Sicily · SHORE EXCURSIONS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 12 shore excursions tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cruise from Milazzo to Panarea and Stromboli for island villages, prehistoric ruins, sunset views, and volcanic fire from the sea.
“Amazing and excellent experience. Never to be forgotten ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Wished it never ended. Enjoyable !! Recommend definitely and left without words!!! Thankyou very much xxxx”
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.”
See Mount Etna, Taormina, Messina sights, and taste Sicilian honey, olives, wine, liqueurs, and olive oil on a private shore tour.
“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…”
See Taormina’s Greek Theater, Mount Etna views, and Messina highlights on a time-conscious shared shore excursion from the cruise port.
“We had such a beautiful morning! It took a minute to find the pick-up point but when we did, we met Michele. What a delight! She narrated our entire ride to Taormina on Sicily (via Messina, where our shopped docked) and we learned an amazing amount about the Island. We arrived a bit before all the shops opened, so we had a gelato and then walked up and down the most darling streets - balconies with flowers, wonderful upscale shops and delicious restaurants with amazing views! We had 3 hours to ourselves and loved every minute of it! It was the perfect tour! Thank you, Viator! Barb💐”
See Taormina, Castelmola, Mount Etna, and Catania on a flexible six-hour shore excursion with port pickup and a local guide.
“Michele was an amazing driver and tour guide. This was an incredible way to see Sicily from a local's perspective. Taormina was so beautiful and Michele told us the perfect place to stop to sample the local croquets. This tour was amazRead more”
Explore Messina by Segway on a small-group shore tour featuring the Duomo, 1908 earthquake history, grand boulevards, and local guides.
“by troyb336 -"Great fun - exciting and very Informative. Our female guide was awesome, informative, and spoke great English. I would highly recommend this trip for everyone.”
Explore Palermo by Segway on a small-group shore excursion featuring the cathedral, Quattro Canti, Arab-Norman sights, markets, and seafront gardens.
“We prepaid $864 for a Segway Tour. Unfortunately the cruise had to divert Palermo so we were unable to go on the Segway Tour. I advised the Tour Company the night before and requested a refund - and they refused. I cannot understand why a refund would not be iRead more”
See Taormina, the ancient Greek theater, and Godfather film villages on a private eight-hour shore trip from Messina.
“Our experience with Rome In Limo was outstanding! This was the second time in the past several years that we used RIL and once again they far exceeded our high expectations. Six of us thoroughly enjoyed our three excursions: 1) The Godfather Country, 2) Private Day Trip to Florence and Pisa and Daytrip from Rome to Pompei and Sorrento and Private. RIL always met us on time in each port, asked our specific interests for each tour and accommodated every special request. As an example, on the Florence/Pisa tour, we requested if it would be possible to tour a Tuscany winery. While not part of that tour, the driver made…”
Explore Syracuse’s Greek and Roman ruins, then stroll Ortigia with a private guide and port pickup in a four-hour shore excursion.
“Very informative. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed her company and her expertise”
Review of a private Messina shore trip to Mount Etna and Taormina, with practical advice on cost, timing, volcanic access, views, and value.
“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.”
Explore Messina, Tindari, and Milazzo on a private five-hour shore tour with cathedral sights, ancient ruins, castles, and sea views.
“Antonio was outstanding. He was so helpful and a wealth of knowledge. We enjoyed every moment. He knew many of the shopkeepers and arranged for a private tasting of some local liqueurs in addition to going above and beyond to help us understand history, culture and all the sites along the way. This was an outstanding tour. Do not underestimate Milazzo and it’s beautiful castle and churches. Do not underestimate Sicily in general. Much more laid back vibe and absolutely beautiful scene.”
Glide through Taormina’s medieval lanes, gardens, viewpoints, and Greek Theater on a guided three-hour Segway shore excursion.
“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!”
Pick a crater, a coastline or a kitchen.
