Western Sicily Full-day or Half-day Mafia Tour
Trapani, Italy
Trip Type: Full-day Tours
Duration: Flexible
Immerse yourself into the captivating world of Sicilian Mafia on this special guided tour. Visit some of the most interesting and famous locations related to the history of Sicilian Mafia in West Sicily and learn about the past and recent endeavors on the political scene of the Island. Choose between a half-day tour (4-5 hours) and pay a visit to Salemi Sicilian Mafia Museum and another location of your choice, or enjoy a whole day of Mafia experiences on a full-day tour (8-10 hours), with a visit to the Museum and at least two locations as well as a lunch break at a family-run restaurant. Both tours will also include additional attractions, such as a meeting with local journalists and governors involved in the active resistance against Sicilian criminal clans and families.
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Immerse yourself into the captivating world of Sicilian Mafia on this special guided tour. Visit some of the most interesting and famous locations related to the history of Sicilian Mafia in West Sicily and learn about the past and recent endeavors on the political scene of the Island. Choose between a half-day tour (4-5 hours) and pay a visit to Salemi Sicilian Mafia Museum and another location of your choice, or enjoy a whole day of Mafia experiences on a full-day tour (8-10 hours), with a visit to the Museum and at least two locations as well as a lunch break at a family-run restaurant. Both tours will also include additional attractions, such as a meeting with local journalists and governors involved in the active resistance against Sicilian criminal clans and families.Get picked up at your preferred location and relax on the drive to the first attraction of the half-day or full-day tour. Listen to the guide discussing Western Sicily’s Mafia and anti-Mafia movement history and related anecdotes to get into the mood of the day’s adventures. Make several stops and enjoy the best sightseeing spots and interesting local attractions along the way.
Start the trip with the famous Sicilian Mafia Museum in Salemi - a testimony to the origins of Mafia and its influence on Sicilian history and culture. Get a personal tour around the town and enjoy its beautiful architecture and views.
Next, pay a visit to another Western Sicily town which has played a crucial role in the development of Mafia and its traditions - such as Corleone, Castelvetrano, Capaci, Lenzi and many more - and learn about the mesmerising stories hidden behind its walls. Take a break and enjoy a traditional lunch prepared specially for you. The lunch is included in the price of the full-day tour, but can be purchased for an additional fee of 15 euro with the half-day tour as well. Explore the Sicilian flavors with a delicious local starter, regional first and second dish, more wine and a sweet Sicilian treat to finish off the meal.
If you follow a full-day tour program, immerse yourself into the world of Sicilian Mafia by exploring its diverse faces. Visit another location or two, discover the hometowns of the most established Sicilian Mafia families or sceneries of some of the most dramatic Mafia-related events - and get an in-depth understanding of the influence which Mafia's criminal activities have had on Sicilian society and the local culture.
Once the tour is over, enjoy a hassle-free and convenient ride back to the initial pick-up location.
Start the trip with the famous Sicilian Mafia Museum in Salemi - a testimony to the origins of Mafia and its influence on Sicilian history and culture. Get a personal tour around the town and enjoy its beautiful architecture and views.
Next, pay a visit to another Western Sicily town which has played a crucial role in the development of Mafia and its traditions - such as Corleone, Castelvetrano, Capaci, Lenzi and many more - and learn about the mesmerising stories hidden behind its walls. Take a break and enjoy a traditional lunch prepared specially for you. The lunch is included in the price of the full-day tour, but can be purchased for an additional fee of 15 euro with the half-day tour as well. Explore the Sicilian flavors with a delicious local starter, regional first and second dish, more wine and a sweet Sicilian treat to finish off the meal.
If you follow a full-day tour program, immerse yourself into the world of Sicilian Mafia by exploring its diverse faces. Visit another location or two, discover the hometowns of the most established Sicilian Mafia families or sceneries of some of the most dramatic Mafia-related events - and get an in-depth understanding of the influence which Mafia's criminal activities have had on Sicilian society and the local culture.
Once the tour is over, enjoy a hassle-free and convenient ride back to the initial pick-up location.
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