Count Federico Palace - Museum

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.

When you think about experiences you want when you go to another country / travel everyone I know desires a cultural experience, a great museum, a castle, history, or just to visit with a local. You get all of this and more at the Count Federico Palace - Museum. This IS the highlight of Palermo. A small group tour hosted by, in our case, the mother of the palace! When I tell you this is the thing to do in Palermo I am saying if you miss this you have missed an absolute GEM! Do yourself a favor and book this now so that you can enjoy this wonderful working palace rich with history and hosted by the wonderful family living there!

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

This was the best experience for me in Sicily. Our guide was one of the sons of the count and he was lovely. Very kind, easy to understand and happy to answer all of our questions. We could even pet his cats. :) They do tours for private travellers (Italian and English) every day, except for Wednesday, at 11-12-13-14, the tour is around an hour, €15 for adults and €7.50 for children. You can buy the tickets at the door.

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).

Fantastic experience here in Palermo, well worth the visit! One of our favourite things we did! The guides were super friendly and gave the tour in both Italian and English.

A very impressive property with many historical and private details. Tours are conducted by the owners. Which is amazing! :)