SICILY
734 Tours Reviewed
Ortigia smells like fresh clay and ink. The Ortigia Artisan Tour in Siracusa is a small-group walk through working craft shops, where you watch locals make one-of-a-kind pieces and learn the stories behind them. I love two things most: you…
Time seems to pause in Taormina. This 6-hour Sicily day trip links three unforgettable stops: the Ancient Theatre above the Bay of Giardini Naxos, a real taste of Taormina’s charm, and the high-roofed medieval village of Castelmola with Etna in…
One good day on a boat can change how you see Sicily. This one is built for swimming stops in the Egadi Islands and a real sense of getting to the coves before the day gets crowded. You’ll also get…
Palermo’s best bites start with a theater. This 4-hour walking tour strings together A-list monuments with a serious food mission, starting outside Teatro Massimo and moving through the old center. I like how quickly it gets you from landmark spotting…
A private sail turns Palermo into sea-level slow living. On this private yacht experience, skipper Emanuele helps you feel the day unfold at a calmer pace, with long stretches of coast and the chance to sail under full canvas once…
Etna turns a normal day into a living geology lesson. This private tour pairs a ride up to about 2,000 meters with optional lava-flow walking, a short lava-tunnel visit, and then a proper food-and-wine tasting in an Etna winery cellar.…
Baroque streetlights make Noto glow. This Half Day Noto Baroque excursion takes you through the late-Baroque rebuilt streets of Val di Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage area tied to the 1693 earthquake recovery. It’s compact, well-timed, and focused on the…
A long day of ancient stone starts with a quiet drive. What makes this tour work is the order: Segesta for big archaeological hits, Erice for medieval streets and sea views, then the wind-and-salt world of Trapani. I really like…
Monreale hits you fast. One guided walk turns cathedral mosaics into a story you can actually read. In about 1 to 2 hours, you’ll see the Duomo di Monreale, step into the Benedictine cloister, and finish with a view that…
Crystal water beats the beach queue. This 4-hour boat trip from the Molo di Mondello area mixes big-coast views at Capo Gallo with swim time in Mondello Bay, plus a small aperitif on board. I especially liked two things: the…
Cooking in a neighbor’s kitchen changes everything. This private Taormina class is all about learning Sicilian favorites at home, with hands-on help and a sit-down meal afterward. You also get local context while you eat, not just a checklist of…
Bike lanes beat traffic in Sicily. This private ride turns Catania into an easy cycling day with electric-assist bikes and a certified MTB guide who keeps things moving at a good pace. I especially liked how you get real variety…
Palermo gets more interesting fast when you have a guide. This 5.5-hour, English-language walking tour strings together major landmarks, then finishes with an included guided visit to Palazzo dei Normanni and the Palatine Chapel. You’ll also pause for the street-level…
Fish market scents hit fast in Catania. This 3-hour small-group street-food walk in the historic center mixes classic Sicilian markets with quick city landmarks like Piazza del Duomo, Via Etnea, and Piazza Stesicoro, so you’re eating while you’re getting oriented.…
Syracuse packs 3,000 years into one outing. You’ll get a guided tour of Neapolis with the Greek theater and the Ear of Dionysius, then switch gears to Ortigia to see major landmarks like the Temple of Apollo and Fonte Aretusa.…
