Things to do in Sicily
Day Trips from Palermo Sicily10 optionsBoat Trips Taormina Sicily42 optionsSicily Wine Tour10 optionsSicily Hiking Tour26 optionsSicily Sailing Tour8 optionsSicily Snorkeling Tour12 optionsNoto Walking Tour7 optionsFood Tour Sicily30 optionsMount Etna Hiking Tour5 optionsMuseums6 optionsSicily Walking Tour47 optionsSicily Airport Transfer10 options
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Palermo Street Food Tour Capo & Vucciria Markets Local Guide★ 4.91 (2,326) · 3h
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Palermo Street Food Tour: Small Group with Local Guide★ 4.92 (1,409) · 3h
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Etna: Morning Trek, Lava Cave & Valle del Bove with Pickup★ 4.74 (1,383) · 6h
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Mt. Etna & Taormina: Volcano Trek, Lava Cave & Village Exploration★ 4.80 (1,308) · 9h€ 98View ›
Boat tour Egadi Islands from Trapani: Favignana and Levanzo★ 4.95 (1,284) · 8h€ 93View ›
Palermo: Anti-Mafia Walking Tour & Capo Market Stories★ 4.80 (1,152) · 3h€ 34View ›
Palermo Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class: Make & Taste★ 4.96 (885) · 3h€ 52View ›
Favignana & Levanzo Islands: Boat Tour from Trapani with Snorkeling★ 4.95 (814) · 8h€ 95View ›
Palermo Food Tour: 10+ Tastings in Markets & Streets★ 4.97 (797) · 3h 30m€ 76View ›
Taormina Castelmola tour: Villages & Mount Etna views★ 4.79 (794) · 6h€ 95View ›Top rated (10)
Cefalu: Sicilian Cooking Class with Sunset & Local WineYou’ll knead dough in a Sicilian garden villa near Cefalu, learn family recipes from Francesca (with plenty of laughs), enjoy local wine as you cook together, then watch sunset while tasting your creations. Expect hands-on moments, music in the background, and a keepsake photo to remember Sicily by.
Palermo: Historic Center Photo Walk & Pro PhotoshootYou’ll wander Palermo’s historic center with a local photographer who knows all the best spots — no need to pose like a pro. From Teatro Massimo to La Cala harbor, you’ll get real photos that capture how the city feels (not just how it looks). It’s relaxed, sometimes funny, and you’ll go home with a gallery of moments you might’ve missed on your own.
Taormina Coast: Private Boat Tour with Lunch & Swim StopYou’ll sail along Sicily’s Taormina coast with local hosts, stopping at Isola Bella and Mermaid’s Cave for swims and stories. Enjoy snacks and drinks on board after your swim—all towels and snorkel gear included. Expect laughter, sea breezes, and those small Sicilian moments that linger long after you’ve left.
Savoca, Taormina & Castelmola: Private Cruise Tour from MessinaYou’ll step right off your cruise in Messina into a private car with a local guide who really knows his stuff. Taste granita at Bar Vitelli in Savoca, sip almond wine in quirky Castelmola, and wander Taormina’s lively streets. Along the way you’ll get real stories (and fresh cannoli), plus time to soak up those hilltop views that stick with you long after you leave.
Market Tour & Cooking Class Taormina: Fresh pasta & local wineYou start at the local market learning which seasonal products to buy, then cook three courses at Chef Massimo's house with other participants. Lunch includes the dishes you prepared, two glasses of homemade wine, and you leave with printed recipes and an apron. The whole experience takes a morning and early afternoon, and everything — entry, ingredients, wine, meals — is included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn Sicilian cooking from someone who knows the market and the recipes, and you're willing to spend a morning doing the actual work instead of watching a demo — the hands-on part is what makes the food taste like it belongs there.
Palermo: Pasta & Gelato Cooking Class with Sicilian ChefsYou’ll roll up your sleeves in central Palermo, knead fresh pasta dough with local chefs, shape ravioli by hand, and watch real Sicilian gelato come together right in front of you. Taste everything you make over lunch with wine or soft drinks included. It’s hands-on, relaxed, and leaves you with recipes (and maybe some flour on your shirt) to bring home.
Sicilian Cooking Class in Palermo: Market to TableA cooking class in Palermo that begins at one of the city's oldest markets, where you pick ingredients for the day, then move to an air-conditioned kitchen to prepare a four-course traditional Sicilian meal—starter, pasta, main and dessert—before sitting down to eat it together with Sicilian wines and homemade liqueurs. The class runs about four and a half hours and suits cooks of any level, including children from age seven.Is it for me?Start your morning in one of Palermo's oldest markets, hand-picking ingredients alongside your instructor, then move to the kitchen to cook what you've found—this is how Sicilian cooks actually work.
Taormina & Castelmola tour from Messina: Private guideA private guided tour from Messina to Taormina and Castelmola with live guide, hotel or port pickup, and air-conditioned transport. The route follows the panoramic coastal road past the Madonna della Lettera statue, climbs to the Norman-era village of Castelmola for almond wine and cannoli at Bar Turrisi, descends to Taormina's Greco-Roman amphitheater (entry separate), walks Corso Umberto's historic center, and ends at a vantage point overlooking Isola Bella before returning to Messina. Duration adjusts to your ship's departure time.Is it for me?Book this if you're docking in port and need to return by a specific time—the guide coordinates timing around your ship's departure so you're not watching the clock.
Mount Etna: Small Group Trek, Lava Tubes & Sicilian Farm TastingYou’ll trek across Mount Etna’s wild craters and ancient lava fields with a local guide who knows every story behind each scarred ridge. Explore a real volcanic cave (helmet included), gaze out over Valle del Bove’s sweeping views, then relax at a traditional Sicilian farm with fresh cheese and wine tasting before heading back down — honestly, it stays with you.
Palermo Catamaran Tour: Mondello, Capo Gallo & Lunch CruiseYou’ll sail along Palermo’s coast by catamaran with a small group, swimming at Mondello Beach and tasting fresh seafood pasta for lunch right on deck. Explore Capo Gallo’s wild cliffs and pause at Grotta Regina’s shimmering sea cave before heading back—expect laughter, good food, and real Sicilian warmth all day.
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Catania Walking Tour: Audio Guide to Piazza Duomo & Via CrociferiA self-guided walking tour of Catania's historic center using a digital audio and text guide available in English, Spanish, Italian, French and German. You move at your own pace through Piazza Duomo, Via Crociferi, the Benedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena and other landmarks, with a smartphone as your only tool. The guide includes stories about each site, local food recommendations for authentic restaurants, and tips on Italian aperitivo culture—all activated through a voucher code sent before your visit.Is it for me?Start from wherever you're staying in Catania—the route is entirely walkable through the historic center, so you don't need a car or a guide to show up at a fixed time. The digital guide on your phone means you move at your own pace, stop for lunch when you want, and linger at a site if something catches your attention, all without coordinating with anyone else.
Siracusa: Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio & Food TipsYou’ll wander Siracusa’s markets and ancient temples guided by your phone — but also by local voices sharing stories and food tips only insiders know. Hear legends at Fonte Aretusa, taste arancini where locals eat, and let yourself drift through centuries-old streets at your own pace. It’s not perfect navigation — but that’s half the fun.
Taormina Walking Tour: Greek Theatre & Local Food GuideA self-guided walking tour of Taormina using a digital audio and text guide on your smartphone, covering the Greek Theatre, Corvaja Palace, Piazza Duomo, the Roman Odeon and a dozen other sites across the medieval town. The guide includes background on each monument's history, curiosities about local architecture, and recommendations for authentic restaurants serving traditional Sicilian food and Italian aperitivo. You move at your own pace over three to four hours; the guide works in English, Spanish, Italian, French and German.Is it for me?You walk at your own pace over three to four hours, which means you can linger at sites that interest you or move quickly past others—no group schedule and no waiting for stragglers. The guide works on your smartphone, so you need internet connection and a device to carry; if you prefer someone talking beside you or want to skip the setup, a live guide tour would suit you better.
Palermo: Palazzo Conte Federico Private Palace TourYou enter a medieval palace still inhabited by its original family, who personally guide you through the noble floor and Arab-Norman tower. The tour is small and unhurried, with direct access to architectural details and stories only residents would know. Booking through Viator guarantees your spot in advance, which matters because the family limits numbers to keep the experience genuine.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see inside a real palazzo rather than a restored museum, and if you prefer a small, intimate tour led by people who actually live in the building rather than a standard guide script.
Soap Museum Tour & Workshop in Sciacca, SicilyTour the House Museum of Soap in Sciacca, Sicily—a restored 19th century building where you'll learn about soap history, production techniques, and the machines and presses used in traditional Mediterranean soap making. The tour includes a workshop where you make and customize a small bar of soap using local ingredients like fresh herbs, Sicilian flowers, or vegetable extracts produced on-site. A live guide in English or Italian leads the experience; minimum age is 14, and groups must have at least 2 people.Is it for me?Book this if you have a free afternoon in Sciacca and want to learn a craft rather than just see a collection—you'll walk through soap history and then spend time making something with your hands that you take home. The small group size (minimum 2) and hands-on format mean you're not standing in a crowd watching; you're at a workbench making your own bar.
Palermo Pub Crawl: 5 Bars, Free Shots & Local NightlifeYou arrive at Finch Lounge by 21:30, get your wristband, and meet the group. Over the next few hours you hit five local bars within walking distance, collecting one free shot at each stop and drink discounts with your band. The pace is flexible — 30 minutes to an hour per venue depending on the vibe — and the whole point is meeting locals and other travelers in bars with live music or DJs. You're back in the city by late night, not exhausted, just full of new people's names and numbers.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to meet people in Palermo's nightlife without planning the route or paying full price at each bar — the wristband and free shots are what make the social part work, and the fixed start point is what gets the group moving together instead of scattered.
Ortigia & Sea Caves Sicily: Boat Tour with SwimmingYou get a guided boat tour around Ortigia island, passing Castello Maniace, the Duomo, and historic waterfront landmarks, then venture into sea caves to see stalactites, coral, and dramatic rock formations lit by filtered light. The tour includes a swimming stop in clear water before returning. The route adjusts for weather, but the main sights and swim are standard.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Ortigia's landmarks and sea caves without arranging a rental car or piecing together multiple stops — the boat does the navigation and timing, leaving you free to just look and swim.
Catania walking tour: Baroque streets and fish marketA two-hour walking tour of Catania's historical center with a multilingual guide, covering Via Crociferi and Via Etnea, the Cathedral, Fish Market, Roman theater and baroque squares. The group stays small, and you choose your guide's language—English or Italian—at checkout.Is it for me?Book the English tour if you want a guide who narrates the baroque history and the city's recovery after 1693; choose Italian if you're comfortable following along in the language locals speak on these streets. Small groups mean you move at a walking pace without waiting for a crowd to gather.
Snorkeling in Syracuse: Sea caves and island of OrtigiaA boat excursion from Syracuse that takes you snorkeling in sea caves with clear water, then to the island of Ortigia, with a live English-speaking guide. The trip runs between one and two hours from the departure point on Via Eritrea. Children are welcome from age 10 when accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?You board and snorkel yourself rather than watch from the boat, which is what makes the sea caves and clear water the center of the day instead of a backdrop. The shared boat and fixed route suit travelers who want the guide and the stops arranged, without the cost or the logistics of a private charter.
Ortigia Island: Sea Cave Boat Tour & Swimming StopYou’ll circle Ortigia Island by boat with a local guide, spot historic landmarks from the water, slip into dramatic sea caves lined with coral formations, and pause for a refreshing swim. Expect laughter, salty air, and stories you won’t find in any guidebook—it’s more than just sightseeing; it’s feeling part of Sicilian life for an afternoon.
