SICILY
611 Tours Reviewed
This is snorkeling with a science lesson built in. You’ll head from Aci Castello to the volcanic underwater world of Isola dei Ciclopi in a protected area, with a marine biologist onboard to explain what you’re seeing. I really like…
Three Sicilian cities, one smooth day. This full-day tour strings together Greek and Roman remains at Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, the sea-facing island of Ortigia, and the UNESCO baroque streets of Noto—all without you planning transit. I love the A/C…
Sicily tastes better with your hands in it. In Taormina, this half-day market and cooking class is a fun mix of market-first ingredient picking and hands-on Sicilian cooking with Chef Massimo. I love how you learn what to buy in…
Two medieval towns. One tight day. This is a half-day excursion from Palermo that strings together two big-ticket sights: the cathedral splendor of Monreale and the cliffside charm of Cefalù, plus a quick stop at a medieval wash house. I…
Private boat days off Trapani are hard to top. This Egadi Private Tour stitches together Favignana and Levanzo coves, plus cave and cliff stops, with an English-speaking skipper and time to swim and snorkel. I love the mix of quick,…
Greek ruins, explained in real time. This UNESCO World Heritage site on a sea-gazing plateau is impressive on your own, but I love how the guide gives you context you won’t get from the signs alone, and I also love…
Boat coves in Cefalù look unreal from the deck. This 3-hour cruise brings you along the Cefalù coastline and stacks in a snorkeling stop plus an easy aperitif with fruit and prosecco. I like that it’s structured enough to feel…
Palermo is faster on two wheels. This guided bike tour takes you through the historic center and mixes in a small stop for street food so you taste what you’re learning. It’s a fun way to connect monuments, neighborhoods, and…
If you want Etna without the crowds, go north. This volcanological excursion focuses on the wild flow-lines, active craters, and real science stations up on the less-touristy flank. You start at Piano Provenzana (1,800m) and spend the morning working up…
Sunset looks better from a small boat. I love the way the crew strings together the coast’s stories as you pass bays and caves, and I love the aperitif with Sicilian drinks and snacks while the light turns golden. The…
Palermo’s sea feels different when you’re on a private boat. This 4 to 5 hour Palermo Coast outing puts you on an upscale, well-kept vessel with captain Sergio and the crew, then focuses on what matters: swimming in crystal-clear water…
Etna feels personal the moment you start climbing. This small-group outing runs from Catania to Rifugio Sapienza, then up toward the craters with a cable car plus mountain transport, finishing with a hike at around 3000 m and a visit…
Ten bites beat ten hours of guessing. On this private 3-hour Palermo tour, you follow a local host through street-food shops and markets, with short church visits woven in so the city makes sense as you eat. It’s built for…
Palermo’s secrets start in plain sight. This short walk pulls together art, street life, and legend, from cathedral carvings to market smells, all told by a local guide. I especially like the way the tour connects big monuments to the…
Syracuse’s ruins make sense fast. This private guided tour puts you in the Parco Archeologico della Neapolis and ties it all together with key stops like Teatro Greco and the Ear of Dionysius. You can pick a morning or afternoon…
