13 Erice Tours Worth Your Day

1.Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo

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

Travel from Palermo by air-conditioned van to Segesta’s ancient Greek site, Nubia’s salt pans and medieval Erice. You get set time at each stop to explore independently, rather than a guaranteed guided visit. Drivers speak Italian, English, Spanish or French; past trips have included drivers such as Sergio, Marco and Enzo.

“Marco was a great driver and we had a very fun day. He drove very carefully and was concerned for our safety and comfort. Would definitely recommend! He is a very nice guy!”

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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Segesta Erice and Salt Pans Full Day Excursion

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

This eight-hour trip from Palermo takes you to Segesta’s ancient Greek ruins, hilltop Erice and the salt pans near Trapani. Expect air-conditioned transport and time to explore on your own, with commentary varying by driver and departure. Guides and drivers have included Sergio, Salvatore, Michael, Emanuele and Joshua, but no particular person is guaranteed. Segesta admission costs €18.50 extra.

“We were worried about doing the three stops with a large group, but the pacing was great, and everyone was cooperative.”

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6.From Palermo Sicilian Retreat Erice & Marsala Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $191

Travel from Palermo to medieval Erice and the Marsala area in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. Walk Erice’s steep lanes, see the salt pans, and sit down to a typical Sicilian lunch with wine tasting at a winery or farm. Guides have included Renato, Gigi, and Luca; staff can vary.

“This your with Renato was absolutely enjoyable. He was punctual, friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable in the areas we went too. Eric’s was simply magical, although foggy on the day, but made it even more mystical a place, and so that we could get the view Renato stop at another view point further the the hill so we wouldn’t miss out. The salt flats of Marsala was really fascinating and interesting. And the location for the wine tour and lunch was impeccable the most beautifully appointed winery. And Renato is already an excellent photo taken and does vey cool selfies. Cannot recommend this tour enough!! A must!! The day went by…”

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7.Erice: degustazione di prodotti tipici siciliani

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 27 reviews · from $0

In a typical Sicilian shop in Erice, you can sample wine, liqueurs, bruschetta with Trapanese pesto, Modica chocolate, Marsala and other local products. The tasting is free and lasts about 30 minutes. Your host may speak Italian, French, English or Spanish. Expect a generous tasting, but the pace can feel brisk.

“Very generous with products, a little rushed and rushed.”

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8.Day Trip to Erice, Segesta and Salt Pans

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 27 reviews · from $84

Leave from Piazza Giuseppe Verdi for a day trip to Erice, the Trapani salt museum and salt pans, and Segesta’s archaeological park. An English-speaking assistant travels with you in a bus or van equipped with Wi-Fi, water and charging points. The listed price is $84.96, with some site admissions extra.

“Both Segesta and Erice are very beautiful places. The walk to the salt mines is completely unnecessary. It would have been better to spend that time in other places.”

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9.Erice & Marsala Salt, Olive Oil, and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews

Leave Palermo in a small group of up to seven for Erice, a farmhouse lunch with local olive oil and food tastings, and a Marsala winery visit with wine tasting. Your English-speaking driver-escort shares information along the way but is not a licensed guide. Marco, Michaeli, and Francisco have led past trips.

“Everything went perfectly. Our guide, Marco, was an excellent driver and well informed about Palermo and the other destinations. We had a lovely day with him. I would recommend this excursion highly.”

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10.Erice Walking Tour and Local Products Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · from $107

Travel by van from Trapani to Erice for a guided walk through its cobbled streets, scenic viewpoints, and historic center. You’ll taste local mandola almond sweets and wine, then visit working ceramics and carpet workshops, including a loom demonstration. The tour lasts four hours, with guiding in English or Italian.

“Experience exceeded expectations. Erice very beautiful and evocative. Really good Alessio our guide who masterfully combined history art and traditions.”

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11.Erice and Segesta Multi-Language Tour from Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · from $112

Travel from Palermo to Erice’s medieval streets, past salt pans where sea salt is still harvested, and on to Segesta’s hilltop Doric temple. The eight-hour tour runs Tuesdays and Saturdays in English and Italian, with other languages available on request. Guides Marcello and Nicola have led the trip, and the temple admission fee is extra.

“Marcello was a great guide! He was very clear on drop off and pick up points and times, guided us to shuttles and where to go on our tour to Segesta and Erice from Palermo. He also provided us with plenty of great additional information for other things to do and see in the Palermo area. I thoroughly enjoyed our day. Thank you!”

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12.Private tour: Segesta, Salt Pans & Erice

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 4 reviews

From Piazza Giuseppe Verdi in Palermo, travel by private air-conditioned van to Segesta, the Nubia salt pans and medieval Erice. The nine-hour day includes a driver and a host in one of six languages. Entrance fees, food and drinks are extra. No guide name is provided.

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13.Erice: Cathedral of Erice & Old Town Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews Top rated

Meet your licensed guide at Porta Trapani for a private two-hour walk through Erice. You’ll see the Gothic Cathedral of the Assumption, the Tower of King Federico, Phoenician-era walls and Balio Gardens, then reach the Castle of Venus for views over Trapani and the Egadi Islands. Angela, a guide who grew up in Erice, has led the tour, though guide assignments may vary.

“We had an EXCELLENT tour of Erice, including the cathedral, and surrounding areas, with Angela as our guide. We met up with Angela and she made our visit extremely meaningful, as she grew up in the town, and had so much local knowledge. We had a great time exploring this remarkable area, and we are grateful for finding this tour. Thank you, Angela, for making this such a memorable visit for us!”

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