Top 10 San Vito Lo Capo Tours

1.Boat Trip with 3 Swimming Stops and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 4 hours · from $59Our pick

Set out from San Vito Lo Capo with a crew from Samuel Escursioni for a four-hour coastal trip past Zingaro Reserve and Scopello’s sea stacks. Expect three opportunities to swim or snorkel, local snacks and sweets, and wine. The group is limited to 12. Tours are in Italian, though the captain may translate parts into English.

“We spent a lovely afternoon on the sea visiting some beautiful small bays for swimming and snorkeling. During the ride along the coastline we got some interesting information about the historical landmarks and myths and a free Italian lesson (do not worry if you aren’t fluent in Italian, you’ll have a great experience nevertheless). Drinks and Snacks are provided along the way.”

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2.Zingaro Nature Reserve and Scopello Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 55 reviews · from $45

Set out from San Vito Lo Capo at 11:30 for a four-hour cruise past the Zingaro coves, Tonnara del Secco, and Scopello’s Faraglioni. You’ll have three swimming stops and lunch onboard, described as a good but simple pasta dish. The crew speaks English, Italian, and French; no individual guide names are provided.

“Poche spiegazioni e nemmeno di sentivano dall'altoparlante. Il pranzo a bordo consisteva in un piatto di pasta (buono) ma solo quello. Sarebbe bastata un'insalatiba di contorno e un caffè per completare un vero pranzo.”

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3.Snorkeling Cruise Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · from $132

Sail from Castellammare del Golfo on a small-group cruise for up to 12, with snorkeling gear, drinks and bottled water provided. Stop at coves near Scopello and the Zingaro reserve, then spend two hours in San Vito Lo Capo, where lunch is at your own expense. Captains including Stefano and Michael have been praised for their helpfulness and clear explanations.

“Excellent day and worthy! Stefano was our skipper and he was very nice and helpful guy who speaks English and drives very professionally. It was a great adventure. We were 6 people on the boat on spacious boat (the same one on the photo). There was wine, water sprite and coca-cola zero available on the boat. Recommend it definitely!”

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4.San Vito Lo Capo Boat Day Trip with Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 26 reviews · from $64

Set out from Castellammare del Golfo at 09:00 for a coastal cruise past three sea caves and the Zingaro Reserve. Swim at Cala Uzzo, enjoy a small tasting of pane cunsatu, fruit, water and wine, then spend about four hours in San Vito Lo Capo. The return includes a swim stop by Scopello’s Faraglioni and views of its historic tuna trap.

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5.Scopello & Zingaro Half-Day Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

From San Vito Lo Capo, you’ll cruise to Zingaro and Scopello with a local guide and skipper, stopping at places such as Cala dell’Uzzo and the Faraglioni for swimming and snorkeling. Masks, fins, and swim aids are provided. Mauro and Saverio have led some departures, but the skipper chooses the route based on sea and weather conditions.

“This experience amazing from start to finish !! The captain Mauro was friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating and very sweet to all guests and their children. The swimming stops were perfect !!!”

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6.tour Riserva dello Zingaro e Scopello

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $130

Spend eight hours by boat with Novenodi Escursioni, leaving from Via Faro 20 in San Vito Lo Capo. You’ll pass the Zingaro coves and Scopello’s sea stacks, with swim and snorkeling stops, Sicilian food, and a visit to Castellammare del Golfo. The group is limited to 10, and guide Rino is praised for explaining the coast and adapting the day when weather changes.

“Fantastic. Our host Rino was very helpful and explained locations along the way. Very obliging when with stops and plenty of good and drink on offer. Highly recommend this tour.”

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7.From San Vito: Boat Excursion to Favignana and Levanzo

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 18 reviews · from $67

Take the Eolian Flyer from San Vito Lo Capo to Levanzo and Favignana. The day includes a panoramic stop in Levanzo, a swim at Cala Minnola, about three hours to explore Favignana, and a boat ride past its coves and caves. The host speaks English, French or Italian.

“The penne with pesto trapanese are very good even though I got a dish with little seasoning. Of course if there had been fewer people on board everything would have been more pleasant but I understand the size of the motor vessel which is why you can't ask for more given the capacity that is around two hundred seats. Thanks anyway for the beautiful day.”

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8.Private Boat Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 4 - 8 hours

Raffaella meets you in Castellammare del Golfo and shows you your private 5.7-metre boat. With no skipper included, you steer the 40 hp boat yourself, stopping to swim or snorkel along the coast toward Scopello, the Zingaro Nature Reserve and San Vito lo Capo. Choose a half-day or full-day outing; fuel, food and drinks cost extra.

“Cracking experience! We really enjoyed renting our boat and exploring the coastline.”

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9.Zingaro Reserve and Scopello Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · from $39Best value

Spend four hours aboard Buena Vida, a catamaran capped at 35 passengers, along the coast from San Vito Lo Capo to Scopello. See coastal towers, coves, and the Faraglioni, with swim stops and masks, snorkels, and fins provided. On board, expect a tuna-based aperitif or lunch, water, and wine. The live tour guide speaks Italian.

“Kindness, courtesy, a spectacular view, and an excellent aperitif.”

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10.paragliding flight with instructor/video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $203

Take a tandem paragliding flight above Sicily’s coast with a private instructor. Before takeoff, you’ll discuss the route, weather and safety; from the air, look for San Vito Lo Capo beach, the Zingaro Nature Reserve and the Mediterranean. The one-hour activity includes equipment, insurance and transport from the landing point back to takeoff. Photos and video are available on request.

“One of the best things i’ve ever done. The views were beautiful and the instructors were really nice. I recommend it to everyone that have the nerve to do it. Only the start is scary, once you’re up there you’ll never wanna go down.”

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