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The 15 Best Sicily Tours & Excursions

174 tours  ·  from $11

Greek temples, an active volcano, Baroque towns and the best street food in the country, spread over an island the size of Wales. The 15 below sort Etna, Taormina, Palermo and the Val di Noto by price and driving time.

Catania: Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting - Leaving Catania in a small, air-conditioned van
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Catania: Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting

1.Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,028 reviews · 6 hours · from $70Our pick

Ride from Catania to 2,000 meters with a local guide such as Leonardo, Daphne, or Emilia. Walk ancient craters, enter a lava cave with helmet and flashlight, and taste cantucci biscuits with zibibbo wine. Choose a morning or sunset departure, but note this is not a summit tour.

“We really enjoyed this experience. Our guide, Daphine, was spectacular. She provided a very safe and peaceful trip from Catania to Etna. She was super attentive and has spectacular knowledge about the region. We highly recommend this attraction!!!”

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Mount Etna: Guided Volcano Summit Hiking Tour with Cable Car - Starting at Rifugio Sapienza and riding above the trees
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Mount Etna: Guided Volcano Summit Hiking Tour with Cable Car

2.Mount Etna: Guided Volcano Summit Hiking Tour with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,784 reviews · from $124

Ride the Etna cable car to 2,504 meters, then hike with a volcanic guide toward the highest point allowed that day. Expect lava tunnels, 2002/2003 eruption craters, the Barbagallo Crater, and Valle del Bove. Guides such as Edoardo and Giuseppe are praised for clear explanations and steady pacing.

“Superb organized tour with a really fantastic and extremely helpful guide (Guiseppe). Thanks for the unique experience!”

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Palermo: NO Mafia Walking Tour - Starting near Teatro Massimo
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Palermo: NO Mafia Walking Tour

3.NO Mafia Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,431 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Walk Palermo’s old center with guides such as Valeria, Attilio, Salvatore, or Giuseppe. Over three hours, connect Teatro Massimo, Il Capo market, the cathedral, orange anti-extortion stickers, and the Mafia memorial with a clear account of Cosa Nostra and Addiopizzo’s civic work.

“Super interesting and super important. Everyone should do this tour.”

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Palermo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket - Route A, Palermo’s historic center
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Palermo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket

4.Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,410 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Use one 24-hour ticket to ride Palermo’s two open-top sightseeing routes, passing the Massimo Theatre, Quattro Canti, markets, gardens, Zisa Castle, and the port. Add a transfer to Monreale or Mondello Beach if you want more than city sightseeing. Multilingual audio commentary and wheelchair access are included.

“Whilst on the tour I dropped my mobile phone and did not miss it until much later. The staff all went the extra mile to find it for me and ensure its safe return. Many thanks”

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From Trapani: Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch - Cala Rossa, Cala Azzurra, and Bue Marino from the water
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From Trapani: Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch

5.Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,286 reviews · 8 hours · from $53

Spend eight hours exploring Favignana and Levanzo by boat from Trapani. You get free time in both island villages, coastal views of Cala Rossa and Cala Minnola, a swim from the boat, and penne alla Trapanese with wine, water, and melon.

“A wonderful day! We visited two beautiful islands — Favignana and Levanzo. There was plenty of free time to walk around, swim, and have lunch. The scenery was stunning, and the water was crystal clear! Everything was well-organized and ran smoothly. A simple lunch and drinks were also offered on board. This trip left us with amazing memories — highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience the true beauty of the Egadi Islands. Tip: If you’re sensitive to motion sickness, we recommend taking seasickness tablets in advance, as the sea can get a bit choppy.”

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Catania: Sunset Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves - Meeting up in Catania and climbing by Jeep
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Catania: Sunset Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves

6.Sunset Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,113 reviews · 5 - 5.5 hours · from $71

Ride from Catania to Mount Etna in a small group of up to eight. Explore lava caves with a helmet and flashlight, taste Zafferana Etnea products, visit volcanic craters, and finish at about 2,000 meters for sunset. Guides include Fabio, Luca, Gaetano, and Fabrizio.

“The tour was excellent. Easy to find and well worth the money.”

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Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty - Vucciria Market and an acquired taste
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Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

7.Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,105 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Meet near Teatro Massimo for a three-hour, small-group walk through Palermo’s Capo and Vucciria markets. Guides such as Angelo, Vinz, Simona, and Alessandro pair panelle, arancine, cheese, olives, drinks, and a seasonal dessert with local stories. Come hungry, wear good shoes, and expect traditional food rather than tourist-friendly substitutes.

“Really informative and delicious street food tour in Palermo. Angelo, our guide, knew his stuff and did a good job pacing eating and walking. Highly recommend!”

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Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and jeep - The cable car to 2,500 meters
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Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and jeep

8.Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and jeep

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,978 reviews · from $62

Ride Etna’s cable car to 2,500 meters, take a 4x4 to about 2,800 meters, then hike to 3,000 meters with a guide. You’ll see summit and lateral craters, the December 2023 lava flow, a 2002 lava vent, black sand, and a lava channel.

“The tour was very nice. It was one of the best activities we did on Sicilian. Our guide Antonio did a very good job and explained a lot! It was very interesting. Thx!”

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Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car - The cable car and 4x4 ride to 2,850 meters
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Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

9.Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,875 reviews · 5 hours · from $77

Ride the Etna cable car and a 4x4 to 2,850 meters, then hike toward the Bocca Nuova and Central Craters with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Simone, Alessandro, Giuseppe, and Vincenzo explain Etna’s eruptions, lava tunnels, and volcanic terrain while setting a careful pace.

“Alessandro was personable, knowledgeable, and funny. Paced everyone so as not to overextend themselves. His knowledge about volcanoes was great!”

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Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo - Segesta: the reason to set your alarm
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Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo

10.Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,791 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

Ride from Palermo in an air-conditioned van to Segesta, Nubia’s salt pans, and medieval Erice. This is mainly a transport and sightseeing day, not a guided tour. Drivers such as Sergio, Marco, Enzo, and Rosario may share local tips, while you explore each stop at your own pace.

“great day. it was nice not having to drive. i got a chance to see all of the beautiful lands on the way. a liitle traffic in palermo but it is expected. it was nice to finish in Erice, a wonderful town on a hil.”

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Sicily: Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch - Small vans and pickup around eastern Sicily
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Sicily: Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch

11.Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,766 reviews · 8 hours · from $105

Ride by small SUV or minivan from eastern Sicily to Etna’s northern slope, hike the easy Sartorius Craters trail, enter a lava cave, eat a local first course, then visit Alcantara Gorges. Guides such as Salvatore, Ross, and Maya bring local stories and flexible support.

“Overall the trip was great and Salvatore, our guide, was the best. Great way to spend the day.”

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Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide - Entering with the skip-the-line ticket
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Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

12.Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,701 reviews · from $25

Explore Taormina’s Greek and Roman theater at your own pace with a single-entry ticket, skip-the-ticket-line access, and audio commentary in English, French, Spanish, or German. Expect a security check, comfortable walking, and one of Sicily’s finest views.

“It was so great to not have to wait in the long line for tickets.”

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From Milazzo: Panarea and Stromboli Boat Trip by Night - Leaving Milazzo on a full-day sea journey
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From Milazzo: Panarea and Stromboli Boat Trip by Night

13.From Milazzo: Panarea and Stromboli Boat Trip by Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,605 reviews · 10 hours · from $89

Join Tarnav for a 10-hour boat trip from Milazzo to Panarea and Stromboli. You get free time on both islands, a cruise past Panarea’s rocky islets, and a sunset stop offshore from Stromboli to watch volcanic activity after dark. Italian is the main tour language.

“Vulcano is spectacular! The stay at the islands too long”

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Mount Etna: Roundtrip Cable Car and 4x4 Bus Ticket - Start at Funivia dell’Etna near Rifugio Sapienza
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Mount Etna: Roundtrip Cable Car and 4×4 Bus Ticket

14.Mount Etna: Roundtrip Cable Car and 4×4 Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,602 reviews · 1 day · from $97

Take the cable car from Rifugio Sapienza to 2,500 meters, then continue by 4x4 bus or snowcat to about 2,900 meters. An alpine-volcano guide leads a short walk near the Central Craters, with views across eastern Sicily when skies are clear. The guide speaks English and Italian.

“An excellent tour with a very knowledgable and enthusiastic guide. The itinerary had to change due to increased activity in the main crater but this was communicated to us clearly prior to the activity. A very enjoyable and unique experience”

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Palermo: Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour - Starting at the foyer and moving into the auditorium
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Palermo: Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour

15.Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,573 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

Explore Palermo’s Teatro Massimo with a live guide in English, Italian, French, Spanish, or German. Walk through the foyer, auditorium, royal box, Pompeian Rooms, and other grand spaces. Depending on rehearsals and theater access, you may also see the stage or hear musicians practicing.

“An excellent tour of the theatre. The guide spoke Italian and English perfectly and was very engaging and animated.”

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