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Sicily Tours & Excursions: 15 Across the Island

153 tours  ·  from $11

Sicily is Greek temples, Norman cathedrals, an active volcano and the best street food in the country, spread over an island the size of Wales. The 15 below cover Etna, Taormina and Palermo, with prices and realistic driving times.

Catania: Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting - The ride from Catania to 2,000 meters
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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

Travel from Catania to Mount Etna in a comfortable minivan with a local guide such as Leonardo, Daphne, or Emilia. Walk around ancient craters at up to 2,100 meters, enter a lava cave with helmet and flashlight, taste cantucci and zibibbo, and finish at Monte Pomiciaro, with a sunset option available.

“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 - The cable car ride to 2,504 meters
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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 permitted that day. You’ll cross the 2002/2003 eruption zone, see active craters, a lava channel, and the Valle del Bove. Guides such as Edoardo, Giuseppe, and Leonardo are known for clear explanations, humor, and careful 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 with Palermo’s grandest stage, 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 an English, Italian, French, or Spanish-speaking guide such as Valeria, Attilio, or Salvatore. See Teatro Massimo, Il Capo market, the cathedral, and Piazza della Memoria while learning how the Mafia shaped daily life and how Addiopizzo supports businesses that resist extortion.

“The tour was riveting from start to finish…it even kept the attention of our teenager. It was just the right length and we all enjoyed learning about the hard work adiopizzo is doing to try to make things better for the people of Palermo”

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Palermo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket - Route A through 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

See Palermo from an open-top bus with a 24-hour ticket covering two routes. Pass the Massimo Theatre, Quattro Canti, markets, the Cathedral, Zisa Castle, and Villa Malfitano. Add a bus trip to Monreale or Mondello Beach, and use the app to track buses and waiting times.

“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.From Trapani: Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch

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

Spend eight hours sailing from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo, with free time in both island villages, coastal views, swimming stops, and a Trapanese pasta lunch with wine, water, and fruit. The boat has indoor and outdoor seating, toilets, and a bar. Bring sunscreen and motion-sickness tablets if needed.

“Apart from the initial trip from Trapani to Favignana, which was quite hairy, we had a wonderful time. Had a great lunch on board and then on to Lavanza where you could take a swim in the beautiful blue waters. I would recommend this trip to anyone. Brilliant day.”

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Catania: Sunset Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves - The ride uphill sets the scene
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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

Travel from Catania to Mount Etna in a small group of up to eight, stopping for Sicilian tastings, volcanic caves, old craters, and views across Valle del Bove. Guides such as Luca, Fabio, Gaetano, and Fabrizio lead the outing in several languages. The tour reaches about 2,000 meters for sunset, weather permitting.

“A must do tour! Guide has a deep knowledge about Etna and we were quite lucky to see the different perspectives of this fantastic place!”

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Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty - Capo Market: Palermo on a food stall scale
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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, Alessandro, Vinz, and Simona pair local stories with panelle, arancine, cheese, olives, drinks, and a seasonal dessert. Come hungry, wear good walking shoes, and mention dietary needs when booking.

“Great your guide., wonderful food. Vinz made it all worth while and taught us all so much. Everyone should do this tour with him.”

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Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and jeep - Meeting at Rifugio Sapienza
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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

Reach 3,000 meters on Mount Etna with an English, French, or Italian speaking guide. Ride the cable car and 4x4, then hike across black sand to lateral craters, a 2002 effusive vent, recent lava flows from December 2023, and a lava channel. Guides such as Giuseppe, Marco, Michele, and Nino are praised for clear explanations and steady pacing.

“Regardless of how you decide to do it visiting Etna isn't going to be cheap. However, it is absolutely 100% worth the money! It is an incredible place and Etna Sud Excursions look after you all the way. They provide the right clothing, sort out the cable car and buses for you and give you amazing knowledge about the volcano they are clearly proud of, all of that with a super friendly welcome. Really would recommend.”

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Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car - Meeting at Etna South and getting equipped
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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

Hike Mount Etna with a small group of up to eight, using the cable car and 4x4 to reach 2,850 meters. With guides such as Simone, Alessandro, Vincenzo, and Marco, you’ll walk toward the summit craters, pass the 2002 eruption sites, explore volcanic terrain, and see the Valle del Bove. The €65 transport supplement is paid separately.

“Amazing tour and views! The trek to the summit seems unearthly. Highly recommend if you want to see Mt. Etna up close and personal.”

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Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo - Segesta: give the temple first priority
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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

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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Sicily: Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch - Walking the 3-kilometer Sartorius Craters trail
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Sicily: Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch

11.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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Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide - From performances to gladiator fights
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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

Visit Taormina’s Ancient Theater at your own pace with a skip-the-line ticket and multilingual audio guide. See a Greek theater later reshaped by Roman emperors, walk through its arena and ruined seating, and pause for sweeping views of the sea and surrounding hills. Entry is valid for one day, with one admission.

“Loved our self guided tour on a spectacular weather day.. The crowds were low and those who were there were so friendly. People from all over the world! Best of all is the view!!!”

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From Milazzo: Panarea and Stromboli Boat Trip by Night - Leaving Milazzo and settling into the boat
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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

Spend about 10 hours sailing from Milazzo to Panarea and Stromboli. You get free time on each island, views of Panarea’s rocky islets, and a sunset stop offshore from Stromboli’s active volcano. The guide commentary is in Italian, and the boat can become crowded, so arrive early for a good seat.

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

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Mount Etna: Roundtrip Cable Car and 4x4 Bus Ticket - The cable car gives you the first big change in scenery
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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, continue by 4x4 bus to about 2,900 meters, and join an alpine-volcano guide for a short walk near Etna’s Central Craters. English and Italian guiding is included, but wind, clouds, snow, and volcanic activity can change the route.

“Exceptional. The ride in the cable car was fantastic as we could see the sea going up and after in the big wheel bus going higher to the top was very smooth. Then the walk to the final point with the guide was mesmerizing. She provided very interesting information on the history of the volcano. We had a beautiful blue sky that day so we could see very clearly the top of Mount Etna. I would highly recommend that tour.”

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Palermo: Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour - Starting in the sculpture-filled foyer
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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

Spend about 40 minutes inside Palermo’s Teatro Massimo with a live guide in English, Italian, French, Spanish, or German. You’ll see the sculpture-filled foyer, gold and velvet auditorium, royal box, Pompeian Rooms, and possibly rehearsal activity. Stage access depends on the theater’s schedule, so expect a strong architectural tour rather than a guaranteed behind-the-scenes visit.

“The theater is beautiful, the tour was informative. Hope to come back and attend a performance, it’s a marvelous place.”

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