COMMISSARIO MONTALBANO Tour
Overview
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!
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!
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Modica Chocolate tasting
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Castello di Donnafugata, 97100 Donnafugata, Sicily Italy
First stop at “Castello di Donnafugata” which, in the fiction, is the local boss Don Balduccio Sinagra’s dwelling.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: La Casa del Commissario Montalbano, Corso Aldo Moro 44 Loc. Punta Secca, 97017, Santa Croce Camerina, Sicily 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Donnalucata, Luigi Pirandello SI Trova a Scicli Non a Ragusa, 97018, Scicli, Sicily 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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Centro storico di Scicli - World Heritage Site, Via Francesco Mormino Penna 2, 97018, Scicli, Sicily 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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Antica Dolceria Bonajuto, Corso Umberto I 159, 97015, Modica, Sicily 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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Ragusa Ibla, 97100, Ragusa, Sicily 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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Castello di Donnafugata, 97100 Donnafugata, Sicily Italy
First stop at “Castello di Donnafugata” which, in the fiction, is the local boss Don Balduccio Sinagra’s dwelling.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: La Casa del Commissario Montalbano, Corso Aldo Moro 44 Loc. Punta Secca, 97017, Santa Croce Camerina, Sicily 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Donnalucata, Luigi Pirandello SI Trova a Scicli Non a Ragusa, 97018, Scicli, Sicily 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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Centro storico di Scicli - World Heritage Site, Via Francesco Mormino Penna 2, 97018, Scicli, Sicily 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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Antica Dolceria Bonajuto, Corso Umberto I 159, 97015, Modica, Sicily 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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Ragusa Ibla, 97100, Ragusa, Sicily 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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Loraine_P
September 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...
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.Reginald_I
September 2023
Our guide was excellent. This was a very memorable experience. Our guide was helpful very informative and knowlegeable. Nothing was too much trouble. He showed us many of the film locations for Commissario Montalbano, including the wonderful view of his house. Full marks to our guide who we wo...
Our guide was excellent. This was a very memorable experience. Our guide was helpful very informative and knowlegeable. Nothing was too much trouble. He showed us many of the film locations for Commissario Montalbano, including the wonderful view of his house. Full marks to our guide who we would highly recommend. We'll done. BRAVISSIMO!Camilla_F
May 2023
Big fan of the series. I saw his house, ate in his restaurant of choice and visited his place of work together with breathtaking scenery and towns in between. As an oldie, alone with limited walking ability my guide was exceptional and he excelled in his ability to enable access to everywhere an...
Big fan of the series. I saw his house, ate in his restaurant of choice and visited his place of work together with breathtaking scenery and towns in between. As an oldie, alone with limited walking ability my guide was exceptional and he excelled in his ability to enable access to everywhere and was very patient and informative, if i could give more stars I would.Norberto_F
October 2022
Excelente! Conocí lugares maravillosos, y el guia Ricardo una persona excepcional. No se lo pierdan fanaticos de Montalbano!
Excelente! Conocí lugares maravillosos, y el guia Ricardo una persona excepcional. No se lo pierdan fanaticos de Montalbano!Tsze_C
September 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, pr...
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.BenYorkie
September 2019
We did a Montalbano tour from Catania with a group called Lemon Tours. Four of us onus a driver and a guide so we really did have personal service. We went from Catania to the main Montalbano filming sites in Scicli( say Vigata), Ragusa, Donnafugata and Punto Seca( Salvo's house and beach). Alm...
We did a Montalbano tour from Catania with a group called Lemon Tours. Four of us onus a driver and a guide so we really did have personal service. We went from Catania to the main Montalbano filming sites in Scicli( say Vigata), Ragusa, Donnafugata and Punto Seca( Salvo's house and beach). Almost 9 hours altogether and a bit of a bore to start because it takes two hours to get to the first location - but after that it was a dream of a trip.