Top Sicily Private Sightseeing Tours - page 4

Sicilian cuisine is renowned as some of the best in Italy, and this half-day group cooking class is the perfect introduction. Alongside a professional chef, learn to make traditional Sicilian dishes, including fresh pasta, then sit down to enjoy a delicious homemade 4-course lunch or dinner, accompanied by Sicilian wine.

Indulge all your senses on a walking tour of Palermo's rich street food traditions. Join a knowledgeable guide for a walk through the historic part of the city and its vibrant outdoor markets. Start at one of Palermo's puppet theaters and visit a street market, a street food shop, and landmarks in the historic center. Watch the lively scenes around you, observing what seems like another time.

Catania has a lively food scene, but it takes an insider to guide you to the top spots for sweet and savory treats. Explore the city's markets and food shops on this street food tour through the old town led by a local foodie, sampling Sicilian favorites like artisan cheeses and cold cuts, olives, arancini, and more while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere. Along the way, you’ll uncover what makes Sicilian cuisine unique and discover some of Catania’s cultural highlights.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the hilltop town of Noto is celebrated for its ornate, baroque architecture. On this walking tour, choose from morning or afternoon departure times and get ready to discover Noto’s key landmarks in just a couple hours. With only a small group for company, you’ll wander through the town center, visit the cathedral, admire the Palazzo Nicolaci, and hear tips on where to find the tastiest granita.

Go beyond restaurant dining and dig into Sicily's traditional cuisine on this exclusive chef-led cooking class in central Taormina. Join a professional Sicilian chef to purchase ingredients at the local market, then head back to the restaurant kitchen to get to work. Learn about the history of the regional cuisine as you prepare a 3-course meal from scratch, then sample your handiwork over lunch (served with wine).

Mount Etna is one of the most striking natural features in Sicily, and with this tour, you can experience both its beauty and geology. Set off from Catania, stopping at an organic farm on the mountain slopes to sample honey, wine, olive oil, and other specialties. Afterward, continue up to the Valle del Bove.

Palermo’s street food scene is one of the best in Italy, but only locals know where to find the best bites. On this private tour, sample specialties from local favorites as you stroll past the most famous sights in the Old Town. Take in storied churches, visit traditional markets, and see Italy’s largest opera house as you sip and snack your way through the city. Relish the flexibility to customize your itinerary according to your dietary requirements and tastes.

Take the guesswork out of reaching Segesta and Erice from Palermo and save hours on this full-day tour that includes hassle-free transportation. Delight in the medieval majesty of Erice, a walled town that reigns over the picturesque harbor of Trapani, enjoying free time to explore at your own pace before continuing on to Segesta. Take in this premier archaeological site independently, including temple ruins perched above sweeping vistas of Sicily’s countryside.

Observe dolphins in the Gulf of Catania safely and sustainably with this low-impact tour. Set off with a crew of specialized skippers and marine biologists to learn about the local dolphin population and watch them frolicking in the open waters off Sicily. This tour abides by the international agreement for the conservation of cetaceans and is certified as eco-friendly, so you’ll get close enough to snap photos without disturbing the animals.

Reaching Palermo from Taormina by public transportation can be time-consuming. Shave hours off your trip with this private transfer that includes pickup at your Taormina hotel or the Giardini Naxos port and drop-off at your final destination in Palermo. Leave the driving to a professional and relax on board an air-conditioned minivan with bottled water provided.

Explore the southeastern coast of Sicily on a day trip to Syracuse from Taormina. Led by a professional guide, see the impressive collection of ancient Roman and Greek ruins, soak up scenic views of the water and learn the rich history behind the city from your guide. Visit the archaeological site of Parco Archeologico della Neapolis (own expense) and spend the afternoon discovering Ortygia, Syracuse’s island neighborhood.

These are two very suggestive medieval villages: this private tour allows you to recall many scenes from the trilogy of the masterpiece by Francis Ford Coppola, between enchanting panoramas. Between squares and sacred places, you will feel transported in an extraordinary setting.

Explore the beautiful seaside resort towns of Taormina and Castelmola with a private tour from Messina. See Taormina's ancient Greek Theater overlooking the beach. Gaze at the gorgeous Giardini Naxos Bay to understand why this area has been a popular resort for a very long time. Continue to nearby Castelmola to browse its small boutiques before returning back to Messina.

The tour will be a unique experience as you will experience the experience of Taormina Castelmola and Savoca accompanied by our drivers / hostess who will give you information about the places you visit telling the traditions of habits and traditions of a land rich in history and legends, The particularity 'of this Tour you will decide the start and end times of the tour, the driver will be at your complete disposal for every need, the tour will be' done with mini van max 8 seats on specific request of a larger group we have 18-seater Mini Bus.

Explore Mount Etna during the most dazzling time of day with this sunset Jeep tour. Set off in the afternoon to take in the Valle del Bove and lunar landscapes of the lava and ash fields on the slopes of Europe’s highest active volcano. Discover side craters and extinguished lava flows, don a helmet and headlamp to venture into a lava tube, and admire the bird's-eye view at sunset.

Discover ancient ruins left over from the Greeks on this private excursion. Enjoy pickup from the Palermo area and head to Agrigento, where you can find the UNESCO-listed Temple Valley. Learn about its ancient history and explore its many sites before heading to the seaside to see the white cliffs dubbed the "Turkish Stairway.”

This tour will take visitors through a path on the edge of memory, along the front of one of the battles that decided the fate of the Second World War, the one fought between Syracuse and Catania, along the Simeto river line. A particularly suggestive moment of reflection will take place at the English and German war cemeteries, the burial place of many soldiers who lost their lives here. The day will end with a visit to the interesting museum dedicated to the Allied Landing in Sicily, where accurate reconstructions and a rich historical documentation, films and videos of the time tells the story of Operation Husky. The memory of the past becomes a moment of knowledge and education, to build a peaceful future.

Make the most of your day at port in Messina or Giardini Naxos with this private shore excursion that covers two top cities plus stops to sample Sicilian specialties. Save time with pickup directly at the cruise port and enjoy a guided tour in Messina with tastings of savory “arancini” (rice balls) and sweet “cannoli”, plus explore the highlights of Taormina on your own with two hours of free time.

This tour, which follows one of the scenes from one of the most important films in the history of cinema, offers great emotions not only to fans of the aforementioned film, but also to those who love historical rural villages, of great tradition and history, to the suggestive panoramic views allow visitors to admire incredible sceneries and promontories of which you can hardly fail to be literally fascinated, a cultural tour where it embraces the nature, history and culture typical of one of the most important and largest islands in the Mediterranean.

If you are in Catania, or you arrive from a cruise to the terminal, you can spend a day with us of 5 - 6 hours, for an unforgettable excursion! Driver will pick you up at the place indicated by you, even if not mentioned in the pick up list. Direction Savoca about 1 hour, famous town chosen by the director Francis ford Coppola to shoot some scenes of the famous Oscar-winning film The Godfather. Stop at the Vitelli bar for a photo and tour in the small quaint town. We will continue to Taormina, a charming town called the pearl of the Mediterranean, with its unique Greek-Roman theater, ( Entrance not Included ) the characteristic alleys, decorated with souvenirs, bars and typical Sicilian clubs. Return to Catania. This tour does not include a guide, which you can possibly book upon confirmation as an extra at a cost of €uro 180.00 Catania Savoca Taormina

This tour is suitable for cruisers who have little time but who want to see the main attractions of Eastern Sicily. * Personal pick-up from next to your ship * Personal drop-off at the end of the tour – 100% on time * Touring in a mini-van for minimal walking and access to sites * Touring with an English speaking driver-guide * Guiding services in one language only * High quality and personal experience * Tour duration : 6 - 8 hours * Worry free shore excursion * Money back if your ship does not dock * Satisfaction Guaranteed!

The tour starts in Syracuse, one of the oldest cities in Sicily. Visit the ancient Greek Theatre, a well-preserved masterpiece that will transport you back in time. Walk around the island of Ortigia and admire the splendid Cathedral of Syracuse, cross the most evocative places, completely immersing yourself in the thousand-year history of this city. After Syracuse, we will head towards Noto, the pearl of Sicilian baroque. Admire the incredible Baroque architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as you stroll through the streets adorned with ornate churches and palaces. Taste Sicilian cuisine during the gastronomic break, personalized according to your tastes. Travel in style and comfort on a tailor-made tour. Our dedicated driver will make your experience unique. Book now and discover the charm of Syracuse and Noto with a private tour that combines comfort and unparalleled beauty!

We offer an excursion service from our beloved Sicily. In particular, in these tours we propose a visit to our hometown, Messina, going to visit the Sanctuary of Christ the King, one of the most beautiful panoramic points of the city from where you can see the Strait of Messina. Subsequently it will also be possible to visit the Cathedral of Messina with the largest astronomical clock in the world while also tasting Sicilian sweets and specialties. Another stage of the tour includes the arrival in Taormina, the most famous city in Sicily, with a walk along Corso Umberto, characterized by Gothic and Baroque influences. You will also go to see the "balcony", a panoramic place of the city of Taormina from where you can see the wonderful Isola Bella. The last stop of the tour, however, includes a visit to the village of Castelmola, one of the most evocative villages in Sicily, also influenced by Arab and Norman traditions and styles.

Spend a day exploring Palermo’s lovely surrounding areas on this private. See the historic Greek theater and temple in Segesta, sample wines and almond sweets in medieval Erice, and lunch on Sicilian favorites at a traditional restaurant housed in an old mill (own expense). Take some time to discover the charming churches, harbor, shops, and monuments of Trapani before your tour concludes.