Sicily · SHORE EXCURSIONS
12 reviewed
This is the shortlist we would send a friend, the 12 shore excursions tours worth booking, each with its price, its verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Milazzo to Panarea and Stromboli by boat: San Pietro village, Cala Junco views, and a Stromboli volcanic show from the sea.
“We enjoyed the trip very much. Google Maps had problems with the adress to the agency. Never heard before, but number 38 took you to 39. The agency was very aware of the problem and laughed. We found it🤔”
Messina shore excursion to Castelmola and Taormina with guided walks, Greek-Roman Theatre entry, and scenic sea views.
“Katia is a great guide- loves her work and wants to give every person in her group a great understanding of of her home”
A 6-hour private shore day from Messina to Etna, Taormina, and Messina sights, plus a Sicilian products tasting with local flavors.
“The tour we received did not cover most of the items from the tour description on Viator website (see below for summary), so this misrepresentation is very disappointing. We contacted Viator to no avail. We will be disputing this charge with our credit card company immediately. From Tour Description on Website: Mount Etna Walk on the sylvan craters with a breathtaking view of the Ionian coast of Sicily. 1 hour • Admission Ticket Free 2 Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re Short stop for souvenir photos from the panoramic balcony of Messina 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free NOT PROVIDED 3 Duomo di Messina Stop to visit the famous Piazza del…”
Shared 4-hour Messina to Taormina shore excursion with Greek Theater ruins, cathedral sights, and 2 hours free time plus round-trip transport.
“This ended up being a private excursion which was great. Taorimina was a cute little Italain town and fun to visit. Driver was very good - there were traffic issues on way back to Messina and he was in constant contact with other drivers and found us a better way back to town. Driver stopped in a few spots in Messina as well. Driver's spoke ok English.”
Catania shore excursion to Taormina and Castelmola with a small group, Greek Theatre sights, cathedral stops, and Etna and Naxos views.
“Excursion was brilliant. Highlight of our holiday! Micheal was amazing and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide.”
Ride a Segway through Messina’s highlights, from the Duomo to Arab-Norman churches and rebuilt boulevards, in about 3 hours.
“Very fun experience. I was very nervous at first but they were very patient and in no time I was cruising along like a pro. My teenagers loved it and our guide was very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”
Palermo port Segway tour with 30-minute training, seafront views, and photo stops at Palermo Cathedral, Fontana della Vergogna, and Quattro Canti.
“It was a wonderful experience. The owner and guide accompanied us. It was 4 of us. Loved every minute and would highly recommend this company!k”
Private Godfather Country day trip from Messina, with Taormina views, Savoca village stops, port pickup, and hop-on hop-off ease.
“We have used Rome in Limo before and have loved every minute of our tours. Luca was our driver at this location snd was amazing. He was so knowledgeable about the area and answered all of our questions. He was so proud of his home and excited to share all he could with us. We asked him to recommend a local restaurant. He took us to the most wonderful restaurant with the most authentic food. I had something that I had never tried and it was delicious. The owner was gracious and treated us like family. It was such a great tour and we were sad when it was over.…”
Private Syracuse shore tour with Neapolis ruins and a guided Ortigia walk, including optional cathedral interiors and port pickup.
“Very informative. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed her company and her expertise”
Private 5-hour Messina shore tour to Tindari, Milazzo, and Capo Milazzo, with port or hotel pickup and a driver-led highlights route.
“Amazing tour. Sonia was our tour guide and she went over and above our expectations. Also our driver was excellent. He again was a great driver. Even surprised us with a couple extra places. Very organized. Highly recommend them”
Private 8-hour ride from Messina to Mount Etna and Taormina, with a chauffeur, crater views, and an ancient theater over the Ionian Sea.
“Very nice driver with lots of information about the country and its people. Individual requests were also fulfilled. The 5th star 🌟 would have been given if the meeting point had been specified more precisely. E.g. for people who do not arrive by ship. This led to unnecessary queries and I lost half an hour as a result.”
Glide through Taormina on a 3-hour Segway shore tour, with guided stops in historic neighborhoods and top viewpoints of Etna.
“Our guides took the time to be sure we were comfortable using the Segways before heading off. We covered a lot of area that would have been difficult on a walking tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and our small group made the experience very personal. I recommend you try it!”
