SICILY
165 Tours Reviewed
Taormina is history with killer views. This private walking tour strings together Ancient Greek Theatre viewpoints and stories, with far-off Mount Etna in the background on a clear day. What I really love: first, the guides. I came away impressed…
Aperitif. Caves. Crystal water. In one 3-hour spin. You’ll sail from Giardini Naxos on the Blue Diamond and cruise the bays around Isola Bella, with a real focus on Taormina’s shoreline points—not just a long look from the dock. I…
Sicily’s lava has a swimming spot. A private half-day at Le Gole dell’Alcantara turns Mount Etna’s fiery past into a landscape of columns, crystal-clear river pools, and easy time outside with a guide on hand. I like that it’s truly…
Blue water beats any photo. This private boat day strings together multiple snorkeling stops and cave scenery along the coast toward San Vito Lo Capo. I like that you’re on a private outing for up to 12 (so the day…
If you like stories tied to real stone, Palermo delivers. This private tour links two UNESCO sites—Palazzo dei Normanni and the Palatine Chapel—through the myths and history of the Arab Norman era onward. I love how the guide, Simon/Simone, keeps…
Godfather fans, you’ll like this itinerary. This private day in Savoca and Taormina Bay mixes movie landmarks, real local stories, and a boat ride along the coast. You get a full-food lunch break too, not just quick stops. I especially…
Sea caves plus Ortigia in 90 minutes. This private boat tour in Sicily is built for quick, scenic stops: you enter the sea cave ravines near Syracuse, then cruise the sights around Isola di Ortigia. It’s a simple plan with…
Golden hour in Taormina hits fast. This private sunset walk ties together ancient landmarks, sweeping Etna-and-coast views, and an easygoing aperitif stop. I like how the route is designed for the light—walking the old streets as the day cools down,…
A name card at arrivals changes everything. This private transfer from Vincenzo Bellini Catania Airport to Taormina is built for real travel days, with a driver waiting at the arrival gate and direct contact so delays don’t turn into a…
Palermo clicks faster when a local walks beside you. This private walking tour in Sicily gives you a local’s take on the city center and helps you get your bearings without wasting time guessing. I like that it’s customizable to…
Ortigia from the water changes everything. This private 2-hour boat outing from Siracusa pairs sea views of Ortigia with a stop in the Plemmirio Nature Reserve, plus a fish-focused tasting and full drinks on board in English. I love two…
Mafia scenes, but real Sicilian towns. This private 5-hour Godfather tour links Savoca and Forza d’Agro to the movie moments, with free entries at each key stop and a guide who can bring it all down to earth. I also…
This is a nature walk with real bird-time. A private guide brings you into Riserva di Vendicari in the morning, then keeps the pace moving to the Tonnara di Vendicari for a fish-processing history stop, all from Siracusa. I love…
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…
