Sicily · SHORE EXCURSIONS
10 reviewed
Below are the 10 best shore excursions tours in Sicily right now: what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one, it is there for a reason.
Full-day Messina shore excursion to Taormina and Castelmola with expert guide, bus pickup, and Greek Theater entry.
“This was an enjoyable tour. Sabrina was knowledgeable. It was difficult to understand everything because she had a thick accent. Otherwise we had a great tour and saw many beautiful sights,”
Private 6-hour shore tour from Messina to Etna and Taormina, with a crater walk and Sicilian tastings of honey, olives, wine and more.
“The tour we received did not cover most of the items from the tour description on Viator website (see below for summary), so this misrepresentation is very disappointing. We contacted Viator to no avail. We will be disputing this charge with our credit card company immediately. From Tour Description on Website: Mount Etna Walk on the sylvan craters with a breathtaking view of the Ionian coast of Sicily. 1 hour • Admission Ticket Free 2 Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re Short stop for souvenir photos from the panoramic balcony of Messina 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free NOT PROVIDED 3 Duomo di Messina Stop to visit the famous Piazza del…”
Half-day shared shore trip from Messina to Taormina with Greek Theater, cathedral sights, A/C transport, and 2 hours to explore.
“Great tour and guide. Guide very knowledgeable and passionate about the area and history which he shared with us”
Catania shore excursion to Taormina and Castelmola for Greek Theatre, Palazzo Corvaja, and Etna and Bay of Naxos views.
“As usual, Viator provided an excellent guide for our family.. He was personable, knowledgeable and did not rush us. Highly recommended.”
Godfather filming locations, Taormina free time, and Isolabella beach views in one Messina shore day. Small-group with port pickup.
“This tour was not as described. Yes we went to see the town where the Godfather was filmed etc . this was the best part of the tour. However we spent too much time there and did not have enough time for the remaining sites. We had under 2 hours in Taromina to visit the shops, have lunch and visit the Greek theater. This is extremely unrealistic, no time for the Greek theater as the lines were long. The Isolabella Beach Tour was no beach tour! We had a 10 minute stop from a viewing platform to look at the beach, extremely disappointing. They also promised cold water, pop, air…”
Glide through Messina on a 3-hour Segway tour with a local guide, hitting the Duomo, Santissima Annunziata, and the 1908 quake story.
“Little bit of trouble finding the meeting spot, However once found, the Guide & his father were terrific ! Segways were fairly easy to operate. Our Young Guide was really good, knowledgeable about the History. And we were introduced to Granadas and brioche!”
A 3-hour Palermo Segway shore excursion with training, a small guided group, and photo stops at the cathedral, Quattro Canti, and Villa a Mare.
“It was a wonderful experience. The owner and guide accompanied us. It was 4 of us. Loved every minute and would highly recommend this company!k”
Private Godfather Country shore excursion from Messina with Taormina and Savoca, cruise-port pickup, and English driver for about 8 hours.
“Our experience with Rome In Limo was outstanding! This was the second time in the past several years that we used RIL and once again they far exceeded our high expectations. Six of us thoroughly enjoyed our three excursions: 1) The Godfather Country, 2) Private Day Trip to Florence and Pisa and Daytrip from Rome to Pompei and Sorrento and Private. RIL always met us on time in each port, asked our specific interests for each tour and accommodated every special request. As an example, on the Florence/Pisa tour, we requested if it would be possible to tour a Tuscany winery. While not part of that tour, the driver made…”
Private Syracuse shore tour with expert guide, Neapolis ruins, and an Ortigia walking loop with optional cathedral interiors and port pickup.
“Very informative. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed her company and her expertise”
Private full-day trip from Messina to Mount Etna and Taormina, with a chauffeur, a drive to 1,800m, and time in the hilltop town.
“Very nice driver with lots of information about the country and its people. Individual requests were also fulfilled. The 5th star 🌟 would have been given if the meeting point had been specified more precisely. E.g. for people who do not arrive by ship. This led to unnecessary queries and I lost half an hour as a result.”
