SICILY
286 Tours Reviewed
Caves and swims off Palermo in luxury. This 4-hour boat tour strings together crystal-clear swim stops with the kind of relaxed, attentive hosting that makes the whole day feel easy. I love the unlimited drinks and snacks plus the generous…
Mafia history, but with hope. In Palermo’s Kalsa neighborhood, you follow the story of how Falcone and Borsellino grew up and how ordinary Sicilians fought Cosa Nostra—using real places, real context, and a guide who keeps it human. I especially…
Mafia country starts fast from Palermo. This half-day shore excursion sends you inland for Corleone, the town tied to the Mafia’s most famous faction, then continues into the hills toward Ficuzza’s natural spots and waterfalls. It’s part cinema, part serious…
Palermo’s coast looks different below the surface. This full-day marine-biologist snorkeling trip runs from Arenella Harbour with a comfy motorsailer, multiple swim stops, and lunch onboard that keeps the day feeling easy. Small group (limited to 6) means you actually…
One of Sicily’s prettiest viewpoints is one bus ride away. This day trip from Palermo pairs Erice hilltop views with a Marsala Salt Route stop, plus a wine and olive oil tasting and lunch at a winery or farm. It…
Cooking in Palermo is a fast way to taste the real Sicily. This class pairs a Mercato del Capo shopping tour with a hands-on lesson, so you buy ingredients with guidance and then cook lunch from scratch. I also like…
A villa-style Sicilian cooking class feels like family. You’ll knead dough, shape fresh pasta (think tagliatelle, cavatelli, or stuffed ravioli), and finish with Sicilian sweets and local wine in a garden setting near Cefalù. What I like most is the…
Cooking under Palermo stars beats a museum day. This hands-on Sicilian cuisine class at Domus Kitchen pairs real cooking with a long sit-down meal, hosted by Chef Antonio and his family in an outdoor kitchen setting. It is part lesson,…
Palermo’s mosaics feel like time travel. This Cappella Palatina and Palazzo dei Normanni tour is a smart 2-hour way to make sense of Sicily’s artistic mix—Byzantine, Islamic, and Norman—without getting lost in big vague impressions. I especially like how the…
Two swims, one Sicilian sea break. This half-day Palermo boat tour pairs time at Mondello with a stop at Grotta della regina for snorkeling, plus a food-and-drink plan that feels very Palermo. I love how the vibe stays relaxed (not…
A market morning turns into a full Sicilian lunch. This Palermo cooking class pairs a guided trip to Mercato del Capo with a small-group, hands-on lesson led by professional chefs, so you’re learning what to buy and then actually using…
Palermo is best understood on foot. This private walking tour lets you shape the route with a local guide, so you’re not stuck with a generic script, and you get practical city know-how right from the start. I especially like…
Palermo hits your senses fast. This walking tour is one of the easiest ways to see Palermo Cathedral and then turn right into the sensory chaos of the Capo street market. I love the way the route strings together major…
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 tastes better on foot. This 3-hour walking street food experience turns the city into a menu, guided by a local who knows where locals actually line up. I especially like the small-group vibe and the way the route mixes…
