A Palermo mafia tour shows you the side of Sicily that films glamorize and locals have to live with. Two tours lead Viator. The Palermo No Mafia walking tour, supplied by Addiopizzo Travel, is rated 4.8 across 1,164 reviews, from about $39. The Godfather Origins of Mafia, a private day trip to Corleone and Monreale, is rated 4.9 across 91 reviews, from about $318.
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The verdict
Choose by how much time and money you want to spend. The Palermo No Mafia walking tour is our pick for most travelers. In three hours, it walks from the Teatro Massimo past the Capo market, the Palace of Justice and the cathedral to Piazza Pretoria. It costs a fraction of the day trip, and part of the price goes to Addiopizzo, a local anti-mafia NGO. Reviewers stress that it is storytelling, not sightseeing: the guides are activists from the movement, and a few found it long.
The Godfather Origins of Mafia is a private day by car. A driver-guide picks you up at 8:30 a.m. and drives you to Corleone, then to the cathedral of Monreale on the way back. Entry to the mafia museum in Corleone (€10 per person) and meals are extra. One reviewer warns that it is not a tour of the movie locations.
Both offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
The Sicilian scenes of The Godfather were filmed on the other side of the island, in Savoca and Forza d’Agrò. For those villages, see our Godfather tour in Sicily. For the rest of your trip, read things to do in Sicily.
Which one is for you?
Take the No Mafia walk if
- You want the story of the anti-mafia movement.
- You want the lower price, from about $39.
- You have half a day in Palermo.
- You need a wheelchair-accessible tour.
Take the Corleone day trip if
- You want the higher rating: 4.9 from 91 reviews.
- You want a private tour for your group.
- You want to see Corleone and Monreale.
- You have a full day and a bigger budget.
What each price covers
The No Mafia walk, from about $39
Included: a local guide and a small solidarity contribution to Addiopizzo, a local anti-mafia NGO.
Not included: hotel pickup and drop-off, and lunch.
The Corleone day trip, from about $318
Included: a private English-speaking driver-guide, live commentary, hotel pickup and drop-off, and transport by air-conditioned minivan or car.
Not included: food and drinks, gratuities, and entry to the museum in Corleone (€10 per person).
Where each one starts
- No Mafia walk: in front of the main entrance of the Teatro Massimo, Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, ending at the Fontana Pretoria.
- Corleone day trip: pickup at your hotel or accommodation at 8:30 a.m.
Side by side
| No Mafia walk | Corleone day trip | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8 from 1,164 | 4.9 from 91 |
| Five-star reviews | 1,036 (89%) | 85 (93%) |
| Price | from about $39 | from about $318 |
| Length | 3 hours | 6 to 7 hours |
| Format | Small-group walk | Private tour by car |
| Group size | Up to 15 | Your group only |
| Start | Teatro Massimo | Hotel pickup, 8:30 a.m. |
| Wheelchair accessible | Yes, as listed | No |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before | Free up to 24 hours before |
What travelers say
On the No Mafia walk
It’s an important part of Sicilian history to learn that is often glamourized
Kayla_F, July 2026, via Viator
Our kids were with us (14 and 17) and they found it harder to stick with
Rachael_B, August 2026, via Viator
On the Corleone day trip
Be aware that this is not a tour of the movie locations
susan_h, December 2023, via Viator
the day was well-structured with appropriate length of time spent at each attraction
Harminder_C, June 2026, via Viator
The No Mafia walk has 89% five-star ratings, and about 5% of its ratings are three stars or lower, often because it is more talk than walking. The Corleone day trip has 93% five-star ratings and none below three stars; the most critical reviews mention the extra costs.
More of Palermo and Sicily
In Palermo, pair the walk with the Palermo street food tour. Across the island, compare the Godfather tour in Sicily and the Valley of the Temples tour.
For planning, read our guides to Palermo street food, our Sicily itinerary and dark tourism in Italy.
Questions travelers ask
Which Palermo mafia tour should I book?
For most travelers, the Palermo No Mafia walking tour, rated 4.8 from 1,164 reviews on Viator, from about $39 (checked September 2026). For a private day in Corleone and Monreale, the Godfather Origins of Mafia tour, rated 4.9 from 91 reviews, from about $318.
Who runs the No Mafia tour?
It is supplied by Addiopizzo Travel, and the price includes a small contribution to Addiopizzo, a local anti-mafia NGO. Some reviewers note that the guides are activists rather than professional tour guides.
Does the Corleone tour visit Godfather filming locations?
No. It covers the real history of the mafia around Corleone. The Sicilian scenes of the films were shot on the east coast, which our Godfather tour in Sicily covers.
What is not included on the Corleone day trip?
Food and drinks, gratuities and entry to the museum in Corleone, listed at €10 per person.
Can I cancel a Palermo mafia tour?
Both offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
Book the No Mafia walk for the story of the people who stand up to the mafia; book the Corleone day trip for a private day in the island’s interior.
Editorial assessment by Italy2Love, September 2026. Inclusions and exclusions, meeting and pickup points, prices, ratings, review counts and cancellation terms read on both Viator product pages (product codes 32627P1 and 60853P12), September 2026. Reviews quoted with attribution to their authors and to Viator. Next review March 2027, or sooner on any change to either option.