Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo | 1 hour

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Entrance ticket
  • Authorized tourist guide

Overview

The famous Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo, one of the most famous mummies cemeteries in the world. Here in the company of an expert local guide, we will know the history of the over 2,000 embalmed mummies including the famous Rosalia Lombardo, called the Sleeping Beauty of Palermo. By visiting the various corridors of the underground cemetery, we will be able to understand much of the Sicilian society of the past and the various methods of mummification invented by the Capuchin friars.

Meeting points

Appointment in front of the entrance of the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Catacombe dei Cappuccini

    With this fascinating and partly macabre tour, we will discover one of the most spectacular and unique places in the city of Palermo, the ancient cemetery of the Capuchin fathers, a cemetery that houses almost 8,000 mummies inside!

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund
February 07No refund

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Reviews

4.9

129 reviews

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Fabulous tour!

Published on Nov, 2024

Simon was fabulous!!!! The attraction needs a guide to unlock the mysteries. The tour was clearly one of the highlights of Palermo!!!

Catacombs of Palermo

Published on Nov, 2024

I couldn’t imagine visiting the Catacombs without an informative guide! It was a great tour with so much information. Thank you for your insight!

An amazing experience with Simon!

Published on Nov, 2024

Wow! What a great learning experience. Simon was amazing and so full of information and interesting facts. The catacombs are hard to describe…imagining lives lived. Great tour!

Cool tour!

Published on Oct, 2024

Simon was a great guide! We really enjoyed this tour. Simon knew a lot about this attraction and provided fascinating history throughout.

Fantastic

Published on Sep, 2024

Simon was amazing.. explained everything so thoroughly. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole tour. Thank you so much.

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