
Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village
Traveler rating
4.2/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village worth booking?
Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village is a 4-hour experience in Palermo, Italy, from $856 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 49 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (6)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $856 per person
The tour stops first in the town of Corleone, near Palermo, known for being a Mafia town and the birthplace of Toto Riina. The tour will start from your accommodation. In Corleone you will visit the very interesting mafia museum with a multilingual guide, then the antimafia that stands on an old monastery. Your guide will take you on an exciting journey of stories and anecdotes that will not leave you indifferent. From Corleone we will move on to the village of Piana degli Albanesi, a beautiful location and its famous lake, trails and nature. Here we will also taste the famous cannolo di Piana, certainly the best in all of Sicily. The tour will start at 09:00 from your accommodation and will end at about 14:00. Always wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking
What you get
About this experience
The tour stops first in the town of Corleone, near Palermo, known for being a Mafia town and the birthplace of Toto Riina. The tour will start from your accommodation. In Corleone you will visit the very interesting mafia museum with a multilingual guide, then the antimafia that stands on an old monastery. Your guide will take you on an exciting journey of stories and anecdotes that will not leave you indifferent. From Corleone we will move on to the village of Piana degli Albanesi, a beautiful location and its famous lake, trails and nature. Here we will also taste the famous cannolo di Piana, certainly the best in all of Sicily. The tour will start at 09:00 from your accommodation and will end at about 14:00. Always wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only in Palermo city)
- Professional tour leader
- Multilingual guide at the museum
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Snacks
Not included
- Lunch
- cidma entrance ticket
What you'll see and do
CIDMA: International Documentation Center on the Mafia and the Anti-Mafia Movement
You will meet a multilingual guide who will take you on a tour of the museum and its stories
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Lago di Piana degli Albanesi
we will discover the town of piana degli albanesi, its beautiful lake and its culinary specialties
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Find Sicily
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- You will be contacted the day before your travel date to arrange the meeting time at your hotel/B&B.
- wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
loved it
the country side views alone were worth it. learning more about the anti mafia is important. Definitely go
via Viator
Cool, small and interesting museum
Nice, small and interesting museum. The guide explains everything well because she comes from the village itself. She talks about her experiences as a child.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Way too expensive for what you get.
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 comes with it's own guide - so the guide Viator contracts for is not your guide person for this. This was the primary thing we were interested in with this tour. It was ~45-minute to 1-hour rive away from Palermo, but, I cannot believe we are paying this price tag for the transportation. This tour does include a stop oat Albanesi Village - and includes a magnificent canoli to eat. Our personal tour guide (visiting us and one other couple on our tour) was Salvatore Caravello, a registered Italian tour guide. He was EXCELLENT! Very personable, and will try to tailor the tour to the things you're most interested in. I raised the issue of cost of this excursion with Viator before doing it. They did agree to pay for a very nice lunch to be included (despite this not being offered in the billing of this excursion). But, even with this said, an ~ $30 per person lunch (MAX) and 1 canoli per person should not cost $255 per person. In my opinion, this tour may be a value of ~ $100-125 each).
via Viator
Guide was wonderful. Spoke a boutique...
<p>Guide was wonderful. Spoke a boutique Sicily and the fight against mafia. Speaker at museum passionate about subject. Excellent tour</p>
via Viator
We visited Corleone because our...
<p>We visited Corleone because our family's history is here. The guide Barbara was terrific. We learned so much about the distructive diviet mindset of the mafia criminals from local guides within the musesm.</p>
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Find Sicily, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 50.0.
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Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Palermo.
How much does Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village cost?
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Prices start at $856 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Palermo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Palermo is not rushed.
Is Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Palermo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Palermo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Palermo and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Palermo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Palermo?
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On Outty we rank every Palermo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Palermo Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Meal and Wine, Palermo Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Cannoli, Wine & More, The Original Palermo Street Food & Market Tour (All-Inclusive!). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Palermo?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Palermo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village?
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Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only in Palermo city); Professional tour leader; Multilingual guide at the museum; Transport by air-conditioned minivan; and Snacks. Not included: Lunch; and cidma entrance ticket. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 96 listed pickup locations in and around Palermo. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village offered in?
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It is offered in German, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; Specialized infant seats are available; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Palermo. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village?
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Across 6 reviews averaging 4.2 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, value for money, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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