SICILY
Sicily’s best days out.
The 6 most popular show tours in Sicily, with what each costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it. The handful worth planning a whole day around.
Syracuse opera dei pupi show with a behind-the-stage tour. Watch wooden knights duel, then learn how the puppets work.
Most Popular“It was absolutely lovely, when i thought of a puppet show i had to think of something for kids, but man was i wrong! The plot was so entertaining and the puppets moved in such a human way that i was mesmerised. A great experience.”
Syracuse Sicilian puppet show at Teatro dei Pupi, plus backstage tour of how pupi are built. 70 minutes, small group.
“This was a great experience. Although it was in Italian, we were able to enjoy the show and follow the plot. Great fun!”
Syracuse’s Opera dei Pupi puppet theatre blends Sicilian storytelling with wooden legends, a guided theatre visit, and a 90-minute show.
“Mi sono presentata alle 18:45 come da accordi. Non c era nessuna guida sul posto. Mi hanno detto che potevo visitare il museo in autonomia pagando 1 euro extra a testa. Ma alle 19 iniziava lo spettacolo e terminava alle 20 passate e il museo alle 20 chiudeva riaprendo tre giorni dopo. Io l indomani…”
Private show cooking dinner at a local home in Campofelice di Roccella, Sicily. English host, fresh pasta, family-style courses.
“Rosa Maria in Cefalu was awesome and excellent. She was well prepared and very kind and pleasant. The food experience was excellent also!”
Private Sicilian show cooking at a local home in Bagheria with pasta-making, a 4-course meal, and warm family hospitality in English.
“This was a wonderful experience! My mom and I came to Rosalia's beautiful home and received the best authentic meal! 4 course meal with a bottle of wine and the dessert at the end was perfect. She made so much food, the two of us could not possibly eat all of it. Both her and…”
Syracuse’s Opera dei Pupi puppet museum and show. Meet the Vaccaro brothers, learn puppetry hands-on, then watch chivalric knights onstage in Italian.
“Très joli théâtre, nous sommes arrivées en retard, donc je ne peux rien dire sur le musée, mais le spectacle est prenant, même s'il était en italien. Très original . Les marionnettes sont extraordinaires et les manipulateurs aussi.”
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