Private Montalbano Tour from Syracuse: Explore Ragusa Ibla, Donnafugata Castle, and More

Embark on a private Montalbano tour from Syracuse and explore the enchanting towns of Ragusa Ibla, Donnafugata Castle, and more. Immerse yourself in the world of the famous detective and discover the stunning landscapes and architecture that served as the backdrop for the fiction.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Province of Syracuse - Start point
  • Ragusa Ibla - In the marvelous Ragusa Ibla, the places taken up in the fiction are the fascinating Iblean garden and the Corso 25 Aprile - where they meet: the commissioner’s favorite trattoria, the Vigata police station (in Piazza Pola) and the square of Vigata (Piazza Duomo) where you will be fascinated by the wonderful Cathedral of San Giorgio.
  • Castello di Donnafugata - In a vast expanse rich in carob and olive trees, instead, you will see the Donnafugata Castle: from its terrace you will appreciate a breathtaking view and, when you wander around the park, the different scenes of the fiction will resurface in your mind.
  • La Casa del Commissario Montalbano - Where is Montalbano’s house then? In the small fishing village of Punta Secca. In fact, Marinella is nothing but the beautiful village overlooking the Mediterranean, part of Santa Croce Camerina. Staying in the area, you can admire the characteristic lighthouse of Bourbon origin 37 meters high.
  • Centro storico di Scicli - World Heritage Site - Last stop on the Montalbano tour is Scicli: here you can admire the Town Hall building (which gave the scene to the Quaestor of Montelusa’s room) and Palazzo Iacono (where the scenes outside the Police Headquarters of Montelusa are shot).
  • Gabinetto del Sindaco (Sala Montalbano) - Incredible but true: we will accompany you inside the movie set of the Vigata Commissariat, with the unmistakable room of Commissioner Montalbano
What's Included
  • Itinerary-based tour
  • Multilingual driver-escort (Italian & English)
  • Convenient pick-up service
What's Not Included
  • Entrance to sites and monuments for a fee
  • Certified tour guide
  • Food and beverages
  • Anything not included in “Inclusions”
Additional Information

You’ll begin your journey in Syracuse, moving towards the captivating town of Ragusa Ibla. Once there, you’ll explore locations that have been featured in various narratives, including: the Giardino Ibleo, the Vigata plaza and the striking Cathedral of San Giorgio.

Departing from Ragusa Ibla, you’ll find yourself surrounded by an extensive landscape filled with carob and olive trees, leading you to the awe-inspiring Donnafugata Castle. Its terrace offers stunning panoramic views, with scenes from various narratives coming alive.

Further on at Punta Secca, you’ll witness the famed Montalbano’s house. After a leisurely stroll along the beachfront, you’ll also have a chance to savor traditional products from the region.

Before your trip back to Syracuse, you’ll visit Scicli, a true gem of Sicilian Baroque style. Your tour of the Municipal Palace (Quaestor’s room of Montelusa) and Palazzo Iacono (Montelusa’s Police Headquarters), will transport you directly into various narratives.

  • The tour takes place in an air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle, where you will also find water available
Location
Province of Syracuse
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Outi_h
Nov 1, 2023
Very interesting and... - Very interesting and informative trip. Itenerary was well organized, timetable held well. Our guide was knoledgeable and service-minded. Maximum confort on board.
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Dianajnz
Sep 28, 2019
Relive the scenes from Inspector Montablano series - There were four of us, all fans so we had immediate common ground. We were ready for cold drinks by the time we arrived in Ragusa; for me pommegranite and orange mixed, for David, expresso, John and Kate chose local lemonades. Refreshed were we on our way again. Our trip met all expectations and more. We covered a lot of geography and visited several locations and towns. We took photos at each scene; Montalbano's interview rooms, the Don's abode in Castello Donnafugata, lunch in Punte Secca and seeing Montalbanos famous balcony! And finally the piazza and Montalbano's office. Enrico our guide there was terrific and let us into secrets of the cast and production. This tour was a lot of fun. Guilianna was a great guide and driver, bringing us safely home through a dramatic rain storm.
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Barbaramnottinghamuk
Jul 9, 2019
Great day trip if you're a fan of Montalbano - We booked this 1 day tour only 15 hours and were delighted with the efficient organisation. We were picked up at 8:45 from our hotel in Syracuse by our excellent guide/driver Juliana. We visited 4 different places all made famous by the TV Series of Inspector Montalbano. Each place was unique and we could recall the times we had seen certain locations and buildings. Juliana was very knowledgeable about Sicily and Inspector Montalbano, and had lots of stories to tell us! It was an exceptionally hot day but she took care to keep us cool in the A/C vehicle & to make sure we had plenty of water to drink. As the TV production company are filming 3 more episodes (hurrah)we were very fortunate to see the full set at the Police Headquarters in Scicli. We visited Montalbano's house on the beach and some beautiful Baroque places and a 19th Century palace. Be prepared for quite a long day but unmissable!
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