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Palermo : Private After-Hours Tour in a Historic House Museum

76 Reviews 4.95 out of 5 stars Based on 76 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 99% of reviewers | Sicily, Italy
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45 to 60 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Italian

Overview

Enjoy exclusive access to the Stanze al Genio house museum outside regular opening hours with a private guided tour.
Step into a fully furnished historic residence inside a 15th-century palace with frescoed ceilings, and discover over 5000 majolica tiles dating from the 15th to the 19th century.
This intimate experience allows you to explore the collection with a dedicated guide.
The museum is still inhabited by its owners, making the visit feel authentic and personal.
Additional collections include antique toys, tin boxes, terracotta pastry molds (18th–19th century), and period stationery.
Available in Italian or English.

What's Included

  • Entrance to the museum with guided tour in Italian or English. Guided tour in Italian or English
  • Everything that is not included in the guided tour
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Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
11, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

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Museo Delle Maioliche Stanze Al Genio

The visits are only guided The Museo delle Maioliche Stanze al Genio houses inside a part of the main floor of Palazzo Torre Pirajno a collection with over 5000 examples of majolica tiles from the 15th to the 19th century. The tiles are arranged inside a "House Museum" inhabited by the owners and can be visited all year round by booking a guided tour. GUIDED TOURS ONLY - The Stanze al Genio Majolica Museum houses a collection of over 5000 examples of majolica tiles from the 15th to the 19th century within a part of the noble floor of Palazzo Torre Pirajno. The tiles are arranged inside a "House Museum" inhabited by the owners and can be visited all year round by booking a guided tour.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Last entry: 30 minutes before closing

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Palermo : Private After-Hours Tour in a Historic House Museum?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-244457P1

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Entrance to the museum with guided tour in Italian or English. Guided tour in Italian or English
  • Everything that is not included in the guided tour

Additional Info

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • last entry: 30 minutes before closing

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