SICILY
Sicily’s best days out.
The 15 most popular 3-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.
Three-hour Italian guide to Palermo’s markets, Norman cathedral, baroque squares, Teatro Massimo stories, and street food tastings.
Most Popular“La nostra guida ci ha fatto scoprire, con assoluta professionalità, dei luoghi magnifici di questa accattivante città.”
3-hour Palermo UNESCO walk with Norman-Arabic architecture, key baroque squares, Cathedral entry, and a cannolo or granita.
“A great three hours. Our guide was excellent; he was happy to take questions and was so passionate about his city.”
3-hour Cefalù boat trip with snorkeling and an on-board aperitif of fruit and prosecco, capped by a return to Porto Presidiana.
“Weather was fabulous and the boat was fine with shade. The driver had no English, so didn’t point out any sights. He drove to 3 areas for a swim. Unfortunately, there was just a basic ladder unfolded off the back of the boat with no handrails making it very hard (for someone unable to jump…”
3-hour Lampedusa sunset dolphin cruise with aperitif, close sightings, and a nighttime swim under the stars.
“We could not go out due to weather conditions, but they offered us other possibilities. Unable to recover the amount paid via the web, we were reimbursed directly and unusually as the climate of Ferragamo. Seriousness and availability.Auto-translated”
3-hour Ragusa Baroque walk with Serena. UNESCO churches, Ibla panoramas, grotesque masks, and gardens, ending near Giardini Iblei.
“We spent a lovely afternoon with Serena, who was friendly and knowledgable and took her time to show us the amazing architecture that Ragusa has to offer. We learned so much history and Serena shows us several very special churches and built an interesting story around them. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting.…”
Ride Palermo’s anti-mafia landmarks by bike with guide Eduardo. Free entry stops, helmet and bike included, 3 hours, $51.
“Eduardo was a great guide. He had alot of knowledge and passion for the organisation. We got to see many sites and in depth conversations on the history and culture around the anti mafia movement. I would high recommend this tour.”
3-hour small-group boat cruise from Giardini Naxos to Taormina’s coast with caves, snorkeling stops, and onboard aperitivo.
“Francesco was a great, safe and funny guide and had a superb boat which took us to the finest parts of Taormina by sea. Also great servings with local wine, fresh fruit and soft drinks. We can really recommend this trip! Best regards, Martin, Nina, Ludvik (13) and Olav (9).”
Glide through rebuilt Messina by Segway on a guided 3-hour loop, hitting the Duomo, fountains, churches, and the 1908 earthquake story.
“Francesco was super knowledgeable about the history of Messina and Sicily. Fun was had by all!!”
3-hour sunset boat trip in Lampedusa with a dolphin search (95% chance), spritz aperitif, and a sunset swim in the coves.
“Esperienza super emozionante!”
3-hour private Try Scuba sea baptism near Palermo with an equipment lesson, 30–40 min in the water, and Open Water credit.
“I’m an experienced diver but I wanted this experience for my 14 year old daughter, who was diving for the first time. Staff were very helpful & friendly towards us both & gave a crash course to my daughter who thoroughly enjoyed every moment. We had our dive in the sea, across the street from…”
Walk Palermo’s anti-Mafia trail in 3 hours, stop at major landmarks, hear civil resistance stories in English, and support Addiopizzo.
“Our guide, Salvatore, was amazing. He was so well informed, passionate, and professional. He’s a local, but his English was impeccable, and he was so easy to understand. We learned so much that we had no idea about when it comes to the mafia.”
3-hour private Ortigia boat tour with aperitif. See Maniace Castle, swim in Plemmirio, enjoy wine and Sicilian bites with an English guide.
“I booked for my birthday a tour and it was all wonderful all the staff was crazy organized everything to perfection definitely to be redone. Thank you.Auto-translated”
Ride a Segway through Catania’s Old Town on a 3-hour guided loop, hitting Piazza Duomo, Baroque churches, Roman sites, and Ursino Castle.
“Good and funny guide”
A 3-hour private walk through Palermo’s Teatro Massimo, Arab-Norman cathedral, Quattro Canti, Fontana Pretoria, and Mercato del Capo.
“We were accompanied on our tour by a very nice and knowledgeable woman.”
Glide through Taormina by Segway for 3 hours, guided to the Greek-Roman Theater, Centauressa fountain, and scenic belvederes.
“sharing knowledge with a great guide, on a Segway too, I recommend this outing.”
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.
