intricate wood carvings adorning the ceiling and how its paintings narrate stories of battles and local rulers.

Each culture has left its distinct mark on the chapel, creating a testament to Sicily's rich diversity. To further enrich your experience, consider visiting the Norman Palace. This historic site is not only the oldest royal residence in Europe, but was also once home to the kings of Sicily. Today, it serves as the seat of the Sicilian Regional Assembly.

These two sites together offer a fascinating glimpse into Sicily's past, showcasing its cultural diversity and historical significance.

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What's included
  • check Entrance ticket
  • check Temporary exhibition
  • check On-site assistance
  • check Multilingual audio commentary
What's not included
  • x_not_included Guided tour
  • x_not_included Transportation
Where

Piazza del Parlamento, 1, Palermo, PA, Italy

Meeting point:
Collect your tickets from the local provider standing to the right of the Royal Palace main entrance (under the Italian and EU flags), The host will be wearing a ‘VoxCity’ uniform.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • This ticket includes entrance to the Palatine Chapel, the Norman Palace, the Elliott Erwitt temporary exhibition (until 31 October), along with audio guides for the Palatine Chapel and the Palermo city guide
  • Please note the Norman Palace is closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday due to parliamentary activities. The Palatine Chapel is open daily
  • The multilingual audio commentary is available in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish

Remember to bring:

  • Your headphones
  • Comfortable shoes
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Provider
Vox City International Ltd
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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