SICILY
Sicily’s best days out.
The 15 most popular 2-hour experiences in Sicily, with what each costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it. The handful worth planning a whole day around.
Guided Trapani salt flats tour with Maria Stella pans, a salt museum in a renovated mill, flamingo spotting, and flavored salt tasting.
Most Popular“Alessio was very knowledgeable about all thing salt, I never realised there was so much to know about salt. He met us on time and we enjoyed the few hours we spent with him”
Ride automatic quads across Etna’s lava fields, black sand, and crater zones, then visit a lava flow cave in a small group.
“What an adventure! Crazy experience, nature and places. Loved it! PS dont forget to dress warm, it was very cold up there…”
A 2-hour guided walk through Palermo’s top sights and historic markets, with market food tastings and a UNESCO-style cathedral entry.
“Maurizio truly loved his job, and you can feel. The tour lasted 3 hours and it was impossible not to pay attention. He told us a lot of amazing details as about the city’s history and present. He is not a dry tour guide type - he shared his opinion about the city’s politics and…”
2-hour boat tour around Syracuse and Ortigia with sea caves, coastal views, and swim/snorkel stops in crystal water near Plemmirio.
“One of the best experiences in my life! Amazing tour, amazing guide, places & vibe. Would do it again!”
Dolphin spotting, Isola Bella and the Blue Grotto, plus a sunset aperitif with Etna from Giardini Naxos on a 2-hour cruise.
“Francisco was an excellent guide. We visited three caves, swam in the sea and watched the sunset behind Etna - wonderful!”
A 2-hour Palermo tasting in a 16th-century home: 6 Sicilian wines, 6 local cheeses, bread, salad, and sweet Zibibbo.
“Wow what a wonderful afternoon. We booked this activity as we were stopping in Palermo on our cruise and we were both so glad we did. Our hosts met us in a location which was easy to find and a few minutes walk from their town house. The wine and conversation flowed all afternoon interrupted…”
A 2-hour private tuk-tuk tour through Syracuse and Ortigia, with key stops, photo breaks, and live guidance in multiple languages.
“Wonderful, knowledgeable guide. Great way to see the city.”
2-hour tuk-tuk tour of Syracuse and Ortigia with free stops, a private driver, and easy sightseeing in the summer heat.
“The pickup for this tour is in Siracusa, quite the walk if you're staying at the far end of Ortigia. There are many other tuk-tuk tours on Ortigia”
Chef-led 2-hour arancino making class in Taormina, Sicily. Learn rice, stuffing, frying, and enjoy fresh arancini in English.
“I took my mom on this tour as a birthday present. I saw another review say they were accommodating for food allergies. My mom is severely allergic to dairy, so arancini out on the street is out of the question. This tour was FULLY accommodating to her dairy allergy, and gave us a fully vegan…”
Ride Etna by quad for 2 hours: lava fields, black sand, crater views, a lava cave, and an expert guide in Sicily.
“We had such a great time! I went from being freaked out to absolutely loving it. It’s just a cool fun thing to do and the landscapes are gorgeous.”
A private 2-hour boat ride from Giardini Naxos to Isola Bella and Taormina’s caves, with music, snorkeling, and prosecco for up to 8.
“We had a lovely trip. We loved the gentle sail up the coast admiring the view and enjoyed the opportunity to snorkel off the boat. We recommend this experience!”
A 2-hour mini cruise from Naxos/ Taormina-area waters to Isola Bella and Grotta Azzurra, with snorkeling gear and snacks included.
“We went out in a boat that was clearly having engine problems. Had to be towed back in!! They tried to give us done bread and slices of cheese and called it lunch while lying to us the whole time!!”
2-hour tuk tuk tour in Syracuse and Ortigia on an Ape Calessino with hotel pickup, multilingual driver, and a Santa Lucia Caravaggio stop.
“Amazing guide! Amazing tour!”
Ride a quad on Mt. Etna from Catania area, hit remote craters and forest tracks, and learn from an English-speaking guide on this 2-hour adventure.
“It was just myself and my guide, the routes on which we travelled were straight forward anyone can ride a quad on route. My guide was very friendly and gave me lots of interesting information. Got back to my hotel wishing that I could do that tour again, which I will most certainly doing in…”
A 2-hour small-group Palermo food walk with market bites, specialty shops, and a stop at an osteria for Sicilian wine or beer.
“Enthousiaste en vriendelijke gids die ons veel achtergrondinformatie wist te geven. Een aanrader.”
From Mount Etna to the Valley of the Temples, the markets of Palermo to the islands offshore. Every way to spend a day on the island.
