Palatine Chapel and Norman Palace Tour, Food Options

The Palatine Chapel and Norman Palace tour begins at the heart of the city's history, the ancient royal residence, and moves through rooms that carry traces of Arab, Byzantine and Norman rule. A local guide leads the way, and entrance tickets are included according to the option you pick.

The main stop is the Palatine Chapel, with gilded mosaics and carved wood, regarded as a masterpiece of the European Middle Ages. Restoration work can change opening hours, and the Royal Apartments are not open every day of the week.

Three options let you decide how much more to add:

• The palace and chapel only
• The longer route past the Cathedral, Quattro Canti and Piazza Bellini to the Monastery of Santa Caterina, with a panoramic terrace over the city and a cannolo made to the monastery's old recipe
• The full option, which adds a guided street food tasting of arancine, panelle and sfincione

Depending on the option, the tour lasts from about two to four hours. Tell the organisers about any allergies when booking.