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15 Best Things To Do in Sicily

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.

15 Best Things To Do in Sicily

Etna Morning Trip - The hike toward 2000 meters: what you’re really paying for
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Etna Morning Trip

1.Etna Morning Trip

Guided Mount Etna morning trip from Catania with crater hikes, lava cave headlamps, and free pickup in about 6 hours.

Most Popular 4.5

“We did not go to the top (what was not agreed anyway) however due to the weather condition we could see only one crater as we got stuck in the snow. Nonetheless the tour guide is very nice and competent and looked for alternative solution.”

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Tour of the island of Ortigia and exploration of sea caves with baths. - Sea caves and the boat’s viewpoint: what to expect at the main stop
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Tour of the island of Ortigia and exploration of sea caves with baths.

3.Tour of the island of Ortigia and exploration of sea caves with baths.

Boat tour around Ortigia’s coast, sea caves, and a swim off the boat. Small group, local skipper, great value for Syracuse.

5.0

“Tour was all I expected. Seashore is beautiful. Guide was excellent. We had a great weather so we went for a refreshing swim at the end”

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SALT TOUR-all inclusive: salt tour: Trapani, Paceco, Nubia - Maria Stella mill: watching saltmaking start at the end of the 1400s
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SALT TOUR-all inclusive: salt tour: Trapani, Paceco, Nubia

Mt. Etna nature and flavors half day Tour from Catania - Getting to Etna from Catania without the headache
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Mt. Etna nature and flavors half day Tour from Catania

6.Mt. Etna nature and flavors half day Tour from Catania

Mt. Etna from Catania with lava caves, guided trekking, and farm tastings. Pickup, small groups, and optional cable car.

5.0

“We had the option of taking the cable car up or exploring around the Silvestri craters. We chose the latter and our guide Bruna was an absolute joy. She shared her knowledge with boundless and infectious enthusiasm. And all in both French and English. I’d definitely recommend this trip.”

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Boat tour Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto - Taormina from the water: theater views and coves you skip on land
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Boat tour Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto

Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4x4 cable car and Trekking - Cable car to 2500m, then 4x4 to about 2850m
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Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4×4 cable car and Trekking

8.Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4×4 cable car and Trekking

Go up Mount Etna to around 3000m with cable car, a 4x4 jeep ride, and a guided crater-edge trek in English.

4.5

“It was great expirience. The landscape is breathtaking. The guide Peppe was great, he told us many interesting facts about Etna and her:s eruptions and was also very entertaining. I highly recommend the tour.”

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7 hours Boat trip to Lampedusa lunch, SUP and Snorkeling - How Wind Turns the Sea Into the Itinerary
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7 hours Boat trip to Lampedusa lunch, SUP and Snorkeling

9.7 hours Boat trip to Lampedusa lunch, SUP and Snorkeling

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.

5.0

“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”

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Mount Etna Adventurous Hiking Tour with Equipment - What’s Included (and What You’ll Need to Bring)
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Mount Etna Adventurous Hiking Tour with Equipment

Boat tour of Ortigia Island and sea caves - Cruising Ortigia’s Coast: The View-Shift Around the Island
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Boat tour of Ortigia Island and sea caves

11.Boat tour of Ortigia Island and sea caves

Boat tour of Ortigia Island and sea caves with a short swim, small-boat feel, and English guide value for under $25.

5.0

“A great way to see Ortigia and Syracuse from a different perspective. Enjoyed a quick swim, though take note it is in the middle of the sea, ie not near to the shore, so those not super confident at swimming might not want to do so. Our guide Ninni was very knowledgeable about local history,…”

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Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo / History and Food - Meet at Quattro Canti: how the walk starts and keeps you moving
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Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo / History and Food

12.Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo / History and Food

Walk Palermo’s old town with Domenico Aronica, see Quattro Canti and Martorana, then taste arancini and cannoli at Ballarò.

5.0

“A fantastic, interesting tour covering both the rich history of Palermo while also trying delicious, local food. Dom is an engaging and hilarious tour guide. One of the best we have ever encountered. Approached the tour with enthusiasm and made it thoroughly enjoyable for our whole group.”

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Cefalú Boat Tour - The main event: a 2-hour cruise along the Cefalù coast
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Cefalú Boat Tour

13.Cefalú Boat Tour

A small-group boat minicruise along Cefalù’s coast with swimming and snorkeling stops, scenic views, and an aperitivo on the sea.

5.0

“Wonderful boat tour along the coast from Cefalù with our guide Alessandro. He provided us with a lot of information about the history of the area and buildings along the coast. He had good English and was a lot of fun. Enjoyed our stop for a swim. Delicious aperitifs and bubbles. Highly recommend because it…”

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From Catania: Mt. Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour - Getting picked up in Catania and reaching Etna without stress
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From Catania: Mt. Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour

14.From Catania: Mt. Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour

From Catania: guided Mt. Etna hike, lava caves, Alcantara Gorges, and winery lunch with wine. Gear and transfers included.

4.8

“We had the absolute pleasure of having Luca as our guide during our recent trip to Etna Volcano and the Alcantara River, and he truly made the experience extraordinary. From the very beginning, it was clear that Luca is not just any guide—he’s incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and deeply connected to the land. His understanding of…”

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At Casa Di Cilla - Choosing your Sicilian menu at the stalls (and why it matters)
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At Casa Di Cilla

15.At Casa Di Cilla

Shop the Capo market, then cook a Sicilian menu with Chef Marco at Casa Di Cilla in Palermo. Small group, English, cannoli.

5.0

“We loved our experience cooking with Marco! He is an amazing chef and was great at getting everyone involved in a task including my 14yo son who normally won’t help me in the kitchen! The food was delicious and it got my kids to try things they wouldn’t at home. Highly recommend for families!”

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