In a nutshell

A tour through the most fascinating sides of Palermo. From the Politeama Theater and the Teatro Massimo, guardians of unexpected stories, to the majestic Cathedral, every stop hides a secret. The most evocative moment? The descent into the Capuchin Catacombs, where hundreds of mummified bodies, dressed in full attire, including the famous Rosalia Lombardo, tell the most enigmatic side of the city.

Main stops

Main monuments: Politeama Theater, Massimo Theater, Royal Palace (external visit)
Capuchin Catacombs
Palermo Cathedral

The programme

The most beautiful monuments of Palermo on a panoramic tour * From the Politeama Theater, which has hosted boxing matches, a cinema and even a circus, to the Massimo Theater, which now hosts the city's opera season.
You'll also pass in front of the Royal Palace, the most ancient royal residence in Europe. And then the Capuchin Catacombs, where you'll see the mummified bodies of monks, noblemen and citizens who died between the 17th and 19th centuries. The last corpse was received here in 1920. It is the body of the young Rosalia Lombardo, now known as the most beautiful mummy in the world.
The last stop is Palermo Cathedral.

Good to know

The visit to the Capuchin Catacombs is not suitable for children and anyone who is impressionable.