SICILY · ITALIAN ISLANDS
The tours and day trips worth booking.
The 15 top-rated things to do in Sicily — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.
Guided Mount Etna morning trip from Catania with crater hikes, lava cave headlamps, and free pickup in about 6 hours.
Most Popular“Despite the extreme weather conditions before the tour they shared an amazing experience as close as possible! Would def recommend, good energy :)”
A 1-hour guided boat trip around Ortigia in Syracuse with live commentary, sea caves, a swim stop, and views from the water.
“Sabrina, Giuseppe and Michele were amazing! My family and I had the best time. We enjoyed having the boat to ourselves, the food was excellent, and the snorkeling was amazing. They really went above and beyond to make sure that we had the perfect day. I highly recommend this company and this experience when you…”
Boat tour around Ortigia’s coast, sea caves, and a swim off the boat. Small group, local skipper, great value for Syracuse.
“Our tour guide informed us that we needed to tour earlier due to choppy water, we still couldn’t enter the caves but the tour was fun and very interesting. We swam at the end! Highly recommend!!”
Pub Crawl Palermo in the centro storico: 5 hours of bar-hopping with free shots, wristband drink deals, and an English-speaking guide.
“A great night overall, the lads organising it were sound out. I would recommend this for anybody visiting Palermo.”
Small-group salt pan walk in Trapani and Paceco with tastings, a salt museum visit, and a guided route through working basins.
“Alessio has been in the hospitality business for a long time and has lived and traveled around the world before returning back to Italy. His knowledge of the Salt Pans is extensive and his passion shines through. The tour was exactly as described. We stopped at three different sites and along the way he shared…”
Mt. Etna from Catania with lava caves, guided trekking, and farm tastings. Pickup, small groups, and optional cable car.
“Enzo was a great guide. He is very knowledgeable about everything about Mt Etna, as well as talking about a lot of interesting facts about Sicily. He really helps us to understand the shine of Sicily and explore the beauty of the mountains. Thanks very much for the experience.”
2-hour small-group boat tour from Giardini Naxos to Taormina, Isola Bella and the Blue Grotto, with Prosecco and a swim.
“Awesome trip on a boat. Hit all the great spots. Very accommodating and helpful. Easy on and off and beautiful.”
Go up Mount Etna to around 3000m with cable car, a 4x4 jeep ride, and a guided crater-edge trek in English.
“Be prepared for very steep hikes both up and down the mountains. Very narrow walkways. Better to have your own comfortable hiking boots. Excursion came with hiking boots that were very old and hurt your feet. Views were amazing, pictures just don't give it justice. Our guide Nino was fantastic. Very, very dusty. I recommend…”
Seven-hour Lampedusa boat trip with lunch, SUP, and snorkeling for a small group. Wind-tested coves, a quick culture stop, and sea-life luck.
“Lampedusa is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Lampedusa is an Italian island to the south of Italy, not far from the North African coast. It's famous for it's seafood; agriculture is an active source of vegetables. Lampedusa is a great place to dine. Boating is the best way to reRead more”
Mount Etna trek from Catania through Valle del Bove with expert guide, included gear, and views of smoking craters.
“My tour was supposed to be on a Saturday. On Thursday, I received a message from the guide Ernesto if I could switch the tour to Friday instead. However, I was unable to do so. He replied that the weather conditions were going to be bad that weekend. I asked if he would recommend continuing…”
Boat tour of Ortigia Island and sea caves with a short swim, small-boat feel, and English guide value for under $25.
“The day we went was windy so our older captain decided not to take us into either caves (the whole point of this tour) while the rest of our group was with a different captain and boat and he took them into both caves. We also saw other boats going into the caves. Ours did…”
Walk Palermo’s old town with Domenico Aronica, see Quattro Canti and Martorana, then taste arancini and cannoli at Ballarò.
“We had a great guide Domenico. He did a fantastic job. Loved every minute of tje tour. We can only give rave reviews. Thank you for an awesome experience.”
A small-group boat minicruise along Cefalù’s coast with swimming and snorkeling stops, scenic views, and an aperitivo on the sea.
“Great experience, highly recommend. The tour was just the perfect amount of time in order to see the beautiful Cefalu from a different perspective, swim in the clear waters and enjoy the sun. Our host was very welcoming and made sure that we had fun time.”
From Catania: guided Mt. Etna hike, lava caves, Alcantara Gorges, and winery lunch with wine. Gear and transfers included.
“Excellent and informative tour with great pace and a brilliant guide. Knowledgeable and fun in equal measure. It was a brilliant day. The lunch at the vineyard was delicious and the wine tasting a welcome break after the Etna trek. Highly recommend as this side of Etna is less touristy.”
Shop the Capo market, then cook a Sicilian menu with Chef Marco at Casa Di Cilla in Palermo. Small group, English, cannoli.
“Marco was the best host/chef. He made cooking fun and exciting. One of the highlights of our trip! Would not hesitate to book this class during your stay.”
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