SICILY
478 Tours Reviewed
A day on the Egadi Islands feels made for the sea. This small-group boat tour (max 12) pairs swim-stop coves around Favignana and Levanzo with a very satisfying onboard meal: welcome drink, aperitif, and a fish lunch served with fruit,…
Sunset over salt pans feels like another planet. I like the photo-focused flamingo viewing plus the clear, hands-on salt story at the Salt Museum. One catch: flamingo numbers can be seasonal, so you might see fewer birds than you hope.…
Palermo looks different when you’re above the water. This classic boat tour turns city coastlines into an easy, scenic half-day on the vintage sailing boat Angela. Expect coast caves, fishing-port views, and a Mondello swim stop with wine and snacks—done…
Etna hikes don’t feel ordinary. This one climbs toward Europe’s highest active volcano craters, with a morning start and a guide who keeps an active, working volcano from turning into a risky day. I love how the route is built…
Etna’s north side feels wilder. This guided hike takes you to the summit crater edges via authorized 4×4s, then sends you up on foot through ever-changing volcanic terrain, with views out over northern Sicily when the air is clear. I…
Kids and volcanoes, in one morning. This Etna family tour is a smart mix of outdoor extinguished craters and a walk into the Grotta della Neve, where lava once flowed underground. Starting near Linguaglossa at Chalet Clan dei Ragazzi and…
Etna at sunset beats the midday grind. This tour is built for cooler temps and calmer photo moments, with time at Valle del Bove and a packed route that keeps you moving without turning it into a hike-fest. I also…
Palermo tastes better when someone local leads you. This 3.5-hour walking food tour mixes classic sights and neighborhood streets with real Sicilian bites, guided by someone who knows how to connect what you see to what you eat. You’ll end…
Catania’s real story is under your feet. I love the Roman thermal rooms under the Duomo and the lava-flow church and crypt tied to Saint Agatha. One thing to plan for: the tour can run at a calm, unhurried pace…
Etna from the north feels wilder and quieter. I like how this excursion sends you into the 2002 eruption terrain with an authorized volcanology guide, and it keeps the pace friendly enough for a real hike without turning into a…
Rubber dinghies make island days feel close. This Egadi Islands outing strings together big-sea views and multiple swim/snorkel stops, then adds time on Favignana and Levanzo. I like that the snorkeling equipment and bottled water are included, and I like…
That cold river feeling is the whole point. This Alcantara body-rafting trip takes you into Sicily’s famous canyon at Gole dell’Alcantara, with a local guide and plenty of time in the water: walk in, swim, jump, then raft back down.…
Cooking starts with street shopping. At Casa Di Cilla, I love the Capo market leg and the way Marco Cillari turns your picks into real hands-on cooking. One drawback to keep in mind: this runs long enough that you’ll want…
Etna feels close and personal on this tour. You start in Catania, cruise past the seafront with views toward Acitrezza, then spend a few focused hours on Etna’s older craters, a lava tube cave, and killer viewpoints. I love that…
Etna and the gorge in one unforgettable day. I love how this trip pairs a guided Mt. Etna hike to 2000 meters with a winery lunch served with local wine, so you get big nature and real Sicilian flavor in…
