Capuchin Catacombs (Catacombe dei Cappuccini) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Capuchin Catacombs. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Palermo Catacombs and Monreale Half-Day Tour

• Palermo : Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale CruiserCar Tour

• 4-Hour Tour of the Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral from Palermo

• Private Palermo & Monreale Historical Tour

• Beyond the Veil of Life: Catacombs and Capuchin Cemetery

Tickets to the Capuchin Catacombs cost €5, with reduced-rate tickets offered at €3. There is no explanatory information inside the catacombs, and the site does not offer tours, so visit with a guide to understand the history and lore behind this unique site. There are plenty of affordable options; group tours start at just US$42.

Yes, the Capuchin Catacombs are one of Palermo's most unusual sites, considered atmospheric by some and macabre by others. No matter where you land, consider taking a tour with a guide for added context on the history and lore of this burial place. Opt for a tour that focuses exclusively on the catacombs for a deep dive into their significance, or combine your stop here with a city tour to cover Palermo's headliners in one day.

Per one customer who booked the Palermo : Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale CruiserCar Tour: "This was a fantastic way to see Palermo! Our tour guide, Fabrizio, was fantastic! We enjoyed the full three-hour tour and were able to see all of Palermo and learned so much. Highly recommend!!!"

The Capuchin Catacombs in Palermo house more than 1,000 mummified human bodies (including children) and may not be suitable for kids due to its macabre nature. Older children interested in history may find it fascinating, but parental discretion is advised. There is no age requirement for visiting.

Reservations are not required to visit the Capuchin Catacombs in Palermo. However, large groups should call before visiting to ensure entry, especially in peak tourist season. It's a good idea to call ahead to confirm visiting hours and any potential restrictions. Group entries are limited to 12 people.

The mummies in the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo range in age. Some date back to the late 16th century, with the oldest (and perhaps the first) being a monk mummified in 1599. The mummification and burial practices continued until the early 20th century—the final burial was in 1939.

Originally built for the burial of Capuchin monks, the Capuchin Catacombs in Palermo houses the interred and mummified bodies of thousands of people. In addition to the monks, there are politicians, aristocrats, and local Palermitani, rich and poor. Over the centuries, burial in the catacombs became a status symbol.

Yes, you can take guided tours of the Capuchin Catacombs in Palermo, but typically only with private tour companies. Employees of the catacombs may offer guidance and assistance but not official guided tours. Private tours sometimes visit both the Capuchin Catacombs and the Monreale Cathedral.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Capuchin Catacombs. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Palermo:

• Palermo Cathedral (Cattedrale di Palermo)

• Massimo Opera House (Teatro Massimo)

• Capo Market (Mercato di Capo)

• Four Corners (Quattro Canti)

• Vucciria Market (La Vucciria)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Palermo.