Full-Day Tours in Sicily — 7 That Justify the Detour

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

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

Travel from Palermo by air-conditioned van to Segesta, Nubia’s salt pans and medieval Erice. This is mainly a transport and sightseeing day, not a guided tour. Your driver, possibly Marco, Sergio, Enzo, Rosario or Michele, provides help and basic information, while you explore each stop independently. Allow extra time at Segesta for the shuttle to the upper ruins.

“The sites were werry beautifull and the driver was werry nice. Enjoyed the ride and sightseeing. 😁🥰”

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2.Sicily: Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch

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

Spend eight hours on Etna’s northern slope with a local guide such as Salvatore, Ross, or Maya. Walk the easy Sartorius Craters trail, enter a lava tunnel, eat lunch at an Etnean restaurant, then swim or relax in the Alcantara Gorges. Small groups, hotel-area pickup, and cave gear are included.

“The experience was great…the food could be better! Salvo was a very good guide.”

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3.Mt. Etna and Taormina village full day tour from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,155 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $118Top rated

Travel from central Catania to Mount Etna and Taormina in a small group of up to eight. Walk volcanic trails, visit Grotta dei Tre Livelli with helmet and lamp, taste Etna oil and honey, then explore Taormina. Cable car, 4x4, quad, and bike options cost extra. Guides may include Salvo, Lorenzo, Carmelo, or Tommaso.

“It’s very good trip, etna volcano is amazing, our family does enjoy the trip! The guide is very nice and knowledgeable and the othe young guide also gave help and recommendation for local food etc. thanks much”

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4.From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 644 reviews

Spend nine hours with a guide such as Daria, Lorenzo, Salvo, or Carmelo exploring Mount Etna, an ancient crater, and Grotta dei Tre Livelli. Taste honey, wine, olive oil, and other local products before enjoying free time in Taormina. Pickup is included from Catania hotels and B&Bs, with groups limited to eight.

“Simone was an outstanding guide, which went a long way towards making the day such a success. From the moment he picked me up to moment of drop off, he was warm, friendly, courteous and full of stories and information that he shared generously throughout. The trip itself was fabulous! Varied and interesting. Going up Mount Etna was a real life highlight! Perhaps a bit more time in Taormina would have been ideal. But all in all, highly recommended”

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5.Mount Etna and Taormina Full-Day Excursion from Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 457 reviews · from $130

Travel from Palermo across Sicily to Mount Etna and Taormina in an air-conditioned minivan. You get about two hours at each stop, with optional cable-car and mountain transport costs extra. Drivers such as Michele, Joshua, Michael, and Umberto have been praised for safe driving and helpful local advice, though guide support can vary.

“So, we started early in the morning, a few vans with 9 ppl inside. Our driver was Vincenzo - his energy - great, singing in the morning, helpful and using google translate to translate into English. The group bonded on our way to Etna, an idea came up about dinner together, so he organized everything for the evening. When we arrived to Etna, he went up with us. In Taormina we had 2 hours, enough to feel the vibe and have sth to eat and drink. On our way back again sth happened with the van, so the last part of the trip we were a bit slower, but the…”

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6.From Taormina: Full-Day Etna, Wine & Alcantara Canyons Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 390 reviews · from $116

Spend 10 hours with a small group exploring Mount Etna at 2,000 meters, including a two-hour walk, lava cave, crater views, winery lunch, and Etna wine tasting. Guides such as Riccardo, Daniele, Tony, Roberto, and Claudio are praised for clear explanations and friendly care. Pickup, boots, jackets, and walking sticks are included.

“Absolutely fantastic day spent on Mt Etna.Daniel our guide was both passionate and extremely knowledgeable about the Volcano and its history.Very friendly too!Thank you. The lunch and wine tasting was most welcome and absolutely delicious. Alcantara was a great place to finish the day. Excellent value for money . Highly Recommend”

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7.Full-Day Snorkeling Boat Tour with Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $124

Join Giuseppe and Michele for an eight-hour motorsailer trip from Piazza Tonnara. Snorkel at Addaura, Mondello, and Capo Gallo Marine Protected Area, with equipment, marine-life guidance, local lunch, wine or juice, and time to swim. The group is limited to six, making the day personal and relaxed.

“The trip exceeded all expectations. Both Micki and Giuseppe are very caring and attentive, they invested a lot of energy into us. As a solo traveler I appreciate when guides are making me feel welcomed and talk to me. We had a lot of fun and even saw dolphins! It made me very happy and I will remember this trip for a very long time! PS the food and wine were delicious! Beautifully served, I felt like I was a VIP guest ❤️ Thank you!!”

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