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The most popular, first.
The 15 most popular sicily tours, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect on the day.
Morning Mount Etna trip from Catania: hike to craters, visit a lava cave with helmet and headlamp, A/C pickup, ~6 hours.
“This is a great introduction to Mt Etna but if you want more time exploring and hiking, choose a different tour. Our guide was excellent and really good at explaining the geology and the history of Mt Etna. I was hoping for a good two hours of crater walking but we barely had an hour.”
A 1-hour guided boat trip around Ortigia in Syracuse with sea caves, bridge views, and a swim stop in clear Mediterranean water.
“Otto was very knowledgeable and polite, showing us all the points of interest, I would highly recommend this company and would use them again.”
Ortigia boat tour with Syracuse sea caves and a swim from the boat, small group and English-speaking skipper near Syracuse.
“We could not understand our boat guide at all. The sights are beautiful however. We did the 5pm one and got back in time for sunset”
A 5-hour Palermo centro storico pub crawl with an easy start, multiple bar stops, and a wristband that unlocks free shots and discounts.
“Awesome time! Our group leaders were so fun and very happy to hear they accommodate disabled people as well!”
Small-group salt pan tour in Trapani and Paceco with guide Alessio, museum stop, and tastings of fleur de sel.
“Alessio was great guy. He knows everything about salt and we learned so much about salt. Great trip :)”
Mt Etna from Catania with hotel pickup, a lava-cave stop, and a farm tasting of Sicilian honey and wine, plus optional cable car.
“Great, friendly guide. Excellent half day tour, well worth a trip. Really enjoyed tasting some flavours of food products from the area too”
Small-group boat from Giardini Naxos to Taormina, Isola Bella, and the Blue Grotto with Prosecco, marzipan, and a swim.
“It was a lovely afternoon out on the water with wonderful guides Kevin & Andrei. They were knowledgeable and very kind. We had a great time cruising around Taormina from Naxos and seeing the beautiful topography and very blue clear water. Swimming was a highlight. Thanks for a wonderful afternoon!!”
Climb Mt Etna with a guide: cable car, 4x4 to near 2850m, then a trek around crater edges, lava channels, and giant views.
“The views on top of Mt Etna are out of this world stunning. Our guide Pepe, was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about volcanoes. We took the gondola, then jeep and hiked the remaining way up to the top(3000 meters). We walked around the spines of the craters, through a lava channel and…”
7-hour Lampedusa boat trip with lunch, SUP and snorkeling, small-group coves like La Tabaccara, plus a migration monument photo stop.
“Our private boat tour with Sapore de Mare had been an unforgettable experience, and maybe the best boat tour we’ve done so far.”
Small-group Mount Etna hike through Valle del Bove with equipment and a volcanology guide, plus round-trip transport from Catania.
“Off the beaten track way to see Etna. Not for the faint of heart in terms of strenuous walking & altitude but ultimately so much more rewarding. Our guide Ernesto was extremely knowledgeable about the localised fauna & landscape & set a pace which included several (much needed!) stops. Would definitely recommend.”
Short boat tour around Ortigia and into sea caves near Syracuse, with English guide, scenic stops, and possible swim time for $24.20.
“We had such a fun day exploring the sea caves and seeing Ortigia from the water! We Definitely recommend it!”
Palermo old town and Ballarò Market in 3 hours: history stops plus street food tastings like arancini and cannoli with a local guide.
“What a gem Dom is! His relaxed personality and sense of humour are perfect for the role of tour-guide, but add to that his extensive knowledge and easy going delivery of it, and you have the wonderful experience that I had. Thoroughly enjoyed it Dominic. Thank you so much!”
Scenic Cefalù boat tour with snorkel gear, swimming stops, and aperitivo. Small group, 2h45, English offered from Via Presidiana.
“A wonderful experience for my family! Snacks were delicious, scenery was lovely, captain Alex and his wife were so kind- especially to our young son.”
Etna hike to 2000 m, lantern lava caves, winery lunch with wine, then Alcantara Gorges from Catania with transfers included.
“This was a great trip up to Mt. Etna. We did not go all the way up the mountain, but had a nice easy to moderate hike up to some of the lower craters and our host was very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining how the volcano has shaped the landscape over the…”
Shop Palermo’s Capo market with Chef Marco, then cook a full Sicilian meal at his apartment, including pasta and cannoli.
“We loved our experience cooking with Marco! He is an amazing chef and was great at getting everyone involved in a task including my 14yo son who normally won’t help me in the kitchen! The food was delicious and it got my kids to try things they wouldn’t at home. Highly recommend for families!”
