Sicily · AGRIGENTO TOURS
The temple ridge is the whole reason to come, and the hour you enter decides the visit. These 15 compare guided walks, skip-the-line entry and the evening slots, with prices and how much shade to expect.
Walk through Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples as the light softens and the ruins begin to glow. Your guide leads you from the Temple of Hera to Concordia, Heracles, and Olympian Zeus, adding history and local stories along the way. Italian and English tours may run together.
“The temples lit up at night beautiful. The guide was very knowledgeable. Very good experience”
Use your one-day ticket to visit Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, a vast Greek archaeological site with the Temple of Concordia, Temple of Juno, Temple of Heracles, aqueducts, and gymnasium. You get an app audioguide, a Pemcards photo postcard, and access to the I Tesori d’Italia exhibition.
“Very good. We purchased four tickets, but then we’re told that we my wife’s handicap allowed two of us free admission. How to go about getting a refund for two of them?”
Explore Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples by easy-to-ride electric scooter on a one or two-hour route. Follow the Via Sacra past Greek temples, Roman roads, tombs, and almond trees, using an audio guide in five languages. Staff such as Fabrizio or Claudio may add local insight and help you ride safely.
“Claudio was an outstanding guide! My husband and I had a blast riding the scooters from sight to sight, and Claudio was very patient with my learning curve -what a fun way to see all the sights without as much walking. Claudio was extremely knowledgable, and made the tour very interesting, offering to take photos for us at key points. His English was also excellent, which we appreciated! This tour is worth the splurge!”
Travel by coach from central Palermo to Agrigento, stopping for coffee or food before two hours at the Valley of the Temples. Explore independently, then photograph Scala dei Turchi. English and Italian drivers, including Simone, Alessandro, Joshua, Julia, and Gaspare, may provide commentary along the way.
“Great trip! Our guide Joshua was very attentive and knowledgeable. You do a lot of walking in Agrigento. It’s very large, so put in your walking shoes. We made a quick stop at an area overlooking the Turkish steps for pictures.”
Walk Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples at your own pace with a fast-track ticket and smartphone audio guide. See Concordia, Juno, and Zeus, pause at valley viewpoints, and plan for a long uphill walk, heat, headphones, and a charged phone.
“The Valley of the Temples was on my bucket list and I am so happy I got to see it. Our driver was Sergio and he was great! He made sure we stopped at gas stations to get snacks and take a toilet break. I liked walking around the temples with an audio guide.”
Visit Agrigento’s UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples on your own, using a mobile ticket and optional audio guide in eight languages. Walk from Hera through ancient fortifications, Greek temples, Christian tombs, and the huge Olympieion. Allow two to three hours, bring headphones, and note that Kolymbethra Gardens costs extra.
“la visite est parfaite. a faire au coucher du soleil magnifique. cependant l audioguide n est pas top. 1es explication par temple ne dure qu une minute du mal a trouver la position exacte sur le site. et comme l appli est sur le téléphone, quand on prend des photo il faut se remettre sur l appli.... donc je recommande cette visite bien sûr mais sans l audioguide un manuel a vendre a l entrée est presque mieux”
Join Vincenzo and Angela for a three-hour quad ride from Ribera to Castello di Poggiodiana and the sea. Expect river crossings, rough inland paths, hilltop views, and the wild coast near Piana Grande. The small group has a maximum of 12 people, with English offered.
“What started as a booking mistake turned into one of the most unforgettable days of my 4-week trip through Italy. I accidentally booked the “Castle to Sea” quad tour not realizing it was in Ribera, on the opposite coast from where I was staying in Palermo. I reached out to cancel, and Vincenzo reassured me that if I made the 2-hour trip, they’d pick me up from the bus stop (more like a post in the middle of nowhere!) and promised I’d have fun. I took the chance—and I’m so glad I did. Angela picked me up with a warm smile and brought me to the shop to meet the…”
You’ll tour Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples for two hours with an English or Italian guide, visiting Hera, Concordia, Herakles, and Zeus. The route runs downhill from the highest temple, with sea views, ancient fortifications, Byzantine tombs, and skip-the-line entry. Guides such as Montana Calogero may lead the visit.
“Fantastic tour! We were traveling 2 hours for this tour and had some hiccups along the way. We let the guide know about us possibly being late and he was extremely accommodating. He called and made arrangements to leave the entry tickets for us. He then let another guide who was giving a tour know that we could possibly join her tour. She kept an eye out for us and even came back to the entry gate to get us. They were all so kind, and welcoming. The tour itself was fantastic. They gave so much interesting history and answered lots of questions. I highly recommend this tour!Read more”
Join Accursia and Vincenzo in their Sciacca home for a two-hour fresh pasta lesson. You will make dough by hand, shape traditional pasta, taste food from the family garden, and eat your cooked pasta. Wine is included, while shuttle service costs extra.
“Authentic and a really nice experience. Authentic and a really nice experience. Authentic and a really nice experience.”
Meet your Italian-speaking guide at the Tempio di Giunone car park and explore Agrigento’s illuminated temples after dark. You’ll visit Hera, Concordia, Herakles, and Zeus while learning how ancient Akragas was built. The two-hour route runs downhill, so wear firm shoes.
Walk Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples with a licensed guide in Italian, English, Spanish, German, or French. See Juno, Concordia, Hercules, and Zeus, plus the fallen Icarus statue and a reconstructed 7-meter Telamon. The private tour lasts about two hours.
“Rossana valenti is an excellent guide! We enjoyed so much, she is very friendly and knowledgeable, she told us a lot of interesting things about Agrigento, history, temples and even trees! She was wonderful and we are happy to get her. Only thing is that the point on the map was wrong and because of this we were half an hour late, but Rossana made our tour 30 mins more so even this situation was solved very quickly by her! I recommend this excursion 100%. Remember that meeting point is ticket office.”
Use the ITGUIDES app to explore Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples at your own pace. The $4.70 audio guide includes an introduction and 11 geolocated descriptions in English, Italian, French, Spanish, or German, with photos and illustrations. Entry is separate.
“Tried to call a taxi. None at the taxi stand. Dialling a taxi wanted too much information - not prepared to give so… didn’t make it. paid for but did not enjoy.”
Cruise from Agrigento along Sicily’s south coast with a skipper, stopping twice to swim near Scala dei Turchi and another clear-water bay. You’ll see Capo Rossello lighthouse, Maddalusa, Siculiana, and Giallonardo beaches. Boats hold up to 11 people, with water included and drinks available to buy.
“Francesco,il nostro skipper è stato molto gentile e attento alle nostre necessità: il mare oggi era splendido”
Paddle from Cala Manbrù along 6km of Torre Salsa Reserve with an English-speaking guide such as Tommy, Angelo, or Antonio. Expect rock formations, salt rocks, wildlife stories, swimming and snorkeling pauses, equipment, photos, a snack, and a relaxed return to the beach.
“Angelo was a great guide. The other couple did not show so my wife and I were lucky to have him as our personal guide. Stopped along the beach in the park to see rock formations and hear some history. Plenty of time to both paddle and swim at our leisure. Great fun and nice little workout. Stayed at beach club for lunch and drinks afterwards. Thanks A!”
Walk Agrigento’s sacred ridge with a private guide for two focused hours. Visit the Temples of Hera, Concordia, Herakles, and Olympian Zeus, hear the myths and engineering behind them, and return to the Juno ticket office. Guides speak English, Italian, French, Spanish, and German.
“We learned so much about ancient engineering and Greek life”
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