Sicily · NATIONAL PARKS
14 reviewed
Good national parks tours fill up fast in Sicily and the best ones fill up first. Below are the 14 to book, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can lock it in before the calendar does.
Private bus, San Vito beach time, boat swims in Zingaro, and an aperitif at Scopello Faraglioni with snorkeling gear.
“Nulla da fare a san vito lo capo Ottima la barca Ricarica eccessiva sul costo effettivo della gita come venduta a Trapani”
Snorkel Cyclops Islands and La Timpa from Aci Castello on a 13-meter boat, with a marine biologist, lava seafloor, and fish.
“The guides were amazing and very friendly! They respond quickly to emails and help with anything you need. They had food and drinks for us. They explained everything and was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend!”
Half-day boat cruise from San Vito Lo Capo to Zingaro Nature Reserve and Scopello, with 3 swimming stops and lunch onboard.
“Poche spiegazioni e nemmeno di sentivano dall'altoparlante. Il pranzo a bordo consisteva in un piatto di pasta (buono) ma solo quello. Sarebbe bastata un'insalatiba di contorno e un caffè per completare un vero pranzo.”
Zodiac snorkel tour from Taormina to Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, and Cape of Taormina, gear included, small group.
“Absolutely brilliant! My son and I had a really wonderful and memorable experience. Great guide and staff at Nike Diving Center. Great value for money.”
Trek through Iblei National Park at golden hour, with Cava del Carosello lakes and Noto Antica ruins, small-group hiking and pickup.
“An excellent day out. Alessandro was first class travelling from catania to collect and return us to our Giardini Naxos hotel. Very informative and friendly. Terrain was quite hard going at times but the swim in natural lake was very relaxing. History of the area was very interesting and the scenery spectacular. Well worth the effort.”
Half-day boat tour around Ortigia, Plemmirio Nature Reserve, and Syracuse sea caves, with lunch, drinks, and swim stops in clear water.
“Wonderful 4-hour boat tour: crystal clear sea, spectacular caves and relaxing bathing stops. Lunch on board, simple and genuine, makes the experience even more enjoyable. Friendly and professional crew, quiet and well organized atmosphere. A perfect way to experience the sea of Ortigia without haste.Auto-translated”
Pantalica Nature Reserve walking tour from Syracuse, with private English guide and round-trip transport to Europe’s biggest necropolis.
“We had a wonderful private tour of the Pantalica Reserve such an impressive and unique place, especially the ancient necropolis! The nature is absolutely beautiful, and the canyon is truly breathtaking . it’s really worth taking the time to explore. Our guide was super friendly and explained everything clearly and with passion. He spoke excellent English and was very patient, re-explaining whenever needed. We had a great time and highly recommend this experience!”
From Siracusa: guided hike in UNESCO Pantalica, Byzantine cave dwellings in the limestone necropolis, plus Valle dell’Anapo views.
“Great tour! We saw and learned a lot, as well the hiking was great. On top Frederico was a great guide and made the day perfect! Thx”
Private boat from Castellammare del Golfo to Scopello stacks and Zingaro Reserve, with snorkeling gear, fruit and soft drinks.
“Very nice boat trip, the skipper was very friendly and experienced. We all had a very good time! The only downside was no fruit on board or cups for the drinks - please double check with the staff before your trip in advance.”
Private Vendicari reserve walk with bird spotting, tonnara Bafuto visit, and granita in Syracuse. English guide, flexible pace.
“Our guide, Giuseppe, was very knowledgeable about the area and pointed out many things we would not have noticed on our own. We weren't rushed and had time to have a swim at the beach and a granita before heading back to the starting point. We were very happy with the tour and would definitely recommend it.”
Private half-day Vendicari nature reserve from Syracuse with marshland birdwatching, pink flamingoes, and Roman mosaics.
“Found this guided visit through Viator and for us this trip was one of the highlights of our holiday. Price was very reasonable and only minimum of two people was required. Many other destinations require more attendants to be realizeRead more”
Walk Sicily’s Vendicari wetlands with a small-group guide, birdwatching gear, tuna-factory history, and a swim in clear reserve water.
“This tour was absolutely fantastic thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide was excellent and showed us lots of amazing local wildlife. Incredible views of flamingos, caspian terns and so many beautiful insects. Could have stayed all day! I would hugely recommend for any nature enthusiast. Richard and Vicki”
Kayak through Stagnone di Marsala Nature Reserve for 5 hours, visiting Santa Maria, Isola Grande, Isola Schola, and Mozia snacks included.
“Absolutely recommend Egadi Kayak, would book again without a doubt, Maurizio is a fantastic guide, also the snack he brought along, local delight!”
Huge group SUP in Torre Salsa Nature Reserve, with a 6km sea paddle and included snorkeling, led by a certified guide from La Sirena.
“Un tour in SUP in gruppo fantastico! Perfetto per esplorare i bellissimi panorami di Torre Salsa, riserva naturale protetta unica in tutta la Sicilia. Altamente consigliato”
