SICILY
Sicily’s best days out.
The 11 most popular shore excursions tours in Sicily, with what each costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it. The handful worth planning a whole day around.
Full-day Messina shore excursion to Taormina and Castelmola with port pickup, a live guide, and Greek Theater entry included.
Most Popular“We had a great time. Margarita was very knowledgeable about the area and all the history. We had a very enjoyable day. The landscape and Seascape was beautiful.”
Private Messina shore trip: Etna crater walk, Christ King and Duomo clock stops, Taormina free time, plus Sicilian tastings.
“The tour we received did not cover most of the items from the tour description on Viator website (see below for summary), so this misrepresentation is very disappointing. We contacted Viator to no avail. We will be disputing this charge with our credit card company immediately. From Tour Description on Website: Mount Etna Walk on…”
Half-day shuttle from Messina to Taormina with Greek Theater, Cathedral and Palazzo Corvaja stops, plus 2 hours of free time and return views.
“Total waste of money. They bring you to Taormina at 9am before anything is open and depart at 11am before you can even have lunch so you are back in Messina by noon. Our cruise ship was not departing until 4:30pm. We ended up taking a taxi back on our own. Other people were upset…”
Catania to Taormina and Castelmola in one 6-hour shore day with Etna views, ancient sights, and small-group guidance.
“The excursion was very interesting. Mike was an excellent guide. He was able to inform us of the history of both Taormina and Castlemola answering any and all questions we had.”
Ride a Segway through Messina’s Duomo, Arab-Norman churches, and post-1908 reconstruction, led by a local guide from the cruise area.
“by troyb336 -"Great fun - exciting and very Informative. Our female guide was awesome, informative, and spoke great English. I would highly recommend this trip for everyone.”
3-hour Palermo Segway shore tour with training, cathedral-area photo stops, seafront gardens, and expert guidance for $144.70.
“We prepaid $864 for a Segway Tour. Unfortunately the cruise had to divert Palermo so we were unable to go on the Segway Tour. I advised the Tour Company the night before and requested a refund - and they refused. I cannot understand why a refund would not be iRead more”
Private Messina port shore trip to Taormina and Savoca for Godfather Country. Private English driver, free entries, 8-hour day.
“Our experience with Rome In Limo was outstanding! This was the second time in the past several years that we used RIL and once again they far exceeded our high expectations. Six of us thoroughly enjoyed our three excursions: 1) The Godfather Country, 2) Private Day Trip to Florence and Pisa and Daytrip from Rome…”
Private Syracuse shore excursion with Neapolis ruins, Greek theater and Roman amphitheater, then a walk in Ortigia with optional cathedral interiors.
“Very informative. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed her company and her expertise”
A private day from Messina to climb Mount Etna (up to 1800 m) and explore Taormina’s ancient theatre and sea views.
“Very nice driver with lots of information about the country and its people. Individual requests were also fulfilled. The 5th star 🌟 would have been given if the meeting point had been specified more precisely. E.g. for people who do not arrive by ship. This led to unnecessary queries and I lost half an hour…”
Private 5-hour shore tour from Messina to Tindari, Milazzo and Capo Milazzo, with hotel/port pickup, A/C comfort, and top-rated guides.
“Lillo was our guide!! He did amazing job and took us to all the best sports!! This is one of the best excursions and experiences!! Would highly recommend!”
Glide Taormina’s old streets on a Segway shore tour, with training, great viewpoints, and small-group guiding—plus a few ticket extras.
“Our guides took the time to be sure we were comfortable using the Segways before heading off. We covered a lot of area that would have been difficult on a walking tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and our small group made the experience very personal. I recommend you try it!”
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.
