Palermo: Rotoli Cemetery and Santa Rosalia Sanctuary Tour

Discover Palermo’s hidden stories on a guided tour of Rotoli Cemetery and Monte Pellegrino. Visit the Sanctuary of Saint Rosalia and enjoy a glass of pomegranate juice with a view.

Begin with a guided visit to the Rotoli Cemetery, an open-air archive of Palermo’s history. As you walk among elegant monuments and peaceful avenues, your guide will bring to life the stories of notable figures, beloved artists, intellectuals, and citizens whose legacies still shape the city.

Next have a stop for an ice cream in the Arenella, and head up to Monte Pellegrino, described by Goethe as “the most beautiful promontory in the world.” Visit the Sanctuary of Saint Rosalia, built inside a cave where the remains of the city’s patron saint were found. Learn about her miraculous role in saving Palermo from the plague and why devotion to “La Santuzza” is still so strong today.

The tour concludes at the Belvedere of Monte Pellegrino, where the city stretches out beneath you. With the bay, rooftops, and mountains as your backdrop, enjoy a glass of fresh pomegranate juice — a sweet and tangy way to toast Palermo’s beauty.

Highlights

⭐ Savor a glass of ice cream and fresh pomegranate juice at Monte Pellegrino

⭐ Visit the Sanctuary of Saint Rosalia, Palermo’s beloved patron saint

⭐ Hear the life stories of celebrated Palermitans at Rotoli Cemetery

⭐ Take in panoramic views of the city, its bay, and surrounding mountains

What To Bring:

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