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Monreale, Bagheria (Villa Palagonia) and Cefalù from Palermo, Private Tour

2 Reviews 4.00 out of 5 stars Based on 2 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Palermo, Italy
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Villa Palagonia, Bagheria
Porta Pescara Cefalù, Sicily
Cefalù, Sicily
Washhouse Cefalù, Sicily
Washhouse Cefalù, Sicily
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Enjoy this tour from Palermo. Meet your driver at any address in Palermo and leave for a unique experience.
The tour starts with Monreale, the famous Arab-Norman village. Located on the Rocca Di Monreale, from here you can also admire the entire Conca d'Oro. The main attraction is its Duomo, an architectural masterpiece of the Norman age, in which expressions of Islamic, Byzantine and Romanesque culture combine to create one of the highest creations of the Italian Middle Ages.
Then we will head towards Bagheria, nicknamed by many the City of Villas. Bagheria has a large number of wonderful villas, all built in typical Baroque architecture.
The last, but not least, is Cefalù, a city with a thousand-year history behind it, but with a mainly medieval imprint. In Cefalù you have to get lost in its narrow streets of the historic center, discovering beautiful places, medieval churches, historic buildings, walking along Corso Ruggero, the main street.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Pick-up service from / to hotel / port
  • Gratuities
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Tourist guide
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We offer pickup from any hotel or address in Palermo. Once the purchase is complete, we will send you the complete information (telephone number, e-mail address, etc.) to contact our local operator, who will organize the withdrawal.

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Cattedrale di Monreale

You will be dropped off by your driver in Piazza Guglielmo II. Here you can visit the beautiful cathedral of Monreale. It has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is considered one of the most important medieval churches in the world.  The mosaics of the cathedral are something simply unique and perfect. An area of over 6,000 square meters and over 130 Byzantine mosaics that adorn the church. You can also access, for a fee, to different areas of the cathedral, such as the terraces. Adjacent to the cathedral is the monastery of San Benedetto. The cloister of the monastery has a Romanesque square plan, characterized by more than 90 columns decorated with mosaics and Romanesque capitals. At the center of the cloister there is a garden, with a palm-shaped fountain from whose leaves the water flows. Also near the cathedral is the interesting Diocesan Museum, where collections of paintings, sacred vestments and liturgical objects are housed, as well as a beautiful cycle of 1700 frescoes. From Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II you can see the Duomo, while you can calmly admire the garden with the famous marble fountain called Fontana del Tritone. Another place that is impossible to resist is the Belvedere, located a few steps from the Palazzo del Municipio. From the Belvedere you can look out over the Conca d'Oro and let yourself be conquered by the Palermo hills.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Villa Palagonia

Villa Palagonia, known as the Villa of the Monsters of Bagheria, is one of the most important Sicilian monuments. The entrance avenue, topped by a triumphal arch, is populated by a host of disturbing-looking statues of monsters and animals, which from the two hundred that were originally today have remained sixty-two and which currently constitute one of the main attractions of the villa. Legends said that statues had an evil influence on men. This did not diminish the notoriety and charm exerted by the villa on writers (such as Goethe) and on directors and artists. Like Salvador Dalì, who declared that he wanted to buy Villa Palagonia for the holiday periods in Sicily. Or Renato Guttuso, born in Bagheria, who called it "the place of my games as a child" and created three works dedicated to the villa. Villa Palagonia also served as the location for some scenes of the film Il Mafioso by Alberto Lattuada with Alberto Sordi (1962), The wedding director by Marco Bellocchio with Sergio Castellitto (2006) and Baarìa by Giuseppe Tornatore (2009). The entrance ticket to the villa costs 5 euros and the visiting hours from Monday to Sunday are from 9 to 13 and from 16 to 19.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Cefalù

Cefalù is an ancient medieval village, among the most beautiful and best preserved in Italy. Don't miss a walk through the small narrow streets, the ancient houses, the shops, the restaurants and the ice cream parlors. Halfway along Via Vittorio Emanuele is the medieval washhouse, which is accessed via a staircase made of lava stone. The waters that flow in the washhouse are those of the Cefalino river. Continuing beyond the washhouse, you will arrive at Porta Pescara, an opening from which you can see the sea. Shortly after Porta della Pescara on your left you will find Piazza Marina with the pier of the old port. From the old port you can see the most fascinating part of Cefalù: the houses with balconies directly on the sea. After a few meters you will find yourself in the town hall square in front of which you can see the Cathedral of Cefalù. In addition to the medieval village, Cefalù can boast one of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily with white sand and crystal clear waters.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Monreale, Bagheria (Villa Palagonia) and Cefalù from Palermo, Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Monreale, Bagheria (Villa Palagonia) and Cefalù from Palermo, Private Tour?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Private transportation.
  • Pick-up service from / to hotel / port.
  • Bilingual Italian-English driver.
  • Child seats (on request).
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax).
  • Tourist guide.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Monreale, Bagheria (Villa Palagonia) and Cefalù from Palermo, Private Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Monreale, Bagheria (Villa Palagonia) and Cefalù from Palermo, Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Pick-up service from / to hotel / port
  • Bilingual Italian-English driver
  • Child seats (on request)
  • Gratuities
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Tourist guide

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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