City: Sicily
Top Things to do in Sicily
Things to do in Sicily, Italy: The Best Walking 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. Syracuse Private Walking Tour with option of Food and Wine Tasting
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy a private walking tour around the historical center of Syracuse, ancient island Ortigia. You will meet your local guide at Apollo temple, the oldest Greek temple in Sicily. During this 2 to 2.5hr tour, professional guide will tell you many interesting facts and reveal the secrets about the rich history, culture and everyday life of one of the most beautiful and ancient cities in the world. Private tour guarantees friendly atmosphere and personal attention from your guide.
Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Private tour, Food tasting (optionally), Wine tasting (optionally)
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By LMA5001
Incredible experience. Pasquale is a very nice and upbeat person. He took us to the best wineries. From the moment he picked us up it was clear that he had the entire day in perfect control. He is always professional and also fun. We really enjoyed the wine and food and the cellar tours. Pasquale even sent us several pictures from the day of fun that we had together. It was the highlight of our trip to Sicily. The communication was great - I asked Pasquale to arrange to have a cake for my girlfriend's birthday ... he made sure that at every destination there was a cake and everyone sang. He made me look like a hero! Thank you Pasquale!!!
2. Private tour of the Valley of the Temples and Kolymbethra in Sicily
Overall Ratings
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. 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
4. Private tour to the salt pans of Trapani
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Departure from Trapani to the Saline reserve. Hotel pick-up. You arrive at the first mill, the Maria Stella mill, the headquarters of the WWF (visit is recommended) Photo stop, and departure for the Salina Culcasi, stop to admire the flamingos and photograph. Departure for the salt museum (half-hour visit recommended) Free stop for photos and souvenirs. Return to Trapani and release at the hotel.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Ticket Museum
Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner
Reviewed By V3056IYkatiep
I booked this tour online and paid €60. When I arrived at the port I saw the same trip was €40 if bought there. I paid an additional 50%for the privilege of booking online!!! Also I had to pay an additional €2.50 City tax which wasn't notified. I contacted the company and they said it was tour operator costs - no refund. They said no one had complained before - I find that really hard to believe. Unless you like throwing your money away I'd suggest waiting until you get to the port. The trip itself is enjoyable and the islands are lovely. Under covid they, naturally can't provide snorkeling equipment but definitely bring your own. So worth it. Lunch was pasta with tinned tomato and slice of melon. Bottled water was a plastic cup with lunch. A good day out if you can get past the rip off.
5. Erice Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Discover Erice with a licensed tour guide who is also a real inhabitant of the town (there are only 200 people living on the top of the mountain). Walk down the small cobbled lanes, admire the monuments and the amazing panorama, discover the history and the anecdotes of the town. I will be waiting for you at the main gate of the city ("Porta Trapani") to start this amazing discovery of the town ;)
Inclusions: Walking Tour, Licensed tour guide
Exclusions: Entrance tickets to the monuments (optional)
Reviewed By Kush_Anu
Angela was a great guide with a deep knowledge of Erice and Sicilian history and culture. She really gave us a great tour of the beautiful hilltop town and was so lovely to invite us to see her parents house which is in classic Erician style with a beautiful courtyard. What a dreamy place! Thank you Angela!!
6. Half Day Tour of Syracuse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
I will accompany you to discover the places of my childhood. My father is a tour guide so I grew up playing in the places I try to make tourists appreciate today. I will let you discover the history, art, habits and typical Sicilian dishes with the eyes of a local, the perfect mix to appreciate one of the most important Mediterranean cities in the Greek period and beyond. In addition we can add the market tour to taste some of the most delicious sicilian local food.
Inclusions: Local Guide
Exclusions: Entrance Tickets, Snacks
Reviewed By Sweet9caroline
Grazie Letizia for taking me to all the best food places in Ortigia on this tour. I was grateful Letizia honoured the booking as my private guide as no one else had signed up that day. You will eat a ton of food and just getting to the front of the queue at Caseificio Borderi is worth the cost of the tour alone :) Don’t miss this tour!
7. Wonders of Palermo: the new walking tour of Palermo Wonders!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
We are three siblings: Mauro, Marcella and Alberto Amato: official local guides, born and raised in Palermo.
Inclusions: We will discover the history, the arts and the hidden corners of the city., Official local guides, born and raised in Palermo
Exclusions: Entrance tickets: 2 euros each
Reviewed By TomLuke123
We took the Wonders of Palermo walking tour through the historic centre of the city. By far the best way to get to know and become familiar with the long history of the city. The tour guide was excellent, who has deep insight into Sicily’s complex historical and contemporary issues. Great unhurried way to explore the city. Highly recommended
8. Discover Palermo
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 58 reviews
Walking tour in the heart of the city of Palermo, discovering historical markets, churches and squares. A journey through the history and culture of a unique city in the world.
Inclusions: Walking tour, Certified guide
Exclusions:
9. Palermo Street Food Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 706 reviews
Welcome to the top ranked food tour in Italy based on TA reviews! Join a relaxing street food walk around Palermo with a young passionate local guide. Take a journey through the scents and flavours of Capo and Vucciria markets and explore their backstreets where real Palermitan soul resides. See some of the top attractions along the way like Teatro Massimo and Piazza San Domenico. Taste the best selection of daily street foods, such as ‘arancine’ (stuffed rice balls) and ‘panelle’ (chickpea fritters), as well as a local wine and seasonal dessert (cannoli or ice cream) but also some challenging sample like the renowned "pani ca' meusa" (veal offal sandwich). This tour is limited to 10 participants, ensuring you an open interaction with the tour guide, the local vendors and the other travelers. It's a tourist-trap free experience designed for real foodies! We are the most experienced food tour company in Italy. On this tour we hosted Rick Stein, Paul Hollywood and many other celebs!
Inclusions: Licensed Local Guide, Street food samples, light aperitif and seasonal dessert (replaces a full meal), 1 glass of beer, 1 glass of wine
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Extra Foods/drinks or seconds, unless specified (water is not included. However, it can be purchased in any cafè along the walk), photo service
Reviewed By Ann V
This was the fourth Streaty virtual cooking class I’ve taken and, like all the others, it was great fun and the results were a real wow. My husband and I couldn’t believe how well our cannoli turned out. Tasting them, we felt like we were back in Sicily. Marco and Daniela took us step-by-step through the process, sharing traditional techniques and tips – the kind of insider stuff you can’t get by just reading a recipe. It was very entertaining, too, plus good material is sent ahead of time, and it's easy to ask questions during class. We plan to make all the recipes again, and hope Marco offers more classes in future.
10. Etna and Wine Tour from Catania
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 57 reviews
See a different side of Sicily with this tour of Mt. Etna that departs from Catania. 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: Shuttle bus (round-trip), Multilingual guide, Trekking shoes (on request), The equipment for visiting the cave, Sampling of wine and visit to the wine cellar, INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
Exclusions: cableway to reach 2500 m € 30.00 (to pay on the spot), cableway + 4x4 minibus + alpinist guide to reach 3000 m € 66.00 (to pay on the spot), All that is not specified under “the cost includes
Reviewed By Jololo37
Perfecto! Guide really friendly! Interesting tour with children. Etna is beautiful! If you are near Catania, do this tour!
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