SICILY
64 Tours Reviewed
Mafia power shaped Palermo. This 3-hour walk reframes the city through anti-Mafia activism, from Teatro Massimo to memorials and civic buildings. I especially like the way the route ties each location to a real story of civil mobilization, and I…
Food walks beat guidebooks in Palermo. You get a small group stroll through historic lanes, plus tastings that range from street snacks to an Osteria glass of Sicilian wine or beer; my favorite parts are the guide’s local context and…
A quick walk through Messina’s big landmarks. I like that it stays efficient—everything fits into an easy 2-hour loop from the start point back to the same place—and you get a professional English-speaking guide who keeps the stops moving. I…
Syracuse’s ruins talk back. This private walking tour of Neapolis makes the UNESCO site feel readable and human, not just stone. I love how the route hits the Greek Theatre and the Ear of Dionysius in one smooth sweep, and…
Start with an elephant fountain, learn Catania fast. This private, customizable walking tour is designed for orientation, starting at Fontana dell’Elefante (uʻ Liotru) by Piazza del Duomo and shaped around what you care about. I like that you can steer…
One walk and you understand Palermo fast. This private half-day pairs Arabic-influenced street life with big-name sights like Theater Massimo and the Palatine Chapel. I love how the route connects neighborhoods, not just monuments, and I love that the lunch…
Taormina is stunning on foot. In a 2-hour private walk, you move through medieval streets, stop at standout monuments, and look out over the coast as your guide tells you what you’re seeing and why it matters. I particularly like…
Taormina is history with killer views. This private walking tour strings together Ancient Greek Theatre viewpoints and stories, with far-off Mount Etna in the background on a clear day. What I really love: first, the guides. I came away impressed…
Sicily’s rock-carved tombs meet jaw-dropping canyon views. This Pantalica Nature Reserve walking experience takes you straight to the necropoli of Pantalica, one of Europe’s most impressive archaeological sites, with an easy ride from central Syracuse. What I like is the…
A rooftop view can change how a city feels. This Palermo walking tour threads cathedrals, piazzas, and rooftop climbs into a tight 3-hour loop, with a licensed guide to connect the dots. You’ll also taste sweets tied to the tradition…
Golden hour in Taormina hits fast. This private sunset walk ties together ancient landmarks, sweeping Etna-and-coast views, and an easygoing aperitif stop. I like how the route is designed for the light—walking the old streets as the day cools down,…
Palermo clicks faster when a local walks beside you. This private walking tour in Sicily gives you a local’s take on the city center and helps you get your bearings without wasting time guessing. I like that it’s customizable to…
Palermo tastes better on foot. This private walk mixes gelato, pastry, and espresso tastings with a route through Palermo’s big-name sights—Teatro Massimo, Teatro Politeama, and baroque churches—so you get sweets and city context in one go. You also have a…
Noto’s Baroque looks best on foot. In this private 1.5–2 hour walk, I really like how you cover the town’s key churches and palazzi without wasting time, and how the guide puts the architecture into context as you go. One…
Palermo can feel like a puzzle that keeps changing shape, and this self-guided walking route is a neat way to solve it at your pace. You’ll move from Arab-Norman monuments to markets and squares, with an audio-and-text guide that also…
