SICILY
478 Tours Reviewed
One hour, and you’re floating off Sicily’s postcard. This private boat tour from Ortigia mixes water views with caves and tales, guided in English by Ninno—plus plenty of laughs for families. It’s the kind of trip that feels easy, not…
This cooking class feels more like being invited into a family home than taking a “tour.” I love the start in the garden, where you gather ingredients like tomatoes, basil, and onions, and then use them right away. I also…
Stone stops being museum-smooth. This private Palermo trip pairs Cave di Cusa (quarries frozen mid-extraction) with Selinunte’s huge Greek ruins, so you see both the making of temple stone and the city it served. I also like the practical hotel/port…
Favignana and Levanzo are built for sea days. This private cruise out of Trapani strings together classic coves and two islands in one long day, with Captain-led stops and plenty of time to swim and hang out. You’ll also get…
One look at the water and you get curious fast. This guided snorkeling outing at Cala Sidoti puts you in the shallow “A” zone of Italy’s first Marine Protected Area, where you can watch marine life right at the surface…
One morning, three Sicilian moods. This private outing strings together Castelmola’s sea-and-Etna views, Taormina’s classic town stroll, and a quick hit of Messina—all starting from the Messina Passenger Terminal around 9:00am. It’s a focused way to see the highlights without…
A volcano tasting, minus the hiking. In Giardini Naxos at Melanina Sicilian Experience, you get a guided run through Etna wines and olive oil character, in a serene space with typical Sicilian design details. The host experience is built around…
Sicily hits different when you’re offshore. This 2-hour private boat tour out of Giardini Naxos puts you on the Mediterranean with music, the captain’s explanations, and a front-row view of Isola Bella. I like that it feels relaxed and personal,…
A day on a Sicilian farm tastes different. You start at the Belvedere of Noto and then head a few minutes into the countryside to visit Three Farms Island, a regenerative farm run in a protected natural area, surrounded by…
Siracusa at sunset feels like a postcard. This 3-hour sailing route gives me two swim stops plus guided sea views of Ortigia’s waterfront landmarks like the former Bourbon prison, Maniace Castle, and Aretusa spring. I especially like that it’s a…
Etna is the kind of place you feel. This Mt. Etna trek takes you toward Europe’s most famous active volcano, using a mix of cable car and on-foot hiking to reach the highest permitted altitudes. The small group size keeps…
Neapolis feels like a time machine you can walk through. This max 6-person tour pairs a tight schedule with a PhD archaeologist guide, so the stones in Syracuse actually make sense fast. Two things I really like: you get a…
Isola Bella, seen from a whole other angle. This 1-hour semi-submersible outing is built for watching the seabed off Giardini Naxos and Taormina through big submerged glass windows, with an expert guide keeping things clear and lively. I like that…
Sicily rewards you with two worlds in one. I love the free hotel pickup from your Catania hotel, and I like the included chance to swim at Isola Bella during the nature-reserve stop. It’s a practical half-day that mixes a…
A private boat in Sicily beats most sightseeing. You’ll bounce from classic tuna-landmarks to clear coves around Zingaro, with time to swim and practice snorkeling. I like the small, private group setup (up to 12) and the overall feel: comfortable…
