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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Monreale Cloister Ticket Palermo: UNESCO Mosaics & TerracesYou enter the cloister at your confirmed time, walk through the arcaded courtyard, visit the Roano Chapel with its treasury, and have access to the cathedral terraces for the view across Palermo to the sea. The ticket is self-guided, so you move at your own pace through one of Sicily's most significant Norman sites. Bring the printed email voucher — it's the only one the museum will accept at the door.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see the Arab-Norman mosaics and architecture without a guide, and who prefer moving through the space at their own speed rather than following a group. The timed entry means you skip the morning queue and arrive when you've chosen, which is what makes a self-guided visit feel unhurried instead of rushed.
Syracuse & Noto Day Tour: Greek Theatre & Baroque SquaresA guided day tour from Taormina through Syracuse and Noto, Sicily's two most distinctive Baroque cities, with a live guide and hotel pickup. You'll walk Ortigia's historic center past the Temple of Apollo and the Cathedral, visit the Neapolis Archaeological Park to see the Greek Theatre and the Ear of Dionysius, then explore Noto's pink-stone squares. The guide speaks English, Italian, French or German, and the order of stops may shift depending on the day.Is it for me?The tour runs ten hours with sustained walking through archaeological sites and city streets, so it suits travelers who are comfortable on their feet for stretches of the day. If you want to see both cities and the Greek Theatre without renting a car or piecing together separate transport, the fixed schedule and guide handle the logistics—you just show up at the pickup point.
Agrigento Valley of the Temples: Skip-the-Line & Audio GuideYou get skip-the-line entry to the Valley of the Temples, a self-guided walk through exceptionally preserved Greek temples and ruins, and a multilingual digital audio guide that plays stories as you move through the site at your own pace. The whole experience is wheelchair accessible, open from 8:30am to 7pm daily, and requires only a QR code scan at the entrance to begin.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to explore Agrigento's UNESCO temples without waiting in line or following a group schedule—the audio guide and self-paced walk let you spend as much time as you want at each ruin, and skip-the-line entry means you're inside within minutes of arrival.
Mount Etna Cable Car & 4x4: Europe's Highest Active VolcanoYou ride the cable car up Mount Etna's south slope to 2,500 meters, then optionally continue by 4x4 to 2,900 meters. You walk a natural trekking path through Parco dell'Etna at your own pace. The cable car may be replaced by 4x4 bus depending on weather or maintenance. Validation of your QR code voucher happens at a dedicated office before you board.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to reach Mount Etna's high slopes without a full day of hiking—the cable car and 4x4 handle the altitude and effort, leaving you to walk the volcanic terrain and take in the view.
Palermo and Cefalù Day Trip: Arab-Norman Architecture TourA day trip from Taormina to Palermo and Cefalù combines guided walking tours of both cities with an air-conditioned vehicle transfer. You'll see Palermo Cathedral, the Martorana church, Piazza Pretoria and Il Capo market on foot, then travel to Cefalù to walk its cathedral and waterfront. A professional guide speaks English, Italian or German throughout the 13-hour outing. Children from age 2 are welcome; the tour runs year-round, though winter departures require a minimum of 12 passengers.Is it for me?The 13-hour day means an early start and a full afternoon of walking through two cities—book this if you're based in Taormina for several days and want to see Palermo's Arab-Norman core and Cefalù's cathedral without renting a car or arranging your own transport.
Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Entry & Seven Doric TemplesYou get self-guided access to the world's largest archaeological park and seven monumental Greek temples from antiquity, with no group or scheduled guide. Print your email voucher before arrival and pick up your ticket at the rest stop bookshop on Piazzale Hardcastle. Plan two to three hours to walk the site at your own speed.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to explore ancient Greek temples independently without a guide, and who can handle walking and some climbing across an open, exposed archaeological site over two to three hours.
Palermo Airport to Favignana: Transfer & Hydrofoil TicketYou're picked up at Palermo airport in a private air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, driven to Trapani port in around ninety minutes, and handed your hydrofoil tickets on arrival so you board Favignana without queuing. The whole sequence—airport to island—is coordinated and paid upfront, leaving you free to settle in once you're on the water.Is it for me?Book this if you're flying into Palermo and heading straight to Favignana: it removes the need to arrange two separate bookings and the uncertainty of ferry queues, leaving you to focus on the island itself the moment you land.
Mount Etna Advanced Trek: 6 Hours & Volcanic Cave from CataniaYou trek for five to six hours across Mount Etna's north-east slopes, starting at 2000 meters altitude, with a naturalist guide leading you through lava fields, crater circles, and native vegetation. You explore a volcanic cave with provided helmets and torches, eat a packed lunch on the mountain, and see the recent February 2025 eruption site if conditions allow. Transport from Catania, all equipment, and live geological commentary are included; the day ends with drop-off back in the city.Is it for me?Right for hikers with moderate fitness who want to spend a full day on Etna's slopes with a naturalist guide handling the route, the geology, and the logistics—the private format and fixed schedule mean you're not arranging transport, timing the climb yourself, or navigating the mountain alone.
Sicilian Cooking Class in Favara with Cannolo TastingYou’ll taste real Sicilian cannoli fresh from an old bakery, walk Favara’s lively streets with a local, and cook classic dishes in a welcoming home kitchen. If you love food and want to learn hands-on, this is your day.
Aidone Museum Tour: Morgantina Venus & Greek ArtifactsA guided tour of the Archaeological Museum of Aidone in Sicily takes you through one of the island's most important collections of Greek artifacts, led by an expert guide who connects the pieces to daily life and mythology in the ancient Mediterranean. The museum is small and uncrowded, letting you stand close to world-famous objects like the Morgantina Venus statue, delicate terracotta figurines, and precious silverware from the lost city of Morgantina. The tour runs roughly an hour to ninety minutes and suits anyone drawn to archaeology or the material culture of ancient Greece.Is it for me?At roughly an hour to ninety minutes, the tour leaves your morning or afternoon flexible—you can pair it with a walk through Aidone town or a visit to the Morgantina archaeological site without committing your whole day to a single stop. The small museum and expert guide suit anyone who wants to understand what the objects meant rather than simply pass through a crowded gallery.
Selinunte Wine Tour from Palermo: Greek Ruins & TastingsA private wine tour from Palermo combines a guided visit to Selinunte's archaeological park—one of Europe's most extensive Greek ruins—with a tasting and light lunch at a local winery in the surrounding wine region. A local guide leads just you and your travel partner by luxury Mercedes through Sicilian countryside, vineyards and olive plantations. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; the tour runs roughly seven to eight hours.Is it for me?The full day—roughly seven to eight hours—is structured around two stops, so you're not rushing between them or spending hours in a vehicle. If you want to see both ancient ruins and taste local wine without building the itinerary yourself, the fixed route and private guide handle the logistics; if your schedule is tight or you prefer to explore just one of these, a shorter activity elsewhere in Palermo might suit you better.
Catania Airport Transfer: Private Car & English-Speaking DriverYou're met at Catania airport by an English-speaking driver holding your name on a sign, then transferred in a private, air-conditioned car to your destination in the city or surrounding areas. The price is fixed before arrival, parking is included, and infant seats or wheelchair access are available on request. No negotiation, no surprises, no time wasted at the taxi stand.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi negotiation and arrive knowing exactly who's picking you up, what the price is, and when you'll reach your hotel — the fixed arrangement is what turns a long transfer into one less thing to think about after landing.
Palermo Airport Transfer: Luxury Van & Meet-Greet ServiceA driver meets you at your hotel with a name sign, loads your luggage, and drives you to Palermo Airport in a private, sanitized van. You get 20 minutes of free wait time at pickup, bottled water, and door-to-door service with no surprises on the bill. The whole transfer is arranged in advance, so you can focus on your last moments in Sicily instead of transport logistics.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi negotiation at the curb and arrive at the airport calm and on time — the fixed price and pre-arranged pickup mean no surprises, and the driver handles everything from luggage to the route.
Palermo Airport PMO Transfer: Business Car & Meet-and-GreetYou're met by name at arrivals with your flight tracked, luggage assistance included, and a professional driver who handles the route while you sit in the back. The car is disinfected, parking and taxes are prepaid, and you get 60 minutes free waiting time if your flight is delayed. No negotiation, no surprises—just arrival to your Palermo destination on schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you land with luggage or travel with children and want to skip the taxi queue and negotiation—the fixed price and waiting time mean you're not watching the meter or hunting for your driver.
Mount Etna 4x4 Tour & Lunch from CataniaYou ride a 4x4 to extinct craters at 1,900 meters, walk three kilometers through a birch forest to volcanic craters formed in 1865, visit snow caves, and eat a traditional lunch with a local guide who explains Etna's geology and history. The guide speaks English, French, German or Italian, and the tour includes water and a memory photo. Plan for a full day and moderate fitness.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually experience Mount Etna rather than view it from a distance, and you'd rather have a local guide explain the geology and history than figure it out yourself — the jeep and the guide's knowledge are what make a full crater visit possible in one day from Catania.
Taormina Boat Tour: Isola Bella & Prosecco ExperienceLa Dolce Vita is a combined boat and walking tour departing from Messina or Catania that takes you through Taormina's Corso Umberto I and out to Isola Bella, Mazzaro and Naxos bays by boat. The tour runs six to eight hours and includes private transportation, a boat ride with fruit and prosecco, and the option of lunch in either Taormina or Giardini Naxos. Live guides speak English and Italian. Boat berths are limited, so booking ahead is essential.Is it for me?Book from Messina or Catania if you want to skip the drive to Taormina yourself and have the day structured around the boat schedule—the minivan handles the route, the guide speaks English or Italian, and the timing keeps the water and the town both within reach of a single departure.
Palermo to Airport PMO: Business Car Transfer & Meet-GreetYou get picked up at your hotel with a name sign, ride in a disinfected business car with bottled water, and have twenty minutes of free waiting time if you're running behind. The driver handles your luggage and gets you to Palermo Airport PMO on a fixed price with no negotiation at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at the airport without haggling over the fare — the fixed price and door-to-door pickup take the logistics out of leaving.
