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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Catania Airport to Taormina: Private Mercedes TransferYou're picked up at Catania Airport by a uniformed driver holding your name on a tablet and driven directly to your Taormina hotel in a new, air-conditioned Mercedes. The price is fixed before you travel, bottled water and WiFi are included, and child seats are free. The transfer takes roughly an hour and removes the need to arrange a rental car or negotiate with a taxi driver.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the rental car desk and taxi negotiations — the driver meets you by name, the price is locked in, and you arrive at your hotel without having to think about directions or traffic.
Boat tour Sicily: Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, dolphins at sunsetA two-hour boat tour along eastern Sicily's coast, departing from the beach near Taormina and Naxos, with stops at Isola Bella, the Blue Grotto, and the Bay of Sirens. The captain navigates to spots where corals and colorful fish are visible, and the boat includes a swim stop at Isola Bella. A live guide speaks English or Italian; Sicilian desserts, Prosecco, water, tea and orange juice are served. The sunset departure is timed for dolphin-watching.Is it for me?Choose the shared boat if you want the guide and the route without arranging a captain yourself; pick the private boat option if your group wants the same stops and the same two hours without other passengers. The sunset departure is built for dolphin-watching, so book that timing if the search for them matters more than the hour of day.
Palermo to Catania: Valley of Temples Stop & Private TransferYou get picked up at your Palermo hotel and driven to Catania with a two-hour stop at the Valley of Temples in Agrigento, where you explore the Greek ruins at your own pace before the driver collects you at the exit. Hotel drop-off in Catania is included, and you can add Villa Romana del Casale or adjust your final destination for a modified fee.Is it for me?Book this if you're moving between Palermo and Catania and want to see the Valley of Temples without arranging your own transport, timing the stop, or buying separate tickets — the driver handles the route and you control the pace at the site.
Mount Etna Hiking at 3000m with Volcanological GuideYou're picked up early and driven to the cable car station, then ride up to 2,900m with a volcanologist who guides you around the active summit craters for 40 minutes. You see the Valle del Bove, walk through a lava tunnel if conditions allow, and taste local honey and wine before heading back down. The cable car tickets are separate, and the route can shift based on weather or volcanic activity.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to stand at an active volcano with someone who understands it, and don't want to arrange their own transport or navigate the mountain alone — the guide's knowledge and the fixed pickup time are what make a summit visit feel safe and purposeful rather than just a hike.
Palermo Cooking: Sicilian Arancino Class with Local ChefYou’ll get your hands messy learning to make real Sicilian arancini from scratch in Palermo, guided by a local chef who shares family stories along the way. Taste your own creation fresh from the fryer and pick up tips you can actually use at home — plus a few laughs you’ll remember long after the trip.
Etna Summit Craters tour from Catania: Cable car to 2,900 metersThis tour from Catania takes you to the active summit craters of Mount Etna at 2,900 meters, where you'll see gas and sulfur emissions up close with a volcanological guide. You travel by cable car to 2,500 meters, then by 4x4 bus higher still, explore a lava flow cave with provided helmets and torches, walk past the 1991–93 lava flow that nearly reached Zafferana, and finish with a tasting of local products at a farm. Pickup from your accommodation is included; the cable car and guide tickets are paid locally.Is it for me?Stand at Etna's smoking summit craters with a volcanologist guiding you through the 2002 eruption zone—we handle your pickup, cable car, 4×4 transport to 2,800m, and all the logistics.
Palermo Street Food Tour with Chef & Wine TastingYou walk through Palermo's oldest markets with a chef who cooks the city's soul, tasting arancine, panelle, pane ca meusa, and cannolo paired with local wine and beer. The tour starts at Teatro Massimo, moves through Ballarò and Piazza Kalsa, and ends at Vucciria with zibibbo wine at the city's oldest tavern. Everything you eat and drink is included, and the group stays small enough that the pace feels like a friend showing you around, not a schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat Palermo's real street food without hunting for vendors or wondering if you're in the right place — the chef handles the route, the stops, and the pairings, which is what turns a market walk into a meal.
Catania to Taormina: Private Transfer & Airport PickupYou get picked up at Catania airport by an English-speaking driver holding a sign with your name, help with luggage, and a one-way private transfer to your Taormina hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. The driver provides local information on the way and the price includes all fuel and taxes, so you step out at your destination with nothing left to arrange.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and public transport after landing, and prefer knowing your pickup time and driver in advance — the fixed price and flight tracking mean you're never negotiating a fare or wondering when transport will arrive.
Taormina & Isola Bella tour from Messina: Private coastal routeA private guided tour from Messina covering four stops along the Ionian coast — Castelmola for almond wine and ceramics, Giardini Naxos coastline, two hours in Taormina, and Isola Bella for photographs — with driver pickup at your hotel or port and return by your chosen time. Entrance fees and meals are optional; the driver can arrange a longer lunch stop if you ask.Is it for me?The five- to six-hour window is tight enough to fit a cruise port day or a morning departure, but long enough to spend two hours on foot in Taormina and pause for photos at each coastal stop — if you want a full lunch, ask the driver to arrange a longer stop and adjust the return time.
Snorkeling in Palermo: Private boat with Capo GalloA private boat snorkeling trip from Palermo lasting about 4.5 hours, departing from Addaura or Mondello port to four swimming and snorkeling stops across the Gulf of Mondello, Capo Gallo Nature Reserve, and the Islet of Females. The boat carries an underwater camera, shower and full snorkeling gear; a guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian; water and a fruit aperitif are included.Is it for me?Book this if you have a free afternoon in Palermo and want to swim in protected waters where the reef and fish life are still intact—the private boat means no crowds at the stops and the guide steers you to the clearest snorkeling spots in the Gulf of Mondello and Capo Gallo.
Private Boat Tour Isola Bella Giardini Naxos: Swim & SnackA private boat tour departing from Giardini Naxos carries up to 8 people (or up to 32 with advance notice) along the Taormina coastline for 2 hours, with stops at Isola Bella nature reserve and swimming spots. The boat includes a snack of fresh fruit, almond paste and prosecco, and the captain provides commentary in English, Italian or Romanian as you pass sea caves, the Bay of Mazzaro and the Bay of Sirens. The tour can be extended to include lunch on board.Is it for me?The boat departs on a fixed 2-hour schedule with a swim stop built in, so you're in the water and back on deck without deciding the pace yourself—good for groups who want a celebration or a break from planning, and for anyone who'd rather float and eat than navigate a beach.
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.
Taormina tour from Messina: Greek theatre, Isola Bella beachA guided tour from Messina to Taormina with a private vehicle, taking in the Corso Umberto and ancient Greek theatre, a photo stop at the Isola Bella overlook, and a beach break before returning to Messina for a tasting of local cannoli or granita. The tour runs 6 to 7 hours and includes bottled water, coffee and snacks on board; your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French.Is it for me?The six to seven hour commitment means you leave Messina in the morning and return by early afternoon or late afternoon, which fits a half-day excursion but rules out a full day of other activities. The two-hour beach stop at Isola Bella is the longest single pause, so if you want real time in the water rather than a quick photo stop, this tour builds that in.
Mount Etna: Trekking, Lava Cave & Sicilian Wine TastingYou’ll hike across ancient lava fields on Mount Etna with a local guide, explore a real lava cave by torchlight, then relax over lunch at a family-run winery tasting native Sicilian wines. Expect earthy smells, volcanic views, and honest conversation—the kind of day that lingers long after you’re back at your hotel.
Palermo Airport to Cefalù Transfer: Private Car & Wi-FiYou get picked up at Palermo airport with your luggage handled and driven directly to Cefalù in a private, air-conditioned car with Wi-Fi and water included. The driver meets you at arrivals with your phone number, speaks English, and drops you at your exact destination — no shared stops, no negotiation, no surprises on the fare.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Palermo and want to reach Cefalù without arranging a taxi, waiting for a shared shuttle, or negotiating a price — the fixed rate and direct route mean the transfer stops being a problem the moment you land.
Palermo Airport to Castellammare del Golfo: Private TransferYou're met at Palermo airport with a sign bearing your name, then driven directly to Castellammare del Golfo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with no shared passengers or stops. The driver tracks your flight, waits up to 60 minutes if you're delayed, and handles tolls and parking. You arrive knowing the cost upfront and the route is handled by someone who knows the territory.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid negotiating with a taxi driver, navigating unfamiliar roads, or paying variable rates — the private transfer removes those decisions and gets you to Castellammare on a fixed price with a driver who knows the route.
Cefalù Private Yacht Tour: Snorkeling & Sicilian AperitifA private 3-hour yacht tour along the Cefalù coast in Sicily, with a skipper, three to four snorkeling stops, and exploration of the Cave of Saint Lucia and Mazzaforno. The boat carries only your party, includes a Sicilian aperitif with prosecco, wine and beer, snorkeling gear, and stops at hidden coves and turquoise shallows where you swim and relax on your own timing.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to control the pace and the stops — the private boat and the skipper mean you're not tied to a group schedule, and the three to four swimming breaks let you spend as much time in the water as you want at each cove.
Palermo Airport to Cefalù: Private Transfer & PickupYou're met at Palermo airport with a name sign, driven in a comfortable AC vehicle to your Cefalù address, and offered water and WiFi for the journey. The driver waits up to an hour if your flight is delayed, the price is fixed with no hidden costs, and you can cancel free until 24 hours before arrival. Book with your flight details and destination address, and the transfer is confirmed immediately.Is it for me?This transfer is built for anyone landing at Palermo and heading to Cefalù without a rental car — it removes the airport-to-hotel logistics entirely and locks in the price before you land, so you know exactly what you're paying and when to expect pickup.
Ortigia: Food & city tour with guide + local tastingsYou’ll walk through Ortigia’s buzzing market with a local guide, tasting Sicilian street food as you go. Explore ancient ruins and Syracuse Cathedral while hearing stories that bring them to life. Expect laughter, new flavors, and moments you’ll remember long after you leave Sicily.
Monte Pellegrino Bike Tour with Local Guide from PalermoThis is your chance to cycle Monte Pellegrino with a local guide from Palermo, visit Santa Rosalia’s cave sanctuary, and take in sweeping sea views along the way. With stories you won’t find in guidebooks and moments of real quiet above the city, it’s an experience you’ll remember long after you’ve left Sicily.
