Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily: Exploring the Origins of the New York Mafia

Discover Castellammare del Golfo’s hidden history and Mafia origins. Join Elizabeth Monroy for an eye-opening tour that challenges conventional views.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Casa Villa Margherita - This tour will explore the city’s rich history, tracing back to the ancient Elymians, and delve into the Mafia families that inspired Mario Puzo’s The Godfather. Giuseppe Bonanno, affectionately known as Joe Banana in the USA, was born in Castellammare and gained prominence after the Castellammarese Wars in New York,…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • TIPS
Additional Information

We will explore the town that gave birth to the New York Mafia and the man that Mario Puzio’s characters in The God Father, Michael Corleone was based on as well as history dating back to pre-fall Atlantis! This tour/activity is for those intelligent travelers who are opened minded enough to entertain a different perspective on our planet’s hidden…

Location
Casa Villa Margherita
Via Alcide De Gasperi
We will meet in front of the monument in the center of the park.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sandra_w
Aug 10, 2025
Awesome experience! - Elizabeth was such a personable tour guide and such an enchanting storyteller who was very knowledgeable about the history of Castellammare del Golfo. We very much recommend this tour with her especially if you love this area as much as we do!
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From $81
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).