SICILY
478 Tours Reviewed
Dolphins at golden hour are hard to top. This 3-hour boat ride in Sicily pairs dolphin watching near your boat with a sunset aperitif and a late-evening swim that shifts the whole vibe from daytime sightseeing to something quietly magical.…
A long, sunny boat day with two islands. This small-group yacht tour turns the trip between Favignana and Levanzo into something you can actually enjoy, not just survive, with planned swim and snorkeling moments plus an on-board lunch tasting. The…
Zingaro coves look unreal from the sea, and this half-day Marlin cruise makes it easier to enjoy them with a small group and time to snorkel. You choose the morning or afternoon departure, and the boat ride is timed around…
If Palermo feels crowded, this route gives you air. You’ll work your way through the Kalsa district with a private guide, picking up story-driven history you’d never notice on your own. I especially like the focus on real neighborhood moments…
Quad tracks beat normal roads in Sicily. This 3-hour quad excursion from Ribera takes you past wooded stretches, coastal areas, and the Verdura River Canyon, using off-road paths that regular cars simply can’t reach. The route focuses on scenery and…
Etna feels close in a Jeep. I love how this guided ride turns real volcanic scenery into clear stories you can actually follow, and I also liked the hands-on feeling of exploring the lava tube at Grotta dei Lamponi with…
Taormina from the water feels like a cheat code. This 3-hour Sicilian boat outing mixes local wine tasting with swim stops and a simple, satisfying brunch onboard, all guided by a local skipper and crew. I especially love how relaxed…
Palermo tastes better with a map. This 5-hour guided route strings together market food and city history in real time, so you’re not just eating—you’re learning as you walk. What I like most is how many tastings you get across…
You get a break from traffic and stairs in one easy hop. This private boat tour sails the best-known coves around Taormina, with multiple swim stops and time in clear water that’s made for snorkelling. I especially like the way…
Dinghy daydreams on Sicily’s south coast. This Avola tour strings together the Vendicari Nature Reserve beaches and the Roman columns around Capo Passero, with snorkeling gear and an aperitif stop that keeps the day feeling light. You’re not stuck in…
Palermo is best eaten, not just looked at. This small-group street food route blends Ballarò Market with classic stops that go back decades. I especially like how you get more than one style of Palermo comfort food, and how the…
Salt smells different when you’re floating. This boat tour pairs the Stagnone di Marsala nature reserve with a guided circumnavigation of Mozia (Mothia), plus salt-pans history you can actually see in motion. I like how the route mixes scenery with…
Etna looks otherworldly from the road, but from a helicopter it turns into a 3D map you can read fast. This is a 30-minute group flight that drops you over key Etna zones, from higher extinct craters to the north-slope…
A day on a yacht near Catania feels special. You’ll cruise the volcanic shoreline, stop at the Cyclops Islands area, and get time to swim and learn a bit about sailing from the crew. The mix of ocean time, clear-water…
You’re chasing wild dolphins with a science-minded crew. This Marecamp trip pairs low-speed search in the Gulf of Catania with a marine biologist, dolphin recognition cards, and an ACCOBAMS-style focus on good conduct around animals. And yes, the volcano often…
