Sicily · CITY TOURS
The 10 best city tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Walk Catania’s old center with an English-speaking licensed guide such as Esther, Maria Luisa, or Matteo. See Piazza Duomo, the cathedral, fish market, Ursino Castle, Via Crociferi, and Piazza Università while picking up useful food, nightlife, shopping, and sightseeing tips.
“Very informative tour, enjoyed it very much. Ester is very knowledgeable tour guide.”
Join a live English- or Italian-speaking guide for a two-hour walk through central Catania. You’ll see Piazza Duomo, the Pescheria fish market, Ursino Castle, Via Crociferi, Piazza Stesicoro, and Piazza dell’Università, with time for historic squares and streets along the way.
Meet a local guide such as Ali, Francesca, Elena, or Salvatore at your accommodation or a central landmark, then shape a private two to six-hour walk around your interests. Expect Palermo history, food tips, neighborhood advice, and places you might miss on your own.
“Francesca is a very nice and knowledgeable guide who loves her city and did a great job with us and our 2 kids.”
Join guide Fabrizio Cavallaro for a focused walk through central Palermo, from Teatro Massimo and Capo Market to the Cathedral, Pretoria Fountain, Martorana, San Cataldo, and Quattro Canti. Expect history, architecture, street food, and practical advice on where to eat.
“Abbiamo apprezzato le spiegazioni ricche ma senza essere pesanti e la disponibilità per curiosità e consigli. Fabrizio molto gentile disponibile e preparato. grazie”
See Palermo from an open-top double-decker bus on two routes linking Teatro Massimo, Palermo Cathedral, Quattro Canti, Capo Market, Castello della Zisa, and more. Use the 24-hour ticket to hop off at major sights, though stop signs, bus gaps, audio equipment, and the early service finish require patience.
“Great to get acquainted with Palermo but that’s about it. Could have done the same thing by researching early on but this was a good shortcut.”
Meet an authorized Italian-speaking guide at Piazza Duomo for a 2-hour walk through Catania’s center. See the elephant fountain, cathedral, fish market, Ursino Castle, Via Crociferi, and Piazza Università, with local advice on food, shopping, and nightlife.
“The guide was quite comprehensive, but the tour could be improved and supplemented with other information when certain parts are not accessible.”
Meet a licensed GuidingSicily guide at Piazza Duomo for a 2 to 3 hour walk through Catania. Expect the cathedral, elephant fountain, fish market, Ursino Castle, Via Crociferi, and Piazza Università, with local stories and food tips along the way.
“Nel complesso un buon giro e delle belle spiegazioni ci sono stati anche momenti “gustosi” e simpatici , Totò un’ottima guida, ma sinceramente mi aspettavo un guizzo in più. Colpa sicuramente del cattivo tempo. Consigliato!”
Book a private Mercedes transfer between Palermo Airport and your Palermo address. Your driver meets you inside arrivals with a name sign, helps with luggage, and provides air conditioning, Wi-Fi, bottled water, and child seats on request. Marco is among the drivers praised for friendly service and local tips.
“Everything went perfectly, I received instructions and notifications regarding my reservation prior to our arrival date. It was very easy to locate our driver in the arrivals area. The driver was friendly, professional, and gave us a nice introduction to Sicily as we were driven to Palermo.”
Meet your English-speaking guide in Piazza Duomo for a 2.5-hour walk through Catania. Taste arancini, fried fish, cannoli, granita, and other Sicilian specialties while exploring Pescheria and central sights. Guides may include Dora, Luca, David, Maria, or Caterina.
“The guide was fantastic. Really knowledgeable, and showed us some sights and parts of the city we would not otherwise have seen. She also made great choices of eateries whose food was authentically Sicilian with friendly service. Highly recommended.”
You are met inside Palermo Airport by a driver holding your name, then driven privately to your Palermo address in about 45 to 60 minutes. Expect air conditioning, WiFi, bottled water, 60 minutes of waiting, and practical tips from drivers such as Benny, Mirko, and Ernesto.
“Umberto was very professional, knowledgeable, and did a wonderful job on the tour. It was a tough rainy morning, and he hung right in there and gave us a wonderful experience .”
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