SICILY
960 Tours Reviewed
A sunset at sea beats another beach day. This catamaran cruise combines dolphin watching with a guided coast tour, a swim stop, and an included aperitif with Sicilian bites. I love the fact that it’s on a big catamaran with…
Etna looks otherworldly from the road, but from a helicopter it turns into a 3D map you can read fast. This is a 30-minute group flight that drops you over key Etna zones, from higher extinct craters to the north-slope…
Fresh pasta in the sunshine beats a museum day. This Taormina cooking class pairs a real market stop with hands-on cooking led by locals, so you go home with skills, not just photos. I especially love the market ingredient hunt…
This is the kind of tour where a TV location turns into a real street scene fast, and you’ll know exactly where you are. I love starting in Punta Secca, especially around the seafront villa Marinella, because the seaside setting…
Etna turns dramatic when the light changes. This Catania tour takes you up into Etna Park with a small group and ends with a sunset Etna Doc moment on the mountain, guided by Amilcare Lorenzi. I especially like the way…
A day on a yacht near Catania feels special. You’ll cruise the volcanic shoreline, stop at the Cyclops Islands area, and get time to swim and learn a bit about sailing from the crew. The mix of ocean time, clear-water…
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…
Catania feels built for good shoes. A private custom walking tour is one of the easiest ways to make sense of the streets, the monuments, and the everyday rhythm of Sicily’s second-largest city. I love the way the guide shapes…
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…
Blue water, great wine, and caves without the hassle. From the Spisone beach near Lido Re del Sole, this 3-hour Taormina boat trip is built for daydreaming: bays, caves, and swimming in the Ionian Sea with snorkeling gear included. What…
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,…
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 tastes better from a moving boat. This Taormina coastal cruise pairs seaside caves and coves with an on-board spread of Sicilian wines, liqueurs, cheeses, and meats, with stories from guides who clearly love the Etna area. I especially like…
Getting your first breath underwater near Catania is pure wow. This 2-hour scuba try-out puts you over a seabed carved by ancient lava flows, with submerged caves and plenty of Mediterranean life. I like that the whole experience is built…
Palermo looks best at sunset. This 2.5-hour boat ride pairs Grotta Regina coast views with Aperol Spritz aperitivo and included snorkeling gear, so the evening feels like more than a simple cruise. One important consideration: this tour is not a…
