SICILY
165 Tours Reviewed
Horseback by Etna turns the drive into a story. I love the private pickup from the Taormina area or Messina port, and I love the guided setup that gets you comfortable with your horse before a ride through Etna Park.…
Got off the plane and just want to roll. This private transfer takes you from Catania Airport to Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, Giardini Naxos, or other east-coast stops with a driver who’s waiting for you with a name sign. I love…
Two hours, and Ortigia makes sense fast. I like how this private, small-group walk gets you from one key layer of Syracuse to the next without wasting time figuring out routes. I also love the mix: Greek foundations, baroque churches,…
Learning to kite should feel controlled, not scary. This semi-private beginner course in Marsala aims for first-timers, with an instructor-led approach (2 students max) and hands-on coaching in a beginner-friendly flat-water spot. I like that it is built around safety…
Monreale views hit you fast, even if you just landed. This private Palermo-area day trip strings together Monreale’s Arab-Norman cathedral, Cefalù’s sea town energy, and Castelbuono’s medieval castle world in one efficient 8-hour schedule. The big win is simple: you…
Sicily has a postcard route. This private tour strings together Castelmola, Taormina, and Messina viewpoints in about 5–6 hours, with pickup from Messina and an English-speaking driver/guide team from Sicily Tour with Angelo. I like the way the day is…
Palermo can feel like a lot at once. This private city kickstart helps you sort it out fast, on foot, with a local guide who keeps it flexible. You’ll hit major sights, but more importantly you’ll come away knowing how…
Cold dawn, hot volcano energy. This private Mount Etna excursion is built around seeing the volcano when it feels most alive, plus a proper Sicilian morning. I especially like the 4WD transfer with a guide who keeps things moving, and…
Etna is Sicily’s volcano you can actually walk up. With a private guide, you get help navigating lava-country trails and you spend real time taking in wide views. I especially like the way the hike gives you stunning Etna viewpoints…
Taormina and Isola Bella in one smart shot. This private transfer from Messina turns a cruise-day stop into a real taste of Sicily, with free time in town and beach time at Isola Bella. I love the practical setup: you’re…
Taormina, minus the port-stress. This private transfer from the Messina cruise port is a smart way to reach town, with an air-conditioned vehicle and real time to explore Taormina on your own. You’re not stuck on a fixed bus route—you…
Hilltop Sicily moves fast. This private excursion links Castelmola’s panoramic views with Taormina’s historic sights, then adds a quick look at Messina. You get port pickup and an English-speaking experience built for just your group. What I like most is…
Catania gets easier fast after a local walk. What makes this tour work is the customized private format and the way a real resident talks about daily life, not just dates on a plaque. I also like that hosts like…
A quiet cathedral. A haunted hallway underground. This private tour links Palermo’s Capuchin Catacombs with the stunning Monreale Cathedral, mixing the macabre with some of Sicily’s best Norman architecture. I especially like the way the catacombs are explained, with details…
One of Sicily’s most dramatic days is built in. This private, English-speaking trip takes you up to Etna’s 2,000 m views and finishes with real wine tasting at the winery. The one thing to watch is pacing: the day is…
