Palermo Churches Tour & Bell Tower Climb, Palermo

Are you ready to marvel at Palermo from above? On this tour of Palermo's main churches, we'll visit its most important churches and climb their bell towers to see the theatres, villas, and key landscapes around the city. Enjoy the stunning views!

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Included

English–speaking guide
Admission tickets

When to book

You can book up to 2 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet in front of the Chiesa di San Giuseppe Cafasso 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 scenic 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 2 hours.