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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Taormina: Half-Day Boat Tour & Snorkeling with AperitifYou board a private boat in Taormina and visit five bays and caves along the coast — Isola Bella, Bay of Mermaids, Mazzarò, Spisone, and Villagonia — with stops for snorkeling, swimming, or just sitting in the sun. The skipper includes snorkeling gear, a local aperitif with wine and appetizers, and adjusts the route based on what you want to do. You're back by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Taormina's best bays and caves without renting a boat yourself or spending a full day on the water — the half-day length and included snorkeling gear mean you get the main stops and still have your afternoon free.
Etna morning trek from Catania: Volcanic craters and lava cavesThis morning trek on Mount Etna departs from Catania and climbs the volcano's slopes with a professional guide to explore ancient craters, recent lava fronts, and volcanic caves. The route includes easy trekking around the Silvestri or Sartorius craters, a walk through a lava cave (helmet and torch supplied), and a tasting of Etna's local products—honey, oil and wine grown on the volcano itself. Suitable for families with children aged 12 and older; the whole outing runs about 5 hours.Is it for me?Pick this if you're starting from central Catania and prefer a guided walk around Etna's craters and lava caves to navigating the volcano independently.
Mount Etna 2000m & Taormina: Silvestri Craters & Isola BellaYou're picked up from your Catania hotel and driven to Mount Etna, where you walk the Silvestri Craters at 2000 meters and taste local products. A short stop at Isola Bella gives you a panoramic view over the nature reserve, then you have free time to explore Taormina's main street and cafés on your own. Hotel drop-off is included at the end.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Mount Etna and Taormina in one day without renting a car or planning the route yourself — the fixed itinerary and included pickup handle all the logistics, leaving you to focus on the volcano and the town.
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.
Egadi Islands: Private Boat Tour Favignana & Levanzo CovesYou’ll board a private boat for an easygoing day trip from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo, swimming in clear coves like Cala Rossa and Cala Azzurra with your local skipper guiding the way. There’s time to wander Favignana’s village or grab lunch at a trattoria before drifting past Levanzo’s rugged cliffs. Expect laughter, salt air, and plenty of moments you’ll want to hold onto.
Cefalù: Mini Yacht Tour, Aperitif & Snorkeling CavesYou’ll sail along Cefalù’s coast by mini yacht with a local skipper, stopping to swim in turquoise coves and explore sea caves. Enjoy Sicilian snacks—think bruschetta with anchovies—and an open bar as you float past beaches like Kalura and Mazzaforno. Expect laughter, salt air, maybe a story or two from your guide—and those small moments that linger long after you’ve dried off.
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.
Mount Etna hiking tour: 2000m trek with volcanic caveA guided hiking tour from Catania that climbs Mount Etna's southern slope to 2000 meters, passing through forests and past lava formations to reach a volcanic cave you enter with helmets and torches provided. The 6- to 7-hour tour includes a naturalistic guide in English or Italian, transport by Jeep or minibus from your meeting point, and a meal of Sicilian street food with Etna wine (or pizza and local products in winter). You can book privately or join a public group; trekking shoes and jackets are provided free if you request them at booking.Is it for me?Choose the private option if you want to set your own hiking pace; pick the public departure if you prefer to share the route with other hikers and split costs.
Snorkeling in Favignana from Marsala: Three bays and lunchA full-day cruise from Marsala to Favignana and Levanzo with snorkeling at three bays, free use of snorkeling kits, and lunch served on board. The boat departs at 9am with breakfast, makes a stop for a free walk around Favignana's port village, and returns to Marsala around 5:30pm. A guide speaks English, Italian or French.Is it for me?The boat spends most of the day in the water across three different bays, so comfort in and around water is the main thing — the pace is slow, the stops are long, and entry is easy from the boat. Families with young children travel free, and strollers are welcome on board.
Etna: Trek Valle Bove & lava tunnel with local guideYou’ll walk across Etna’s black sand slopes with a local guide, pass ancient lava flows and wildflowers, peer into Valle del Bove’s vast basin, and crawl through a real lava tunnel with helmet and flashlight included — all while learning stories only Sicilians tell. It’s an experience you’ll remember every time you see volcanic rock or smell pine smoke again.
Avola boat tour: Swim Vendicari, aperitif at CapopasseroA boat tour departing from Avola that follows the coast south through the Gulf of Noto, stopping to swim in Vendicari Nature Reserve and explore volcanic cliffs, Roman columns, and the Tafuri Castle by water. The tour includes snorkeling equipment, a Sicilian aperitif with sparkling wine and arancini, and a 30-minute walk through the fishing village of Marzamemi before returning to port. A live guide in English or Italian leads the group.Is it for me?Five hours on the water leaves room for a morning or afternoon elsewhere in the day, but not both—book this if you want a full coastal experience without committing the whole day, or pair it with a morning in Avola or an evening meal in Marzamemi after the tour ends.
Syracuse Neapolis: Private Walking Tour of Greek Theater & Ear of DionysiusYou’ll walk ancient paths through Syracuse’s Neapolis Archaeological Park with a local guide who brings history to life—touching Greek stones, hearing echoes in the Ear of Dionysius, wandering quarries where time feels thick. Expect real stories, small surprises, and that strange feeling when old places suddenly feel close.
Syracuse: Ortigia Boat Tour & Sea Caves 2hYou board a 9-meter boat at Ortigia and spend two hours circumnavigating the island—north to the sea caves, through the narrow canal, across the massive natural harbor, and south along the Marina del Plemmirio beaches. The skipper explains the history and geology as you go, and you stop twice to swim or snorkel in the clearest water. A bathroom onboard means you don't have to plan around that constraint.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Syracuse's geography and history from the water without arranging your own boat—the skipper's commentary and the fixed route mean you see the whole story in two hours instead of piecing it together from land.
Favignana & Levanzo: Private Boat Tour with Snorkeling & CavesYou’ll float between Favignana and Levanzo by private boat from Trapani, swim in crystal coves like Cala Azzurra, snorkel near ancient quarries, explore caves with local stories, and stroll Favignana’s lively port streets before relaxing back on deck—Sicilian sea air still clinging to your skin.
Ortigia: Eco Velobike Tour & Monuments with StopsYou’ll ride through Ortigia’s maze-like streets by eco velobike, stopping for stories at Apollo’s Temple and inside the Duomo. Expect laughter with your local driver-guide, unexpected views of ancient fountains, and time to soak up street life between monuments. By the end you might feel like you’ve been let in on a few secrets only locals know.
Ortigia & Syracuse: Private Boat Tour with Sea Caves & WineYou’ll circle Ortigia by private boat with a local guide, pass Maniace Castle and ancient palaces, sip Sicilian wine on deck, slip into sea caves glowing with coral, then pause for a swim in clear water off Syracuse’s coast. Expect laughter, small surprises, and moments that linger long after you’re dry again.
Salt harvesting in Sicily: Manual work at Saline CulcasiA hands-on salt harvesting experience at Saline Culcasi in Sicily's WWF Nature Reserve, where you wear traditional saltworker gear and use wooden rakes to break and collect salt from operational tanks. The activity includes a guided tour of the 18th-century Salt Museum, a walk through the colored vats, explanations of the salt cycle, and a tasting of natural and flavored salt flower produced on site. Available in English or Italian.Is it for me?Book the English-language option if you want the guide's full explanations of the salt cycle and the history without translation delays; choose Italian if you're more comfortable in that language. Either way, the experience is the same—you're doing the work, not watching it, and the guide stays with you throughout.
Catania Gulf: Dolphin Watching Tour & Conservation CrewYou’ll watch wild dolphins in Sicily’s Gulf of Catania alongside real marine biologists and skippers who know every inch of this coast. Help spot dolphins for conservation research, listen to stories from locals, and take in views of Mount Etna from the sea. It’s not just dolphin watching — it feels like being part of something bigger.
Palermo: Private After-Hours Tour Stanze al Genio MuseumYou’ll step into a lived-in Palermo palace for a private after-hours tour of Stanze al Genio, with thousands of vibrant majolica tiles and quirky collections like antique toys and pastry molds. With your local guide leading the way, you’ll notice small details most visitors miss — and leave feeling like you’ve glimpsed real Sicilian life behind closed doors.
Mount Etna: Jeep Tour, Lava Tunnel & Valle del Bove ViewsYou’ll ride up Mount Etna by jeep with a local guide, feel ancient lava under your feet at Valle del Bove, explore a real lava tunnel with helmet and torch, and taste fresh honey in Zafferana. Expect dust on your shoes and stories stuck in your head long after you’re home.
