Guided tour byt the son of the Conte. The family lives there so as you are walking from room to room and learning the history the areas are not roped off. You really get a feel for how the aristocracy lives

We were fortunate to have arrived when the 45 minute English tour conducted by Contessa Federico was ready to begin. The price for the tour was 10 euros and well worth it. The Contessa was very personable and explained that she was originally from Austria,...More

Being shown round by a member of the family which has lived there for many generations was something special. We were taken on our own as no one else was waiting. The interior was. fascinating and the Norman tower spectacular. Don't miss this! It is...More

This venue has to be the top point of interest in Palermo. Although entrance fees are on the steep side, the three floors contain lots of interest, the Palatine chapel being the highlight along with the dazzling mosaics in Roger II's bedroom.

Having travelled through France and Italy for the past three years I have visited many Royal palaces. This was the best. Not a huge palace but richly laid out with the Conte’s son giving an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guided tour in both Italian and excellent...More

We found the palazzo by accident on our way to the Ballaro market, and luckily paid the 10e per person for the tour. We were the only non-Italian people on the tour, but the son of the count, who was hosting the tour, translated everything...More

I honestly thought I had taken a wrong turn when I finally found the Palazzo off the beaten track. I was welcomed and told about the tour which was carried out by the Counts son. He was obviously very knowledgeable about the building and his...More