SICILY
Sicily’s best days out.
The 15 most popular historical tours in Sicily, with what each costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it. The handful worth planning a whole day around.
Walk Palermo’s old streets with Fabrizio, tasting classic Sicilian bites at Capo Market and seeing iconic landmarks plus Palermo Cathedral.
Most Popular“I learned a lot about the history and food of Palermo and Sicily in a lighthearted and fun manner. Fabrizio was friendly and accommodating, and the tour was small enough to feel intimate.”
Palermo UNESCO walking tour covering Piazza Pretoria, Martorana Church, and Palermo Cathedral with a local guide and a sweet Sicilian treat.
“Renata was an amazing tour guide. We had the best time and learned a lot about Palermo, its customs and its history. Renata was incredibly knowledgeable and threw in some extras when she could. I would definitely like a tour with Renata again.”
3-hour Palermo walk with UNESCO cathedral, Teatro Massimo legends, baroque squares, and Capo market street food for $35.
“Esperienza interessante e piena di fascino!!La nostra guida Claudio davvero professionale , piena di entusiasmo , ironica e divertente . Tre ore sono volate tra le strade e i monumenti principali di Palermo!! CONSIGLIATISSIMO!!”
Palermo old town walk with Domenico: Quattro Canti, Martorana church, Ballarò market tastings like arancini and cannoli.
“First off a massive thank you to Domenico. Me and my partner had a fantastic tour around Palermo. The tour was very informative and joy to be part of. We especially loved learning about the history of the city. Walking around churches with Read more”
Three-hour Italian guide to Palermo’s markets, Norman cathedral, baroque squares, Teatro Massimo stories, and street food tastings.
“Da fare come primo approccio alla città. Successivamente si approfondisce con maggiore consapevolezza.”
Guided day trip from Catania to UNESCO Syracuse and Noto’s Baroque stone streets. Neapolis ruins, Ortigia alleys, photo stops.
“Irene was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable. The day was full but very interesting and Irene’s enthusiasm kept us going.”
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…”
Cefalù history and legends guided walk with panoramic views, myths, and a seasonal Sicilian snack. 1.5 hours from $37.
“Enjoyed the delivery of local Information and meeting Salvatore. The legends were very interesting. No suggestions for improvement.”
A 3-hour private walk through Palermo’s cathedral, baroque squares, Capo Market, and street food, led by local guides.
“Martina was a great guide. Highly recommended - she introduced us to her home town Palermo and it’s most important places in a very sympathetic and competent way. At the end of the, she recommended an excellent restaurant. Hope to meet her again some day…”
Palermo Historic Center walking tour with Palermo Wonders: UNESCO sites, markets, skip-the-line Royal Palace, and Santa Caterina in 3 hours.
“We loved Palermo! Beautiful city and wonderful weather. Mauro is an excellent guide. I think he should run for mayor. Pretty much everyone in Palermo knows him!”
Ride Palermo’s historic center by bike with a guided route, key sights, and a street-food tasting. Flat, small-group, great value.
“Fantastic morning with a fantastic guide learning all about Palermo, it’s people & it’s history… Also nothing beats the cool breeze cycling on the bike down hidden streets in a fabulous city. We loved the atmosphere! Thank you👍”
Ride Palermo’s historic center by bike for 3 hours, hit major monuments, then sample local street food with an English guide.
“Our guide was brilliant and explained a lot regarding the town”
A 3-hour walk through Palermo’s Arab markets and UNESCO sights, paired with expert-led street food tastings and local history.
“Fabrizio, a true Palermitani, was our excellent guide for the tour. He started us with some history and then we hit the Capo street market where Fabrizio had arranged for us to taste many local specialties, enough to fill us up (served as lunch), anRead more”
Walk Adamo vineyards and olive groves, tour Florio’s historic cellar, then enjoy organic wine and oil with a full Sicilian lunch.
“Fantastic experience, we were shown and explained all the history and process of making the wine. Vincenzo and Liliana were fantastic hosts. The wine was delicious and the food was incredible too. 10/10 will come back!”
Taste 14 Sicilian wines in Marsala’s historic barrel cellar, with buffet snacks and an easygoing English-hosted format.
“First we got a quick explanation in the wine cellars about all the products. Then we gathered in a room with a buffet. The chairs were arranged like you would watch a movie, which was a little weird. Too bad you couldn't really sit at a table to taste. When the tasting started, everyone could…”
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.
