The 15 Best Sicily Tours & Experiences

“Vasilos was a fantastic guide! The activity was a lot of fun and we were incredibly lucky with the weather. The trek was mostly easygoing, but had just enough challenging moments to add a touch of adventure and make it even more exciting!”

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Palermo: NO Mafia Walking Tour

/ August 8, 2026

3.NO Mafia Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,431 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

A 3-hour Palermo walk focused on the anti-Mafia fight, key landmarks, and the civic resistance that keeps extortion from winning.

“I highly recommend the No Mafia Tour to anyone visiting Palermo. It was very interesting and educational, and inspiring to hear about the movement. Our guide Salvatore was fantastic - very knowledgeable and engaging, and was patient in answering all our questions. 10/10 experience.”

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Sicily Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Tours

Palermo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket

/ August 8, 2026

4.Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,410 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Palermo in 24 hours by open-top hop-on hop-off bus, with two routes, multilingual audio, and optional Monreale and Mondello beach add-ons.

“Giacomo and Sophie we’re fabulous host. This class couldn’t be better if it was happening in your Sicilian mama’s kitchen. The atmosphere was fabulous. The food was excellent. Giacomo took the time to explain everything about the products use to create the pastors and cannoli. This was definitely a highlight of our vacation in Palermo.”

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Boat Tours in Sicily, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Sicily Tours, Tour Reviews

From Trapani: Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch

/ August 8, 2026

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

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

Day cruise from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch, wine, and swim stops. Explore villages, creeks, and caletta bays.

“The trip was great, the crew was super nice. The views are amazing and the lunch is great too. Would 100% recommend”

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Evening Experiences, Mount Etna Excursions, Sicily Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Catania: Sunset Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves

/ August 8, 2026

6.Sunset Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,113 reviews · 5 - 5.5 hours · from $71

Catania sunset tour on Mount Etna: small-group Jeep ride, lava caves with helmets, Zafferana tastings, and a 2000 m viewpoint.

“We were lucky enough to experience our Etna tour with Kevin as our tour guide. Although we arrived late at the meeting point, he waited for us after we called him and was very friendly. The tour was a lot of fun, with a visit to a lava cave, a tasting, and, of course, the sunset on Mount Etna. There was plenty of time for photos and Kevin was able to answer all our questions about the volcano and its surroundings. A really great tour and a very good tour guide! Definitely recommended!”

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Food, Food & Drink, Food Tours in Sicily, Sicily Tours, Street Food Tastings, Street Food Tours in Sicily, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Walking Tours in Sicily

Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

/ August 8, 2026

7.Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,105 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83.44Top rated

Palermo street food walk with markets, panelle and arancine, local wine, and dessert, led by a small-group foodie guide.

“The tour is exceptional, Alexandra is a great guide , lots of information, great stops for all the varieties of food and drink all typical of Palermo . Group size just right . Don’t miss the experience,”

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Hiking & Trekking, Mount Etna Excursions, Sicily Tours, Tour Reviews

Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and jeep

/ August 8, 2026

8.Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and jeep

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,978 reviews · from $62.63

Cable car and jeep up Mount Etna to 3,000m, then hike past craters, black sand, and a lava channel, with jaw-dropping views.

“Everything was perfect! Our guide Clara was the best! 10/10 🤩”

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Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

/ August 8, 2026

9.Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,875 reviews · 5 hours · from $77

Hike up Mount Etna’s summit craters with a volcanologist guide, then ride back by cable car, seeing lava tunnels and Valle del Bove.

“It is an amazing experience! We miss the lava flow, didn’t see it as we were a couple of days ‘late’ Alessandro, our tour guide was so good! Let us rest as much as possible and showed and explained everything for us! Definitely recommended tour!”

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Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo

/ August 8, 2026

10.Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,791 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

8-hour Sicily day trip from Palermo to Segesta, Erice, and the Trapani salt pans, with scenic drives and self-guided time.

“Our driver, by the luck of the draw, was Sergio and were we fortunate. Sergio was everything we could have asked for. His ability to speak and understand English was an immense help. His effervescent personality radiated throughout the day and kept my family at ease. We were so pleased with how this day went. Great way to end our stay in lovely Sicily.”

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Sicily: Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch

/ August 8, 2026

11.Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,766 reviews · 8 hours · from $105

Full-day Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges tour with lunch, off-road lava stops, easy crater hike, a helmet cave visit, and river swimming.

“Our day trip was packed with exciting adventures and activities. Salvatore was an amazing guide. He went above and beyond for his guests. We had the best time on Mt. Etna!”

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Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

/ August 8, 2026

12.Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,701 reviews · from $25

Prebook a skip-the-line entry ticket to Taormina’s Ancient Theater with a free multi-language audio guide, plus unforgettable sea views.

“Easy to navigate the venu. Clean bathrooms and good cafeterias. Easy entry with online tickets.”

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Boat Tours in Sicily, Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Sicily Tours, Tour Reviews

From Milazzo: Panarea and Stromboli Boat Trip by Night

/ August 8, 2026

13.From Milazzo: Panarea and Stromboli Boat Trip by Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,605 reviews · 10 hours · from $89

Day-train it from Milazzo to Panarea and Stromboli by night, with sunset views and Sciara del Fuoco volcano action from a comfy boat.

“Overall good tour, Panarea and Stromboli are nice to visit, the guides gave enough info and the captain stopped long to show us the volcano activity.”

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Mount Etna Excursions, Sicily Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Mount Etna: Roundtrip Cable Car and 4×4 Bus Ticket

/ August 8, 2026

14.Mount Etna: Roundtrip Cable Car and 4×4 Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,602 reviews · 1 day · from $97

Ride Etna’s cable car, bounce up in a 4x4, then walk near the Central Craters with a volcano guide in Sicily.

“Great trip!!! However, the problem is finding a special ticket office where you can validate your ticket. There is no trace of this special ticket office. I finally found it after asking several people, but it is not a special ticket office, just an office. I don't understand why it is not possible to put a sign there.”

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Guided, Opera Experiences, Sicily Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Palermo: Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour

/ August 8, 2026

15.Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,573 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

A guided 40-minute tour of Teatro Massimo in Palermo. See foyer, auditorium, royal box, stage, and city views for about $14.

“Was an excellent tour with a very good guide speaking italian & english eloquently & Giving enough time for both groups to visit & take photos. Thank you & would definitely recommend it.”

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