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The 15 Best Things to Book Across Sicily

104 tours  ·  from $21

Island-wide, coast to coast: the 15 experiences that travel well whichever airport you land at. Prices, durations and what each one asks of your legs.

Etna Morning Trip - Seeing old lava flows and Valle del Bove
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Etna Morning Trip

1.Etna Morning Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,241 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $71Our pick

Travel from Catania to Mount Etna in a small group, walk to old craters at about 2,000 meters, enter a lava cave with a helmet and headlamp, and admire Valle del Bove. Guides such as Leonardo and Daphne add geology, eruption stories, and local color.

“There are two separate vans for the trip - one with a guide and one with a driver (that doesn't act as a guide). The second van (which we were in) was given 3 walkie talkies in order to hear the guide. Two were simply saying 'please change battery' so the van was left with one for all 8 people to listen to. At best we were able to catch every 3rd word due to static and sharing one walkie talkie.”

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Syracuse: Boat Trip of Ortigia Island and Sea Caves - Castello Maniace and the swim stop
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Syracuse: Boat Trip of Ortigia Island and Sea Caves

2.Boat Trip of Ortigia Island and Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 937 reviews · from $23

Spend an hour circling Ortigia with a skipper such as Otto, Ottavio, or Ninni, depending on the departure. You’ll pass the Arethusa Spring, Castello Maniace, Syracuse’s ports, and coastal caves, with live English or Italian commentary and a chance to swim.

“the ability given to reschedule when traffic prevented us from making our original time”

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Tour of the island of Ortigia and exploration of sea caves with baths. - Setting out from Foro Vittorio Emanuele II
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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.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $24Top rated

Cruise around Ortigia with a local skipper such as Franco, Laura, or Stefano, seeing Castello Maniace, the Duomo, Fonte Aretusa, and the sea caves. Expect about 35 minutes around the island, 35 minutes along the coast, and a short swim from the boat when weather and sea conditions allow.

“Really beautiful tour the tour guide was really nice but we couldn’t really understand him so we missed out on a lot of the information I would’ve liked to of understood but he was trying. The price can’t be beat so I can’t complain, but if you want his historical tour where you learn some thing That didn’t work out for us”

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Pub Crawl Palermo - Paterno and the value of the wristband
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Pub Crawl Palermo

4.Pub Crawl Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 595 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $20Best value

Join Luis and the Palermo Pub Crawl crew at Finch Lounge at 9:30 pm for a social night through five local bars. Your wristband brings one free shot at each stop and drink discounts, with DJs, live music, and a final stop on Via Chiavettieri.

“Had such a great time at this bar crawl! SO much fun and made some great friends. Felt very safe the entire time.”

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SALT TOUR-all inclusive: salt tour: Trapani, Paceco, Nubia - Meeting Alessio at Trapani’s port
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SALT TOUR-all inclusive: salt tour: Trapani, Paceco, Nubia

5.SALT TOUR-all inclusive: salt tour: Trapani, Paceco, Nubia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 589 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Join guide Alessio for a 2.5-hour trip from Trapani to the Saline di Trapani and Paceco. Visit three salt pans, enter the Culcasi Salt Museum, learn how sea salt is made, taste flavored fleur de sel, and walk the salt worker’s path.

“veery knowledgable about the history and Alessio was very entertaining. sadly there were clouds so we couldn’t see the susnset over the salt flats but a very enjoyable tour.”

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Mt. Etna nature and flavors half day Tour from Catania - Walking the natural paths of Mount Etna
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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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 545 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $71

Travel from Catania to Mount Etna in a small group of up to eight, walk volcanic trails, enter Grotta dei Tre Livelli, and sample wine, honey, olive oil, and other Sicilian products. Guides such as Enzo, Lorenzo, Bruna, and Nando add local stories. The cable car and 4x4 ride to 2,900 meters cost extra.

“Our guide was Eduardo and we couldn't have asked for a better guide. His passion and knowledge of Etna, the facts and information he gladly shared with us were truly captivating and made the tour even more fascinating. Eduardo was professional, friendly, helpful and always ready and willing to answer our questions. Highly recommend!”

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Boat tour Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto - Isola Bella from the sea
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Boat tour Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto

7.Boat tour Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 541 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Set out from Giardini Naxos with Kristal Boat for a relaxed two-hour cruise along Taormina’s coast. Expect sea caves, Mazzarò, Isola Bella views, a swimming stop, English commentary, Prosecco, and almond pastries. Some departures are led by guides such as Kevin, Andrei, Francesco, or Gianluca.

“We had so much fun on the Kristal! The captain knew a lot about the area and very skillfully drove our boat into grottoes and caves. We opted to snorkel and had a blast seeing the fish and swimming in the sea. We would definitely recommend this experience to others!”

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Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4x4 cable car and Trekking - Valle del Bove gives the first big view
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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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $66

Ride from Rifugio Sapienza to 2,500 meters by cable car, continue by 4x4 to 2,850 meters, then hike around Etna’s Barbagallo crater. Guides such as Pepe, Fabio, Nino, and Antonio explain the volcano in English. Expect steep slopes, narrow ridges, cold wind, and exceptional views.

“It was organized into groups of about 20 people. We walked on and off trails including steep downhills and narrow ridges. Definitely bring layers and something for your ears if sensitive to wind. Bring water and lunch or hearty snack. We walked about 3 miles in 3 hours. We did not go in any caves just walked through one slot passage way.”

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7 hours Boat trip to Lampedusa lunch, SUP and Snorkeling - La Tabaccara’s clear water and wind-sensitive route
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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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · from $86

Join Pietro, Marino, Giuseppe, or the family crew from Sapore di Mare for a seven-hour boat day around Lampedusa. Expect swimming stops, SUP, snorkeling, a fresh lunch, stories about fishing and island life, and a small group capped at 15 people. Weather shapes the route.

“Our private boat tour with Sapore de Mare had been an unforgettable experience, and maybe the best boat tour we’ve done so far.”

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Mount Etna Adventurous Hiking Tour with Equipment - Into the Valle del Bove
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Mount Etna Adventurous Hiking Tour with Equipment

10.Mount Etna Adventurous Hiking Tour with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 439 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Spend about six and a half hours hiking Mount Etna with guides such as Ernesto, Alessandro, or Alessio. You’ll reach the Valle del Bove, walk across volcanic ash and sandy rock, and climb toward high viewpoints with shoes, poles, helmets, and wind stoppers provided.

“Really fun group hike on Mt Etna with Juliano as our guide. Great views, great workout, great chat, and learned a lot about volcanos, Etnas effect on the area.”

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Boat tour of Ortigia Island and sea caves - What the boat route includes
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Boat tour of Ortigia Island and sea caves

11.Boat tour of Ortigia Island and sea caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Set out from Via Senatore Giuseppe Maielli for a boat ride around Ortigia, with sea caves, coastal views, Castillo Maniace, and a possible swim stop. Guides such as Ninni, Nunzio, and Mattia explain local history in English, though commentary can vary by guide and sea conditions.

“Very gentle water. Good guide. Great views of the island and caves. Highly recommend for all ages and abilities”

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Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo / History and Food - Fontana Pretoria and the old town’s grand spaces
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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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 379 reviews · from $55

Join licensed guide Domenico Aronica for a three-hour walk through Palermo’s old town, from Quattro Canti and Fontana Pretoria to the churches and stalls of Ballarò Market. Street-food tastings include arancini, local pizza, fresh juice, and cannoli. The group is limited to 15 people.

“Dominico was an awesome tour guide! We weren’t expecting so much history so it was a wonderful surprise. The food market was over the top and really made the tour special.”

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Cefalú Boat Tour - A relaxed route with two good swim stops
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Cefalú Boat Tour

13.Cefalú Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $53

Set out from Cefalù’s port with Captain Alessandro, known as Alex, and Melinda for a small-group coastal cruise. You’ll see the cathedral and La Rocca from the water, stop to swim and snorkel, and enjoy a light aperitivo on board. The boat holds no more than 12 people.

“Alessandro gave us a fabulous tour. He was engaging, fun and informative. What a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. The tour was great value for the money.”

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From Catania: Mt. Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour - The drive from Catania to Mount Etna
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From Catania: Mt. Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour

14.Mt. Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 370 reviews · from $117

Join a naturalist guide from Catania for an easy-to-moderate Etna hike to 2,000 meters, a lamp-lit lava cave, a winery lunch with local wine, and a visit to the cold Alcantara River. Guides such as Andrea, Giovanni, Marco, and Emiliano are praised for clear explanations and friendly care.

“Giovanni was an excellent guide full of information and happy to answer any questions we had a top man. Food at the winery was so so wine was fine A great day out on Etna and the gorge”

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At Casa Di Cilla - Shopping the Capo Market with a local chef
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At Casa Di Cilla

15.At Casa Di Cilla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Meet chef Marco Cillari at Palermo’s Porta Carini, shop for fresh ingredients through the Capo Market, then walk to his home near Piazza Politeama to prepare a Sicilian meal. You help choose the menu, cook several courses from scratch, and sit down to eat together.

“Everything about this experience was so much fun! Exploring the market and picking ingredients for the class let us explore like we were a local. Cooking with Marco was hands on and full of laughs. The food was delicious. 100% recommend!”

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The volcano

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