Soap Museum Tour in Sciacca: Discover the History and Production of Soap
4.7
10 Ratings
Libero consorzio comunale di Agrigento
Immerse yourself in the fascinating history and production of soap at the Soap Museum in Sciacca. Explore the beautifully restored 19th century building and discover the traditional Mediterranean way of soap making.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Casa Museo del Sapone - The tour of the soap museum, which is an old, restored 19th century building with high ceilings and original stonework, will let our visitors experience the beauty of the soap history in the traditional Mediterranean way. We will share our passion and knowledge about the history, science and technicalities of soap making, to everyone interested in learning more about this essential product, which started to be produced in 2800 B.C. This tour will let visitors see some old machines, two old presses and other agricultural tools, typical of South Western Sicily.
In this tour is included a workshop with a preparation of a small soap that our visitors can customize with local ingredients, like fresh mediterranean herbs, or sicilian flowers or vegetable extracts of our own production.
What's Included
- Soap workshop fees included
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
Experience the intriguing history of soap through the traditional Mediterranean perspective in our carefully restored 19th-century building. With its elevated ceilings and original stonework, this soap museum offers an enriching tour that invigorates a deeper understanding of the production and history of an everyday item we often take for granted - soap!
- Dress code is smart casual
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Via Cartabubbo, 30
Via Cartabubbo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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An_b
Jul 27, 2023
Nice experience - It was a nice experience and we learned some interesting things !
Alessio was entertaining and tells the story with passion
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