SICILY
272 Tours Reviewed
Palermo tastes better on foot. This private walk mixes gelato, pastry, and espresso tastings with a route through Palermo’s big-name sights—Teatro Massimo, Teatro Politeama, and baroque churches—so you get sweets and city context in one go. You also have a…
Noto’s Baroque looks best on foot. In this private 1.5–2 hour walk, I really like how you cover the town’s key churches and palazzi without wasting time, and how the guide puts the architecture into context as you go. One…
Two Sicilian classics, one smooth private day. This Private Tour Agrigento and Villa Romana del Casale is built for comfort and control, with pickup from Catania and enough time at each site to actually look, not just rush. I especially…
Sicily’s west coast in one long day. This private route strings together Segesta’s Greek masterpieces, the hilltop village of Erice, and the salt-and-island scenery around Stagnone and Mozia—so you get a lot of variety without crisscrossing on your own. What…
A boat day in Sicily can be perfect or frustrating. This private trip from Giardini Naxos pairs English-speaking crew with standout sea time at Isola Bella and the Blue Grotto. The big watch-out: when wind and weather get cranky, you…
Catania has a way of pulling you in fast. This private, 7 to 8 hour day pairs Catania’s lava-shaped old town with the Riviera dei Ciclopi coast, plus a real underground-water stop tied to the 1669 eruptions. I especially liked…
Syracuse by boat feels like a secret show. This private cruise takes you past Castello Maniace and through the sea caves, with time to swim and an aperitivo-style spread onboard. I love the homemade products paired with full drinks, and…
One hour, and you’re floating off Sicily’s postcard. This private boat tour from Ortigia mixes water views with caves and tales, guided in English by Ninno—plus plenty of laughs for families. It’s the kind of trip that feels easy, not…
A transfer can be the least glamorous part of Sicily. This one is interesting because it’s door-to-door, timed to your day, and it can include a real break in places like Cefalù. I love the flexible pick-up (no racing to…
Stone stops being museum-smooth. This private Palermo trip pairs Cave di Cusa (quarries frozen mid-extraction) with Selinunte’s huge Greek ruins, so you see both the making of temple stone and the city it served. I also like the practical hotel/port…
Etna feels unreal, even in daylight. This private tour pairs Mount Etna with the Alcantara Gorges, so you go from volcanic origins to a canyon carved from the rock itself. You’ll follow walking routes that focus on the major 1669…
Favignana and Levanzo are built for sea days. This private cruise out of Trapani strings together classic coves and two islands in one long day, with Captain-led stops and plenty of time to swim and hang out. You’ll also get…
One morning, three Sicilian moods. This private outing strings together Castelmola’s sea-and-Etna views, Taormina’s classic town stroll, and a quick hit of Messina—all starting from the Messina Passenger Terminal around 9:00am. It’s a focused way to see the highlights without…
Sicily hits different when you’re offshore. This 2-hour private boat tour out of Giardini Naxos puts you on the Mediterranean with music, the captain’s explanations, and a front-row view of Isola Bella. I like that it feels relaxed and personal,…
Syracuse is a change of pace from Taormina. This private trip strings together Neapolis ruins and the quieter-to-be-walked island of Ortigia, with a driver handling the logistics so you can focus on the sights. I love the smooth, door-to-door pickup…
