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Everything You Need to Know Before Entering the Royal Palace of Palermo
Opening Hours Entrances and notices
It is hereby informed that, due to scheduled restoration works at the Palatine Chapel, opening and closing times will undergo temporary changes. During this period, some areas may not be accessible in order to ensure the safety of visitors and staff.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Your support helps us preserve this unique heritage.
EARLY CLOSING DAYS MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2026
Until September 7, 2026, the Royal Apartments will be open to visitors every day.
On September 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 22, and 26, 2026, the last ticket to visit the Palatine Chapel will be issued at 4:00 PM
On September 4 the last entrance will be at 12:30
On September 11, entry to the Royal Gardens will be closed from 4pm
On Sundays in September 2026 (6, 13, 20, 27), the Palatine Chapel will close to visitors from 9.30 am to 11.30 am
Please note that the Monumental Complex of the Royal Palace, as the seat of the Sicilian Parliament, and the Palatine Chapel may be subject to full or partial closures or schedule changes without prior notice due to institutional or religious reasons.
Royal Palace of Palermo
The monumental complex is open every day, from Monday to Sunday, including public holidays.
Access hours include the following areas:
Palatine Chapel, Royal Apartments, Royal Gardens, Permanent Exhibition, Archaeological Area
Please check the specific opening times for each area directly at our ticket office.
08:30 AM → 4:30 PM (last admission)
From Monday to Saturday
08:30 AM → 12:30 PM (last admission)
Sundays and public holidays
Close
December 25 and January 1
(Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and public holidays)
Access to the Palatine Chapel, Royal Apartments, Royal Gardens, Temporary Exhibitions, and Archaeological Area
Full Ticket
€ 19,00
Reduced
€ 17,00
Teachers with permanent contracts and young people aged between 18 and 25 from the European Union are entitled to the reduced ticket.
Reduced – Over 65
€ 15,50
European Union citizens aged 65 and over.
Reduced – Youth
€ 11,00
Youth Reduced Ticket (ages 14–17)
Audio and Video Guide
€ 5,00
META EXPERIENCE Full Ticket
€ 3.00
Reduced for children aged 0 to 13: €2.00
(Tuesday, Wednesday)
Access to the Palatine Chapel, Royal Gardens, Temporary Exhibitions and Archaeological Area
Full Ticket
€ 15,50
Reduced
€ 13,50
Teachers with permanent contracts and young people aged between 18 and 25 from the European Union are entitled to the reduced ticket.
Reduced Ticket for Visitors Over 65
€ 13,50
European Union citizens aged 65 and over.
Reduced Ticket for Youth
€ 9,00
Young people aged between 14 and 17.
Audio and Video Guide
€ 5,00
META EXPERIENCE Full Ticket
€ 3.00
Reduced for children aged 0 to 13: €2.00
Tour operators and travel agencies.
Tour Operators, Travel Agencies, and Tourist Guides can refer to the contacts below.
Private Visits
Organize a cultural event or an incentive in the magnificent setting of the Royal Palace of Palermo.
We invite you to contact us exclusively by email or by calling the phone number provided, available Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For information, please contact:
Tel: 3346395860 – Mail: claudio.picciurro@federicosecondo.org
Notice – Tickets can be purchased online up to 20 minutes before the last allowed admission of the day.
Free Admission
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Accompanying teachers of students on educational visits (2 for every 15 students)
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Children and young people up to 13 years old, if accompanied by adults and not part of a school visit
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Teachers and students regularly enrolled in university courses in history, art, or literature
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Journalists, ICOM members, and employees of the Regional Department for Cultural Heritage and Sicilian Identity
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Visitors with disabilities and one accompanying person, where applicable
All conditions for reduced and free admission apply to European Union citizens and, under conditions of reciprocity, also to non-EU citizens.
School Visits
Educational Visits for School Institutes Monumental Complex of the Royal Palace of Palermo
To ensure an optimal cultural experience, the Federico II Foundation provides the following information:
Tickets can be purchased online up to 10 days before the visit, or directly at the ticket office on the day of the visit.
With online purchase, visitors may go directly to the entrance without stopping at the ticket office.
For both options, the required documentation must be presented.
Accessibility
Accessible and Non-Accessible Areas for Visitors with Reduced Mobility
The Monumental Complex of the Royal Palace is equipped, where possible, with facilities to remove architectural barriers, ensuring maximum comfort and safety for visitors with disabilities.
Accessible Areas
Bookshop, Sale Duca di Montalto, Cappella Palatina, Sala d’Ercole, Sala dei Viceré, Sala Pompeiana, Sala Cinese e Giardini Reali.
Non-Accessible Areas
Area Archeologica delle Mura Puniche, Sala Re Ruggero e Torre Pisana.
Pet Accessibility
Access to the site is permitted only to guide dogs and dogs used for pet therapy.
Luggage Storage
The site does not have a luggage storage facility.
Animals are not allowed on the premises, even if carried in pet carriers.
Audio and Video Guide
Royal Palace of Palermo
It is possible to rent audio guides, which contain content in Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, and Russian. The rental can be made at the time of purchasing the ticket online or at the Bookshop desk.
Start your journey through the history of the Royal Palace of Palermo by renting the video guide on an iPod touch to choose and deepen your visit route.
