SICILY
478 Tours Reviewed
Dolphins at golden hour is the plan. This 2.5-hour sunset cruise from Giardini Naxos pairs captain-led sightseeing along Taormina’s coast with music and plenty of time on the water. I really like the focus on the sea experience itself: swim…
Sicily tastes better from the family table. This Balestrate olive grove tour is built around Francesco and his family’s work, from a stroll among the trees to a sit-down tasting at their house. I love how you learn olive oil…
You get your bearings fast in Palermo. This walk stitches together markets, churches, and UNESCO-listed landmarks with a local guide at a relaxed pace. I like that it’s private by default, so the route can bend to your interests. I…
Palermo can feel chaotic fast, so take control. This private tour gives you the best of Palermo with a local host’s commentary, not a clunky guidebook routine. Guides like Salvatore, Loredana, Luca, Michelangelo, and Karolina shape the route with city…
Sicily turns into a water playground. What I really like is the small group size and the fact that guides keep you feeling confident with safety-first briefings before each challenge. One heads-up: it’s listed as medium difficulty, so you’ll want…
Egadi Islands feel close from Trapani. This day outing strings together eight hours of sea views, island coves, and classic Egadi stops, with an English-speaking service and a mobile ticket. Two things I really like: the ride has a warm,…
Mount Etna looks simple from afar, but up close it teaches you fast. This private tour from Taormina takes you from lower areas toward extinct craters around 2,000 meters, then walks you through lava evidence like tubes and crater rims…
Godfather scenes live in these Sicilian hills. This private 4-hour trip from Taormina pairs guided walks in Savoca and Forza d’Agro with pickup right at your hotel, so you spend less time coordinating and more time out in the towns.…
Palermo clicks into focus from a tiny tuk-tuk. This private Ape car ride strings together major sights fast, from Teatro Massimo to Norman Palace, with a handy mobile ticket. I like how the route is built for quick stops, so…
A day on the water off eastern Sicily feels easy in a way land tours don’t. This full-day sailing trip from Catania mixes big coastal views with hands-on moments like sailing the boat, plus time in Aci Trezza to explore.…
Market first, then Sicilian cooking at home. This is a market-to-table food lesson in Sicily that starts at the Temple of Apollo area, where you meet the host and begin with seasonal ingredients. From there, you’ll shop, learn what to…
Volcano steps are the point here. This Etna trekking tour strings together 4×4 rides, a cableway jump to high altitude, and crater hiking, so you spend the day where the action is, not on a slow bus. You also get…
If you want wonder with a brain, this fits. This astronomical excursion in Sicily, run by Escursioni Ciprea Ustica, takes you to Ustica’s darkest point with Vittorio Arnò telling constellations like bedtime stories—part mythology, part science—and yes, you can make…
Etna does not play small. This excursion takes you from Zafferana Etnea up toward Monti Sartorius craters, then into a lava-flow cave with safety gear, guided in English and paced for real learning. I especially love the way the route…
A street-food walk through Messina starts fast and tastes better. You’ll pair Sicilian snacks with landmark stops, then catch the Duomo bell tower’s daily noon show. It’s a 3 to 4 hour plan that works great when you want real…
