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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.
“The tour was exactly as promised. The view of the lava field, the lava cave and the walk up to the little crater. It was all very interesting and our guide was excellent.”
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 the best! We had a wonderful time! Very happy we did it- worth every penny seeing ortiga and Syracuse from a different perspective! Thank you”
Ortigia boat tour with Syracuse sea caves and a swim from the boat, small group and English-speaking skipper near Syracuse.
“It doesn’t take too much time so you have a lot of time to explore the rest of the island. The guides were very nice and the boat was clean.”
A 5-hour Palermo centro storico pub crawl with an easy start, multiple bar stops, and a wristband that unlocks free shots and discounts.
“Went with 1 friend- both female. We felt quite uncomfortable by the size of the group, there were around 40 people and the majority were men and we did not feel completely safe. Men on the tour were taking photos of us, and when random men started to follow us no one intervened. Not sure…”
Small-group salt pan tour in Trapani and Paceco with guide Alessio, museum stop, and tastings of fleur de sel.
“Alessio taught us so much about salt—and I thought I was knowledgeable as both a chef and history teacher. It was a pleasure being with him any others. Additionally the sunset is amazing”
Mt Etna from Catania with hotel pickup, a lava-cave stop, and a farm tasting of Sicilian honey and wine, plus optional cable car.
“Unforgettable Etna Tour with Nando – Perfect for Families! We had an amazing experience exploring Mount Etna with our guide Nando. He was incredibly positive, enthusiastic, and made everyone — including our child — feel welcome and included. The tour was well organized, informative, and very family-friendly. Nando’s passion for the volcano and his warm…”
Small-group boat from Giardini Naxos to Taormina, Isola Bella, and the Blue Grotto with Prosecco, marzipan, and a swim.
“Fun boat tour showing the blue grotto, and a few other sites of interest as well as Isola Bella from a distance. Then we had a 45 minute free time when we swam in the beautiful blue waters.”
Climb Mt Etna with a guide: cable car, 4x4 to near 2850m, then a trek around crater edges, lava channels, and giant views.
“Great just remember to bring the extra 45 in cash. Ideally do it on a clear day but is hard to judge being such an active volcano.”
7-hour Lampedusa boat trip with lunch, SUP and snorkeling, small-group coves like La Tabaccara, plus a migration monument photo stop.
“Lampedusa is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Lampedusa is an Italian island to the south of Italy, not far from the North African coast. It's famous for it's seafood; agriculture is an active source of vegetables. Lampedusa is a great place to dine. Boating is the best way to reRead more”
Small-group Mount Etna hike through Valle del Bove with equipment and a volcanology guide, plus round-trip transport from Catania.
“The views were amazing and our guide kept a good slow pace. We were provided with all the necessary gear (hiking shoes, backpacks, windbreakers and trekking poles). We also stopped to buy snacks/water/lunch before starting the hike, but you can also pack your own if you’re more organized! The hike was quite independent, with the…”
Short boat tour around Ortigia and into sea caves near Syracuse, with English guide, scenic stops, and possible swim time for $24.20.
“A speedy trip to some caves and around Ortigia. It gives you the chance to see the island and our boat skipper was friendly and gave a good overview of the history of the island.”
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.
“Despite the overcast sky, Alessandro was a delightful captain and host. He made our Cefalù boating experience very enjoyable and memorable.”
Etna hike to 2000 m, lantern lava caves, winery lunch with wine, then Alcantara Gorges from Catania with transfers included.
“Our guide Angelo was amazing. He knew great, fun facts and was very enjoyable as a guide. We had a great day!”
Shop Palermo’s Capo market with Chef Marco, then cook a full Sicilian meal at his apartment, including pasta and cannoli.
“We stopped in Palermo, Sicily, as a part of our summer cruise vacation and knew immediately we needed to look for a cooking experience. Marco absolutely exceeded all of our expectations for this tour, making it one of the absolute highlights of our vacation! We were lucky enough to have Marco all to ourselves! We…”
