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AlannaSiegel, Jul 2026
Just book!
Sergio and his assistant were so amazing. Unfortunately we had some trouble with calling a taxi and we were significantly late. However Sergio was very accommodating and still delivered on our full boat trip. The spots that he brought us were beautiful. Additionally, him and his assistant were very good hosts and provided such a lovely day. It was truly the highlight of our trip and we will continue to recommend people to book this same boat trip.
Duane_G, Jul 2026
Great Palermo UNESCO Tour with an Excellent Guide.
Renata was an excellent guide for our small-group walking tour of Palermo’s UNESCO sites. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and provided great context and commentary throughout the tour, helping bring the history and culture of Palermo to life. She also did a wonderful job managing the group in the intense heat, keeping the experience moving while flexing where needed to make sure everyone was comfortable and able to enjoy the day. Overall, it was a great experience, and Renata made the tour both informative and memorable. Highly recommend!
Adriana_T, Jul 2026
Incredible history our...
Incredible history our local guide in the valley of temples was funny and very knowledgeable. Our tour guide made everything simple and enjoyable. The one thing I don’t like is when they give you a time to meet and then change it to earlier time and then tell you that if everyone gets there before you get there even though you are on time they will leave you! I think that is disrespectful when you have purchased an expensive tour with set expectations of when and where and what time you should be there.
Jason_W, Jun 2026
Must See Tour!
Giuseppe was a great driver. He took time to explain the sights to us and shared a lot about Sicilian culture. Anna, our tour guide at the temples, was incredibly knowledgeable and allowed us the time we needed to take a lot of pictures. She also happily took our picture in great spots with the temples in the background.
Harminder_C, Jun 2026
Excellent guide and trip
This was a great experience all-round. Umberto our guide was very knowledgeable about both the Mafia but also gave us a rich insight into the history of Sicily itself over the course of the journey. Even accounting for unpredictable Palermo traffic, the day was well-structured with appropriate length of time spent at each attraction. Would highly recommend!
Nick_Z, Jun 2026
Excellent way to see Palermo
Sorry forgot the guides name, great character and interesting stories. An excellent way to see Palermo and get a different take on the culture and history. Highly recommend this way to see the city and fantastic to end on some gelato. Honoured to be food champion for the evening 😆
Marlene_S, Jun 2026
Lovely day trip with gorgeous views, medieval architecture, salt and wines
We had a lovely day with Renato and our fellow tour companions. The drive out toward Erice offered amazing views and gave contrast against the busy Palermo scene. The town of Erice was amazingly preserved and I really enjoyed the way our guide shared about the history without going into too much detail. The tour was expansive but not rushed. We loved seeing the salt flats on our way to the winery, where we got to experience a beautiful vineyard and winery and amazing food and wines. Renato was very accommodating and helpful since my aunt had to bring her “roller” for back support. She had to sit out som of the more hilly and cobblestone clad parts but we really appreciate that we got to go on this tour.
Diane_L, May 2026
Palermo City Tour, Catacombs and Monreale
Pietro and Antonio were awesome. They picked us up from the hotel with a warm welcome
Antonio was our driver and an excellent one at that.
Pietro was so knowledgeable about Italy, the history, the attractions etc. he was also so passionate about it
We especially loved the Cathedral of Monreale. Pietro walked us through the history, how to walk though it and shared a book with how it was built and organized
It was the most magnificent cathedral we have ever been to. It had the story of the Bible from one end to the other
We thoroughly enjoyed the trip sitting in the heck of the cruiser car with beautiful views, snacks and prosecco
We would highly recommend this experience
Eileen_H, Apr 2026
What a Day! Great Time at the Sights, Much because of Antonio
My partner and I had an absolutely fantastic day with this experience. Both Valley of the Temples and Turkish Steppes were gorgeous and impactful. If you are traveling between Palermo and Catania and don’t want to drive yourself, I wholeheartedly recommend this.
I also want to take a minute to thank and shout out our driver, Antonio. We had such an easy pick up and drop off, and smooth driving in between. Antonio was attentive, communicative, and hilarious. He made sure we were comfortable and relaxed, and well fed to get through the day. He also took the time to give us great recommendations for our stay in Catania.
Jenna_C, Apr 2026
This cooking class was so...
This cooking class was so much fun! Michael was very knowledgeable about different authentic Italian dishes. My mom and I enjoyed shopping in the market and eating the food at the end. The pace of the class was perfect and the food we made was amazing! We highly recommend this class!
Karl_S, Nov 2025
Super trip, umberto was a...
Super trip, umberto was a great guide. Castelbuono is charming and tranquil. Lovely food tasting experiences with the local produce. Cefalu is just a gorgeous combination of architecture and a beautiful beach set against the mountains. Even in late October it was warm and sunny and a real treat. Lovely trip and not too far in the car from Palermo.
Deborah_D, Oct 2025
Best day with Umberto!
A fabulous day out! Umberto was so lovely! Gave us a great run down of places as we travelled. Talked to us about lots of things and introduced us to a delicious dessert from a bakery on the way. We stopped for photo opportunities along the way.
The beach was beautiful and water calming and cool! Probably the most relaxed day we have had so far!
The journey was made even better by the clean, comfortable transport. Umberto obviously takes pride in his vehicle. Highly recommend this tour!
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Once you've gotten to know Palermo, you may never want to leave. And yet, there are so many extraordinary destinations in close proximity to the Sicilian capital that it's worth getting outside the city. Day trips from Palermo help travelers experience one of Italy's most seductive regions without stressing about planning or driving. You can visit centuries-old salt pans, postcard-perfect seaside villages, Greek temples, Roman ruins, wineries along volcanic slopes, and more—and you'll still return to Palermo in time for a late dinner.
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