Top 12 Palermo Mafia History Tours

1.NO Mafia Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,431 reviews · 3 hours · from $40Our pick

Walk Palermo’s old center with guides such as Valeria, Attilio, or Salvatore, linking Teatro Massimo, Il Capo market, the cathedral, and Mafia memorials to Sicily’s anti-Mafia movement. Expect serious history, clear explanations, questions, and practical food tips. The walk costs $40 and lasts three hours.

“Our guide was a font of knowledge about the history of the mafia, its origins in Sicily, its influence, and resistance to its power. The history is deeply embedded in the everyday lives and politics of Sicily ,Italy and beyond. Our guide expertly led us through the dramatic events of previous decades, the harms done, the violence, intimidation and murders and the brave and heroic individuals and movements that have checked the impunity of mafioso.”

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2.Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,011 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Walk from Teatro Massimo to Fontana Pretoria with an English-speaking Addiopizzo guide. Learn how Palermo resisted Cosa Nostra, visit memorials and the Wall of Legality, discuss the church and pizzo, and support a mafia-free gelateria.

“A clear, concise and very informative tour. The world of the mafia is uncovered in detail and many myths are pur to rest. Highly recommend.”

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3.Godfather Vs Mafia Tour with Pasta Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 313 reviews · from $134

Travel from Taormina by Mercedes minivan to Savoca and Forza D'Agro, where The Godfather was filmed. Guides such as Denise, Carlos, Antonio, Orazio, and Giovanni combine movie stories with Sicilian history, followed by pasta and Etna white wine at a panoramic restaurant.

“Denise was a fabulous guide and really made everyone feel welcome. Highly recommend the tour.”

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4.Godfather vs Mafia Tour & Pasta Lunch (Small Group or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156

Travel from Taormina in an eight-seat Mercedes minivan with an English-speaking guide such as Antonio, Giovanni, Denise, or Valerio. Visit Forza d’Agrò, Savoca, Bar Vitelli, and Saint Lucy Church, then share homemade pasta, bruschetta, and wine in a charming Sicilian restaurant.

“Denise our guide was excellent as she was a native Sicilian and very knowledgeable of the area as well as the real story of the Mafia.”

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5.Anti-Mafia Heroes Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 172 reviews · from $39

Walk 1.6 km through Palermo’s Kalsa with a guide such as Angela or Andrea, visiting 10 important sites, including three major crime scenes. Expect clear historical storytelling about Falcone, Borsellino, Cosa Nostra, and Sicily’s continuing anti-mafia work, plus an optional café stop.

“all 3 of our party really enjoyed the tour. Angela was very knowledgeable and very likeable.”

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6.The Godfather Origins of Mafia: Corleone & Visit Monreale Duomo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $298

Travel by private minivan from Palermo to Corleone with an English-speaking driver-guide, visit the Mafia Museum at your own cost, enjoy local coffee or cannoli, then see Monreale Cathedral and its hilltop views. Umberto and Cristian are among the guides praised for their flexible, personal approach.

“Learning about the Corleone people, the origins of the mafia and its history, visiting the cathedral in monreale. Eating fresh ricotta and sweets. Our guide Humberto was so nice made us feel like family! Very professional and we felt safe! I recommend without reservations.”

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7.Corleone: Guided Tour of the C.I.D.M.A – Anti-Mafia Movement

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 37 reviews · 1 hour · from $11Best value

At Corleone’s CIDMA, an Italian, English, or Spanish-speaking guide explains Sicily’s anti-Mafia movement through authentic Maxi Trial files and photographs by Letizia and Shobha Battaglia. The one-hour visit is wheelchair accessible and suits anyone wanting history beyond The Godfather.

“We highly enjoyed the tour and how knowledgable the guide was. It was amazing to see real-life photos and hear stories connected to them that made up the bigger picture in the end. A must see if you wish to learn more about anti-mafia and consequently the mafia as well.”

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8.Mafia Tour of Corleone with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $294

Travel from Palermo in a private air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide such as Umberto. Visit Corleone’s Anti-Mafia Museum, hear about Falcone and Borsellino, enjoy free time and local food, then see Monreale Cathedral before returning around 3:30 pm.

“Such a fun and interesting tour! I'm so glad we did this tour- not only because we learned a lot, but because the scenery on the drive alone was worth it. Umberto took us to three different towns and he was a pleasure to drive around with. Definitely recommend this tour and checking out the history of the mafia and Corleone.”

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9.Anti-mafia Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

This three-hour Palermo bike tour combines old-town lanes, harbor views, suburbs, and a tasting stop with stories about Falcone, Borsellino, Libera, and Addiopizzo. You ride with a bilingual guide, mostly on paths and lanes, but some city-road riding is required.

“Great tour around the city. Guide very informative. Enjoyed by the whole family.”

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10.Anti-Mafia 3-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Walk Palermo’s historic center with an English-speaking local guide such as Salvatore, Silvia, or Federico. Visit Teatro Massimo, Capo Market, the Mural of Legality, Piazza della Memoria, the Cathedral, and City Hall while learning how citizens resist Mafia power. Part of your $54.19 fee supports Addiopizzo.

“Sylvia was an excellent guide! I highly recommend the tour as it helped me dig deeper into the culture of Palermo. I walked away with a great appreciation for the history of the city, the mind of the community and how important free speech continues to be. Great experience.”

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11.Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $279

Leave your Palermo hotel at 9:00 for Corleone, where a multilingual museum guide explains the Mafia and anti-Mafia movement. Continue to Piana degli Albanesi for lake views, village time, nature, and a cannolo tasting. Barbara has led this tour, and the minivan holds up to 13 people.

“Rating: 3/5 ONLY due to the price tag of this tour. The price tag of $255 is WAY too much for what you get, which is a tour of the Mafia Museum (which you have to buy your own ticket - it was very inexpensive (< $10 per person) - and this tour cRead more”

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12.Anti-Mafia Heroes (Cool Hours) Morning Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $39

Walk 1.6 km through Palermo’s Kalsa with an English-speaking guide, visiting 10 sites tied to Falcone, Borsellino, mafia crimes, and anti-mafia renewal. Guide Angela is praised for personal, story-led explanations. Morning departures are sunny, so bring a hat, sunscreen, and good shoes.

“Die Tour und vor allem die Erklärungen waren fantastisch, sehr lehrreich”

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