Highlights
- This tour is the only way to visit the Circolo di Conversazione!
- The Circolo di Conversazione is part of the “Montalbano Tour.”
- A one-of-a-kind site in Sicily
Description
Founded in 1830 by the city’s oldest families, this elegant club combines the atmosphere of Italian literary cafés with the refined style of English gentlemen’s clubs, preserving stories and traditions spanning more than two centuries.
Stepping through its threshold is like entering another era: amidst red damasks, gilded mirrors, 19th-century frescoes, and sparkling chandeliers, you can imagine brilliant conversations in the Salone delle Feste, passionate games in the Gaming Room, and secrets whispered between noble gentlemen in the Reading Room.
Thanks to an exclusive guided tour, you will be able to access this Neoclassical treasure trove, which is normally closed to the public, and immerse yourself in the refined atmosphere of a Sicily of yesteryear, worthy of the pages of Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa.
Over the course of about 25 minutes, you will enjoy an intimate and evocative experience: a short journey through time to discover a place where the past is still surprisingly alive.
And for fans of Inspector Montalbano's exploits, you might even imagine spotting Dr. Pasquano's annoyance among the gaming tables…
Includes
Guided tour of the club's historic rooms
Small group for a more intimate and immersive experience
Opportunity to ask the guide questions
Excludes
Transportation to/from the experience location
Access to areas not included in the tour itinerary
Any special activities or events not included in the standard guided tour
Use of the restrooms (reserved for members)
Important Information
- The average tour duration is 25 minutes. Morning tour times are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Circolo is also easily accessible to people with mobility impairments. The location is in Piazza Duomo in Ragusa Ibla, within the ZTL (limited traffic zone).
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
