This was a fascinating visit - really interesting history and building, filled with lovely things. Excellent tour. Wonderful that it is still a home, lived in and loved. Highly recommend this visit. Allow time to find it - fairly neat the cathedral but in the backstreets

This really is one if not the best tourist attraction we have visited. Although ‘tourist attraction’ doesn’t do it justice, the Palazzo is so much more. We were a small group guided around the house by one of the sons of Conte Federico, this was such a personal experience and allowed us a glimpse of their family home, rooms of which are still used today. We felt very privileged to be allowed to look at the family photos. The rooms are stunning, the ‘hobby’ rooms of his parents filled with pictures, medals, trophies and stories. There are steps up to the tower which houses the kitchen and entertainment room, such a spectacular space, it is worth the climb just to try to lift up one of saucepans! Maya the cat was also a star, barely lifting her head to acknowledge visitors however still receptive to a fuss and a little stroke as we passed by. This is not a museum, you are being taken around a home with a member of the family. We felt honoured to be there. An absolute must.

Great house tour with insights into the aristocratic life from an actual aristocrat. Unique experience. Came to the house from the Cathedral area and it was a little tricky until we saw signs for it. Allow time to get there as our taxi dropped us off pretty far away.

Just an amazing palace in Palermo city center. Do not miss it if you are staying in the city. The owners are great too

This is a fascinating tour of an old and fashionable private house. The tours are of small groups (5-8 people) and are led by one of the two sons of the owners. Great insights into the changes over centuries in Palermo. Definitely recommend.

We were shown around this beautifully restored palazzo by la Contessa Federico herself. She gave a lot of her time and was very open about what it was like to live her life. Fascinating.

Hands-down the best historical house tour I’ve been on, and I’ve done many! The Palazzo is extraordinarily beautiful and well-maintained. Especially fantastic is the peek of the old painted ceilings. The tour includes both historic details and personal details about the family. My tour guide was the younger son and the older son sold my ticket. Both were very friendly, unassuming, and warm. I really enjoyed the tour. If you are in Sicily, make a trip to Palermo and see the Palazzo!

This was one of dozens of stops on our Rick Steves' Sicilian tour. Not only was our tour guide Countess Alwine Federico, she served us vino and other libations in one of the dozens of elegant rooms in one of the oldest buildings in Palermo, dating back to the 12th century.

We visited the palazzo after being invited in to look at the racing car initially. Booked the tour for 6 ladies, it was the best spent €10 each. We were shown around the family who was very knowledgeable about the history of the house , a real real hidden gem. If you’re interested in the Grand Prix this Is an absolute must, as a family winner back in the day This was one of the highlights of our trip 😄

I was delighted with the tour of this wonderful historic building. Federico, the knowledgeable and friendly son of the current Conte, lead our tour of the Palazzo, and give me a valuable insight into the history of Palermo Well worth a visit

Nicholas gave us an awesome tour of his palace. Yes, they do live there! The history was very interesting. Seeing this palace was a highlight on our trip. I booked this tour based on other reviews. We were on a cruise and Palermo was one of our stops. We booked our tour directly through them. They responded quickly.

I really suggest to anyone who is discovering Palermo to visit this amazing place! We were on the guided tour with one of the member of Federico's family! It was such a great experience!

I would definitely recommend a visit. Was really interesting tour with family history provided by member of family. We both really enjoyed tour of a beautiful historic building.

YOU MUST GO TO THIS PLACE. I landed in Palermo a total tourist, with no notion of what to see. Luckily, I stumbled across a sign to the Palazzo Conte Federico, and came across a nice young man, standing next to a red racing car. I had no idea what the hell a palazzo was, but decided to give the tour a chance, it was the last one of the day, and they were closed the next day (my only other chance to go, as my stay in Palermo was super short.) First off, you have to understand that a family member gives you a tour of this historical masterpiece hidden in the center of Palermo. Formed around a former Arab watchtower (which you get to see because it’s INSIDE THE GODDAMNED PALAZZO), the palazzo is hundred of years old. It’s incredible family held hosts to people such as Garibaldi, Wagner and Bellini. Each room is filled with treasures from over 400 years of family heirlooms and treasures. The current owner is an 80 year old Italian sportscar driver, and the contessa - a soprano. I got a tour from one of her sons, who looks like a musular Ronan Farrow, and has a sense of class, style and self-respect that is completely foreign to most Americans. He tells stories of each rooms, about the frescoes, the paintings, the weapons - everything. It is easily the best thing I did in Palermo, and I went to the Archeological musum, a puppet show, the tour of the main theatre (terrible - the guides there seem to hate tourists, and vaguely show you a room, tell you something you could wikipedia, and then hastily escort you out), the Cathedral, the Palace and the markets. If you do one thing in Palermo - this is it!

A one hour visit, escorted by the Countess was a highlight os the stay in Palermo. The 1200 palace was the house of Frederick II and built atop the city wall. It was later enlarged to include one of the watchtowers. The palace has been totally restored to display the history of the family. Well worth, the time and entry fee.