City: Sicily
Top Things to do in Sicily
Things to do in Sicily, Italy: The Best Private Tours
Sicily (/ˈsɪsɪli/ SISS-i-lee; Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja], Sicilian: Sicìlia) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is an autonomous region of Italy, in Southern Italy along with surrounding minor islands, officially referred to as Regione Siciliana.
Restaurants in Sicily
1. Etna and Wine Tour from Taormina
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
See a different side of Sicily with this tour of Mt. Etna that departs from Taormina. Enjoy breathtaking views and taste the wines of one of the best wineries of the area, all while on the highest active volcano of Europe. This excursion journeys to old craters and lava flow caves, and is perfect for adventurous travelers.
Inclusions: Multilingual guide, Sampling of wine and visit to the wine cellar, Shuttle bus (round-trip), The equipment for visiting the cave, Trekking shoes (on request), INFANT - baby seat and carrier (on request)
Exclusions: All that is not specified under “the cost includes, cableway + 4x4 minibus + alpinist guide to reach 3000 m (to pay on the spot), cableway to reach 2500 m (to pay on the spot)
Reviewed By Jololo37
Perfecto! Guide really friendly! Interesting tour with children. Etna is beautiful! If you are near Catania, do this tour!
2. Private tour of the Valley of the Temples and Kolymbethra in Sicily
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Admire the magnificent Doric temples of the sacred hill, recently listed by UNESCO as a Cultural World Heritage. Follow your expert guide and get to know the history and the fascinating characters that shaped the face of Akragas, the ancient Agrigento. Enjoy a unique visit to the luscious garden of the Kolymbetra, a historic and botanical gem.
Inclusions: Private tour, Expert tour guide, Tickets for the Valley of the Temples and Garden of Kolymbetra
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By AlfonsoC315
A highly recommended destination and tour. Our guide, Sergio, was great. He brought the 2,000 year old artifacts to life with knowledge, charm and enthusiasm. We also appreciated his flexibility, accomodating a last minute change in timing when we were delayed in departing from Palermo.
3. Etna Morning private car and guide from Taormina
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
• Pick-up and drop-off in your accomodation in Taormina PRIVATE CAR WITH GUIDE • Welcome Kit • Stroll past ancient lava flows • Reach the Rifugio Sapienza or Rifugio Citelli • Trekking around the Silvestri Craters or Sartorius Craters • Explore a lava flow cave with helmets and lamps • Savor the tasting of typical Etnei products LASTS ABOUT 5 HOURS
Inclusions: Welcome kit, Insurance, Transport by private car, Professional naturalistc guide, Pickup and drop-off from your accomodation, Taste of honey and oil, Helmet and Torch, Snacks
Exclusions: tips and optional personal purchases, Everything that is not written in INCLUDED
Reviewed By PhillipK967OU
Terrible!!! This enterprise is not trustworthy. Cancelled our trip the night before without any reason. Unfriendly by text messaging and
4. Etna Alcantara private car and guide from Catania
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
• Catania pick-up and drop-off in your accomodation in Catania PRIVATE CAR WITH GUIDE • Welcome kit • Stroll past ancient lava flows • Reach the Rifugio Sapienza or Rifugio Citelli • Trekking around the Silvestri Craters or Sartorius Craters • Explore a lava flow cave with helmets and lamps • See the Valle del Bove • Excursion to the Alcantara River LASTS ABOUT 8 HOURS
Inclusions: Welcome kit, Insurance, Transport by private car, Professional naturalistc guide, Pickup and drop-off from your accomodation, Taste of honey and oil, Helmet and Torch, Snacks
Exclusions: Everything that is not written in INCLUDED, tips and optional personal purchases
Reviewed By PhillipK967OU
Terrible!!! This enterprise is not trustworthy. Cancelled our trip the night before without any reason. Unfriendly by text messaging and
5. Etna & Taormina private car and guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
• Catania pick-up and drop-off in your accomodation PRIVATE CAR WITH GUIDE • Welcome kit • Stroll past ancient lava flows • Reach the Rifugio Sapienza or Rifugio Citelli • Trekking around the Silvestri Craters or Sartorius Craters • Explore a lava flow cave with helmets and lamps • See the Valle del Bove • Savor the tasting of typical products • Stroll in the historic center of Taormina LASTS ABOUT 8 HOURS
Inclusions: Welcome kit, Insurance, Transport by private car, Professional naturalistc guide, Pickup and drop-off from your accomodation, Taste of honey and oil, Helmet and Torch, Snacks
Exclusions: tips and optional personal purchases, Everything that is not written in INCLUDED
Reviewed By PhillipK967OU
Terrible!!! This enterprise is not trustworthy. Cancelled our trip the night before without any reason. Unfriendly by text messaging and
6. Syracuse's Neapolis Archaeological Park Tour
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
The Neapolis Archaeological Park is where you’ll find Syracuse’s greatest classical ruins. Neapolis (New City) was one of the five quarters of the greek city of Syracuse. The ticket of the Neapolis Archaeological Park costs 10 euros per person. Free entrance under 18 and every first Sunday of the month. During our guided walking tour of the Neapolis Archaeological Park I’ll show you, in chronological order, the Quarry of Paradise with the famous Ear of Dionysius and the Cave of the Rope-makers, the Greek Theatre, the Altar of Hiero II (the largest in the world) and the Roman Amphitheater.
Inclusions: PhD Archaeologist Guide
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Parking Fees
Reviewed By MadFam31
We love Noto. This was our second visit however this time we went for the Christmas holidays. The weather was temperate and comfortable and the tourists were at a minimum. Good for us! It is such a charming and manageable town. We elected to stay right in town to minimize car travel and that was the best decision. Great restaurants and of course, Cafe Sicilia for almond granita. Easy side trips to Siracusa, Modica and Ragusa too.
7. Commissioner Montalbano tour of the fiction sites from Ragusa
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
09,30 pick up in hotel and drop off at 01,30 pm. From you residence in Eastern Sicily. In the tour to visit scenes of the set of "Inspector Montalbano", the are mainly concentrated in Ragusa (Vigata), the area of a moving beauty, that the shots Sironi have been able to exploit and make it ideal for the stories and the characters. Scicli, here we can visit the Montelusa police office. Afterwards we will visit the seaside house of Inspector Montalbano, with its balcon up the beach. Marinella is a name invented, but the one seen in fiction is PUNTA SECCA. We will also visit Modica and here we offer you a tasting of Modica chocolate.It is very important for us to have the details of your pick up and meeting with our driver. You must tell us where we will pick up: what name your hotel has; what address does your hotel or your b & b have and in which city; It is very important for us to have a info of your pick up details, city name, your hotel and address where our driver will meet you.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By Zarina M
We used this company for a week-long trip to Sicily, including airport transfers, hotel transfers between Taormina, Siracusa, and Ragusa, and a few site and winery tours. The driving service was excellent---on time, professional, and knowledgeable. Both Francesco and Luciano were wonderful. We booked a few specialized tours on our own and those turned out to be better than the tours we booked through this company. I think guides can be hit or miss---Mila in Siracusa was wonderful and Teresa in Agrigento was on her telephone the entire time she was with us. The wineries they booked for us were also hit and miss---Murgo on Etna had great wines but we arrived an hour early and had to stand around in the rain, and the biodynamic winery in Noto (Cantina Marilina) had great food but wines that were largely undrinkable. There was also a problem with our chocolate tasting tour in Modica so we missed the laboratory visit. But I can't fault the company for the guides or the wineries, really. They are basically an excellent chauffeur service, and we can wholly recommend using them as a driving service. Their professionalism and courtesy made our holiday stress-free and, given the opportunity, we would book them again.
8. Food and culture in Palermo!
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Walking tour of good food, art and culture, explaining everything from the birth of the city step by step to today's markets, in a simple but passionate way ... with excellent street food.
Inclusions: Street Food tasting: sfincione, panelle, crocchè and arancine. Water included.
Exclusions: Soda/Pop, Alcoholic Beverages, Coffee and/or Tea
9. Noto - half day tour (departure from Syracuse)
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Noto, a city of art rich in charm that has earned the title of “Stone Garden” as well as the Sicilian capital of Baroque. In 2002 it was named UNESCO as a World Heritage Site along with all Baroque cities of the Noto Valley. Starting from Porta Reale, you will pass through the main street, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, where on both sides you can admire baroque churches and palaces then passing for the jewel of Baroque par excellence: the Cathedral.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Multilanguage guide
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes
10. Private Palermo street food tour with Chef Fulvio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Taste the culinary gems of Palermo that only a local can find! Enjoy a pleasant walk through the city, going from one tasting of traditional Sicilian foods to another. The tour will last about 3 hours and evening food walk are available upon request. • You'll taste: Arancina Palermitana (fried rice balls stuffed with a meat sauce), Sfincione (the famous pizza in Palermo), Panelle (deep-fried chickpeas), Crocchè or Cazzilli (soft potato bites), Bread with Milza (the sandwich king of street food), and a few other surprises that you'll find along the way! • Wine and beer are included • Stops at historical places of interest • Fulvio is a professional chef • This experience is bookable as a private event only *Eatwith is the world’s largest community for culinary experiences with locals. Enjoy local food and browse dinner parties, cooking classes and more in beautiful homes and exclusive venues.
Inclusions: Food tasting, Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Small group tour with a personal guide, Insider tips and recommendations from your local host, The chance to try and buy local specialties, Meet other people from around the world
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By clareo856
I recently had the pleadure of attending one of Fulvio's fabulous lunches here in the heart of Palermo. A glorious day spent exploring the markets for local healthy delicious food. Fulvio knew all the best places to buy the finest cheese. The finest vegetables, meat and wines. Once we had finished af the market we brought all the ingredients back to his welcoming and comfortable home and began cooking lunch. Fulvio is a fantastic guide and cook and under his supervision we prepared a starter of stuffed artichoke filled with garlic and a wonderful local green vegetable similar to spinach. Oil and lemon on top. Delicious. We cooked frittata and ate some perfectly cooked cauliflower. We then prepared a very sicilian pasta dish with cauliflower, raisins and breadcrumbs. Then we ate fish with a chilli garlic and lemon dressing. Divine.. we finished our meal off with tiramisu and some fine italian liquers and coffee. There was an abundance of wine and a delightful group of tourists from berlin, australia and siberia. The day was relaxed and sociable and very enjoyable. We were regaled with tales of sicilian life and Fulvio was the perfect host keeping us entertained and well fed and our wine glasses topped up. Highly recommend this course as a great introduction to sicilian cooking and getting to know a little more about the culture of this amazing city. Thank you Fulvio
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