Italy · SICILY TOURS
Sicily is a country pretending to be an island: Greek temples, an active volcano, Baroque towns and the best fried food in Italy. These 15 tours are grouped by base — Catania, Palermo, Taormina, Syracuse — with real driving times.
Morning Mount Etna trip from Catania with an expert guide, a hike toward inner craters, and a helmet-and-headlamp lava cave visit.
“The tour was exactly as promised. The view of the lava field, the lava cave and the walk up to the little crater. It was all very interesting and our guide was excellent.”
One-hour Syracuse boat trip of Ortigia with live commentary, sea caves, bridges, and a swim stop in clear Mediterranean water.
“Very nice trip to see caves and marina. Guide very knowledgeable about history good value for money”
Small boat tour of Ortigia and Syracuse sea caves, with a swim off the boat. See major coast landmarks, in about 1h 10m.
“Excellent guide. Franco certainly knew his subject. Different nationalities on board and he could engage with all of us. We could have had a swim if desired but no one on board wanted too. Looked after really well thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Join a 5-hour English Pub Crawl Palermo through the centro storico with four bar stops, free shots, and drink discounts for $20.56.
“Excellent to meet great people, and drink in local bars, Love it!, you walk in the beautiful street of Palermo and find the most authentic local places, with good drink deals. the Host make it very interesting and fun”
A small-group salt walk in Trapani and Paceco, with three salt pans, a 600-year museum mill, and tastings of fleur de sel and salt flower.
“Tour piacevolissimo. La nostra guida Alessio preparatissima e brava coinvolgere anche tutti partecipanti del tour. Un ottimo approfondimento sulla materia del sale. Grazie dell' esperienza.”
Small-group Mt. Etna half-day from Catania with guided trek, lava caves, and Sicilian tastings plus optional cable car upgrade.
“Eduardo was a really great guide. He’s interested and interesting and very kind. He took us in front of our hotel and started explaining a lot of things about Etna. I strongly recommend!”
Small-group boat cruise from Giardini Naxos to Taormina, Isola Bella, and the Blue Grotto, with Prosecco, marzipan, and swimming.
“Very pleasant and comfortable 2 hr tour of the coast. Our captain was very knowledgeable and his English was excellent”
Guided Mount Etna trip to around 3000 m by gondola and 4x4, plus crater trekking and big views over eastern Sicily.
“This experience was epic! You should definately be in moderate shape. Be prepared with the proper shoes and weather appropriate clothes.”
7-hour small-crew boat day from Lampedusa with lunch, SUP, snorkeling, and wind-tuned cove stops including La Tabaccara.
“Our private boat tour with Sapore de Mare had been an unforgettable experience, and maybe the best boat tour we’ve done so far.”
Hike Mount Etna’s Valle del Bove with a small group and included gear, plus round-trip transport from Catania.
“The views were amazing and our guide kept a good slow pace. We were provided with all the necessary gear (hiking shoes, backpacks, windbreakers and trekking poles). We also stopped to buy snacks/water/lunch before starting the hike, but you can also pack your own if you’re more organized! The hike was quite independent, with the guide walking either ahead or behind the group. You’re able to stop when you’d like to take photos/breaks. Expect to get very dirty!!”
Ortigia sea caves boat tour with a possible swim stop. Small-group, English ride around the island, about 1 hour, 24.20 per person.
“Wonderful experience! Great value. Mattia was a terrific tour guide with lots of historical information and tips for local restaurants, etc. The boat captain was very skilled. We saw the caves and the beautiful turquoise water as well as circumnavigating Ortigia Island. After walking the island by foot the day before, it was fun to see it from the water. One of the highlights of our time in Siracusa.”
Palermo street food meets Baroque landmarks on a 3-hour small-group walk with Ballarò market tastings and church stops in the old town.
“Dominico, our guide, was fabulous. Great knowledge and he had a fantastic sense of humor! Highly recommend him!”
Scenic Cefalù boat tour with a small group, swim and snorkel stops, and aperitivo on the sea. About 2h45, English.
“My 2 friends and I had an awesome afternoon on the boat. Great couple captaining the boat. Beautiful views. Lovely swimming.”
From Catania, hike Mt. Etna, tour lava caves, enjoy lunch and wine at an Etna winery, then cool off in the Alcantara Gorges.
“Danilo, the guide was remarkably experienced. The place is stunning. Really good experience.”
Palermo cooking class at Casa Di Cilla: shop the Capo market with Chef Marco, cook a Sicilian menu at his home, then eat.
“Marco was terrific and not only a great chef but a fun, honest person too. I would highly recommend this as a way of understanding more about Palermo. Thanks for everything !”
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