15 Wine Tours in Sicily Worth Booking

1.Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

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

Learn Palermo pizza and chocolate gelato with an English-speaking chef, enjoy dinner with wine, and take home a digital recipe booklet in 3 hours.

“This was my favorite part of our visit to Palermo. So much fun.”

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2.Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour – From Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 464 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $139.07Top rated

Full-day Mount Etna hike, lava cave and Sicilian lunch with Etna wines, then walk Alcantara Gorge from Taormina with small groups.

“Roberto was incredibly informative and passionate about Mt. Etna and the region around it. Very well run tour with a very picturesque winery and delicious food. Would highly recommend this tour if you don’t have a lot of time on Sicily and are interested in the historical Mt. Etna as well as getting to a winery.”

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3.Wine Tasting with Snacks at Bottega Monteleone

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 453 reviews · from $50.11Best value

Palermo wine tasting at Bottega Monteleone: 5 Sicilian wines with antipasti in a cozy bar, 2 hours, small-group vibe.

“Absolutely fantastic. The food and wine were spectacular, and the explanations went deep into the regionality and characteristics of the grapes and production methods. Would absolutely recommend.”

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4.Guided Etna Wine Tasting Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 444 reviews · 5 hours · from $68

Half-day tour from Taormina to Gambino on Etna for a winery visit, four tastings, and Sicilian cheese and olive bites.

“Great trip, on time, lots of information. wine tasting in a gorgeous setting. Nice pace to everything.”

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5.Private 6-Hour Tour of Three Etna Wineries with food&wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $375.05

Private 6-hour Etna winery tour with three tastings, Sicilian food pairings, hotel pickup, and volcanic scenery for 18+.

“Massimo was incredible. The choice of wineries was spectacular. We really enjoy our day. The lunch was good with a gluten free and vegetarian option.”

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6.Full-Day Etna, Wine & Alcantara Canyons Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 390 reviews · from $116.68

Full-day Mount Etna from Taormina: crater hike at 2,000 m, lava caves, Sicilian lunch, Etna wine tasting, Alcantara Canyons.

“Our tour was really very well organized. All the equipment we needed were prepared for us, and the itinerary was thought through well. Our guide Riccardo was very kind and knowledgeable. It was truly a memorable and fun day.”

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7.Mt. Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 370 reviews · from $117.82

From Catania, hike Etna, explore lava caves, taste Sicilian wine at a winery, then cool off at Alcantara Gorges.

“Danilo, the guide was remarkably experienced. The place is stunning. Really good experience.”

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8.Tour Etna & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 317 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $175.43

Small-group Mt. Etna hike with lava tunnel, Sicilian lunch, and wine tasting, starting with Taormina pickup and expert guidance.

“I enjoyed this tour very much. We did exactly what was advertised. The hike was of medium intensity, and because of the rocky ground, I do recommend good athletic shoes or hiking shoes. One of my friends wore Keds which would have been completely inadequate, but fortunately the guide had a pair of shoes she could borrow in the van. They picked my friends and me up at our hotel at the appointed time, and the group contained a total of 13 persons divided into 2 vans with 2 guides that acted as our drivers. The first stop was a snack bar at Mt Etna for the restroom and to…”

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9.Mount Etna Food and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 297 reviews · from $168.79

A 6-hour Mount Etna food and wine day with pickup, lava-stone villages, cellar tastings, organic farmhouse lunch, and limoncello.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better trip. Giovanni was an incredible driver/guide and made the day the best it could have possibly been. We had such a lovely tour around the vineyard and some lovely food and wine afterwards. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to do a wine tour!”

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10.Wine tasting THE CLASSICS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 287 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60.49

Tenuta di Castellaro Lipari wine tasting: three classics, cured-meats and cheeses board, eco vineyard walk, and big Aeolian views.

“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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11.Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $128.85

Mt. Etna caves and crater treks from Catania, then lava-tube exploring and a generous wine tasting at Enoteca Dell'Etna.

“Awesome....our guide/driver was very good. Very knowledgeable about Mt. ETNA, "her" history and that of the region. A vcery good driver...”

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

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

Olive grove walk in Balestrate, then taste extra virgin olive oil, Sicilian wines, balsamic vinegar, balsamic glaze, and limoncello.

“It was a great tour! Our guide, Francesco, was very friendly and explained everything clearly. We even had the opportunity to meet his grandparents and taste their products, including wine, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and traditional Sicilian dishes prepared to perfection by his lovely grandmother! Overall, it was a fantastic experience—great value for money, and the products were absolutely exquisite! Highly recommended! :)”

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13.Etna Countryside Food & Wine Lovers Tour (Small Group or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $192.36

Taste Etna wine and Sicilian village food from Taormina on a small-group or private 6-hour tour with pickup, tastings, and lunch.

“Brilliant experience, food beautifully presented and great quality, wines samples were all great quality, beautiful surroundings, guide very knowledgeable and great fun, would highly recommend, well worth the money”

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14.Mount Etna Half-Day Tour and Wine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 214 reviews

Trek Mount Etna from Catania, explore a lava cave, then unwind with volcanic-soil wine tasting in Zafferana Etnea.

“I highly recommend !! You get enough time to visit the volcano. The wine tasting was incredible, came with cheese and charcuterie as well. The group is small so its a very intimate activity.”

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

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

Learn to make pistachio ravioli in Catania at a small home cooking class with wine, pear bruschetta, and a 3-course Sicilian meal.

“Angela is an excellent host and an outstanding Italian chef. She and son, Victor, welcomed us into their beautiful home and were really engaging and patient. Angela took us through the entire process of making the pasta in a very artistic and creative way. The pear Bruschetta was not just a beautiful masterpiece, but also a gastronomic one. And then when we got to making the Ravioli, Angela was there with us at every step of the way, keeping it jovial and witty, with a keen attention to detail. This experience was made even better with the company of a Puertorican family. The pasta served with Sicilian wine was simple…”

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