SICILY
Sicily’s best days out.
The 15 most popular things to do in Sicily. Mount Etna and the Greek temples, Palermo street food, the islands offshore and the baroque towns of the southeast, all in one place.
Mount Etna day trip from Catania with a guided crater walk, lava cave exploration, and cantucci plus zibibbo tasting.
Most Popular“We enjoyed our day trip with Antonio the driver and Yorgen our guide. The Trip was interesting, Educational, entertaining and full of little magical moments. We recommend to anyone who wants to do a trip to Etna go with this team.”
A guided hike up Mount Etna’s summit craters by cable car, with volcanic sand, lava tunnels, and big views over eastern Sicily.
“Giuseppe was an amazing guide! Lots of information on a very cold day. The views were absolutely amazing & learned new information with his help.”
A 3-hour walk through Palermo’s historic center that explains the Mafia and the anti-Mafia movement, with real-world resistance sites.
“Valeria delivered an incredible 3-hour tour, offering rich and engaging insights into the history of the Sicilian Mafia, its socio-political context, Sicily’s historical transitions, and the key figures involved. My husband and I found this tour deeply valuable — our heads are still whizzing from all the knowledge she shared! We’ve gained a newfound respect…”
Hop on and off Palermo’s open-top bus for 24 hours on two routes, with multilingual audio and optional Monreale and Mondello.
“Giacomo and Sophie we’re fabulous host. This class couldn’t be better if it was happening in your Sicilian mama’s kitchen. The atmosphere was fabulous. The food was excellent. Giacomo took the time to explain everything about the products use to create the pastors and cannoli. This was definitely a highlight of our vacation in Palermo.”
8-hour mini cruise from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch, museum time, and multiple swims from the boat.
“This ferry trip was a fantastic way to explore the stunning Aegadian Islands! The organization was smooth, with a well-planned itinerary and a friendly, knowledgeable guide who shared interesting insights about the islands. The boat was comfortable, and the scenic views along the way were breathtaking. We had ample time to swim in crystal-clear waters…”
Catania’s Etna sunset Jeep tour brings you to lava caves, hornitos, local tastings, and a 2000-meter sunset viewpoint in a small group.
“We were really satisfied with the tour! Beautiful views and great vibe. Our guide Raji was the best (we hope we remember the name properly 😂) Experience is definitely worth the money. Would recommend it to everyone ☺️ it just good to remember to take some windproof jacket, cuz it gets chilly on top.”
Palermo street food walk through Capo and Vucciria with Sicilian classics, 3 drinks, and a sweet finale. Small group, English.
“We had a great evening with Alessandra walking through Palermo to all the great street food stops. We had a lovely group who got on well. Be prepared to be pushed to your limits with one local dish which is definitely an acquired taste!”
Spend a full day in western Sicily with Segesta, Erice, and the Trapani salt pans. Easy shared-van transport from Palermo.
“Great trip to the north-eastern part of Sicily. Even though a tour guide is not part of the excursion, the driver Marco was very friendly and was always willing to answer the questions we had.”
Small-group tour blending Etna’s lava country with an Alcantara Gorges river swim, plus lunch and cave time for a full day of wonder.
“It was absolutely stunning. Salvatore was our guide and was super knowledgeable and accommodating.”
Skip-the-line access to Taormina Ancient Theater with a multilingual audio guide, big sea-and-town views, and one-day flexibility.
“Skipping the queue and visiting the site at our leisure. 10/10👌🤙🤙”
A 40-minute guided tour inside Palermo’s Teatro Massimo: opulent foyer, golden auditorium, royal box views, and stage talk from $14.
“Very friendly and informative, nice pace walking tour. It helped us that we skipped the long line to buy a ticket, we went straight in”
Guided Etna South summit hike from Rifugio Sapienza: cable car to 2,500 m, crater rim walks, lava channels, expert geology.
“The guide was very informative and helpful, we had a great day”
Sunset skip-the-line at Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples with a local guide, 5 Doric temples, and golden-lit views in about 2 hours.
“This tour was amazing - the whole place looks different after dark. The history is fascinating. This is a definite don’t miss, book in advance as it can be hard to get a tour.”
Guided trek up Mount Etna to 3,000 m with a volcanologist, helmets and poles, cable car views, and a stop at the 2001 Crater.
“Fantastic day they took care of us, gave us hiking boots, jacket and helmet, taught us about Mount Etna and the different types of surfaces and helped us have a smooth day.”
Half-day from Palermo to Monreale and Cefalù: Norman mosaics, a Duomo audio guide, Greek-Arab art, and seaside wandering on Sicily’s north coast.
“Make it clear this is not a guided trip It is only overpriced transport Ticket to cloisters and extra catedrsl tours not included Organize people into vans faste”
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.
