SICILY
1424 Tours Reviewed
Crystal water beats the Sicilian heat. This full-day Egadi Islands trip uses a small, fast inflatable boat to bounce you between coves and sea caves at an easygoing pace, with plenty of swim time. It is the kind of day…
Syracuse by boat feels like a secret show. This private cruise takes you past Castello Maniace and through the sea caves, with time to swim and an aperitivo-style spread onboard. I love the homemade products paired with full drinks, and…
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…
Three hours can feel like the whole coast. This Taormina boat excursion, led by Francesco, pairs onboard storytelling with real swimming time, plus snorkeling gear for a peek at the seafloor. I especially liked the cave legends and the chance…
A transfer can be the least glamorous part of Sicily. This one is interesting because it’s door-to-door, timed to your day, and it can include a real break in places like Cefalù. I love the flexible pick-up (no racing to…
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…
Etna feels unreal, even in daylight. This private tour pairs Mount Etna with the Alcantara Gorges, so you go from volcanic origins to a canyon carved from the rock itself. You’ll follow walking routes that focus on the major 1669…
Fresh pasta in Sicily beats most souvenirs. This hands-on cooking lesson teaches you how to build the dough, shape egg and durum wheat pastas, and finish with classic Sicilian sauces at a real working kitchen. I especially like that it…
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…
Etna goes vertical, and the North Side trek is the proof. This 5-hour hike gets you up to the active summit crater zone around 3,400 metres, led by certified volcanological and mountain guides. I like that you spend real time…
Palermo tastes best at market level. This street food tour links the historic alleys of Palermo to two famous markets—Ballarò and Vucciria—with a local leader guiding you between snack stops and photo-worthy sights like the Cathedral area. I like how…
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…
