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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Syracuse to Ragusa, Noto & Modica: Baroque Cities Day TripYou're driven from Syracuse through three UNESCO Baroque towns — Ragusa Ibla, Modica and Noto — with roughly 90 minutes total to explore each one at your own pace. The driver handles navigation and the van has an audio guide on board; you get a digital booklet with tips beforehand. Chocolate tasting in Modica is included, and you're back in Syracuse by evening.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see three major Baroque towns in one day without arranging your own transport or timing — the fixed schedule and included driver mean you're not navigating between cities or figuring out where to go once you arrive.
Pantelleria yacht tour: Coves by boat with lunch includedA full-day yacht tour around Pantelleria stops in multiple coves along the island's coastline, with lunch and a live Italian guide included. The route adapts to weather conditions each day, so the crew decides which coves to visit once you're aboard. The tour runs 8 hours and requires a minimum age of 18.Is it for me?Eight hours is long enough to visit several coves without feeling rushed, but it means you'll need to clear most of your day — plan this as your main outing rather than one stop among many. The route changes based on weather, so you're trading a fixed itinerary for the best conditions the island offers that morning.
Snorkeling in Cefalù: Private boat with proseccoA private boat excursion from Cefalù port in Sicily where you snorkel in turquoise water, explore sea caves and coastal coves accessible only by boat, and relax on board with prosecco and Sicilian aperitif. The skipper is local and knows every inlet; snorkeling equipment is free; the boat stays small so there is room to move. Three hours total.Is it for me?Book this if you want the boat and the snorkeling stops entirely to yourself — no shared departures, no strangers, no schedule set by anyone else's pace. The small group size is what makes the whole day feel unhurried and personal instead of like a rotation through a checklist.
Mount Etna & Taormina from Catania: Volcano Hike & Honey TastingYou start at Mount Etna's Silvestri Craters with an easy walk across volcanic terrain and views to the coast, then stop for authentic Etna honey tasting before heading to Taormina for the Greek Theatre, medieval streets, and Isola Bella. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the small-group format means no more than eight passengers in one van.Is it for me?Book this if you want Mount Etna and Taormina in one full day without arranging separate transport, timing the stops yourself, or navigating between towns — the fixed itinerary and included pickup handle all of that, and the small-group van keeps the pace manageable.
Catania Airport Transfer to Taormina, Syracuse & Giardini NaxosA driver meets you at Catania airport arrivals with your name on a sign and takes you to Taormina, Syracuse, Giardini Naxos, or the city center in a modern air-conditioned car. The price is fixed before you book, bottled water and WiFi are included, and specialized child seats are available on request. Night service (9 p.m.–7 a.m.) costs an extra €20 paid to the driver.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to arrive or leave without arranging transport, waiting for a shuttle, or negotiating with a taxi driver—the fixed price and name-sign pickup mean the journey stops being a problem the moment you land.
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.
Private Mount Etna tour with wine tasting and local foodA private Mount Etna tour picks you up from your accommodation in a Mercedes minivan and takes you to Rifugio Sapienza at 2,000 meters, where you walk the Silvestri Craters. You stop at Oro d'Etna to taste local honey and see the dramatic 1992 lava flow, then move to a winery for wine tasting and light lunch overlooking the volcano. The cable car to 2,900 meters is optional (extra €80 per person). Your English-speaking driver, a Sicilian, shares stories throughout the day. This is a private tour—only your group participates.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the volcano, the food and the wine in one private afternoon without the pace of a group. The fixed itinerary—Rifugio Sapienza, Silvestri, Oro d'Etna, the winery—holds the day together, so you move through each stop without building the schedule yourself.
Messina: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Local HomeYou’ll join a small group in a local Messina home to learn how to make two kinds of fresh pasta by hand and classic tiramisu with your host guiding every step. Enjoy an Italian aperitivo as you cook together, share stories around the table, and taste everything you’ve created — it feels more like visiting family than taking a class.
Messina, Taormina & Isola Bella tour: Theatre, beach & tastingA private guided tour from Messina takes you through Taormina's historic centre—the Greek-Roman theatre, the Duomo, Corvaja Palace and Corso Umberto I—then down 130 steps to Isola Bella beach for a swim in some of Sicily's clearest water. The tour ends back in Messina with a tasting of arancini, granita and cannoli under the Cathedral. Your driver and guide handle the route; you choose when to enter the water and how long to stay.Is it for me?This tour is private, so your group sets the pace and the guide adjusts the stops to your interests—ideal if you want to linger at the theatre or spend extra time swimming without waiting for others. If you prefer a shared group experience or a self-guided day, look for a different option.
Private Taormina Walking Tour: Greek Theatre & Old TownA private walking tour of Taormina led by a licensed local guide covers the Greek Theatre, Palazzo Corvaja, the Odeon and the medieval heart of Old Town, ending at Piazza Duomo. The group stays under eight people. English-speaking guide included; Greek Theatre entrance fees are separate. Public transport is nearby if you need it.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a small group and a guide who knows the town's history and can answer questions as you walk. The private format and group size under eight means you move at a pace that lets you absorb the stories and linger at stops without feeling rushed.
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.
Syracuse & Noto: Private Tour with Local Guide & LunchYou’ll wander ancient streets in Syracuse with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Taste Sicilian flavors during your included lunch break in Noto’s baroque heart. Enjoy private transport between stops with WiFi onboard — plus plenty of time to soak up markets, cathedrals, and sun-warmed stone you’ll remember long after the trip.
Mount Etna & Taormina Private Tour: Volcano, Wine, Greek TheatreYou’ll get to walk ancient volcanic craters on Mount Etna, sample real Sicilian honey and wine at a local farm, then explore Taormina’s lively streets and historic Greek Theatre—all with private transport from your port. If you want a mix of nature, food, and culture in one day, this is it.
Mt Etna trek and wine tasting from Taormina: Private or sharedA Mt Etna trek and wine tour departing from Taormina combines trekking on Europe's highest active volcano with a visit to a local winery and cellar on the slopes. A multilingual guide leads the route through old craters and lava flow caves, and the day includes round-trip shuttle transport from Taormina, trekking shoes on request, and wine sampling. You choose between a private group or a shared departure in your preferred language.Is it for me?Book the private group option if you want the route and timing to fit your schedule and your pace; choose a shared departure if you prefer to join other travelers and want a set language for the guide's commentary.
Taormina: Mount Etna Private Tour & Wine Tasting LunchYou visit the southern craters and lava fields of Mount Etna, walk inside Monte Vetore, see the 1669 eruption sites and the buried church, taste local liqueurs, then spend the afternoon at Gambino Winery tasting Etna DOC wines with a traditional lunch. Private transport and all entry fees are included, and the day runs at your pace without a fixed group schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Mount Etna beyond the view from a distance — the private format means you set the pace at each stop, and the winery lunch gives you time to taste how the volcano shapes the wines instead of rushing through a group schedule.
Villa Romana del Casale & Valley of the Temples TourThis private tour visits two of Sicily's most significant archaeological sites: Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, where you walk through rooms covered in Roman mosaics, and the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, an open-air park of Doric temples from the Hellenistic period. The tour includes private transportation, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle for the full day. Admission tickets and a specialized guide are not included but can be arranged on request.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to visit both Roman mosaics and Greek temples in a single day with a private driver who adjusts stops to your pace, rather than following a group schedule.
Sicily: Cooking Class with Local Chef & Sicilian LunchYou’ll join a small group in Catania for a hands-on Sicilian cooking class led by a local chef. Make fresh pasta from scratch, prepare classic Norma sauce and fill your own cannoli shells before sitting down together for an all-inclusive homemade lunch with wine. Expect laughter, real flavors and maybe flour on your shirt.
Boat tour Palermo coast: Swim Mondello, cave, AddauraA boat tour along the Palermo coast departing from Mondello with a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French, stopping to swim at the Queen's Cave, Addaura and Mondello Bay. You choose between a half-day morning run, a full-day voyage (about 7 hours, departing 10 am) that adds Capo Gallo and Isola delle Femmine, or an evening departure timed for sunset. Snorkelling equipment, brunch, bottled water, soft drinks and one alcoholic beverage per adult are included.Is it for me?Pick the half-day morning tour if you want to swim and snorkel without eating up the whole day. Choose the full-day departure at 10 am when you have the afternoon free and want to see four separate marine zones instead of three. The sunset option works if you prefer to end the day on the water rather than start it there.
Palermo Airport to City: Private Transfer & Meet-and-GreetYou're met at arrivals with a name sign and driven directly to your Palermo hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned car with water and WiFi included. The driver waits up to 60 minutes if your flight is delayed, the price is fixed with no hidden charges, and you can cancel free up to 24 hours before you land. Customer support is available 24/7 if anything changes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive knowing exactly where you're going and how much it costs — the fixed price and meet-and-greet take the guesswork out of getting from the airport into Palermo.
Private Taormina tour: Castelmola, Isola Bella & Greek TheaterA private guided tour of Taormina, Castelmola and Isola Bella in Sicily with live guide in English or Spanish, air-conditioned transportation and Sicilian sweets included. The day moves through the main streets and cathedral of Taormina, then climbs 5 kilometers to the hilltop town of Castelmola for panoramic views, and finishes at the small island that appears on every postcard of the coast. The Greek Theater is nearby if you want to add it separately.Is it for me?Book this if you're comfortable with sustained walking across three locations—town streets, a hilltop castle, and an island—over a full day, and prefer a guide-led route that connects them without backtracking.
