Verified Oct 5, 2026
Capuchin Catacombs
Ancient site · Sicily · Italy 🇮🇹
Eerie Mummies — Over 8,000 Preserved Bodies
Only official site
catacombefraticappuccini.com
No online booking — tickets at the entrance
“It is also recalled that the ticket payment can be made exclusively at the ticket office. Sellers or bank accounts for any online purchases are not authorized by the management.” catacombefraticappuccini.com
From the official ticket site: “It is also recalled that the ticket payment can be made exclusively at the ticket office. Sellers or bank accounts for any online purchases are not authorized by the management.” catacombefraticappuccini.com
Admission prices
Adult
€5
€5.00
Reduced
€3
€3.00
stated on catacombefraticappuccini.com/en/tariffe · checked 2026-10-06
Pricing THE TICKET PRICE IS €5.00 FULL AND €3.00 REDUCED
Practical
Capuchin Catacombs: opening hours
From Monday to Sunday … FOR THE SUMMER PERIOD THE CATACOMBS WILL BE OPEN FROM 9:00 AM TO 5:30 PM LAST ENTRY 5:10 PM CONTINUOUS HOURS✓ catacombefraticappuccini.com/en/orari · 2026-10-10Capuchin Catacombs: what should I know before visiting?
Do I need to book the visit? There is no need to book your visit, except for big groups it's recommended to call beforehand. The maximum capacity is 120 people. How much time is needed to visit the catacombs? 20-30 minutes. Is there a guide inside the catacombs? At the moment there is no guide, but the personnel can give you information in case you have questions.✓ catacombefraticappuccini.com/en/faq · 2026-10-09Capuchin Catacombs: how to get there
From the Central Station by bus Bus 109 until Piazza Indipendenza. From Piazza Indipendenza follow via Cappuccini by foot for 15 minutes. Take right on via Pindemonte until arriving at Piazza Cappuccini where the Catacombs are located. From the Central Station by metro Get off at the stop Palazzo Reale-Orleans. Continue on foot towards Palazzo dei Normanni (or Palazzo Reale) and cross Piazza Indipendenza. Finally, walk along via Cappuccini and turn right at the first corner, a short stretch of Via I. Pindemonte. Walk along it to Piazza Cappuccini where the Catacombs are located.✓ catacombefraticappuccini.com/en/come-arrivare · 2026-10-09Capuchin Catacombs: parking
Take it until you reach Piazza Cappuccini where the Catacombs are located. La piazza funge anche da parcheggio.✓ catacombefraticappuccini.com/en/come-arrivare · 2026-10-09Capuchin Catacombs: is it wheelchair accessible?
The nature of the site does not allow access to people with reduced mobility.✓ catacombefraticappuccini.com/en/faq · 2026-10-03Capuchin Catacombs: are dogs allowed?
The nature of the site does not allow access to animals, without any exception.✓ catacombefraticappuccini.com/en/faq · 2026-10-03The Catacombs of the Capuchins of Palermo are composed of long galleries communicating in the tuff, for an extension of about 300 square meters. Around 2,000 skeletons and mummified bodies are kept in these rooms, making the Catacombs of Palermo the largest and most extraordinary collection of mummies in the world.
About
Beneath a Capuchin monastery, over 8,000 naturally mummified bodies line corridors in their original clothing — priests, nobles, professionals, and children preserved by the catacombs' dry atmosphere
Questions
Do I need to book Capuchin Catacombs Palermo in advance?
Book through the official website to avoid reseller markups.
Do I need skip-the-line tickets for Capuchin Catacombs Palermo?
All timed-entry tickets are sold direct — any 'skip-the-line' product is a reseller charging markup for the same ticket.
What is the best time to visit Capuchin Catacombs Palermo?
Weekday mornings typically see fewer crowds. Check the official website for seasonal hours.
Sources
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