SICILY
Sicily’s best days out.
The 15 most popular walking tours in Sicily, with what each costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it. The handful worth planning a whole day around.
A 3-hour walk through Palermo’s historic center that explains the Mafia and the anti-Mafia movement, with real-world resistance sites.
Most Popular“The tour was riveting from start to finish…it even kept the attention of our teenager. It was just the right length and we all enjoyed learning about the hard work adiopizzo is doing to try to make things better for the people of Palermo”
Palermo street food walk through Capo and Vucciria with Sicilian classics, 3 drinks, and a sweet finale. Small group, English.
“Host was a lovely young woman and gave us history of the city , stories about the heads of the Sicilian man and woman THE FOOD WAS AS DESCRIBED and the highlight was mixing with fellow travellers and being social Thought the tour could have included pasta Norma sample The night tour doesn’t include the…”
Walk Palermo’s old streets with Fabrizio, tasting classic Sicilian bites at Capo Market and seeing iconic landmarks plus Palermo Cathedral.
“I liked everything; Fabrizzio did a great job! The historical information and detail exceeded expectations, the street food and market was fantastic, and the little cultural details he added complimented our experience. 5 stars and recommended for everyone!”
A 3-hour Palermo walking tour focused on anti-mafia culture, key landmarks, and the no pizzo movement with Addiopizzo support.
“Walking tour with Salvador’s - he was great ! Passionate and informative - some - proceeds go to helping no Mafia support and community- so interesting and also sad all those who have lost their lives to the mafia”
2-hour guided walk in Catania with an English licensed guide: Piazza Duomo, cathedral, fish market, Ursino Castle, Via Crociferi.
“our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable in the space of two hours I felt I learnt loads of fascinating facts about Catania its history, traditions and more”
Walk Catania’s center in 2 hours with a local guide, seeing Ursino Castle, Duomo Square, and Piazza Vincenzo Bellini Theatre for $14.
Private custom walking tour of Palermo with a local guide. Tailor the route, get ticket help, and eat at Capo Market.
“We had a wonderful experience with Martina in Palermo. She showed us the city, its history, and its many anecdotes in a very friendly, engaging, and entertaining way. Martina has an impressive depth of knowledge and shares it with warmth and enthusiasm, making the tour both informative and fun. Thanks to her, we truly connected…”
Walk Palermo’s top sights and eat Sicilian street food at Capo Market, with an English guide and a sweet dessert finish.
“Alessandro did a great job. We learned a lot about the culture in Palermo and ate some delicious street foods. Highly recommend this tour if you want to lose the fear of not knowing of what is it and how to order it.”
Palermo street food walk with Fabrizio: markets, puppet opera and Palermo Cathedral. Small group, English, $48.98.
“Great way to see and learn about the city. Learned about history of Palermo and sampled various street foods. Host was very accommodating answering and explaining all questions.”
Palermo UNESCO walking tour covering Piazza Pretoria, Martorana Church, and Palermo Cathedral with a local guide and a sweet Sicilian treat.
“Simon was an excellent guide and was a fountain of knowledge. He knew his history but was also happy to give us insights into everyday Sicilian lifestyle and culture.”
Palermo street food at sunset with a guided walk past iconic squares, sampling classics like panelle, arancine, sfincione, and dessert.
“Alessandra was the best person for this adventure. She is full of life, passion for her culture, food, and people. She is very very good at her job and you will feel it if you are lucky enough to get her as your guide. "Sei stata bravissima Alessandra 🫶🏽👏🏽" See you next year!”
3-hour Palermo walk with UNESCO cathedral, Teatro Massimo legends, baroque squares, and Capo market street food for $35.
“Grazie a Fabrizio abbiamo trascorso una bella mattinata in giro per Palermo, scoprendo storia e curiosità di una città che merita di essere conosciuta. Un’esperienza che consiglierei e che ci ha dato tanti spunti anche su cosa fare nei prossimi giorni di vacanza qui.”
Private Palermo walking tour with a local guide and customizable route, plus practical tips on food, groceries, and getting around.
“Excellent! Our guide was exactly what we needed... a personalized slow walk through areas of the city we were interested in seeing. He was such an interesting person himself and communication via whatsaap meant we could easily change the meeting point. Just wonderful.”
Palermo old town walk with Domenico: Quattro Canti, Martorana church, Ballarò market tastings like arancini and cannoli.
“Knowledgeable, humerus, interesting guide! We tasted many different street foods and enjoyed a great historical tour of Palermo! Highly recommended!!”
Taste Catania in 3 hours on a street food walk: five stops, cannoli and granita, caponata, seafood bites, and Roman sights from $56.
“was a fantastic and entertaining guide. The good was very good and everyone enjoyed the tour. Highly recommended”
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.
