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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Mount Etna Summit 2920m: Cable Car, Crater Trek & Wine TastingYou ride a cable car to 2,920 meters, walk the rim of Etna's active craters with a volcanological guide, explore a lava tunnel with helmet and torch, and taste three local wines at a volcanic farm. The cable car and jeep tickets are included, as is the helmet and cave gear. Plan for a full day and wear sturdy shoes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Mount Etna's active craters and walk on recent lava without arranging your own transport or hiring a separate guide — the cable car, jeep, and specialist guide are all arranged, which is what makes reaching 2,920 meters straightforward.
Private Agrigento & Scala dei Turchi Tour from PalermoYou’ll explore ancient Greek temples in Agrigento before relaxing at Sicily’s iconic white cliffs at Scala dei Turchi—all with private transport from Palermo and local tips along the way.
Catania to Syracuse: Private Mercedes Transfer & WiFiYou get picked up at Catania airport with a sign bearing your name and driven to Syracuse in a modern Mercedes with WiFi and bottled water included. The driver speaks English, arrives early for your return trip, and handles all your luggage. The fixed price means no surprises at the end of the journey.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing in Catania and heading to Syracuse without a rental car—the fixed price and guaranteed timing remove the uncertainty of arranging transport on arrival, and the driver's local knowledge means you arrive without the detour.
Palermo Airport to City & Mondello: Fast Shuttle TransferYou get picked up at arrivals by name, driven in an air-conditioned shuttle to your Palermo or Mondello hotel, and skip the airport transport negotiation entirely. Infant seats and stroller space are included. The fixed price and flight tracking mean you know exactly what you're paying and when the driver will be waiting.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Palermo with luggage and children or simply want to avoid the airport transport scramble — the fixed price and flight tracking mean you step out of arrivals and into a waiting vehicle, not into a negotiation.
Taormina: Mount Etna & Boat Tour with Arancino TastingYou're driven up Mount Etna with a private guide, spend time on the slopes of Europe's highest active volcano, then descend to the coast for a 2-hour boat tour of the Taormina shoreline, Isola Bella, and sea caves. The day includes hotel or port pickup, arancino and local wine tasting, and all transport by air-conditioned car. Bring layers for the volcano and a swimsuit for the boat.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Mount Etna and the Taormina coast in one day without arranging your own transport, timing the stops, or navigating the volcano roads yourself—the private car and guide handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the views.
Trapani Airport to City: Private Transfer & PickupYou get picked up at Trapani Birgi Airport by a professional driver in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and driven directly to your Trapani city address or anywhere else in western Sicily. The price is fixed before arrival, infant seats are available, and the whole transfer is arranged in advance so you walk out of the airport straight to your ride.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi negotiation at the airport and know exactly what you're paying before you land — the fixed price and advance booking are what make a tired arrival into a simple handoff.
Taormina & Isola Bella private cruise tour from MessinaA private guided tour from Messina that combines the city's Renaissance landmarks with a beach stop at Isola Bella and a full afternoon in Taormina. Your guide meets you at the cruise ship exit, handles all transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and adjusts the schedule to match your ship's departure time. The tour includes five to seven hours of sightseeing, water, and WiFi on board.Is it for me?The tour runs five to seven hours with walking through Messina's center and Taormina's streets, plus a beach stop where you can swim—plan for a moderate pace and bring water shoes if you want to enter the water at Isola Bella. The schedule is locked to your ship's return time, so the route and timing work around your port call, not the other way around.
Etna, Taormina & Isola Bella tour: Greek Theatre and crater walkThis eight-hour guided tour covers three of Sicily's most visited sites in a single day: Mount Etna's Silvestri Craters, the Greek Theatre of Taormina, and the Isola Bella nature reserve. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, an audio guide available in English, Spanish, Italian, French and two additional languages, and two hours to explore Taormina's historic center. Museum and archaeological site tickets are separate.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see multiple landscapes in one day with two hours at each stop—the steady pace lets you walk the craters and old town without feeling rushed, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles the transitions between sites.
Villa Romana del Casale & Valley of the Temples Private TourA private tour by car from Taormina or Catania to two UNESCO World Heritage sites in Sicily: the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, where you walk through mosaics from the 3rd and 4th centuries, and the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, a 1,300-hectare archaeological park holding Doric temples from the Hellenic period. The driver speaks English and provides bottled water and WiFi; site entry fees are separate. The tour runs eight hours and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Choose the Taormina departure if you're staying on the north coast; choose Catania if you're based in the southeast. Either way, the private car and driver mean you don't coordinate timing with a group or wait for a shuttle—you move between the two sites on your own schedule, which matters when you want to linger at the mosaics or walk the temple ridge without a fixed group pace.
Catania to Palermo: Private Transfer & Optional StopsYou get picked up from your hotel in Catania and driven to Palermo in a private, air-conditioned van with an English-speaking driver—no shared shuttles, no waiting for other passengers. The three-hour journey can stay direct or include stops at tourist sites along the way, each lasting about two hours. Bottled water, child seats, and hotel drop-off are included in the price.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling between Catania and Palermo with luggage and want to avoid the hassle of renting a car, navigating unfamiliar roads, or sharing a shuttle with other groups—the fixed price and scheduled pickup mean the transfer itself stops being something you have to think about.
Catania: Mount Etna Cable Car & Taormina with TastingYou ride the cable car to 2,920 meters on Mount Etna, walk the volcanic craters and taste Bronte pistachio, then spend the afternoon exploring Taormina's Greek theatre and old town at your own pace. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Catania, plus private transport throughout, means you skip the logistics of rental cars and timetables.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Etna experience — cable car, craters, tasting — plus a full afternoon in Taormina, all without arranging transport or timing yourself. The private pickup and driver handle the logistics between three different altitudes and two towns, which is what makes a full day possible without a rental car.
Taormina dolphin spotting boat tour: 2-hour coastal cruiseA 2-hour boat tour from the Port of Giardini Naxos along the coast of Taormina, where you search for dolphins in their natural habitat, swim in a sheltered bay, and enjoy prosecco with fresh fruit. The tour runs aboard either the Venere catamaran or the Eureka Erika boat with an English-speaking skipper, and includes soft drinks and fuel in the price.Is it for me?Book this if you want to watch for dolphins from the water—the skipper navigates while you focus on spotting rather than steering.
Catania Airport to Syracuse: Private Transfer & WiFiYou get picked up at Catania Airport arrivals with your name on a sign, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and water, and arrive in Syracuse without arranging transport or negotiating a fare. The driver waits at the terminal and handles the route, so you step out of the airport and into the car.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Catania and want to reach Syracuse without arranging a taxi, negotiating a fare, or waiting for a shared shuttle — the fixed price and advance booking mean you walk out of the airport straight into your car.
Godfather tour Taormina with boat and arancino tastingA private guided tour from Taormina combines a walking tour of Savoca—the medieval hill town where Coppola filmed The Godfather—with a boat tour of the Taormina coastline, Isola Bella and the Blue Grotto, plus a traditional arancino tasting. The guide explains the film's production and the real history of the Sicilian Mafia. Hotel or port pickup is included, and the full experience runs 5 to 8 hours depending on which departure point you choose.Is it for me?Book from Taormina if you're staying in town or arriving by cruise; book from Catania if you're flying into the airport—the private car and guide get you to Savoca and the coastline, while the shared boat portion keeps costs down.
Agrigento Tour: Greek Temples & Roman Mosaics PrivateA private tour of Agrigento combines the Valley of the Temples—an archaeological park of Doric temples from ancient Akragas—with Villa Romana del Casale, a Roman villa famous for its mosaics. The driver picks you up and takes you through Sicily's hinterland villages between the two sites. The tour runs 8 to 11 hours and includes private transportation and a soft drink; lunch is your choice.Is it for me?The tour is private, so you set the pace at each site without waiting for other groups or keeping to a shared schedule. If you want to linger at the temples or move quickly through the villa, the day adapts to you—the driver and the route are yours alone.
Catania to Siracusa: Private Transfer & Optional StopsYou get hotel pickup in Catania, a private minivan with an English-speaking driver, and a direct 50-minute route to Siracusa with the option to add stops along the way. Child seats are included if you need them. The fixed price is agreed upfront, and you avoid the rental car entirely.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the rental car, airport parking, and navigation stress — the driver handles the route and timing, and you can add sightseeing stops without juggling a separate tour booking.
Catania Airport to Syracuse & Ortigia: Private TransferYou get picked up at Catania airport (or your hotel in Catania, Syracuse, or Ortigia) and driven directly to your destination in an air-conditioned car with a professional driver who knows the route. No waiting for a bus, no haggling with a taxi, no figuring out which stop is yours—the price is fixed upfront and includes evening and night service at the same rate. Drop-off is as close to your hotel as the car can reach.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land at Catania airport and want to reach Syracuse or Ortigia without arranging a taxi, waiting for a bus, or negotiating a price at the curb—the fixed rate and direct route mean you can focus on your trip instead of transport logistics.
Catania Airport - Taormina: Private transfer with driverStart your Sicily trip stress-free with a private transfer from Catania Airport to Taormina or nearby villages. You’ll meet your local driver right at arrivals, ride comfortably in an air-conditioned car or minivan, and get dropped off directly at your hotel — all without worrying about luggage or finding a taxi. It’s a gentle welcome you might remember longer than you expect.
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.
Syracuse to Palermo Private Transfer & Optional StopsYou're picked up from your Syracuse hotel or port and driven to Palermo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. The direct journey takes around three hours; you can add stops at tourist sites along the way, each lasting about two hours. Hotel or port drop-off is included, as is bottled water and child seats if you request them in advance.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to avoid renting a car or navigating train schedules between Syracuse and Palermo — the driver handles the route, pickup timing, and any stops you want, leaving you free to rest or watch the landscape change.
