Sicily · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

Top 15 Lunch Experiences in Sicily

59 tours  ·  from $46 a head

Summer days book out early on this island. Here are 15 lunch experiences worth reserving, with what each includes and where they differ.

From Trapani: Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch - Favignana: a short visit with choices to make
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From Trapani: Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch

1.Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,286 reviews · 8 hours · from $53Our pick

From Trapani, spend about eight hours cruising to Favignana and Levanzo with an Italian- and English-speaking crew. You get free time in both island villages, a coastal cruise past coves such as Cala Rossa and Cala Minnola, a swim stop from the boat, and lunch on board. The €5 marine-area fee is extra.

“We waited at the meeting point but it was not the meeting point . We had to call and was told it’s across the street. We would have never known that because no one came over to the actual meeting point which was in front of a bakery , but in actuality it was across the street at the boat kiosk”

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Sicily: Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch - Walking the Sartorius craters
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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

Travel in a small-group van from eastern Sicily to Etna’s northern slopes for an off-road look at the 2002 lava front, an easy 3 km crater hike and a helmet-and-flashlight visit to a lava cave. A local lunch and included entry to Alcantara Gorge round out the eight-hour day. Guides speak English, Italian and French.

“Everything was great... exellent guiding and smooth transportation. Many thanks to Salvatore, Rosario and Giuseppe. You made a beautifull day for us.”

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From Trapani: Day Cruise to Favignana & Levanzo with Lunch - Cala Rossa, Cala Azzurra, and the coast from the water
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From Trapani: Day Cruise to Favignana & Levanzo with Lunch

3.Day Cruise to Favignana & Levanzo with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,483 reviews · 8 hours · from $46Best value

Leave Trapani at 9:30 for a full-day cruise to Favignana and Levanzo. You get free time on both islands, a coastal circuit past coves such as Cala Rossa and Cala Azzurra, a swim stop, and pasta with pesto trapanese and fruit on board. Crew members speak Italian and English; individual crew members and the exact schedule can vary.

“Trip was fantastic. Lunch was excellent Maybe a little more time in Levanzo would be better”

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From Trapani: Favignana and Levanzo Mini Cruise with Lunch - Cala Rossa and the west coast from the water
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From Trapani: Favignana and Levanzo Mini Cruise with Lunch

4.Favignana and Levanzo Mini Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 814 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Leave Trapani at 9:30 a.m. for a full day around Favignana and Levanzo. You get two hours to explore Favignana, a shorter stop in Levanzo, coastal views of coves such as Cala Rossa and Bue Marino, a swimming stop, and pasta with Trapani-style pesto on board. An English- and Italian-speaking guide provides commentary.

“The service on board was great. More swimming stops would have been nice.”

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7 hours Boat trip to Lampedusa lunch, SUP and Snorkeling - La Tabaccara and the pleasure of a proper swim stop
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7 hours Boat trip to Lampedusa lunch, SUP and Snorkeling

5.7 hours Boat trip to Lampedusa lunch, SUP and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · from $86Top rated

Set out from Lampedusa at 10:00 am for about seven hours on the water, with a maximum of 15 people aboard. Expect stops for swimming and snorkeling, SUP, a lunch centered on fresh local food, and weather-dependent visits to La Tabaccara and a protected beach. Crew names associated with Sapore di Mare include Pietro, Marino and Giuseppe.

“Our private boat tour with Sapore de Mare had been an unforgettable experience, and maybe the best boat tour we’ve done so far.”

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From Catania: Taormina, Savoca, & Castelmola Tour w/ Lunch - Castelmola: views first, lunch next
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From Catania: Taormina, Savoca, & Castelmola Tour w/ Lunch

6.Taormina, Savoca, & Castelmola Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 355 reviews · from $124

Travel from Catania in an air-conditioned minivan to Savoca, Castelmola, and Taormina. You’ll see Bar Vitelli and the Cappuccini catacombs, eat a light Sicilian lunch with local wine, then have two hours to explore Taormina. Guides named in recent trip accounts include Andrea, Danilo, Angelo, Marco, and Giovanni.

“Trip was great, I recommend this trip. Very nice city and the coast to see. Lunch in Castelmole was prefect, with the view on the coast. Guide Danilo was nice 👍🏼”

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Taormina: Godfather Vs Mafia Tour with Pasta Lunch - Forza D’Agro and a second village perspective
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Taormina: Godfather Vs Mafia Tour with Pasta Lunch

7.Godfather Vs Mafia Tour with Pasta Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 313 reviews · from $134

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Taormina to Savoca and Forza D’Agro, where you’ll walk among The Godfather filming locations, including Bar Vitelli and St. Lucy’s Church. Your English-speaking guide connects the movie to the real history of the Mafia. A pasta lunch and glass of Etna-region wine come with coastal views.

“Valerio was very polite, helpful and extremely knowledge. We enjoyed the experience, breathtaking views and you must watch the Godfather (ideally all three) before you head there! Would recommend to anyone! Lunch was delicious too - great spot!”

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Godfather vs Mafia Tour & Pasta Lunch (Small Group or Private) - A village lunch makes a good finish
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Godfather vs Mafia Tour & Pasta Lunch (Small Group or Private)

8.Godfather vs Mafia Tour & Pasta Lunch (Small Group or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156

From Taormina, Giardini Naxos, or Letojanni, an English-speaking guide takes you by air-conditioned minivan to Forza d’Agrò and Savoca, where The Godfather was filmed. See Bar Vitelli and the church used for Michael and Apollonia’s wedding, hear about the film and Mafia history, then sit down to pasta, bruschetta, and red wine.

“Excellent tour for Godfather fans. Our tour guide, Giovanni was fantastic and full of knowledge about The Godfather, mafia and the villages we visited. Thank you! Highly recommended.”

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Mini Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch on board - Favignana’s coves from the water
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Mini Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch on board

9.Mini Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch on board

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 270 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $48

Spend about eight hours at sea between Trapani, Favignana, and Levanzo. You’ll have two hours to explore Favignana, a shorter visit to Levanzo, coastal views, and a swim stop when conditions allow. Lunch includes a Sicilian plate, wine, and water. Expect a large shared boat, not a private excursion.

“Friendly and helpful staff first stop Favignana with 2 hours to visit it, Levanzo 1 hour 2 stops bathroom good lunch, tour with explanation of stack coasts and coves. Positive experience.Auto-translated”

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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

10.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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Palermo: Full-Day Snorkeling Boat Tour with Lunch and Wine - Addaura: your first hour in the water
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Palermo: Full-Day Snorkeling Boat Tour with Lunch and Wine

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

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

Spend eight hours aboard a motorsailer with marine biologist Giuseppe and guide Michele, stopping to snorkel at Addaura, Mondello, and Capo Gallo Reserve. Masks, fins, wetsuits, a light local lunch, water, and wine or a soft drink are included. The group is limited to six, and you can swim, snorkel, or relax on board.

“For sure was the best experience that we had in Palermo. Everything was perfect and we felt really welcome.”

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Lampedusa: Yacht excursion, swimming stops and typical lunch - Tabaccara: clear water and an early start
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Lampedusa: Yacht excursion, swimming stops and typical lunch

12.Lampedusa: Yacht excursion, swimming stops and typical lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 7 hours · from $101

Sciatumia’s seven-hour yacht trip circles Lampedusa, with stops for swimming and snorkeling at places such as Tabaccara and Rabbit Island. Captains Gianfranco and Francesco share island stories and guide you near sea caves. Lunch is a full fish-based meal, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available on request.

“Bellissima gita in Barca con l’equipaggio della Sciatumia, il comandante ci ha fatto sentire fin da subito a nostro agio e ha sempre coinvolto tutti i partecipanti dell,escursione. Il mangiare é stato strepitoso e oltre le aspettative. Gita e equipaggio consigliatissimo.”

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From Trapani: Egadi Islands tour with lunch on board - Seeing Favignana’s coves from the boat
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From Trapani: Egadi Islands tour with lunch on board

13.Egadi Islands tour with lunch on board

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 178 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $54

Leave Trapani at 9:30 am for a full-day boat tour of Favignana and Levanzo. You get time ashore in both villages, views of coves such as Cala Rossa, and a chance to swim before a typical Trapani lunch with water, wine, and fruit. The boat returns to Trapani around 5:00 to 6:00 pm.

“The trip out to Favignana and Levanzo was spectacular. The staff, the lunch served, the swim in the Mediterranean Sea was a once in a lifetime experience we will never forget. Highly recommend the Blu Lines ferry for this amazing excursion.”

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Cooking lesson in Catania with lunch or dinner - Sitting down to eat what you made
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Cooking lesson in Catania with lunch or dinner

14.Cooking lesson in Catania with lunch or dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

In Catania, chefs including Agata and Simona guide you through Sicilian dishes in a professional kitchen. You may prepare bruschetta, sweet-and-sour caponata, fresh pasta alla Norma and cannoli, then share the meal with Sicilian wine. The class lasts about three hours, runs in English and is limited to 14 people.

“This was a very hands-on cooking experience in a local’s kitchen. Our instructor spoke great English and our host/owner spoke minimal English. However, she was gracious and engaged with us as she was able. The food was OUTSTANDING, and it was a perfect introduction to the cuisine we would encounter on our Sicilian adventure.”

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Etna Wine and Alcantara with lunch - Inside a cave formed by lava
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Etna Wine and Alcantara with lunch

15.Etna Wine and Alcantara with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $102

From Catania, a guide takes you up Etna’s northeast side to 2,000 meters for a walk past the Sartorius craters and into a lava cave with a helmet and torch. Then comes a Sicilian lunch with wine at a winery in Linguaglossa, followed by time at the Alcantara Gorges. Transport and trekking gear are included; the group is capped at eight.

“La nostra guida Teresa é stata super gentile e carinissima con noi, abbiamo passato una piacevolissima giornata in sua compagnia sull Etna, tra le grotte laviche e alle gole dell alcantara, spiegazioni chiare e disponibilissima a rispondere a tutte le nostre curiosità, il pranzo con la degustazione di vino molto buono e particolare, lo consiglierei a tutti”

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