Discover the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Noto Valley during this full-day tour from Syracuse. Explore the Baroque-style towns of Ragusa and Scicli, taste the famous Modica chocolate made from an ancient recipe, and discover the rich history of the region from your guide. A light lunch and round-trip transport from Syracuse are included.

Visit the UNESCO-listed sites of the Noto Valley
Explore the towns of Ragusa, Scicli, and Modica
Discover the history of the Baroque towns
A light lunch and samples of Modica chocolate included

What's Included

Snacks
Private transportation

Entrance fees during the visit

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

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Start time

Opening hours

5/30/2023 - 10/10/2023
Wednesday : 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Molo Sant'Antonio at the bus stop, Syracuse

What To Expect

Centro Storico di Ragusa Ibla

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Modica Visitor Center

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Centro storico di Scicli - World Heritage Site

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.0

9 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Horrible tour, not as advertised. Lowest possible rating.

Elizabeth_L, Oct 2022

This tour was the worst tour we’ve ever taken in years of international travel. It was NOT as advertised, a tour devoted to Montalbano, but rather a tour of endless churches in three cities with an occasional mention of Montalbano. The guide, who seemed a lovely person, was not fluent at all in English (our tour was advertised as an English tour), nor in French, to the dismay of a French couple who clearly had signed up for a tour in French. Of the six couples on the tour (4 of whom were Italian), only we seemed to think it was going to be a Montalbano-based tour. The guide recited dates and architects as we went along but gave no commentary or context otherwise. During the very lengthy bus rides between towns she chatted in Italian with the Italian tourists but otherwise gave no information as we rode along endlessly. My impression is that the tour operator cobbled together a general tour covering Ragusa, Modica and Scicli with our supposed “Meet Montalbano!” Tour. Last but not least, the tour lasted not the 8 hours as advertised but over 11 hours. It was a total waste of our time and a complete disappointment. My husband suggests that we be refunded our money given that the tour we received in no way met the description of the tour we paid for.

Very good tour

INMACULADA_J, Sep 2022

Everything was perfect. Modica, Ragusa and Scicly are beutiful historical towns which are worth visiting. The guide was qualified and funny.

Amazing

David_M, Aug 2022

One of the best days out I have ever had. My wife and me are mega fans of Montalbano and we were not disappointed. The three beautiful towns of Radusa, Monica and Scicli plus Punta Secca, where Montalbano’s home was set. Our guide, Paulo was a very friendly and knowledgeable man. I think he was surprised to find that the only UK people on the trip were the show’ biggest fans. As well as focusing on filming locations, we were shown the incredible architecture, inside and out of the cathedrals in these stunning towns. It was a blistering hot Sicilian day and the beach outside Montalbano’s house was packed! Unlike in the show where it’s only ever him. All credit to Paulo the guide, Roberto the driver and Viator the company.

Enjoyable visit to historic towns

Nancy_B, May 2022

We enjoyed this tour. Our driver Damiano was excellent with a comfortable and clean minivan. In Ragusa, Marco gave a very thorough and knowledgeable tour. There is a two hour break for lunch, and Marco recommended a restaurant that we really enjoyed. In Modica, Eleonora was a delightful tour guide. We had no idea the history of Modica was so fascinating. The chocolate tasting was very good, and the shop is a good place to buy gifts. We toured the police office in Scicli where Montalbano was filmed, and that was a highlight. Throughout the tour there were references to Montalbano TV shows.

Exploring thebfuctional and real life Syracuse area

Jane_G, May 2022

The Town Hall/Police station in Scicli. Fun tour with Catarella taking us round. Impromptu Street food Lunch in Modica. A great guide

Disappointing

Gillian_K, Sep 2020

Well so far disappointed, as we were only informed that morning by the travel agent nominated by you, that they postponed the trip to Friday 11th!! Just hope they turn up tomorrow morning to collect us!

Response from Host, Sep 2020

Dear Mrs Kerr, we are very sorry for what happened. We sent you a message the day before the departure to let you know about the change, but the mobile number you put on the reservation was not yours! We also called your hotel the evening before the tour, but they reached you just the next morning. I hope you are enjoying the tour today!

Great tour

Venture102670, Oct 2019

This was an easy way to view three incredibly gorgeous towns. Guide Giuliana and driver Salvo kept a nice leisurely pace while showing off the highlights of all of them. The included light lunch was actually huge and delicious. In October the group was only 6 people - lovely experience.

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Goodmorning, thank you very much for your review. We look forward to meet you again in Sicily and offer you new experiences!