SICILY
960 Tours Reviewed
Fourteen pours, zero rush, deep in Marsala’s cellar. This tasting experience in the historic cellar of Marsala gives you 14 wines explained in a real working setting, plus a buffet of local food to keep everything flowing. What I like…
Palermo looks different from the open-top CruiserCar. I like that this 9-seater cabriolet puts you up high for skyline views without the grind of constant stepping and stopping. You’re also getting more than sightseeing-from-a-window: you’ll roll past major sights, then…
Etna at golden hour feels unreal. This Mount Etna sunset tour from Catania mixes an up-close walk at altitude, lava-view time in the Bove Valley, and a tasting stop in Zafferana Etnea, all paced for late afternoon. I love the…
Etna feels like another planet. On this 5-hour outing with Alessandro Mertoli, you walk through real volcanic features, including a lateral explosion crater from the 2001 activity and a lava cave system you reach by foot. You also get a…
Sicily tastes better when you buy it first. In Palermo, a small group cooks with chef Patrizia, starting at Porta Carini and the Capo Market area, then returning to a local apartment kitchen to cook and eat. I love the…
Etna has a way of making the ground feel alive, and this tour pairs an active morning with a relaxed afternoon in Taormina. I love how the day stays practical—pickup included and you get a real plan from 8:30 a.m.—and…
Hilltop Sicily moves fast. This private excursion links Castelmola’s panoramic views with Taormina’s historic sights, then adds a quick look at Messina. You get port pickup and an English-speaking experience built for just your group. What I like most is…
Palermo looks different from above, and this tandem flight makes that obvious fast. I love the tandem setup (you fly with an instructor who handles the flying) and the way the experience focuses on real, usable adventure—wind, briefings, and then…
One bite can change how you see a city. This Catania street food walk is a smart, flavor-first way to learn the basics of Sicilian eating, from market chatter to sweet finishes. I particularly like the mix of savory and…
Your lunch has sea views. This 6-hour yacht trip follows Ulysses’ route along the Catania coast, with Mount Etna looming offshore and swim time around Ulysses’ Caves. If you sail with skippers like Ivan or Gianluca, you’ll get story-led sightseeing…
Catania gets easier fast after a local walk. What makes this tour work is the customized private format and the way a real resident talks about daily life, not just dates on a plaque. I also like that hosts like…
Cefalù is the kind of place that steals your afternoon. This day trip runs every day from Palermo by comfortable van, then gives you 3 full hours in town to wander the street maze on your own. I especially like…
Messina looks best when someone else does the routing. This 4-hour shore excursion strings together coast views and top city sights so you don’t waste your limited port time. I love the way the day feels personal through live guide…
Etna has a way of feeling personal fast. This half-day hike mixes crater viewpoints with a real lava-cave visit, guided by people who can explain what you’re seeing without turning it into a lecture. You’ll start above Catania, hike through…
Ortigia food in four hours is a win. You start at the Mercato di Ortigia and turn that market energy into ingredients you’ll actually use, with tastings along the way. Then you head into the chef’s kitchen to learn how…
