SICILY
Sicily’s best days out.
The 15 most popular city tours in Sicily, with what each costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it. The handful worth planning a whole day around.
2-hour guided walk in Catania with an English licensed guide: Piazza Duomo, cathedral, fish market, Ursino Castle, Via Crociferi.
Most Popular“Very informative tour, enjoyed it very much. Ester is very knowledgeable tour guide.”
Walk Catania’s center in 2 hours with a local guide, seeing Ursino Castle, Duomo Square, and Piazza Vincenzo Bellini Theatre for $14.
Private Palermo walking tour with a local guide and customizable route, plus practical tips on food, groceries, and getting around.
“Wonderful guide! Perfectly tailored to our needs itinerary, plenty of insight given on history and culture of the city. We loved Julian’s enthusiasm and knowledge. Highly recommend this tour!”
A 2–3 hour guided walk through Palermo’s Norman churches, baroque squares, and the Capo street market, ending at Quattro Canti.
“Abbiamo apprezzato le spiegazioni ricche ma senza essere pesanti e la disponibilità per curiosità e consigli. Fabrizio molto gentile disponibile e preparato. grazie”
Hop on and off Palermo by double-decker bus with recorded audio, free Wi‑Fi, and two routes to Teatro Massimo and markets.
“Purchasing this tour is the equivalent to giving your money away for nothing. All the negative reviews on here are accurate. The buses don’t run frequently and don’t stop when flagged down. Don’t waste your precious time on holiday with this company. We waited for an hour while 2 buses drove straight past our stop.…”
Walk Catania’s baroque heart with an Italian licensed guide, see the Cathedral and Via Crociferi, plus fish market stops and Ursino Castle.
“The guide was quite comprehensive, but the tour could be improved and supplemented with other information when certain parts are not accessible.”
A small-group Catania walking tour with a licensed English-speaking guide, from the Duomo and lava elephant fountain to the fish market and Baroque streets.
“Maria -Luisa was a fantastic guide. She was not only extremely knowledgable about Catania‘s history, she had a great knowledge of all of Sicily and every nuance of the local culture. She grave great tips about local food, specialties, and customs, and all with her own special personality, which we really appreciated. As our first…”
Private Palermo Airport (PMO) transfer with named pickup inside arrivals, A/C and Wi‑Fi, bottled water, and quick rides to Palermo city.
“Excellent service!!! We happened to be just about the last ones out of baggage claim and our guy was there with our name. Very efficient and kind. Got us to our hotel no problem! Would definitely use again. Black van was clean, spotless. He had waters for us. Just all around excellent experience!!”
Taste Catania’s street food with a morning run through Pescheria, then walk the city centre with a guide and big flavor stops.
“awesome tour, great guide Dora. she was very sweet and kind. great food options. i will recommend this tour to people.”
Walk Messina’s top sights in 2 hours with an English guide, puppet museum ticket, and a sweet stop of local favorites.
“Claudio was an excellent guide with a wonderful knowledge of the city.”
Private 2.5-hour Palermo walk in the Kalsa district, from Norman UNESCO churches to markets, with a local English guide.
“Karolina was an excellent guide for a few hours on our first morning in Palermo, she helped give us some orientation about Palermo, some history and some food and drink advice, too. The cannoli and granita stop topped off our wander. A great activity to do when you arrive!”
Half-day guided tour from Messina port along the Ionian coast to Capo Peloro, Arab-Norman churches, and the astronomical clock.
“This tour was combination of 4 activities. City tour bus, train ride, very minimal explanation of clock tour, lunch and a snack. It was not organized well at all and we had to ask what to do and where to go next after each activities. We could have done just fine without this tour. You…”
Ride from central Catania to active Mount Etna and the seaside beauty of Taormina, with a small-group driver-guide and easy crater walk.
“I wish I could remember the name of our driver, he was absolutely fabulous and really made this tour special for my family. Not only did he know all the best spots to get views from, he also was kind and funny. I'm a little unstable and a natural born clutz. He sensed my nervousness…”
Private Messina to Taormina tour with port pickup, Greek Theater views, cathedral stops, and English-guided sightseeing in 4–6 hours.
“A great tour and experience! We got to see so much in one day, and Michael was absolutely wonderful. He was so knowledgeable about the area and all of the sites we went to. Would definitely recommend!”
A 90-minute private walk through Palermo’s top landmarks with a local guide, plus orientation tips to plan your next days in the city.
“Michaelangelo was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and intelligent when explaining the history and sights. He answered all of our questions regarding the city, Sicily in general and the Sicilian culture. He gave great restaurant and bar recommendations. 5/5 stars for him!”
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.
