SICILY
10 Tours Reviewed
Syracuse looks different from a boat deck. This private 3-hour ride around Ortigia mixes big sea views with history at the Maniace Castle and scenery in the Plemmirio nature reserve. I love the simple, relaxing rhythm: cruise, stop for swims,…
Mafia power shaped Palermo. This 3-hour walk reframes the city through anti-Mafia activism, from Teatro Massimo to memorials and civic buildings. I especially like the way the route ties each location to a real story of civil mobilization, and I…
The first time you breathe underwater changes you. What makes this one special is that it’s a private, instructor-led intro in Sicily, built for true beginners, not just certified divers. You’ll get guided practice on equipment use, then a short,…
Dolphins swim free right at sunset. This 3-hour Sicily boat trip is built around dolphin watching with a stated 95% chance of sightings, then it shifts into golden-hour mode with an aperitif at sea and a chance for a sunset…
Three hours can feel like the whole coast. This Taormina boat excursion, led by Francesco, pairs onboard storytelling with real swimming time, plus snorkeling gear for a peek at the seafloor. I especially liked the cave legends and the chance…
Palermo’s streets carry serious momentum. This 3-hour guided bike tour connects key sites tied to the antimafia fight, with time to talk and process what you’re seeing rather than just clicking photos. I like the close, on-the-ground guide approach led…
Dolphins at golden hour are hard to top. This 3-hour boat ride in Sicily pairs dolphin watching near your boat with a sunset aperitif and a late-evening swim that shifts the whole vibe from daytime sightseeing to something quietly magical.…
Boat coves in Cefalù look unreal from the deck. This 3-hour cruise brings you along the Cefalù coastline and stacks in a snorkeling stop plus an easy aperitif with fruit and prosecco. I like that it’s structured enough to feel…
Palermo stacks centuries in one walk. This 3-hour UNESCO sites tour strings together Norman-Arabic splendor, baroque streets, and real neighborhood life in a tight loop. You’ll move from showpiece squares to working markets, then end with time at Cattedrale di…
Palermo rewards a short walk. In just a few hours, you’ll move through markets, baroque churches, and big-history squares, with an expert guide who keeps the stories flowing and the pace easy to follow. The highlight for me is the…
