Savoca in Sicily, Italy, served as the stand in for Corleone during the filming of the Godfather

The Godfather Tour of Sicily: Palermo & Taormina

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The voices of Fredo, Sonny, and Michael Corleone loom large in the city of Palermo. The images of the Godfather swirl around the island of Sicily. Vito Corleone fled from his family’s life on the island, searching for a better life in New York. The story has been told in various ways but none more poetic or memorable than the story of the Godfather. When your flight lands at Falcone-Borsellino Airport, your private transfer greets you at the baggage claim and helps you with your luggage.

The history of Palermo resembles that of New York City, settled by cultures from around the globe and incorporating the traditions and elements of the collective ensemble into the everyday landscape. Cobblestones pave the streets and plazas. The honey-hued exterior of the Norman Palaces gleams in the sunlight. Palm trees shade the walkways. Jovial calls rise from La Vucciria market; La Vucciria means “voices” in the local dialect, and you can hear the vendors reaching out to passersby strolling alongside the vibrant local produce.

Your private transfer escorts you to your hotel located in the heart of the old city. Imposing churches border Piazza Pretoria. The fountain crowns the edge of the square with tiered basins rippling in concentric circles. Statues of nymphs decorate the staircase, river gods reach out to the water, and tritons symbolize elements of the sea. The fountain was erected in the 16th century, adding to the glamorous history of Palermo and inviting you to witness the elements that affected the Corleone Family. Consider learning about your tour operators for Sicily , and you'll understand how they're able to craft an itinerary you can't refuse.

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Palermo – In the Footsteps of Dons

Settlers around the world, from Arab armies to Spanish kings, have left their mark on the island, leaving traces in the culture, architecture, and even dialect of Sicily. At breakfast, you find the enticing aroma of freshly baked ciambelle , fried dough brushed with sugar. Your guide greets you in the lobby of the hotel and leads you out into the embracing streets. Kids play soccer in the streets near Borgo Vecchio. The aroma of grilled calamari sprinkled with a squeeze of lemon overtakes the walkway. Fishers showcase their fresh daily catches along the marketplace, and local restaurants offer to cook your choice right then and there for you to enjoy. The Norman Palace was first erected in the 9th century but was overhauled by the Normans in the 11th century.

Inside the palace, you find the stunning Palatine Chapel. Gold mosaics decorate the interior, casting an ethereal glow across the nave when the sunlight pours through the windows. The 12th-century chapel contains a wooden honeycomb ceiling embellished with star-shaped panels. The geometric elements connect the mixture of Arab culture that persisted in the city after the Norman invasion. Depictions of saints are carved in wood and painted along the vaulted ceilings. The significance of devotion remains strong in Sicily, and the church has always been important to the Corleone Family. We first meet Don Vito on the day of his sister’s wedding. In the evening, you make your way to a restaurant that specializes in traditional local cuisine. Indulge in the stunning flavors of Palermo with a selection of wines paired with each dish.

Corleone – A Family History

At breakfast, you sip your freshly brewed frothy cappuccino. You can hear the sounds of the market coming to life across the city. After your meal, you venture to the bustling edges of Corleone, the town from which Vito Corleone took his name after he entered America. The tale of the Don may be fictional, but it was inspired by an amalgamation of lives throughout Sicily affected by family squabbles, business vendettas, and a sense of the town being forgotten after the reunification of Italy. Your guide is a local of the town providing a history of Corleone and the mafia inside Sicily. Corleone is a developed city with a history as a mafia stronghold.

Your guide leads you through the cobbled streets off Piazza Garibaldi, where you come across the CIDMA, a captivating museum dedicated to anti-Mafia sentiment and documenting crime-family evolution. When you enter the complex, a large “No Mafia” sign greets you. In the final room are pictures of famous and infamous faces, those of Dons and soldiers, along with the men and women who have fought organized crime in Italy with justice or sometimes even their lives. The museum has a powerful impact due to the documentation of those who continue to work for justice, along with the city’s historical connection the mafia.

You continue to the Royal Palace of Ficuzza outside of Corleone. The structure was erected in the 19th century and maintains its original neoclassical look. Rocca Busambra, the mountain framing the palace, rises 5,291 feet above sea level. The largest forest in western Sicily surrounds the village of Ficuzza, of which the palace crowns. The sandstone color shines brightly against the emerald trees. It was once a hunting lodge for Ferdinand III of Sicily, son of King Charles III of Spain. The aroma of chestnut and oak trees sweeps across the grounds. Trails lead through the forest and to the mountain summit.

Taormina – Luxuries of the Family

In the morning, fishing boats glide into the harbor with freshly caught seafood. The fishermen are eager to head to the market and display their fresh catches. At breakfast, you sip a refreshing espresso accompanied by a flaky brioche before venturing to Sicily’s northern coast. The scenic drive takes you along the Palermo-Messina motorway. You notice the large church perched on the summit of a tall mountain overlooking the sea. It is the Sanctuary of the Black Madonna of Tindari.

The church stands on an archeological site peppered with Greek and Roman architecture dating back to the 4th century BC. Floor mosaics decorate the baths. Archways lead to the well-preserved theater. The plateau overlooks the shimmering azure waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. You can see the Aeolian Islands scattered across the horizon. The Sanctuary of the Black Madonna is located on the highest point of the hills at 590 feet above sea level. The sanctuary was erected in the 1960s on a particular area of local legend. Outside of the local village, goats and sheep graze on the landscape.

The Byzantine statues of the Madonna originated in the 9th century and were brought by pilgrims. It is easy to imagine the Corleone Family participating in the Feast Ceremony every September, in dedication to the Black Madonna. You continue to Taormina. The seaside city overlooks the quiet turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea. Cobblestones pave the historic lanes winding along the hillside. The Sanctuary of Madonna della Rocca was constructed over the base of a medieval fortress. The architects built the nave into the hillside using the limestone as a ceiling. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy the luxuries of Taormina. Linger in cafés, sipping wine along the elegant streets or enjoy a view of the illustrious sea from the public gardens.

Taormina – The Marriage of Michael Corleone

In the morning, you listen to the gentle warm ocean breeze brush along your villa. On the horizon, you can see the towering summit of Mount Etna rising to a height of nearly 11,000 feet above sea level. Today your guide meets you at your hotel and leads you to the village of Savoca, nestled between the sea and the Peloritani Mountains. Rustic stone cottages line the medieval streets. Quiet churches make you recall Michael Corleone’s wedding. Your intuition is correct, as this is the town in which his marriage to Apollonia was filmed.

Bar Vitelli retains its rustic ambiance and stands at the village entrance. The table where Michael requests Apollonia’s father for her hand in marriage sits underneath the shaded patio area. Curtains sweep across the door. You feel that any minute a man with a mustache will walk through the curtains and pass out drinks. The main street leads to the church. You can follow in the footsteps of Michael Corleone and Apollonia after their wedding by strolling along the main street beneath the fading shadow of the church’s façade.

You continue to the village of Forza d’Agro. The narrow streets lead to the Norman castle overlooking the city from atop the nearby mountain. The town of Forza d’Agro acted as the backdrop for the town of Corleone during the films. The church in the town appears in Godfather Part II when Vito escapes to America after hiding from Don Ciccio’s men. It is also the church when Michael first appears in Corleone alongside his bodyguards. Neither Savoca nor Forza d’Agro feels as though they have changed since Michael Corleone called Sicily his home.

Taormina – History Shaping the Dons

In the morning, the cafes around Taormina set out their tables and chairs alongside the cobbled walkways. The 17th-century clock tower adorns the central square and contains foundations set in the 4th century BC. The fountain in Piazza del Duomo spritzes the warm morning air with refreshing water. The day is yours to enjoy Taormina and its surroundings as you please. Trek to an altitudinal crater along Mount Etna or linger in the warm sand on the shores below Taormina. The history of Syracuse is captivating, filled with ancient allure blending with contemporary lifestyle. The past is quickly visible on the small island of Ortygia. The Fontana Aretusa is an ancient spring set in front of the cathedral.

Freshwater continues to bubble around the wild-growing papyrus. The spring was once the city’s main water supply, attributed to the goddess Artemis. Ducks glide across the water, lingering in the shade of the papyrus. The historic walkways turn into a labyrinth of alleys winding through the old guild quarter and former Jewish Ghetto. A mikveh , a traditional cleansing bath, was discovered more than 65 feet below the city. The celebrated antique puppet theater is located nearby, reenacting treasured tales of magicians and princesses, knights and dragons, stories once promoted by the dons of the region who helped enforce the laws of the land during the ever-changing political landscape of Sicily.

Catania – Farewell to the Godfather

From atop the Greek Theater in Taormina, you have an unadulterated view of the azure waters of the Bay of Naxos brushing the coastline and the sweeping landscape rising to the snowcapped peak of Mount Etna. Marble pillars and red ruins frame the view. At breakfast, you retrace your time in Sicily, recalling the connections to the Godfather films. You ponder the evolution of the Cosa Nostra , an entity created to enforce the law among the townships and which ended up growing to be an influential powerhouse that extended beyond Sicily. Your private transfer meets you at the hotel after your meal and escorts you the airport in Catania for your flight home.

Trip Highlights

  • Follow in the footsteps of Michael Corleone in the town of Savoca to witness the bar and church where his Sicilian romantic life began
  • Stroll along the quiet streets of Forza d’Argo, a village used to double as the town of Corleone, in both The Godfather Part I and II
  • Tour the actual bustling streets of Corleone with a local guide eager to share the remarkable history of the Cosa Nostra , the Sicilian Mafia
  • Visit the elaborate and immersive anti-Mafia Museum in Corleone for an alternate perspective of those affected by organized crime over the years
  • Discover the elaborate past of Palermo on a private guided tour that lends insight into the creation of the Mafia
  • Discover the ancient charms of Syracuse and the remnants of the tumultuous political landscape that originally empowered the mafia in Sicily 

Detailed Description

The history of Sicily is complicated and vast, filled with the ancient ruins of Norman kings, Arab architecture, and infamous mafia dons. Your 7-day Godfather tour in the Sicily takes you along the historic route of the Cosa Nostra (Sicilian Mafia) as made famous by the Corleone family in The Godfather Trilogy. The trail begins with your arrival in Palermo. Your private transfer greets you at the airport and escorts you into the heart of the city. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to enjoy the vibrant and eclectic culture of the old city.

The following morning, your guide greets you at the hotel and leads you on the first of many sensational Sicily tours , carefully observing the layers of history adorning the streets, with each detail added to the formation of the mafia in Sicily. In Monreale, you visit the Benedictine cloister and Norman cathedral. Return to Palermo to delight in a restaurant celebrated for its traditional regional cuisine, similar to what Michael Corleone’s mother Carmela would make. Next, venture to the city of Corleone in Sicily. You meet your local guide who is well versed in the history of the Cosa Nostra on the island, along with its significance around the world.

Once at the Mafia Museum, you explore the exhibits with exhilarating intrigue before continuing to the Ficuzza Royal Palace, a former hunting lodge of the King of Sicily. Next, you travel along the northern coast to visit the Sanctuary of the Black Madonna of Tindari, located alongside ancient Greek ruins. Continue to the coastal town of Taormina and visit the 17th-century Sanctuary of Madonna della Rocca. You make your way to the towns of Savoca and Forza d’Agro, which doubled as the small town of Corleone during the filming of The Godfather series.

The quiet atmosphere, along with the famous bar at which Michael first meets Apollonia remains. The following day is at your leisure for you to enjoy the charming beaches on the Bay of Naxos or visit a winery on the hills of Mount Etna. You could also take a magnificent historical tour along the ancient streets of Syracuse. On your final day, your private transfer meets you at the hotel after breakfast and escorts you to the airport. You have faithfully retraced the history of the Corleone Family and found the meandering trails of the entire Cosa Nostra. 

Note: Zicasso and “The Godfather Tour of Sicily ” are not affiliated with, or sponsored or endorsed by, Paramount Pictures Corporation.

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Palermo and the Mafia, a centuries-long story

Talking about the mafia in Palermo means delving into a complex topic that has little to do with its stereotypical image presented by mainstream cinema and modern TV series. The mafia is not an element of the island’s folklore but a social and economic phenomenon that should be wisely narrated through the history of the last two centuries in Sicily and the world.

From the birth of the mafia bourgeoisie in aristocratic estates to its political and entrepreneurial transformation in the second half of the 20th century, from the sack of Palermo and the slaughter of the '70s and '80s to the state's reaction and the assassinations of many members of institutions, from the “pizzo” phenomenon (protection money paid to the mafia, usually resulting from extortion) to the city's collective response and its rebirth, this guided tour will give you the opportunity to visit Palermo in a different way .

Each stop of this private tour will help you discover places and events linked to the history of the mafia in Palermo , providing a starting point for reflection on this age-old phenomenon and the civil mobilization against the power of this criminal organization. During this immersive walk, you will also get the chance to listen to stories from local inhabitants, which will help you gain an authentic understanding of this complex phenomenon and explore Palermo in its true essence.

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The Anti-Mafia Walking Tour

The Anti-Mafia Walking Tour

  • Experience the power of resistance on the Anti-Mafia Walking Tour, meeting brave shop owners who've stood up to extortion.
  • Start at Teatro Massimo, renowned from The Godfather trilogy, delving into the Mafia's rise and the formation of the anti-Mafia movement.
  • Engage with the compelling Pago chi non paga campaign, promoting commerce with businesses that reject Mafia protection money.
  • Conclude at Antica Focacceria San Francesco, a legendary Palermo eatery known for its street food and defiance against the Mafia.
  • Secure your spot on this enlightening 3-hour cultural tour, showcasing the possibility of change in the face of adversity. Book now!

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For decades the Mafia has demanded pizzo- or, protection money - from shops and businesses. Several years ago a grassroots civic movement called Addiopizzo - translated as Goodbye Protection Money - was formed to resist the extortion. The movement has exploded in recent years with several thousand shop owners and businesses who have said "No" to the pizzo.

Your tour begins at Teatro Massimo, familiar from being used to film the last scene of the movie trilogy The Godfather. Walk through the historic center and hear your expert guide share the rise of the Mafia as well as how the modern anti-Mafia movement was formed. Meet shop owners who have bravely said "No" to the pizzo and hear about the consumer campaign "Pago chi non paga" (I shop where they don't pay pizzo) that encourages customers to do business only with stores that rebel against the Mafia. End your tour with a glass of wine or bite to eat at one of the oldest restaurants in Palermo, Antica Focacceria San Francesco. This restaurant is famous not only for its typical Palermo street food but also for the daring denunciation of its extortionists.

This 3 hour cultural tour does not include food or beverages. Guests must be able to walk for 3 hours and may have to navigate steps. Those in wheelchairs must have a companion to assist.

Creating change is entirely possible as this tour will prove to you! Book now for an informative and inspiring look at the anti-Mafia movement in Palermo.

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Overview of the tour in Palermo

The Teatro Massimo, the open-air market "Il Capo", Piazza della Memoria, Piazza Beati Paoli, the Cathedral, the City Hall, Piazza Magione: every stop is a cause for reflection, a chance to mull over the realities of the Mafia and consider the civic movement against Mafioso power. Along the Cassaro, you will come across an orange sticker on their windows. Their owners have said NO to paying the extortion racket, or 'pizzo', and have joined the mafia-free critical consumption campaign promoted by the grassroots movement Addiopizzo. The tour ends in Piazza Pretoria, in front of the City Hall. Here you will have the opportunity to discover some curiosities about how over the course of years the Mafia has related to politics.

This activity includes:

  • Accompaniment by antimafia guide
  • Small contribution to the Addiopizzo charitable organisation

Meeting point

Piazza Verdi, in front of Teatro Massimo

You will recognize our team as they wear a "NO MAFIA" backpack or an Addiopizzo t-shirt.

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Please wear comfortable shoes.

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The anti-mafia walking tour challenging how visitors perceive Palermo

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Recently updated on November 30th, 2022 at 01:37 am

The Mafia wars of the 1990s marked a turning point for the Sicilian capital, Palermo . The people had had enough and, after the deaths of two prominent judges, they wanted serious change. We spoke to Palermo tour guide Francesca, who grew up in the city’s heart, about the civil anti-mafia movement, the cultural revolution, and what life feels like in Palermo today. 

On tours to Sicily, lucky Trafalgar guests join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® walking tour and hear about the darkest chapters of Palermo’s gritty history and the organised crime network, Cosa Nostra. Since 2004, the grass-roots movement, Addiopizzo, has been fighting the 200 years of mafia existence through cultural activities, collective responsibility, solidarity and social justice.

Let’s hear from tour guide Francesca about what the real Palermo is like, and how the walking tour in Italy is challenging stereotypes.

Francesca from Addiopizzo tours in Palermo, Sicily

Tell us about the Palermo walking tour

“The Palermo No Mafia tour is a three-hour walking tour in the historic centre of Palermo where guests will learn about the mafia and the history of the civil anti-mafia movement in Sicily. Our goal is to go beyond the clichés and stereotypes, giving our guests insights into how the mafia really works and has worked in the past. We take time to remember what many people have done to fight it, even sacrificing their lives.” – Francesca

On the Palermo walking tour Trafalgar guests will wander through the beautiful city centre, past historic sights including the Teatro Massimo, the open-air market Il Capo, Piazza della Memoria (a memorial dedicated to prosecutors and judges killed by the Mafia), Piazza Beati Paoli, the Cathedral, City Hall and Piazza Petroria. Each stop is a chance to reflect and learn about the mafia and the civic movement against Mafioso power. 

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What is your favourite moment on the walking tour?

“Surely one of the most significant moments is to tell guests how our association, Addiopizzo, started and its constant commitment to the fight against racketeering mafia extortion.”

On the walking tour you’ll meet shopkeepers who have said “no” to paying the pizzo (mafia protection fee). You’ll hear about how Addiopizzo offers support and solidarity to them, and the ethical marketing campaign helping small business. Trafalgar guests learn how to be ethical consumers in Palermo and support businesses that rebel against the mafia.

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What question do people ask you the most?

“People like to ask: ‘Have you or the other members of the association ever been threatened?’. What surprises guests the most, is that the Mafia hasn’t retaliated against the association or the entrepreneurs on the list.”

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What is your favourite Palermo dish and where should we eat it?

“Sicilian cuisine and, in particular, Palermitana is really one of the best you can try. Surely the main characteristics of the Sicilian culinary tradition are: authenticity, abundance, quality and variety. There are so many dishes to try from the classic cannoli to arancina to Sicilian street food in general. “My favourite dish is the eggplant rolls, and I recommend guests try them at Antica Focacceria San Francesco. This is one of the oldest restaurants in Palermo and it is famous for its street food.”

The walking tour ends at Focacceria San Francesco. Trafalgar guests will hear from the owners about they found the courage to speak out against extortion and there is the option to stay for lunch. 

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Is it safe to visit Palermo now? What is the feeling on the streets?

“Palermo is a large city and, like all others, is home to both good and bad people. You can feel a clear difference now compared to 30 years ago, when things were tense and complex. Now Palermo feels quiet and safe.  “Beyond stereotypes, Palermo offers a cradle of culture: artistic, architectural and culinary, which has no equal.”

Are you excited to join a walking tour and uncover the real Palermo? Let us know in the comments if Sicily is high on your travel bucket list….

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Mafia-Themed Tour in Sicily Angers Residents

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The Italian island of Sicily is famous for pristine beaches and hot summers, vineyards that blanket the slopes of the very active Mount Etna , and historical towns where a 16th-century Baroque cathedral can be found just steps away from the best meal of your life. It's also famous—or, more accurately, infamous—for being the birthplace of the Cosa Nostra, better known as the Mafia—the organized crime syndicate that over the last 150 years has spread its influence from Sicily, into the United States and beyond.

Now, as The Local reports, one Sicilian tour operator based in the western coastal city of Trapani is capitalizing on that tumultuous aspect of its history by offering Mafia-themed tours, where tourists will visit Mafia museums, the old estates of the most notorious dons, and make a stop in the town of Corleone, memorialized in Francis Ford Coppola's Godfather films. The Cosa Nostra in the region made international headlines as recently as August 2016, when the federal government ordered the dissolution of Corleone's town council due to Mafia infiltration.

Unsurprisingly, many Sicilians are not happy with the tour group, claiming that it exploits a violent history ( and present ) that touches many locals' lives. Maria Falcone, sister of a judge killed by the Mafia in 1992, told The Local that the itinerary is "an insult to the pain of the victims and a slap in the face to those who labour every day to eradicate the Mafia culture." Vito Damiano, mayor of Trapani, reportedly has demanded that the tour agency's website be shut down.

The tour operator, meanwhile, claims the trips are actually anti-Mafia, in the way that they raise awareness about the organization's often nefarious influence on Sicilian politics and daily life, which continues to this day, but the defense hasn't stopped people from saying it's just too soon. The "Corleone" excursion (lunch included) is priced on the agency's website at €100 ($108) and €50 ($54), for a full-day or half-day, respectively.

The Mafia tour—and its local reaction—brings to mind other tour-operated "experiences" that have angered residents for what they see as exploitation or voyeurism. From post-Katrina bus tours of New Orleans's Lower Ninth Ward to rides on abused elephants in Thailand , it's an important lesson that some so-called attractions are not exactly attractive.

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VISIT NO MAFIA MUSEUM PALERMO

Guided tour of the NO MAFIA MEMORIAL museum in Palermo with licensed guide.

The NO MAFIA MEMORIAL museum in Palermo, the highest example in the city that best explains the mafia phenomenon and the antimafia. The museum is located in the historic Gulì palace, along the oldest street in the city, the Cassaro.

The ancient palace home of the Gulì family of pastry chefs, who at the end of 1800 reinvented the Sicilian cassata.  Today, it houses the museum, managed by the CSD (Sicilian documentation center) Giuseppe Impastato of Palermo, which through some photographic exhibitions deals with different themes: banditry, the history of the Giuliano gang, the massacre of Portella della Ginestra, up to the Mafia war and drug trafficking. Particular attention is also paid to mafia crimes, state murders and the history of the anti-Mafia. A fundamental part of the museum is the one dedicated to the figure of Peppino Impastato. In addition, as the Memorial is a dynamic container in continuous evolution, the museum itinerary is integrated with new temporary exhibitions.

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Start of first visit from 11:0, last 16.00; The visit is made according to the days and times of opening and closing of the museum. Free: children from 0 to 13 years;

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    Talking about the mafia in Palermo means delving into a complex topic that has little to do with its stereotypical image presented by mainstream cinema and modern TV series. The mafia is not an element of the island's folklore but a social and economic phenomenon that should be wisely narrated through the history of the last two centuries in Sicily and the world.

  7. Taormina: Godfather v/s Mafia Tour with Lunch

    Sicily. Things to do in Savoca. Church of Saint Lucy. Guided tour. Taormina: Godfather v/s Mafia Tour with Lunch. 4.7 / 5 226 reviews. Activity provider:Sicily Activities. Add to wishlist. View all 15 images. Guided tour. Activity provider:Sicily Activities. 4.7 / 5 226 reviews Likely to sell out.

  8. Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily

    Palermo, with its mix of high culture, street drama, and time-worn elegance, is a charming city for a walking tour. This Palermo small-group walking tour stands out by focusing on the history of the Sicilian Mafia and the anti-Mafia fight. Visit Palermo's historic center with a guide and meet local business owners who resist the Mafia ...

  9. 2024 Western Sicily Full-day or Half-day Mafia Tour

    Visit some of the places related to the history of the Sicilian Mafia in Western Sicily and learn about past events and according to an obvious ANTIMAFIA perspective. You can opt for a half-day tour (4-5 hours) to make a visit to the museum of Mafia in Salemi or the International Documentation Center on the mafia and anti-mafia movement CIDMA ...

  10. From Palermo: Guided Mafia Tour of Corleone & Hotel Pickup

    Experience Sicilian history by visiting Corleone and the anti-mafia museum on a guided group tour with transport. Learn about the history of the Sicilian mafia and taste the famous Sicilian canolo. Language ... Sicily Guided tours. 7 Corleone, Sicily Neighborhood tours. Cities in Italy. 1 Rome. 2 Venice. 3 Florence. 4 Milan. 5 Naples. 6 Pompei ...

  11. The Anti-Mafia Walking Tour

    Conclude at Antica Focacceria San Francesco, a legendary Palermo eatery known for its street food and defiance against the Mafia. Secure your spot on this enlightening 3-hour cultural tour, showcasing the possibility of change in the face of adversity. Book now! Price: $69.00. Children ages 10 & under are free. Choose Options My Cruise Itinerary.

  12. Godfather and Mafia Day Tour in Taormina

    Operating Days. Monday-Wednesday-Friday. Starting Time. 10.00am. Meeting Point. Pick up in hotel. Godfather and Mafia Tour Program. Our Licensed native English speaking will meet you at 10.00 AM in the lobby of Your accommodation in Taormina, Giardini Naxos or Letojanni. After 30 minutes driving with 8 seats air-conditioned minivan you will ...

  13. Sicily: Godfather Private Tour with Optional Food and Wine

    Highlights. Visit the villages used as locations in "The Godfather". Soak up the atmosphere of old Sicily, which has remained virtually unchanged for centuries. Learn about the filming processes used in the movie and interesting trivia. Learn the history of the real Sicilian mafia. Unwind after your tour with local food and wine tasting.

  14. Palermo No Mafia Walking Tour

    Overview of the tour in Palermo. The Teatro Massimo, the open-air market "Il Capo", Piazza della Memoria, Piazza Beati Paoli, the Cathedral, the City Hall, Piazza Magione: every stop is a cause for reflection, a chance to mull over the realities of the Mafia and consider the civic movement against Mafioso power.

  15. The anti-mafia walking tour challenging how visitors perceive Palermo

    On tours to Sicily, lucky Trafalgar guests join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® walking tour and hear about the darkest chapters of Palermo's gritty history and the organised crime network, Cosa Nostra. Since 2004, the grass-roots movement, Addiopizzo, has been fighting the 200 years of mafia existence through cultural activities, collective ...

  16. Mafia-Themed Tour in Sicily Angers Residents

    The "Corleone" excursion (lunch included) is priced on the agency's website at €100 ($108) and €50 ($54), for a full-day or half-day, respectively. The Mafia tour—and its local reaction ...

  17. VISIT NO MAFIA MUSEUM PALERMO

    Customized for: Group Experience. Pick-up: Palazzo Gulì ( NOMEMORIAL MUSEUM ) 2 adults. Max pax: Includes: licensed tour guide and offered to the museum. More info: Start of first visit from 11:0, last 16.00; The visit is made according to the days and times of opening and closing of the museum. Free: children from 0 to 13 years;

  18. Godfather vs Mafia Tour & Sicilian Light Lunch (Small Group)

    On average, this experience will take approximately 5h. Discover and book Godfather vs Mafia Tour & Sicilian Light Lunch (Small Group) on Tripadvisor. Help. If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we'd be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6247P18. +1 855 275 5071.