Sicily · CITY TOURS
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Below are the 15 best city tours in Sicily right now: what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one, it is there for a reason.
2-hour guided walk through Catania’s Duomo, fish market, Ursino Castle, and Via Crociferi, with local tips for food and nightlife.
“Good historical context. Saw places I would not have seen on my own.”
A two hour walk through Catania’s historic center, led by a local guide, hitting Duomo Square, Pescheria, Castello Ursino, and more.
A private Palermo walking tour with a local guide, built around your interests, plus neighborhood know-how like groceries and getting around.
“Guide was extremely knowledgeable and we feel like we got a good overview of the city in two hours while walking at a leisurely pace.”
Palermo by foot with a guide, cathedral entry, and Capo market street-food stops, plus Norman-era churches and Quattro Canti.
“la passeggiata per la città il mercato la spiegazione”
Palermo hop-on hop-off double-decker with two routes, recorded audio, Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour ticket. Starts at Teatro Politeama for $22.93.
“When you actually get on a bus, it is a fun experience. They give you head phones to learn about the area. However, Buses don’t come on a regular schedule and the wait in the sun becomes unbearable.”
Walk Catania with an Italian guide for 2 hours, seeing Piazza Duomo, the fish market, Ursino Castle, and Via Crociferi plus local tips.
“The guide was quite comprehensive, but the tour could be improved and supplemented with other information when certain parts are not accessible.”
Walk Catania’s lava sights with a licensed English guide, from the Duomo and fish market to Ursino Castle. 2-3 hours.
“Abbiamo avuto Ivan come guida, ha saputo trasmetterci l' amore per Catania e ci ha regalato tantissime nozioni sulla storia di Catania”
Private Palermo transfer to and from PMO with named pickup, A/C, Wi-Fi, bottled water, and a 60-minute wait, priced per person.
“The driver was great! He knew english and was ready to meet me. Would recommend as a college student.”
A 2.5-hour Catania street food walk with Pescheria fish market classics, city center highlights, and plenty of Sicilian favorites.
“Great mix of history and good food. Learned a lot about Catania.”
2-hour guided walk in Messina with the bell tower clock, cathedral mosaics, Montalto legend, puppet museum ticket, and a sweet stop.
“Good group size. Chiara explained clearly and informational. Many interesting detailed. Duration was just perfect and not for a minute boring. Speed of walking was very doable. We very much enjoyed the tour by Chiara.”
Private 2.5-hour Palermo walk through the Kalsa district, Norman UNESCO sites, and La Vucciria market with a guide you steer.
“Neil’s our guide was the best. He was patient with us and detailed historic areas with passion. He was careful to make sure he covered unexpected details. He gave us time to look around and ask him questions. He was very helpful and kind. Thank you for your insight.”
Four-hour Messina city and Ionian coast tour with an air-conditioned bus, live English guide, and views at Capo Peloro and the clock tower.
“What a good day we had in Sicily. We got to see so much of the town. Our guide Sara was so good. She was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. She even told where to go to get the best food!! We loved the churches and all the sites. Also the delicious cannelloni at the end of the tour!! Beautiful city and fantastic guide.”
Etna volcano and Taormina in one full day from Catania, with small-group transfers, crater walking, and sea views at Isola Bella.
“We rented 3 vans for 16 family members. It was delightful. Daniel drove our van and was knowledgeable and pleasant. He was able to give us history of the area and was very prompt in getting us back to the boat. 2 or the 3 drivers spoke English very well. My brother’s van had a driver who spoke very little English. 7 hours is not quite enough so as soon as you can get moving in the morning the better. I’d try to spend a little more time in Taormina if I were to do it all over again. Mt. Etna is interesting but it is very busy. Overall we…”
Private half-day tour from Messina to Taormina and back, with port pickup, scenic stops, Messina cathedral views, and Greek Theater overlooks.
“This tour was just amazing. It was very personal and we got to enjoy the most of our cruise stop in Messina. Our tour guide Sam was knowledgeable, kind and made us feel very comfortable. We had so much time to explore Taormina on our own. We would recommend this trip to all our friends and family”
A private 90-minute walking tour kickstarting Palermo with free-entry landmarks, local tips, and English guidance, mornings or afternoons.
“Michelangelo was a fabulous tour guide. Very informative with a wonderful sense of humor. He made the tour a wonderful experience”
