The 15 Best Full-Day Tours in Sicily

Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo - The drive from Palermo to Segesta

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,791 reviews · 8 hours · from $82Our pick

Visit Segesta, Trapani’s salt pans, and medieval Erice on an 8-hour small-van trip from Palermo with scenic views and free time.

“Transport was good, although the coach was not particularly modern. The guide gave basic information in four languages, which is pretty good, and the allotted time at each location was adequate. Basically the tour is principally transportation between the sights, but that’s fine as they are hard to get to by any public transport.”

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Sicily: Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch

2.Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,766 reviews · 8 hours · from $105

Explore Etna’s craters, lava cave, and 2002 lava front, then hike, eat locally, and cool off in Sicily’s Alcantara Gorges.

“It was absolutely stunning. Salvatore was our guide and was super knowledgeable and accommodating.”

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Mt. Etna and Taormina village full day tour from Catania

3.Mt. Etna and Taormina village full day tour from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,155 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $118Top rated

Explore Mount Etna, a lava cave, local tastes, and Taormina on a small-group day tour from Catania with optional cable car access.

“Off road great even if it was hard going . The guides took photos but no instructions as how to see them”

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From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour

4.Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 644 reviews

Explore Mount Etna’s craters and lava cave, taste Sicilian farm products, then enjoy free time in Taormina on a small-group day tour.

“First of all, Eduardo our travel guide was excellent. He was knowledgeable and such a safe driver. He made all the difference in our experience being so informative and pleasant. He is a very safe driver. Eduardo was very sensitive and attentive to our needs. The trip to Mt. Etna and Taormina was perfect. Hiking was the best experience. There were times when me and my husband felt a little tired because of our inactivity the last few weeks but Eduardo built momentum slowly to make us feel acclimated. We had another couple in the bus who spoke Italian so he switched between English and Italian and that’s very tough…”

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Mount Etna and Taormina Full-Day Excursion from Palermo

5.Mount Etna and Taormina Full-Day Excursion from Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 457 reviews · from $130

Visit Mount Etna and Taormina from Palermo in one long day, with scenic drives, volcano views, free time, and practical tips on extra costs.

“Etna and Taormina Tour – May 16 We had an amazing day exploring Etna and Taormina on May 16, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized and incredibly enjoyable. Our driver, Michele, was absolutely wonderful. He was not only very professional and punctual, but also kind, friendly, and attentive throughout the entire day. Michele made us feel completely at ease and took excellent care of us, always making sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. The drive was smooth and scenic, and Michele shared interesting information about the region, adding a personal and local touch to the journey. His calm and…”

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From Taormina: Full-Day Etna, Wine & Alcantara Canyons Tour

6.Full-Day Etna, Wine & Alcantara Canyons Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 390 reviews · from $116

Explore Etna’s craters and lava cave, taste Sicilian wine and lunch, then see Alcantara Canyons on a guided day from Taormina.

“Had such a great day thanks to this tour! If you are staying in Taormina, take advantage of having the Etna right in front your door and go explore the nature around it. Our guide Nic was such a chill, funny and knowledgeable guy that you couldn‘t help but feel like you were in good hands from the very beginning. We learned a lot during the walk to the lava caves and around the Etna and also while staying at the impressive Alcantara Gorges. The organisation throughout the day was top-notch and lunch was delicious, highly recommmend this tour!”

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Full Day Boat Tour San Vito Lo Capo to Castellammare del Golfo

7.Full Day Boat Tour San Vito Lo Capo to Castellammare del Golfo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 292 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $139

Cruise from San Vito Lo Capo to Castellammare del Golfo for clear-water swimming, snorkeling, coves, Scopello, and Zingaro.

“+ Fast paced boat and didn’t even feel the waves while we were crossing the ocean. + beautiful beaches and coves + Good guide”

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Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion

8.Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 237 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Compare a 7-hour Messina shore trip to Castelmola and Taormina, with Greek Theater entry, port transfers, free time, and practical tips.

“Tour guide was knowledgeable. She explained well the places we visited and gave us enough time to enjoy the beautiful scenery.”

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Palermo: Full-Day Snorkeling Boat Tour with Lunch and Wine

9.Full-Day Snorkeling Boat Tour with Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $124

Spend eight hours along Palermo’s coast with guided snorkeling, Sicilian lunch, wine, and small-group sailing from Piazza Tonnara.

“This experience was awesome!! They provided us wetsuits to snorkel and we were also able to swim later in the day. The guides were so kind and knowledgeable about Palermo. Our lunch was delicious as well!! 100/10 recommend!!”

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Full Day Palermo Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences

10.Full Day Palermo Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $241

Spend six hours at Palermo’s best swim spots, with snorkeling, Sicilian food, Aperol Spritz, cannoli, and friendly local hosts.

“Luca and Angela were the best hosts. I highly recommend this boat trip. Great swimming in beautiful waters.”

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Full-Day Etna and Wine Tour from Catania

11.Full-Day Etna and Wine Tour from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 150 reviews · from $133

Climb Mount Etna, explore a lava cave, and enjoy four wines with a generous Sicilian tasting lunch on this small-group tour from Catania.

“Great from start to finish. Angelo shared his knowledge of the area as well as details of Etna and the Lava Caves. The food and wine provided was exceptional and was more than we anticipated! Excellent value for a day trip! Shame it was windy at top of Etna that we couldn’t go higher - bring an extra layer!”

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From Catania: Agrigento and Piazza Armerina Full-Day Trip

12.Agrigento and Piazza Armerina Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 140 reviews · from $135

Visit Agrigento’s Greek temples and Villa del Casale’s Roman mosaics on a small-group day trip from Catania, with hotel pickup.

“Very knowledgeable guide made all the difference and although a long journey from Catania it was shortened by the guide imparting his extensive knowledge of Sicilian history.”

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Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina

13.Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $123

Spend a full day from Taormina exploring Mount Etna, lava caves, local flavors, and the icy Alcantara Gorges with a small-group guide.

“Well, where to start. Our guide Lorenzo pulled out all the stops for everyone. His knowledge of the area and passion for Mount Etna is astounding. Be prepared for a long day but every second is pure joy. I cannot recommend this trip enough. You will fall in love with the place. I’ve made some friends for life in the group, we all felt like a family.”

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Full Day Sailing Tour Catania-Acitrezza

14.Full Day Sailing Tour Catania-Acitrezza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119

Sail from Catania to Acitrezza for lava cliffs, Acicastello, snorkeling, a fish lunch, Sicilian wine, and a small-group day at sea.

“This was not a good experience. I will skip petty complaints and focus on safety concerns. At the conclusion of our tour the motor on our sailboat failed. We were headed back to port and there was not enough wind to get us there. The captain phoned someone, but it was in Italian, we could not understand. We hoped someone was on their way to tow us in, but we sat for 3 hours waiting. The captain brought out a very old 3.5hp Johnson kicker motor, but it did not run. Finally, my 13 year old sun flagged down a small fishing boat who reluctantly gave us a tow. Mechanical…”

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Segesta Erice and Salt Pans Full Day Excursion

15.Segesta Erice and Salt Pans Full Day Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 106 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $81

See Segesta’s Greek ruins, medieval Erice, and Trapani’s salt pans on an affordable full-day trip from Palermo with transport included.

“Packed whole day trip, good time organisation, great places to be, travels in between were all good distance, the guy on bus was providing plenty of background briefing, really enjoyed it.”

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