Wine Tours in Sicily — 14 That Justify the Detour

1.Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 951 reviews · 3 hours · from $71Our pick

Spend three hours at Towns of Italy in Palermo learning pizza and chocolate gelato with an English-speaking chef such as Lidia or Marcello. You will make a thick Sicilian sfincione, watch the gelato demonstration, eat your creations with wine or soft drinks, and take home digital recipes. Families, vegetarians, and first-time cooks are welcome.

“Cooking with Lidia was a truly wonderful experience. She explained everything in great detail and clearly guided us through every step of preparing the pizza and the ice cream. We are so happy that we chose to spend our Valentine’s evening this way in Palermo. It was a memorable and delightful experience that we will cherish for a long time.”

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2.Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour – From Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 464 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $139Top rated

Spend about nine hours with a small group of up to 16, hiking Etna’s Monti Sartorius craters, exploring a lava cave, enjoying a Sicilian lunch with Etna wines, and visiting Alcantara Gorge. Guides such as Roberto, Rosario, Tony, Claudio, and Saro bring strong local knowledge, though the hike requires good fitness.

“There were 4 people in my party. We all agreed that it was the most fantastic day in Sicily. Our guide, Roberto S., was very kind and funny. What impressed us the most was his passion and knowledge of Mt. Etna. He gave us information and insights that we would have never experienced. Lunch and wine was delicious. The gorge was extraordinary and we enjoyed the freezing water at the end of such a wonderful day!”

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3.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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4.From Catania: Mt. Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour

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

From Catania, spend eight hours exploring Etna with a naturalist guide, walking among craters and lava flows at 2,000 meters, then enter a lava cave with helmet and lamp. A Sicilian winery lunch with wine follows, before a visit to the basalt Alcantara Gorges. Pickup, equipment, entrance fees, and insurance are included.

“The tour was great, better than expected. Our guide Flo was fantastic, providing so much information and answering our questions. Highly recommend.”

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5.Tour Etna & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 317 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $175

Spend about eight hours exploring Mount Etna with guides such as Alex, Andrea, or Luca. Walk around the Monti Sartorius craters, enter a lava tunnel with a helmet and flashlight, then finish with a generous Sicilian lunch and Etna wine tasting at Gambino Winery. Pickup from Taormina-area accommodation is included.

“Amazing day, Vittorio and our Etna guides Andrea and Alex were amazing. So much fun - thank you! Great lunch and wine tasting too”

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6.From Taormina: Mount Etna Food and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 297 reviews · from $168

Spend six hours exploring Etna’s food and wine country with an English-speaking local guide such as Giovanni, Antonio, Denise, Carlos, or Orazio. Visit a family winery, taste regional wines with cheeses and salami, then enjoy an organic farmhouse lunch with seasonal pasta, dessert, and limoncello. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“This trip was absolutely amazing. I would 100% recommend. You get picked up from your accommodation not having to worry about taxis which is absolutely amazing. We went to the first winery on mount etna and tried red, white and rose wine with a plate full of nibbles. A lovely lady was explaining everything to us about the wine and what to have with what cheese. This was absolutely fantastic. We then went to a different place which we had red wine and lots of food. Couldn’t recommend this tour enough. Our tour guide Orazio was absolutely amazing. He was constantly checking up on us and answering lots of questions…”

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7.Wine tasting THE CLASSICS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 287 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Visit Tenuta di Castellaro on Lipari for a two-hour shared tasting led by guides such as Michela. Walk through the winery and vineyards, then taste Bianco Pomice, Nero Ossidiana, and Malvasia delle Lipari with a local meat and cheese board, Etna olive oil, caper pâté, and traditional vegetables.

“Great staff. Lovely experience overall. Good amount of wines. It was lovely to walk through the vineyards and visit the canteen.”

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8.Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $128

Travel from Catania in a small group of up to eight, walk Etna’s volcanic paths, visit Silvestri craters and a lava cave, then taste Sicilian wines with local food at Enoteca Dell’Etna. Multilingual guides such as Alessandro, Enzo, Simone, and Florence lead the day. Optional cable-car and 4x4 trips cost extra.

“Nando was an amazing tour guide. He was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour. Grazie Mille!”

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9.Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Join Francesco in Balestrate for a 45-minute walk through his family olive grove and a practical lesson on growing and pressing olives. Then visit his grandparents’ home for extra virgin olive oil, wine, balsamic vinegar, glaze, limoncello, and homemade Sicilian food. The tour lasts about two hours and is offered in five languages.

“This was the best tour I have ever taken!!! Francesco and his family were amazing simply amazing. I would highly suggest this tour to everyone you will go away feeling so in touch with the country and the culture.”

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10.From Catania: Mount Etna Half-Day Tour and Wine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 214 reviews

You’ll spend seven hours with a multilingual guide such as Lorenzo, Enrico, or Costanza, walking Etna’s side craters, ancient lava flows, and possibly a lava cave before a generous wine and food tasting near Zafferana Etnea. Hotel pickup from Catania, a small minibus, and an easy but sometimes steep hike make this a practical introduction to Sicily’s volcano and vineyards.

“Great day trip to Etna and winery! Great views and great wine! Recommend!”

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11.Pistachio Ravioli, Pasta Home Cooking Class w/ Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 204 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Join Angela and, when available, her son Victor in their Catania home for a hands-on pasta class. You will make dough, prepare a creamy pistachio filling, shape ravioli, and sit down to eat with Sicilian wine, bruschetta, dessert, water, and coffee. English and Italian are offered, with translation help when needed.

“Angela was a lovely host and very friendly. It was nice to learn new skills in an authentic setting and the food tasted amazing ( even though we made it ourselves !) We had a great time and would definitely recommend it - a highlight to our trip in Sicily.”

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12.Etna: Wine Tasting and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 201 reviews · from $129

Spend seven hours exploring Etna’s wine country from Catania. Stop in Zafferana Etnea for honey and olive oil, visit two wineries, taste seven wines with a sommelier, and enjoy a Sicilian lunch paired with Etna DOC bottles. English and Italian guides, Catania pickup, and private or small-group options are available.

“Really great day - Andrea was super friendly, helpful, prompt and welcoming. Both wineries were excellent and were a lovely contrast, so we could be near Etna and then also looking out over Taormina and the coast. All wines were delicious, good amount of good with them, and excellent hosts. Personally wasn’t bothered about the honey stop but it was brief so no issue there. Would wholeheartedly recommend this tour!”

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13.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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14.Naxos: Taormina Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 185 reviews · from $51Best value

Join Enzo and his crew for a two-hour cruise from Giardini Naxos along Taormina’s coast. You’ll see Isola Bella, the Blue Grotto, Grotta dell’Amore, and White Lotus filming spots, with time to swim, snorkel, and enjoy prosecco, fruit, music, and Sicilian sweets.

“It was phenomenal! Our two guides, Enzo and Tindaro were so welcoming and did a great job of showing us the coast around Taromina!”

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