SICILY
855 Tours Reviewed
Taormina, minus the port-stress. This private transfer from the Messina cruise port is a smart way to reach town, with an air-conditioned vehicle and real time to explore Taormina on your own. You’re not stuck on a fixed bus route—you…
Etna feels close enough to touch. This Mount Etna day trip from Catania mixes rim walks on dormant craters, sweeping views over the Valle del Bove, and a lava cave visit, with lunch high on the mountain. I like the…
A day on the Egadi starts with wind and ends with quiet coves. What makes this full-day sailing boat tour so appealing is the mix of real sailing (the crew aims to use sail power when conditions allow) and the…
Volcano views, then seaside charm in one day. This Mount Etna and Taormina full day tour ties together Europe’s most active volcano and one of Sicily’s prettiest hill towns. You get a smooth drive out of Catania, a walk at…
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…
