SICILY
734 Tours Reviewed
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…
Street food here comes with a side of history. This 3-hour walk in Palermo connects what you eat with what you see, from the Cathedral area to the Quattro Canti and the ancient Cassaro. I like that the tour is…
Etna has a quieter side. This easy north-slope hike focuses on Sartorius craters, older lava flows, and a short but memorable lava tunnel visit, all in a half-day format. It’s built for people who want Etna’s science without a hardcore…
Sicily pours wine with a volcano backdrop. This small-group day from Catania combines a Zafferana Etnea farm tasting with a three-course winery lunch and pours of Etna DOC red and white wines. I love the hassle-free minibus pickup and drop-off,…
You can’t rush this coastline. A 2-hour cruise is a fast way to see Ortigia and Syracuse from the water, with time for sea caves and cooling off at swim stops. The price is fair for what you get: a…
Private boat days off Trapani are hard to top. This Egadi Private Tour stitches together Favignana and Levanzo coves, plus cave and cliff stops, with an English-speaking skipper and time to swim and snorkel. I love the mix of quick,…
Greek ruins, explained in real time. This UNESCO World Heritage site on a sea-gazing plateau is impressive on your own, but I love how the guide gives you context you won’t get from the signs alone, and I also love…
Boat coves in Cefalù look unreal from the deck. This 3-hour cruise brings you along the Cefalù coastline and stacks in a snorkeling stop plus an easy aperitif with fruit and prosecco. I like that it’s structured enough to feel…
If you want Etna without the crowds, go north. This volcanological excursion focuses on the wild flow-lines, active craters, and real science stations up on the less-touristy flank. You start at Piano Provenzana (1,800m) and spend the morning working up…
Tiles you can tour like a home. In Palermo’s Stanze al Genio, you get a guided walk through a private majolica museum tucked in Palazzo Torre Pirajno, with 5,000+ tiles from the 15th to the 19th century set up room-style.…
Palermo’s sea feels different when you’re on a private boat. This 4 to 5 hour Palermo Coast outing puts you on an upscale, well-kept vessel with captain Sergio and the crew, then focuses on what matters: swimming in crystal-clear water…
Ten bites beat ten hours of guessing. On this private 3-hour Palermo tour, you follow a local host through street-food shops and markets, with short church visits woven in so the city makes sense as you eat. It’s built for…
Getting the next kite level feels easier here. KTS Kite Tour Stagnone pairs private, in-water instruction with the calm, wind-friendly Stagnone lagoon near Marsala, so you can push technique without wasting sessions. I also like that the course leads to…
Syracuse’s ruins make sense fast. This private guided tour puts you in the Parco Archeologico della Neapolis and ties it all together with key stops like Teatro Greco and the Ear of Dionysius. You can pick a morning or afternoon…
Etna can feel like a science film that’s actually outside—yet this morning trip keeps it fun and practical. You’ll go from Catania into the Etna park, spotting old craters, newer lava, and the kind of volcanic detail you usually only…
