Overview
Your private driver will accompany you throughout the day to let you know all the places where the Inspector Montalbano drama was filmed. Furthermore, it is a tour that includes a fascinating journey between Modica and Scicli: two masterpieces of Sicilian Baroque that are very widespread in eastern Sicily.
In particular we will visit the Municipal Palace of Scicli and other archaeological sites of notable importance, Modica with its unmistakable Chocolate and Ragusa Ibla with all its splendor.
We will also make a stop in Punta Secca, a splendid seaside village where the "Casa di Montalbano" is located with the possibility of stopping for lunch at the "Enzo a Mare" restaurant to taste some typical fish-based dishes (place frequented by the Commissioner Montalbano).
Finally we will visit the Donnafugata Castle, an ancient noble residence chosen to reconstruct the house of the Mafia boss Balduccio Sinagra.
As soon as the Tour is finished we will return to the destination requested.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
On-board WiFi
In-vehicle air conditioning
Entrance tickets to Donnafugata Castle € 8 each person
Entrance tickets to World Heritage Site of Scicli € 8,00 each person
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Castello di Donnafugata
1 hour
It is a sumptuous noble residence from the late 19th century. In the Donnafugata castle there are 122 rooms but only 28 are accessible to the public. The servants lived and worked on the lower floors and there were warehouses.
In the Fiction of Inspector Montalbano, Donnafugata Castle became the home of the boss Balduccio Sinagra. -
Punta Secca
1 hour
You cannot miss a stop in Scicli, a small seaside village where the "Casa di Montalbano" is located near the sea and has been transformed into an accommodation facility for tourists.
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Centro storico di Scicli - World Heritage Site
2 hours
We will visit the Vigata Police Station which is nothing less than the Town Hall of the baroque town of Scicli, where the police commissioner's office is actually that of the mayor and the Spadaro Palace, walking through the Baroque streets.
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Centro Storico di Ragusa Ibla
1 hour 30 min
Visit of Ragusa Ibla, which is its oldest area, with a splendid Piazza del Duomo which can be seen in several scenes of Montalbano's fiction, as well as the Church of San Giorgio, the Church of Santa Maria delle Scale and glimpses of the Giardino Ibleo .
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Centro Storico di Modica
2 hours
Visit to Modica, jewel of Baroque art, walk among churches and palaces, visit the Duomo and finally a stop in the oldest factory in Sicily where it will be possible to learn about the production method of true Modica chocolate still made according to ancient tradition.
Possibility of a quick lunch -
Catania
2 hours
Return to destination
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 3 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private Tour of Montalbano
Can I cancel Private Tour of Montalbano for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9–10 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included?
- Entrance tickets to Donnafugata Castle € 8 each person
- Entrance tickets to World Heritage Site of Scicli € 8,00 each person
Which places does it visit?
It visits Castello di Donnafugata, Punta Secca, Centro storico di Scicli - World Heritage Site, Centro Storico di Ragusa Ibla, Centro Storico di Modica.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Transfer&Excursion Service di Danilo Cassaro
