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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Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale from TaorminaA full-day tour from Taormina to Sicily's Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale, led by a local guide in English, Italian or German. The route covers the ancient Greek monuments of Agrigento in the morning, then moves to Piazza Armerina to explore the Roman hunting lodge and its staggering collection of mosaics. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included; entrance fees are paid locally.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, Italian or German, so the commentary is accessible if you understand one of those languages. If you need a guide in a different language or prefer to explore the sites on your own, look for a self-guided option or a tour with a guide in your language.
Etna from Catania: Morning Craters, Lava Cave & TastingYou’ll hear Etna’s deep rumble beneath your feet, walk through ancient craters near Catania, explore a real lava cave with helmets provided, and end up tasting fresh local products in Zafferana Etnea — all guided by someone who knows every story behind these wild landscapes.
Ustica: Stargazing Tour Sicily's Darkest SkiesYou lie on a yoga mat under Ustica's clearest skies while a guide maps constellations, mythology, and the physics of space. The excursion avoids full moon dates to maximize star visibility and takes around three to four hours. All fitness levels work, and you leave understanding why humans have always looked up.Is it for me?Book this if you want to step outside light pollution and actually see the sky, and you'd rather have someone explain what you're looking at instead of guessing—the guide's knowledge is what turns scattered dots into a readable story.
Agrigento & Piazza Armerina: Valley of the Temples & Roman Villa Day TripYou’ll walk among ancient Greek temples in Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, then see world-famous Roman mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale near Piazza Armerina. Includes hotel pickup from Catania, a relaxed lunch with local flavors, and plenty of time to wander at your own pace. It’s a day that lingers long after you’ve left.
Palermo Airport to City: Private Transfer with Meet & GreetYou're picked up by name at arrivals, driven directly to your Palermo hotel or address in a private car with water included, and dropped off without negotiation or detours. The fixed price and 24-hour free cancellation mean you can book with confidence even if your flight time isn't final yet.Is it for me?Right choice if you land in Palermo without a rental car and want to reach your hotel without arranging a taxi or negotiating at the curb. The fixed price and name-sign pickup mean you know exactly what to expect and who to look for when you walk through arrivals.
Palermo: 2-Hour Monuments & Street Food Tour with MarketsYou’ll wander Palermo’s buzzing markets with a local guide, taste classic street food like sfincione at Capo Market, step inside the UNESCO-listed Cathedral, and hear stories that bring Sicily’s history alive. It’s lively, messy, full of flavor—and you might find yourself smiling at strangers without meaning to.
Valley of the Temples tour in Agrigento: Small group or privateA guided tour of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento covers the Temple of Juno, Temple of Concordia, Temple of Hercules, and the monumental ruins of the Temple of Zeus across a two-hour visit with a licensed guide in English or Spanish. You choose between a small group departure or a private tour; either way, the guide handles the route and the history while you walk the archaeological park. Good walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen matter here—the site has little shade and the ground is uneven gravel.Is it for me?Book the small group option if you are comfortable sharing the experience and want to meet other travelers; choose the private tour if you prefer a dedicated guide and the flexibility to linger at whichever temple interests you most.
Balestrate Olive Grove: Wine & Oil Tasting with Sicilian LunchYou walk through a working olive grove with Francesco, then sit down in his family's Sicilian house to taste wines, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and limoncello, all paired with traditional dishes. His grandparents are there to share stories about the land and the family. Lunch and all tastings are included, and the whole thing takes several hours without feeling rushed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Sicilian wine and olive oil where they're actually made, not in a shop or tasting room, and you're willing to spend a few hours sitting down and talking with the family who produces them — the unhurried pace is what makes the stories and the food feel like a real part of the experience, not an add-on.
Taormina & Isola Bella: Boat Tour with Swim & ProseccoYou board at Giardini Naxos port and spend the morning swimming at Isola Bella, exploring three sea caves including the blue-lit Grotta Azzurra, and snorkeling in clear water with gear provided. Prosecco and Sicilian snacks are served during a swimming stop. The boat returns by early afternoon, and you don't arrange transport, entry fees or timing yourself — it's all included and coordinated.Is it for me?Book this if you want a half-day on the water without renting a boat or arranging your own transport and stops — the fixed route and timing let you swim, snorkel and see the coastline without planning the logistics yourself.
Mount Etna: 30-Minute Helicopter Tour from FiumefreddoYou fly from a private helipad near Fiumefreddo for 30 minutes over Mount Etna's summit craters, lava flows, and extinct craters, with a pre-flight briefing from the pilot and refreshments included. The helicopter stays low enough to see the detail — the 2002 flows, the ski resort, the villages — without the distance that makes it abstract. You're back on the ground by mid-morning.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Mount Etna's scale and geology from the air without spending a full day on a ground tour — the helicopter does in 30 minutes what takes hours from below, and the fixed departure time means you're back by late morning.
Cefalù: Tandem Paragliding Flight & Coast Views with PickupYou’ll meet your local pilot in Cefalù, ride together to take-off, then glide over Sicily’s coast on a tandem paragliding flight—with all equipment included. Feel the wind, capture it all on GoPro (they’ll send you every photo and video), and land just steps from where you started. It’s calm, surprising, and honestly kind of addictive.
Mt Etna & Alcantara Gorges Day Trip from TaorminaYou’ll walk ancient craters on Mount Etna with a local guide, taste Sicilian farm specialties, and feel icy water at Alcantara Gorges—all in one day trip from Taormina. Expect real stories, laughter, and landscapes that stick with you long after you’ve left Sicily behind.
Egadi Islands boat tour: Swim coves, visit villagesA boat tour from Trapani to the Egadi Islands, departing at 10 a.m. and returning around 6 p.m., with stops at coves on Favignana and Levanzo for swimming, village exploration and lunch. The skipper adjusts the route based on conditions to maximize your time in the water and ashore. English and Italian guides lead the tour; water, soda and all fees are included.Is it for me?You get a full day on the water without building an itinerary yourself—the skipper routes around conditions and your pace, so you're not locked into fixed times or a predetermined list of stops.
Bike tour of Palermo's historic center with street food tastingA guided bike tour of Palermo's historic center covering major landmarks including Piazza Pretoria, the Four Corners, Palermo Cathedral and Teatro Massimo, with a tasting of local street food at the end. The tour runs 3 hours with a professional guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French; helmets and child seats are provided, and a vegetarian option is available if requested at booking.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free morning or afternoon and want to see the old town's main sights without the pace of a walking tour or the effort of navigating the streets yourself. The bike covers more ground than walking, the stops are chosen to show you what matters, and the guide's local knowledge fills in the gaps a map can't. If you're new to Palermo and want the landmarks plus the flavor of how the city actually works, this is the shape to do it in.
Sicily: Market & Family Cooking Class with LunchYou’ll wander Sicilian markets for fresh ingredients with Letizia’s family, then cook together in their countryside home—rolling pasta by hand and laughing at your mistakes. Lunch is slow, shared around the table with stories and homemade wine. If you want to feel part of a real Sicilian day, this is it.
Palermo Food & Wine Tour: Pasta, Market & Local TastingsYou walk through Palermo's market and neighborhood restaurants with a local guide, tasting pasta, charcuterie, cheese and cannoli across three wine pairings. Lunch and all tastings are included, and the guide takes you only to family-run spots, which means you skip the tourist traps and eat what locals do. The fixed itinerary and included meals remove the need to figure out where to eat or what to order.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat what Palermo actually cooks without spending the afternoon researching restaurants or decoding menus—the guide handles the stops, the tastings are planned, and the meals are included, which frees you to focus on flavor and conversation instead of logistics.
Palermo: Road Bike Rental & Bikepacking GearYou collect a road bike fitted to your size, complete with helmet, repair kit, lock, and lights. Underseat bikepacking bags are available if you want to carry gear. You ride where you want — toward the coast, into the valleys, or just around the city — and return the bike when you're done. No group, no guide, no fixed route.Is it for me?Right for cyclists who want to explore Palermo and the Sicilian coast at their own pace without a guide or group schedule. Not suitable if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns that limit cycling.
Sicilian Cooking Class Palermo: 3-course menu from scratchYou'll prepare a three-course Sicilian meal from scratch in a local kitchen near Palermo's Opera House, learning to make fresh pasta by hand and a seasonal starter and dessert. The class includes lunch or dinner with local wine, and the menu adapts to what's in season and any dietary needs you mention at booking. You leave with recipes and the knowledge to repeat it.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn actual Sicilian cooking in a real kitchen rather than a tourist venue, and you're willing to spend the time it takes to do it properly — the unhurried pace is what makes the learning stick.
Palermo: Sicilian Pasta & Tiramisu Class with WineYou spend three hours in a Palermo home learning to roll fresh pasta and make tiramisu from a local Cesarina, then sit down to eat it with wine. The class caps at twelve people, includes an aperitivo to start, and covers two pasta recipes plus the tiramisu. You leave knowing a skill, not just a recipe.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn a real cooking skill in an actual home rather than a classroom, and you're comfortable with a small group and a three-hour commitment. The Cesarina's kitchen is where the learning happens, which is what makes it feel less like a class and more like being invited in.
Catania: Private Walking Tour with Custom Stops & PickupYou’ll meet your guide right at your hotel or apartment in Catania and set off together through lively markets and winding streets. Expect small surprises—a lesson in local phrases, tastes of street food, stories about daily life—and a flexible route shaped by your interests. You’ll end up feeling less like a tourist and more like you belong here.
