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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Snorkeling Taormina & Isola Bella: Mask, fins & marine lifeSnorkeling activity departing from Giardini Naxos port, sailing past the Taormina coastline and Etna volcano to Isola Bella nature reserve for roughly two hours in the water. The boat provides snorkeling equipment, a safety briefing and an English-speaking guide who explains the Mediterranean flora and fauna you'll encounter—starfish, encrusting corals, sponges, octopus and schools of bream and parrotfish. Wheelchair accessible; not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.Is it for me?The boat ride and the briefing mean you don't need prior snorkeling experience, though the water entry and time underwater do require comfort in the sea. The roughly two-hour outing fits a free afternoon rather than a full day, and the pace is yours once you're in the reserve.
Mt. Etna Sunset Trek from Taormina: Lava Caves & Local TastingYou get picked up from your hotel, trek through Mount Etna's natural park, explore a lava cave with helmet and lamp, taste local honey and oil at a farm, and watch the sunset from high on the volcano's slope before returning to your accommodation. Hotel pickup and drop-off, multilingual guide, and all cave equipment are included.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to stand inside a volcano and watch the sunset from its slope without arranging your own transport, cave equipment, or a guide — the pickup and the gear are what make a full day on Etna possible in one afternoon.
Egadi Islands Sailing Tour from Trapani: Favignana & LevanzoYou sail from Trapani to two islands in the Egadi archipelago, stopping at six named coves for swimming and snorkeling with included equipment. Lunch and wine happen on board, and you get time to walk Favignana's village. The boat holds 12 people maximum, departs at 9:30am, and returns around 6pm. No separate snorkeling rental or transport arrangement needed.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on the water visiting two islands with multiple swimming and snorkeling stops, without arranging your own boat, transport from Trapani, or equipment rental — the small group size and fixed itinerary mean you get both the sailing experience and the flexibility to spend real time in the water.
Taormina: Pizza Cooking Class & Lunch with WineYou’ll roll up your sleeves in Taormina’s city center, learning pizza secrets from local chefs who make you laugh as much as they teach. Taste cheeses, sip Sicilian wine, and share lunch around big tables with new friends. You’ll leave with a certificate—and maybe some flour still on your hands.
Valley of the Temples: Electric Scooter Tour & Audio GuideYou’ll ride an electric scooter through Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples with a local tour leader and audio guide, pausing by ancient ruins and winding olive groves. Expect almond-scented air, stories about Roman roads, and time to wander temple paths on foot. This day trip is equal parts history lesson and breezy adventure—one you’ll probably remember every time you smell olives again.
Valley of the Temples: Sunset Tour with English GuideYou’ll follow a local guide through Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples as day fades to night — watching colors shift on ancient ruins, hearing stories under open sky, and seeing temples lit up after dark. Expect laughter, quiet moments, and a little bit of magic you might not expect from a history tour.
Mount Etna: Small Group Trek, Lava Tubes & Sicilian Farm TastingYou’ll trek across Mount Etna’s wild craters and ancient lava fields with a local guide who knows every story behind each scarred ridge. Explore a real volcanic cave (helmet included), gaze out over Valle del Bove’s sweeping views, then relax at a traditional Sicilian farm with fresh cheese and wine tasting before heading back down — honestly, it stays with you.
Godfather Tour Taormina Messina: Savoca Corso UmbertoThis guided day tour from Messina takes you to Savoca, a medieval village featured in the Godfather films, and Taormina, known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean. A professional guide leads the group through Savoca's main square and the bar Vitelli, then through Taormina's Corso Umberto—the main street where White Lotus Sicily season 2 was filmed—and past the Cathedral and Piazza del Duomo. The tour runs six hours and includes transport by air-conditioned bus, live commentary, treats and bottled water; you choose between a private tour, a shared group tour, or a small group of eight to sixteen people.Is it for me?Book the private tour if you want the guide and bus to yourself and your party; choose the shared group tour if you're traveling solo or with one or two others and don't mind meeting other travelers; pick the small group option if you want a guided experience with a capped size—no more than sixteen—so the pace stays manageable and the stops don't feel rushed.
Taormina & Isola Bella Day Tour from Messina with BoatYou travel by air-conditioned bus from Messina to Taormina (52 km), walk the Greek Theater and Corso Umberto I with a professional guide, then board a boat for a two-hour circuit around Isola Bella, a protected nature reserve. Transport, guide commentary, and boat access are all included; you bring swimwear and sunscreen. Minimum eight people per tour; schedule aligns with cruise ship arrivals.Is it for me?Right for cruise passengers on a Messina stop or travelers based in the port who want Taormina's main sights plus time on the water without arranging separate transport and tickets—the fixed schedule and included guide handle all the logistics, and the eight-person minimum keeps the group small enough to actually hear the commentary.
Messina to Etna & Taormina: Lava Walk, Corso Umberto, LunchYou’ll feel Etna’s rough lava beneath your shoes, taste sweet Sicilian honey at its source, and lose yourself among Taormina’s winding streets and sea views. With local guides handling transport and stories along the way, you get both wild landscapes and relaxed moments — plus time for pastries or lunch wherever catches your eye.
Cefalu: Sicilian Cooking Class with Sunset & Local WineYou’ll knead dough in a Sicilian garden villa near Cefalu, learn family recipes from Francesca (with plenty of laughs), enjoy local wine as you cook together, then watch sunset while tasting your creations. Expect hands-on moments, music in the background, and a keepsake photo to remember Sicily by.
Palermo Coast: Boat Tour, Snorkeling & Sea Caves with SnacksYou’ll float along Palermo’s coast with a local captain, stopping to swim in clear coves like Mondello Beach and Capo Gallo Nature Reserve. Explore secret caves only reachable by boat, snack on local treats with cold drinks on deck, and listen to stories between swims—it’s easygoing and full of small surprises.
Palermo: Sicilian Cooking Class & Dinner with Local FamilyYou’ll cook classic Sicilian dishes in Palermo alongside Antonio’s family—chopping eggplant for caponata, rolling swordfish or beef, sharing laughs over homemade linguine and semifreddo pistachio. Expect hands-on tips you’ll actually remember, dinner outdoors with local wine, and stories that linger long after you leave the table.
Quad bike tour from Ribera to Eraclea Minoa coastA three-hour quad bike ride from Ribiera's historic center through the Verdura canyon and hinterland to coastal viewpoints above Eraclea Minoa, with a live guide in English, Italian, French or German. You ride solo or with one passenger, cross river fords and underpasses, climb plateaus, and finish along the wild coast of Piana Grande before returning to the starting point.Is it for me?Book solo if you want to control the quad's speed and route independently; choose the shared ride if you prefer a passenger to focus on photography while you drive.
Private Taormina Walking Tour: Greek Theatre & Hidden StreetsA private walking tour of Taormina led by a guide who has lived in the town for over 30 years, covering the Greek Theatre of Taormina, Piazza IX Aprile, the Taormina Roman Odeon, Corvaja Palace, Piazza Duomo, and the medieval Jewish quarter. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language, and the tour runs 2 to 3 hours. Wheelchair accessible; strollers welcome; service animals permitted.Is it for me?The tour covers 2 to 3 hours of walking on uneven medieval streets and through the old town, so it suits travelers who are comfortable on foot and want to move at a conversational pace rather than a rushed one. If you prefer to sit while learning about a place, or if steep terrain and narrow passages are difficult for you, a different format would work better.
Taormina: Pizza Making Class & Lunch with Local ChefYou’ll roll up your sleeves in Taormina’s kitchen, learn from a local chef how to make real Italian pizza from scratch (yes, you’ll get messy), then share your creations at lunch with new friends. Expect laughter over lopsided dough and maybe a new respect for Sicilian hands.
Palermo Catamaran Tour: Mondello, Capo Gallo & Lunch CruiseYou’ll sail along Palermo’s coast by catamaran with a small group, swimming at Mondello Beach and tasting fresh seafood pasta for lunch right on deck. Explore Capo Gallo’s wild cliffs and pause at Grotta Regina’s shimmering sea cave before heading back—expect laughter, good food, and real Sicilian warmth all day.
Taormina & Giardini Naxos: Boat Tour with Caves, Isola Bella & AperitifYou’ll cruise along Taormina & Giardini Naxos coastlines, slip into hidden sea caves, swim in emerald waters by Isola Bella, and snack on almond pastries with prosecco—all with stories from a local guide. Expect laughter, Sicilian sun on your face, and maybe one memory that lingers longer than you expect.
Etna: Private Volcano Trek, Lava Cave & Farm TastingYou’ll ride up Mount Etna by private 4x4 with a local guide, trek past old lava flows to panoramic views over Valle del Bove, then explore a real lava cave with helmets and torches before relaxing at a Sicilian farm for wine and honey tasting. Expect little surprises—a sudden silence on the volcano or warm laughter over lunch—that make Etna unforgettable.
Sicilian Cooking Class in Taormina: Make Fresh Pasta & PizzaA three-hour cooking class in Taormina where you learn to make fresh Sicilian pasta, bread, pizza and seafood dishes, beginning with a guided tour of the local fish market to select ingredients with the chef. The class includes an apron, coffee, wine tasting with local cheese and salami, and a lunch of four to six dishes you prepare and eat with the group; certificates in English or Italian, and vegetarian and gluten-free options available on request.Is it for me?Book this class if you're traveling with a small group or a partner and want to spend a morning making something real instead of watching someone else cook. The market tour at the start sets this apart—you're learning to shop and cook the Sicilian way, not just following recipes in a kitchen.
