Location: Agrigento
Top Things to do in Agrigento
What to do and see in Agrigento, Sicily: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Though Agrigento is a modern city of about 60,000 on Sicily’s southwest coast, the majority of visitors come to experience the past just outside of town. At the Valley of the Temples (Valle dei Templi), citizens of the then-major Greek colony of Akragras began building seven Doric style holy monuments in the sixth century BC. The nearby Archaeological Museum helps put everything into context. Agrigento also has some fascinating sights in its old town, like the medieval Norman cathedral.
Restaurants in Agrigento
1. Tempio della Concordia
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5.0 based on 2,544 reviews
Built in 430 BC, this is one of the best-preserved Greek Temples located outside of Greece.
Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia
The name of the temple we owe it due to one of the first Sicilian historians Tommaso Fazello. However, to whom this temple was actually dedicated, we don`t know until now. The sad state of the neighbors in the valley suggests that the temple of Concordia had to go through a lot to remain in the beautiful form as it is now. Along with the Parthenon, it is the best-preserved Doric temple in the world. It was necessary to survive the capture of Acragas by the Carthaginians in 406, the first and second Punic wars in the third century BC, the barbarian invasions in the fifth century AD, and the endless wars in Sicily in the middle ages. And, finally, it was necessary to protect themselves from the locals, who pulled apart almost all of ancient Rome. They were more danderous for antique temple than the barbarians. Concordia was lucky here. It was called the Church and it protected from encroachments of fans to get hold of antique building materials. Exactly the same saved the Pantheon in Rome. The Concordia temple is beautiful. From all sides. At any time of the day. In the evening, it is illuminated, but I didn`t go here a second time.
2. Guida Turistica Agrigento
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Professional tour guides licensed by the Region of Sicily for tourist, cultural and gastronomic throughout the province of Agrigento, from the Valley of the Temples to the Archaeological Museum, from the Old Town to the birthplace of Luigi Pirandello, we are specialized for groups, schools, families and individuals. Languages spoken: Italian, English, Spanish.
3. goSicily:Cook, eat, explore...
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5.0 based on 70 reviews
The association "goSicily: cook, eat, explore,cooking classes for tourists" was created with the aim of enhancing and pass on the flavors, places and traditions of Sicily of all time. The cooking classes, lasting about four hours,take place in a modern art gallery: "The Farm Cultural Park" and conclude with a tasting of prepared dishes. Everyone can participate.
Reviewed By joannebX7660CG
My family of 6 adults were visiting family in Sicily. We wanted to learn to cook authentic Sicilian cuisine, and Annalisa was The Best instructor. We had a last minute change, due to a leg injury the day before, and Annalisa was great about rearranging our time with her. She has so much energy and passion, not only for cooking, but the quality of the ingredients. That passion was infectious, and we had a blast making the pasta, and all the dishes. One person even made a whale of his pasta, and in a flash, Annalisa was posting it and showing it off on her channel. It was a fun, and delicious experience.
4. EasyWay Tour
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5.0 based on 200 reviews
Discover the valley of the temples in a modern, fast, easy and fun way. Our exclusive tours offer on relaxing, ecological way to visit the whole archaeological area with easy to drive vehicles. With us you can appreciate all the beautiful countryside around the monuments land scenery in and valley. Enjoy with us!
5. Oblo
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
Oblo Trip offers you a unique experience made in Sicily for living places and emotions unknown to the most. Boat tours, by private van, by bike,tasting experiences ... to discover places and original experiences that traditional tour does not allow you to try. Stay far from the traditional itineraries and come with us to discover the REAL taste of Sicily!
6. Agrigento Experience
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5.0 based on 213 reviews
Lorenzo Capraro is a tour guide specializing in luxury guided tours for those who want something decidedly different. He designs the tours for the travellers and personally accompanies them. He is fluent in 5 languages and has worked for many years in the field of luxury travel. You deserve the best! Thanks to his great expertise, his commitment to customer care, his attention to detail, clear explanations, great organizational abilities and personal charm, Lorenzo will surprise you and show the magic of the Valley of the Temples and of Agrigento . He is by your side guiding you around and seeing to all the details so you can relax and have fun. You are very important and Lorenzo will open doors that would normally remain closed just for you. He will chose the best places to see and other amazing experiences to make your visit truly extraordinary. He knows how to take care of you when you are here! For those who appreciate the highest standards, Lorenzo has created not just a guided tour of the Valley of the Temples, but also an experience. Avoid the crowds and get off the beaten track on one of his private tours. Enjoy Agrigento Experience!
7. Agrigento Family Tour - Laura Danile
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5.0 based on 50 reviews
Hello, I am an archaeologist and qualified tour guide, I live in Agrigento and I love working with families and Kids. I could guide you in Agrigento, at the Valley of the Temples and at the Archaeological museum. If there are excavations in Agrigento we could visit them and see the real job of the archaeologist on the field. Please contact me for the details.
8. Tony Palermo Taxi
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By sejpen - Gothenburg, Sweden
Tony Palermo is a really nice cabdriver that gives very good service, in time, nice price and very helpful! Call him for a cab when in Agrigento and it's surroundings! Cellphone: +39 329 448 45 21
9. Contino Travel Ncc
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5.0 based on 62 reviews
CONTINO TRAVELL NCC is an exclusive rental service with driver who is committed to providing reliable and safe first class transport from the point of departure to the destination. The high quality cars offer the customer comfort and safety, everything that is expected from a professional executive service. We provide an accompanying service for you and your guests. All transfers to meetings and conventions, offices and hotels are contemplated, even in locations far from the city or with a meeting point with the client at airports or stations. Car rental with driver is a service increasingly requested by those who, for work commitments or any other need, must have a safe, reliable, in total relaxation and without any limitation. CONTINO TRAVEL NCC does not provide the customer with only one car, but provides all the accessory services to solve any need related to the move.
Reviewed By C9307YZpatricial
Need a driver with a luxury van and English-speaking guide who will go the extra mile? Well, hire Melinda and Mauritzio! They are superb! We thought we needed to just get from our B&B to the Temples, but they offered more. They dropped us at a restaurant for dinner, and arranged to come back for us without rushing. They picked us up the next day and delivered us to a guide at the Temples. Along the way, they pointed out special sites and vistas. We were going to take a train from Agrigento to Palermo, but they offered to do the trip for a reasonable price, saving us the trouble of dragging heavy bags. They added a stop at a famous Vista for photos, and even stopped for homemade gelato upon request! Finally, they delivered us to our hotel in Palermo and waited outside the pedestrian area until we were in safe hands. If you are looking to be treated royally, hire Contino Travel. Only the best!
10. Valle dei Templi
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4.5 based on 17,409 reviews
This region is one of the most important archeological sites in the world with many great temples such as Hera (Juno,) Lacinia, Concordia, Heracles (Hercules) and Olympian Zeus (Jupiter,) all dramatically perched along a long rocky scarp.
Reviewed By alikarim - Dallas, United States
This is an extremely well preserved set of ancient Greek temples that you can visit over a mile long walk. Best thing to do is to park yoru car at the bottom of the valley; at the exit of the site. Then take a local taxi (3 Euros/person) to the top of the site, the main entrance, where fro about an entrance fee of $13.50; you can start at the top temple and walk leisurely down to the bottom sites, exploding multiple temples and ruins in great shape. Lots of tourists here, but well worth the visit. It will take several hours to complete this, so plan for a min half day here. A must do in Sicily.
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