SICILY
611 Tours Reviewed
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Etna does not do subtle. This small-group trip gets you up to the volcano’s high zone, then back down for a lava cave visit and the Alcantara Gorges. You’ll go from Taormina to near 2,750–2,800 meters, walk on black ash…
Mount Etna changes in real time. This Etna Basic Tour 1900 metres from Taormina takes you to the Silvestri craters at about 1,900 metres, where you can walk through the aftermath of recent lava and hear what the guide is…
A quiet cathedral. A haunted hallway underground. This private tour links Palermo’s Capuchin Catacombs with the stunning Monreale Cathedral, mixing the macabre with some of Sicily’s best Norman architecture. I especially like the way the catacombs are explained, with details…
One of Sicily’s most dramatic days is built in. This private, English-speaking trip takes you up to Etna’s 2,000 m views and finishes with real wine tasting at the winery. The one thing to watch is pacing: the day is…
Etna starts with a bus ride worth taking. I like having a multilingual guide explaining the volcano as you climb, and I like the long stretch of free time at 1,900 meters so you can choose how active you want…
Old-cellar wine tours feel different. This one pairs organic wines with an on-the-ground walk through the estate’s vineyards and olive groves, then adds a guided look at the Florio factory’s old cellar—industrial archeology you can see and understand. I like…
Two towns, one smooth Sicily day. This excursion is a smart way to get out of Palermo and still feel like you saw real places, not just stopped for photos. I love the A/C minivan pickup and drop-off (including port…
