The 7 Best Ragusa Tours

1.3-hour walking tour Discovering Ragusa Baroque

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

In three hours, guide Serena leads a small English-speaking group from Ragusa Superiore down to Ragusa Ibla, linking churches, Baroque façades, the Santa Maria delle Scale viewpoint and the Iblean Gardens. Expect stories about local history and architecture, plenty of steps, and interiors that may depend on the time of day and season.

“This was a really nice tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, and provided not only a history or Ragusa but also of Sicily in general. Plan enough time to park in the lower town and take a bus to Ragusa Superiore to start the tour or vice versa.”

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2.Private Cooking Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · from $164

Spend three hours cooking in a local family home with a certified cook. You’ll make a Sicilian starter, pasta, and dessert, then share the meal with local wine, water, and coffee. Hosts Salvina and Angelo are closely associated with this experience, though your assigned host may vary.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner with Salvina &Angelo. They welcomed us into their home and treated us like family. It was great to learn some authentic recipes and enjoy a delicious meal together. Would definitely recommend this to anyone in the area.”

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3.Dining Experience at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Spend three hours at a local family’s home in Ragusa for a private four-course lunch or dinner, with a cooking demo and water, regional wines, and coffee included. Hosts Salvina and Angelo have welcomed visitors with traditional cooking and a chance to make pasta or pizza, though your assigned Cesarina may differ. The address is provided after booking.

“We loved it all! A first class experience - not to be missed!! Salvina was an amazing Chef and a lovely person too. She and her husband were very kind to us and treated us like family. We had such a very special time with them both. They were the perfect hosts! We enjoyed helping Salvina make the pasta and learnt lots about the traditional Sicilian food. We sat down and had a wonderful 4 course meal with Salvina and her husband washed down with homemade wine and homemade Limoncello. It was ‘perffecto’!”

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4.Olive Oil Tasting & Historic Olive Mill Tour in Ragusa area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $56

At Oleificio Gulino, a family-run olive mill founded in 1880, you’ll see the production space, watch an oil-making video with live explanations, and taste Erbesso DOP Monti Iblei with an expert olive oil sommelier. The roughly one-hour visit also includes local bread, Sicilian products, and flavored oils.

“The owner was so enthusiastic to share the process of olive oil making and explained in a way that was enjoyable. The best part of course was the tasting of these fine olive oils and I was able to purchase bottles so I was able to travel home with them”

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5.Ragusa Ibla: Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews

Spend two hours exploring Ragusa Ibla with a licensed local guide, visiting the Portal of San Giorgio, Ibleo Garden, Church of San Giacomo, historic lanes and San Giorgio Cathedral. Private groups of up to 15 can book in Italian, English, French or Spanish. The walk begins and ends at the Portal of San Giorgio.

“Federica was a great guide and we enjoyed learning about this beautiful city.”

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6.Radici: IImmerse yourself in the heady scents of our garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 45 min · from $17Best value

A guide leads you through a terraced garden near Ragusa Ibla’s UNESCO monuments, pointing out local herbs, flowers, fruit trees and historic stonework. The route includes stairs, views over town and a chance to spot birds or small wildlife. You finish by putting together an aromatic seedling to take with you. Groups are limited to 10.

“We enjoyed the tour very much. The garden is a beautiful oasis of calm within the City. We brought our little daughter, who is three years old, and she loved collecting herbs, flowers and stones.”

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7.Ragusa Countryside Home Cooking Class & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · from $118

Spend 4.5 hours at Simona’s country home near Chiaramonte Gulfi, picking seasonal ingredients, making Sicilian dishes by hand, and sharing lunch with local wine. The menu can shift with the season and your food preferences. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available if arranged in advance.

“Simona was a wonderful host. We were welcomed into her home along with two dogs and six cats. We loved visiting her garden and harvesting wild flowers, herbs, vegetables and fruit to use in our meal. After learning to prepare several dishes, we enjoyed a leisurely meal along with her family and another pair of travellers. It was the perfect way to spend an afternoon in the Sicilian countryside!”

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