SICILY
734 Tours Reviewed
A boat ride in Syracuse feels like a shortcut. You’ll skirt the sights of Ortigia from the water, then head into the sea caves for an up-close look at stalactites, stalagmites, and coral-like formations, followed by time for a refreshing…
Ortigia and Syracuse can feel like a maze when you’re on foot. This tuk-tuk-style tour helps you hit a lot of highlights without wrestling traffic and staircases, while still getting close to the real streets and squares. I like the…
Two wheels, big Palermo energy. A central pickup plus saddle fitting makes the whole day feel set up for you, and I like that they help you pick an easy flat route or a tougher hill climb toward Monte Pellegrino.…
Volcano and viewpoints, all in one day. This Mt. Etna and Taormina outing pairs a real volcano stop with a timed break in Taormina, so you get both the dramatic Sicily outside and the charming Sicily inside. I like the…
Walk the Godfather’s Sicilian set. This 7-hour tour links the movie’s real locations in Savoca and Forza d’Agrò, with an on-board guide and a van ride that gives you classic Messina-area countryside views. It’s built for fans who want more…
Shallow lagoon, serious gear, no guessing. At KTS Kite Tour Stagnone in Marsala, Sicily, you can rent latest-generation kite equipment from top brands like North Kiteboarding, with options from Slingshot and Ozone. I like that the center feels well organized…
Baroque Sicily feels close today. This half-day run pairs Ragusa Ibla’s Cathedral of San Giorgio with efficient, professional transport so you can actually enjoy both towns instead of just watching the scenery blur by. You also get a classic Modica…
Favignana and Levanzo by dinghy feels personal. This small-group outing (max 12) uses a comfortable boat ride plus hands-on snorkeling gear, SUP board time, and a floating carpet. The crew, including Alessandro and Luana, is the kind that talks through…
Freeze your fingers, then chase volcano views. This day pairs the Alcantara gorges—basalt columns and a cold river—with an Etna stop for crater scenery and food tastings that feel very Sicilian. I like that you get helmets and torches for…
Syracuse changes when you view it from the water. This private full-day cruise strings together Plemmirio’s clear coves, a major Swabian stop, and a calm onboard finish at sunset. Two things I really like about this experience are the long…
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,…
Etna watching you cruise is hard to beat. This private boat excursion pairs easygoing coastal sightseeing with a real swim break, plus lunch prepared onboard, all in a quiet max-12 setting run by La Rosa Dei Venti Escursioni. Two things…
Monreale packs UNESCO power into a short, focused visit. You get both the Duomo di Monreale and the Benedictine Cloister as part of the Arab-Norman story, guided by an authorized specialist. It’s a great way to see two major landmarks…
Palermo tastes better on two wheels. I love how the ride stitches together old ports and classic squares, and I love the street-food tastings that keep coming at you across the neighborhoods. One thing to plan for: this tour runs…
A classic Fiat 500 ride changes Taormina fast. This private 5-hour sunset-to-night experience strings together film-location stops, sea views, and a proper Sicilian food moment in a way that feels like a planned night out. I especially like the pacing:…
