Count Federico Palace - Museum

I found out about this palazzo from a random tiktok video and I’m so glad I did. This was my highlight of Palermo. The decoration is fabulous and you can see this palazzo is so welcoming. The guided tour is made by one of the members of the family so they intimately know everything about its history.

A fantastic tour given by one of count's sons. He was very friendly and open and cracked quite a few jokes. He also gave us some great insights into the history, both of Palermo and the castle, as well as how his parents have been part of the society, especially his dad the count who still likes to race drive. It was a really lovely tour, much better than your average museum tour. We got to look at family memorabilia and find out a bit about what it's like to grow up in a aristocratic family. You get to experience history all the way from 12th century to modern days starting from Palermo's defence towers. Then secret orders and all the way to modern day family. The tour runs once an hour for an hour, so if you want to get on the tour you have to arrive about 5-10 minutes before the hour to buy the ticket

YOU MUST take the comprehensive one hour tour of the palazzo. Mine was conducted by one of the sons, Nicolo Federico. The other guide is his brother; two tours each every day (11,12,13 & 14)for each brother. Either reserve online or pay when you arrive. I didn’t have a reservation & it was not an issue. It’s 15€. You should visit because it’s breathtakingly fascinating to see the building, its interiors, the rooms, the decor and listed to how the palazzo has evolved. The Federico family lives there but has kindly & graciously opened their home for the world to see. Funds collected from the reasonable price of 15€ are used to fund never-ending renovations & pay maintenance costs. The days when the nobility married rich American heiresses has long passed. What made this house museum visit extra special is that it’s conducted by the two sons who grew up in the home & will share many family stories. I also learned that one of the original city towers was incorporated into the architectural design. You will visit the tower as well. Did I convince you? I lived in Florence for 3 years in the Palazzo Canevaro & was fortunate to be a frequent guest at many of the palazzi owned by Florence’s noble families. Those palaces are very different and appear to have been built much more recently than the Palazzo Conte Federico (but maybe I’m mistaken). Both groups of palazzi are beautiful; do not pass up the opportunity to see this one and meet a family member. Ask them anything; it was one of the highlights of my visit to Palermo. I’m attaching a few pics. There are more (and better ones) online but these are pics of the parts of the palazzo Conte Federico that caught my eye. Hope you visit. Let me know if you enjoy it as much as i did. Leave a review after your visit. I visited this morning and had to share my experience with everyone now.

Originally 12th century defense tower built into a count’s home. Currently tour guided by one of his sons living there. And there are two cats living their best lives. The most interesting thing I have had in Palermo. I highly recommend this place. Book online for tour guide. This place is way more interesting than Royal Palermo Palace where you almost see nothing but the architecture and a chapel (where the most famous mosaic is under construction). Here you can learn so much more history and also insightful to see how an actual royal family descends.

Wow, this place is such a hidden gem! Must visit in Palermo. Hidden in a quiet street, it offers a nice oasis of peace in busy Palermo. The family history is very interesting but the personal touch makes this place truly great. 6 stars if I could.

The owner of the house- the heir of the family himself welcomed us and gave us a wonderful tour of the house, which was light, humorous, and full of love for his guests and the house. This is a hidden gem of Palermo, and you will be lucky to find it!

This was one of the most exquisite cultural experiences I have ever had! The Conte Federico Palazzo is just spectacular, so rich in history, architecture, design, art, details you name it but the highlight of the visit/tour was the fact that the guides are actually the two brothers/counts who are living in the palace day by day together with the family! Our host was Count Nicolo Federico who was an absolute joy to watch and listen presenting his home to these strangers. Thank you for this experience and for the idea of sharing this magnificent heritage with the whole world!

A must see in Palermo. Very nice family who welcome you in their old house. Would definitely recommend! We didn't buy tickets up front and just came 10 minutes before the tour started (11-12-13-14).