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The 15 Best 1-Day Tours in Sicily

34 tours  ·  from $55 a head

Summer days book out early on this island. Here are 15 1-day tours worth reserving, with what each includes and where they differ.

Catania: Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting - Inside a lava flow cave
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Catania: Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting

1.Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,028 reviews · 6 hours · from $70Our pick

Ride from your Catania accommodation to Mount Etna, where a local guide leads an easy trek near 2,000 meters, a lava cave visit, and a tasting of cantucci biscuits with zibibbo wine. Choose a morning or sunset departure, and a shared group of up to eight or a private trip. Guides speak Italian, English, or French.

“We had a really nice trip with a great guide. The tour was perfectly planned and we had some really nice views.”

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From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip - Monreale: give the mosaics your attention
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From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

2.Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,354 reviews · 6 hours · from $71

Ride from Palermo to Monreale and Cefalù in an air-conditioned minivan, then explore both towns at your own pace. See Monreale’s Norman cathedral, Cefalù’s Duomo, the medieval wash basins and the Mandralisca Museum. Drivers such as Enzo, Sergio and Marco have earned praise for friendly service, but this is mainly transport, not a guided walking tour.

“Trip went from Palermo to Monreale to Cefalù and back to Palermo. It was basically just transportation and that's all. It was fine for what it was.”

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From Milazzo: Lipari and Vulcano Day Trip - Leaving Milazzo and taking in the coast
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From Milazzo: Lipari and Vulcano Day Trip

3.Lipari and Vulcano Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,166 reviews · 1 day · from $60

Spend a full day cruising from Milazzo to Lipari and Vulcano, with about two hours and 45 minutes on Lipari and two and a half hours on Vulcano. Explore Lipari’s old town, swim from Vulcano’s black-sand beaches, or check whether the crater walk is open. A coastal boat tour visits volcanic rock formations when weather allows. Commentary is in Italian.

“This really is a great way to get exposed Lipari and Volcano. The views approaching the islands are spectacular and the length of time spent on each island was perfect. On Lipari, we enjoyed the sights and had a nice leisurely lunch. On Vulcano, we rented quads and toured the entire island. It was great fun and a perfect day. I will definitely recommend it to other friends when they visit me. The sea was a little choppy and the sea splash was a bit much for some, but you can't control it and we actually enjoyed it!”

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From Milazzo: Lipari and Vulcano Day Trip - Leaving Milazzo and taking in the coast
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From Milazzo: Lipari and Vulcano Day Trip

4.Lipari and Vulcano Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 418 reviews · 9 hours · from $68

Sail from Milazzo to Lipari and Vulcano, with about two and a half hours free on each island. Explore Lipari’s old town and shops, then choose lunch, a black-sand beach or a look at Vulcano’s sulphurous waters. The return route circles Vulcano’s coast and passes sea caves and rock formations. Onboard commentary covers practical details and local sights.

“Everything went great! everyone was professional and we had enough time for all the activities 😁”

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Palermo: Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi Day Trip - Two hours among Agrigento’s temples
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Palermo: Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi Day Trip

5.Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 380 reviews · from $90

Ride from Palermo to Agrigento with an English- or Italian-speaking driver, then explore the Valley of the Temples on your own for roughly two to two and a half hours. The entrance fee and any on-site guide cost extra. A short stop at Scala dei Turchi adds a striking sea view before the return drive.

“Valley of the Temples is a must visit, this is the most convenient way to do it from Palermo”

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From Taormina, Naxos, & Letojanni: Mount Etna Half-Day Trip - A photo stop brings the volcano into view
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From Taormina, Naxos, & Letojanni: Mount Etna Half-Day Trip

6.From Taormina, Naxos, & Letojanni: Mount Etna Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 296 reviews · 5 hours · from $85Top rated

Ride from Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Letojanni or Mascali to Mount Etna at 2,000 meters, then spend about 2.5 hours exploring on foot or choosing optional paid activities. Drivers such as Orazio and Giovanni share local stories, and the return may include a stop to sample Etna honey, wine and other products.

“Guide was very accommodating, helpful and informative, with lots of interesting stories of Etna and Sicily as a whole.”

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Mount Etna Day Trip from Taormina - Cold, wind, queues, and other mountain realities
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Mount Etna Day Trip from Taormina

7.Mount Etna Day Trip from Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 271 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $54Best value

Travel from Taormina to Mount Etna with a multilingual guide, then explore around Rifugio Sapienza at your own pace. You can add a cable car and 4x4 ride toward the upper craters, where licensed guides lead a short walk in the designated safety zone. Bring warm clothes and sturdy, comfortable shoes.

“Very good experience, it’s well worth paying the extra to go up the cable car and take the jeep ride to the higher point. It’s worth bringing a coat and hat to the higher section as it’s fairly windy and cold.”

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From Catania: Day Trip to Mount Etna and Taormina - A vineyard lunch between the mountain and town
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From Catania: Day Trip to Mount Etna and Taormina

8.Day Trip to Mount Etna and Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 244 reviews · from $117

From Catania, a naturalist guide takes you to Etna’s north slope for a walk among old craters and lava flows, plus a lava cave visit. Hiking gear and a vineyard lunch with local food, water, and wine are included. Then you get free time in Taormina, with its Greek theater, medieval gates, and Ionian views. Guide names on past trips include Luca, Giovanni, and Andrea.

“fantastic and knowledgeable guide, such an interesting visit to Etna. The lunch in the vineyard was outstanding and really added to the experience. a longer time in Taormina would have been appreciated. recommend buying a skip the line ticket for the amphitheatre. it would have been good to have water supplied from a chill box in the vehicle. we quickly drank our supplies and felt very thirsty returning to the vehicle after walking at Etna”

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Aeolian Islands Day Trip from Taormina: Stromboli and Panarea - Stromboli’s black sand and village
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Aeolian Islands Day Trip from Taormina: Stromboli and Panarea

9.Aeolian Islands Day Trip from Taormina: Stromboli and Panarea

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 238 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $132

Travel by coach from Taormina to Milazzo, then by motorboat to Panarea and Stromboli. You get time to walk the whitewashed lanes, see Stromboli’s black-sand shore, and cruise past the volcano at dusk. Guides have included Alessandra, Franco, and Thomas. The day lasts about 13 to 14 hours, and eruptions are never guaranteed.

“Well worth the experience! It’s a very long day and the guide speaks German, Italian and English so it’s a lot of talking but overall super worth! We eat good pasta on the first island and pizza on the last. Lovely swimming at the black beach and in clear blue water! Recommend”

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From Palermo: Erice, Salt Pans, and Segesta Day Trip - Erice: hilltop lanes, views, and a proper lunch break
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From Palermo: Erice, Salt Pans, and Segesta Day Trip

10.Erice, Salt Pans, and Segesta Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 202 reviews · from $112

Travel from Palermo in an air-conditioned vehicle to Erice, the Trapani salt pans, and Segesta’s fifth-century Doric temple. The multilingual driver speaks Italian, Spanish, and English. Some departures have had guides such as Nicola, Federico, or Salvatore, but guided commentary is not listed as included, so check if it matters to you.

“Really great tour with an amazing guide! Would definitely recommend!”

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From Palermo: Erice and Marsala Day Trip with Lunch - Lunch and tasting at a winery or farm
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From Palermo: Erice and Marsala Day Trip with Lunch

11.Erice and Marsala Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 199 reviews · from $162

Travel from Palermo by minivan with an English-speaking driver and tour leader. Walk Erice’s medieval lanes, take in views toward Trapani and the Egadi Islands, sample local wine and olive oil over lunch at a winery or farm, and see the working salt pans and windmills near Marsala. Renato is one guide you may encounter, though guides can vary.

“Excellent day trip! Our guide was wonderful and the wine tasting and lunch fantastic”

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Erice and Segesta Day Trip from Palermo - Erice: medieval lanes and wide-open views
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Erice and Segesta Day Trip from Palermo

12.Erice and Segesta Day Trip from Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119

Leave central Palermo by air-conditioned vehicle for Erice’s medieval lanes and Segesta’s fifth-century Doric temple. You get time to explore both sites independently, while a multilingual driver or tour leader handles the journey and offers commentary. Nicola, Marco, Josephine, and other guides have led trips, but your guide is not guaranteed.

“We visited some truly spectacular sites and the weather was perfect to be able to see them all under beautiful blue skies. Segesta has an impressive temple to view, and an old theatre, while Erice has a castle and a view of the coastline that is marvellous to see.”

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From Catania: Agrigento and Piazza Armerina Full-Day Trip - Agrigento’s temples reward a focused visit
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From Catania: Agrigento and Piazza Armerina Full-Day Trip

13.Agrigento and Piazza Armerina Full-Day Trip

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

Travel from Catania in a small group of up to eight to Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples and Piazza Armerina’s Villa del Casale. Your English-, Spanish-, or Italian-speaking driver-guide handles the transfers and shares context on the road; you explore both sites independently, with admission tickets and meals extra. Guides have included Alessio, Carmelo, and Gianmarco.

“Our tour guide, Alessio, picked us up at 9 am at our hotel, which was great because we had not rented a car in Catania, Sicily. Two other couples, who spoke only Spanish, were on the tour with us. Alessio was fluent in both English and Spanish and did a great job alternating conversations between us. My husband and I really liked Alessio! He is a great tour guide and we highly recommend this excursion! The drive through Sicily was an added bonus, on top of seeing the Temple of the Gods and Villa Romana. The country side is beautiful! Tip: wear sunscreen!Read more”

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Agrigento and Valley of the Temples Day Trip from Palermo - What the $81.70 price does and does not cover
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Agrigento and Valley of the Temples Day Trip from Palermo

14.Agrigento and Valley of the Temples Day Trip from Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 140 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $81

Travel from Palermo to Agrigento for a day at the Valley of the Temples. Your $81.70 fare covers a driver and air-conditioned transport, not site admission or food. Expect time to walk the archaeological grounds independently. Drivers such as Enzo, Sergio, and Salvo have been praised for clear communication and friendly service, but your assigned driver may differ.

“its a long drive and you should bring some water and snacks the first stop (San Pietro) has nice sandwiches but at Agrigento and afterwards theres not a chance to get anything more sometimes also its a pretty long walk around the temples and when you finish you have to walk all the way back to the entrance”

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Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Day Trip from Taormina - Walking the Valley of the Temples
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Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Day Trip from Taormina

15.Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Day Trip from Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 137 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $84

Leave Taormina at 6:15 am for Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, where a local guide leads a 90-minute visit. After lunch at your own expense, continue to Villa Romana del Casale to explore its celebrated mosaics at your own pace. Coach transport and a tour escort are included; site admission is extra.

“Good tour, good guide. A little confusion about redemption of tout voucher. The instructions said we have to redeem the voucher at the bus station prior to departure. But when we got there, the ticket office told us to go to SAT agency. Then at SAT agency, we were told there was no need to redeem anything because their records showed that we have paid, so the voucher was “the tour ticket””

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