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Tour of the area where the fiction “Inspector Montalbano” is set.
Are you ready to discover Vigata, Marinella and Montelusa? Do you want to walk in the same streets where Montalbano investigates? With our tour you will have a film holiday! With our tour you can visit Montalbano Sicily and discover the history and culture of Ragusa, Scicli, Modica, Punta Secca, Donnalucata and the Donnafugata Castle. We will accompany you among the most famous monuments, among splendid churches and baroque palaces, we will cross the Iblea countryside and arrive at the sea. We will be able to advise you on the tastiest typical specialties and experiences to live: it will be an unforgettable journey!
Modica Chocolate tasting
Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Entry Ticket for attractions
Gratuities
Specialized Guide
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
WE WILL PICK YOU UP FROM ANY PLACE!
The price refers to the departure with pick up from the Catania area or Siracusa area.
Please enter the name of the property you are staying at and its address in the booking details.
For pick up in the Taormina area select the option "Departure from Taormia".
Traveler pickup
Siracusa
Riposto
Taormina - Giardini Naxos
Catania
Castello di Donnafugata, Donnafugata, Italy First stop at “Castello di Donnafugata” which, in the fiction, is the local boss Don Balduccio Sinagra’s dwelling. 45 minutes
La Casa del Commissario Montalbano, Santa Croce Camerina, Italy We continue to Punta Secca (Marinella in the fiction) to visit, from outside, the House of Montalbano and nearby the sandy beach where he swims. 30 minutes
Donnalucata, Scicli, Italy We continue to Donnalucata, where the episode “the shape of water” is mostly set. In fact, the promenade of Donnalucata, which in the fiction is called Marinella, is the main scenario of this episode. However, it is often used in many other episodes of The Inspector Montalbano. 20 minutes
Centro storico di Scicli - World Heritage Site, Scicli, Italy Afterwards, we reach the baroque village of Scicli. Short walk for visiting the beautiful baroue historical centre (Montelusa in the fiction), “Palazzo Comunale” (the City Hall) which is Vigata’s police station in the fiction, and “Palazzo Iacono”, the police headquarter. 90 minutes
Antica Dolceria Bonajuto, Modica, Italy We continue to Modica, whose historical centre is also in Baroque style. The beautiful staircase of Saint George’s Cathedral was the protagonist of the episode “Tocco d’artista”. The beautiful views over the town, the churches and palaces in Baroque style, and the characteristic alleys are the backdrop to many other scenes of the fiction. An obligatory stop at the end of the tour of the historic center will be the Antica Cioccolateria Bonajuto, where it will be possible to taste the famous and delicious Modica Chocolate in its numerous fragrances. 90 minutes
Ragusa Ibla, Ragusa, Italy We end up with the visit of the beautiful Piazza Duomo of Ragusa Ibla, with its baroque Church of San Giorgio, which represents the main square of Vigata, the imaginary village of Montalbano.
The view of Ibla with the dome of the illuminated Cathedral appears behind Montalbano in the episode A blade of light, when the Commissioner, guest of the issuer of Vigata Rete Libera, issues an interview.
The Cathedral of San Giorgio and the square of Ragusa Ibla return in many episodes of the TV series. Whenever the Commissioner stops in the central square or in the Church of Madre di Vigata we admire the superb baroque style of Ragusa Ibla, its square and the Duomo.
The church of Santa Maria delle Scale, the staircase and the magnificent panorama of Ragusa Ibla are the backdrop to a mugger in the episode "Gatto e Cardellino".
The Circolo di Conversazione, overlooking Piazza Duomo, is the place where Montalbano often breaks cabbasisi to doctor Pasquano playing cards. Many scenes are filmed inside and outside the Circle. In the episode "La luna di carta" the Commissioner enters the smoky rooms of the Club, among notables and rich people of Vigata playing cards, and meets the annoyed Pasquano who with fake courtesy and ironic jokes answers Montalbano's questions.
The Giardino Ibleo is located not far from the restaurant da Calogero. In Vigata the municipal garden becomes an elegant nursing home where Montalbano goes to the episode La luna di carta. In the tree-lined garden paths, the Commissioner meets an old thief who shows a key to find out what he can open. 90 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Norberto_F
22 Oct 2022
Excelente! Conocí lugares maravillosos, y el guia Ricardo una persona excepcional. No se lo pierdan fanaticos de Montalbano!
Loraine_P
28 Sep 2022
My husband is a huge fan of the series and was keen to visit the various sites for the filming. We did not do the official tour but did visit many of the locations. Punta Secca, where Montalbano lives on the beach was disappointing to say the least. It is obvious that the town is in the process of trying to improve its image and facilities due to the increased tourism but left us lacking. The beach in front of the house was full of seaweed and did not look anywhere near as nice as it does on the TV.
Ragusa, where a lot of the filming takes place is beautiful and definitely worth the visit.
We also went to Scicli where the police station is based, which is also nice to visit.
The only thing I would add, is the areas around Ragusa which we travelled between the various locations is not very appealing, and not what I expected of Sicily. I was expecting beautiful Mediterranean countryside, although the landscape is rather barren and brown plus I don't think I've ever seen so much fly tipping and rubbish by the side of the roads, which looks to be a real problem in this part of Sicily. Left feeling disappointed.
Tsze_C
15 Sep 2022
Great tour for Montalbano fans. We visited the police station, the towns from the opening scenes, Montalbano's apartment, the castle where he met with the crime boss, and ate at the restaurant that was Montalbano's favorite! All in a day - a quite a long day. Our guide Giuseppe was courteous, professional and knowledgeable, and thanks for picking us up in Taormina. It was a long drive! Highly recommended.
This tour in
Catania
is organized by
Taxi Catania NCC
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