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Capuchin Cemetery and Catacombs Tour in Palermo
Palermo
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the haunting history of Palermo at the Catacombs and the Capuchin Cemetery, where the line between life and death becomes thin. This fascinating tour will allow you to observe the mummified bodies kept in the catacombs, including the extraordinarily preserved Rosalia Lombardo, known as the “Sleeping Child”. As you walk through the atmospheric corridors, you will discover stories of ancient rituals and dark legends hidden among centuries-old tombs. Ideal for history and mystery buffs, this experience offers a unique glimpse into the beliefs of the afterlife in the past, making it a must-see activity for those looking for something truly out of the ordinary.
Explore the famous Capuch...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee
Audio guide on mobile
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Cappuccini
Ticket office of the catacombs
Return
Capuchin Cemetery and Catacombs Tour in Palermo
Palermo
About
Discover the haunting history of Palermo at the Catacombs and the Capuchin Cemetery, where the line between life and death becomes thin. This fascinating tour will allow you to observe the mummified bodies kept in the catacombs, including the extraordinarily preserved Rosalia Lombardo, known as the “Sleeping Child”. As you walk through the atmospheric corridors, you will discover stories of ancient rituals and dark legends hidden among centuries-old tombs. Ideal for history and mystery buffs, this experience offers a unique glimpse into the beliefs of the afterlife in the past, making it a must-see activity for those looking for something truly out of the ordinary.
Explore the famous Capuch...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee
Audio guide on mobile
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Cappuccini
Ticket office of the catacombs
Return
Itinerary
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Catacombe dei Cappuccini
A journey into the shadows: between eternal silences and buried secrets. The journey begins where the boundary between life and death dissolves: the Capuchin Catacombs, a place suspended in time, where hundreds of mummified bodies watch us in silence. With each step, we delve deeper into a hidden world of bones, skulls and corridors that hold forgotten truths and whispers from beyond.
Among all these presences, one stands out above all: Rosalia Lombardo, the "Sleeping Child". His perfectly preserved body, with its serene face and half-closed eyes, still looks alive. The mystery of its mummification defies explanation: science and legend are intertwined in one of the most disturbing phenomena in the world.