Monreale private tour: Stunning mosaics & Christian–Islamic blend Discount Tickets

Overview

Guided tour of Monreale, just 5 km from Palermo to 310 m above sea level on the hill of Mount Caputo. The visit will start from the cathedral, symbol of the town and declared in 2015 Unesco World Heritage monument. The Cathedral is undoubtedly an architectural masterpiece of the 12th century, in which different tastes are linked to the architecture of northern Europe, Romanesque art and Arabic art. Outside it is richly enriched by two bronze doors, the first of the Bonanno da Pisa and the second, not least, of the Barisano di Trani who also built that of Ravello and the cathedral of Trani. The interior is illuminated by magnificent gold mosaics that culminate in the Christ Pantocrator in the apsidal basin as the highest expression of figurative art. The tour continues with the visit of the monastery and the cloister flanked to the cathedral in the ancient Benedictine monastery and with the belvedere overlooking the valley and the golden basin of orange and citrus groves.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

To be agreed

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Be enchanted by the golden mosaics and the Christ Pantocrator

Private walking tour of Monreale with licensed tour guide

Explore the monastery and the Benedictine cloister

Visit the UNESCO-listed cathedral

Admire the magnificent two bronze portals of the cathedral

Enjoy the belvedere with stunning views over the Conca d’Oro

Exclusion

Entrance ticket: Cathedral, monastery and cloister

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels