Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Palermo
Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic Palermo recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.
Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee).
This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Escursioni in barca Taormina Giardini Naxos Isola bella
Jump on this incredible guided boat tour and admire the bay of Giardini Naxos and Taormina. Start the tour at the port of Giardini Naxos, and admire some of the most beautiful places in the area: Grotta Azzurra, Isola Bella, Grotta dell'Amore and Scoglio del Fico d'India. Explore the magical filming locations of the TV show "WHITE LOTUS" and the movie "LE GRAND BLEU", enjoying an excellent aperitif based on prosecco and Sicilian specialties and enjoy a dip in the crystal clear waters of Isola Bella.
If you are looking for a fun and relaxing activity in Taormina you can't miss this boat tour!
Agrigento and Piazza Armerina day tour
Back to the glorious Sicilian past.
The tour will take you to Greek and Roman times through a delightful excursion.
During the day you will see the astonishing temples of the valley (Temple of Juno, Concordia, Hercules, Zeus and others).
After lunch break you will head to Piazza Armerina, the splendid medieval village founded by Normands in XI century and you will visit the UNESCO world heritage Villa del Casale, a Roman villa built in the IV century decorated with incredible and well preserved mosaics.
Noto Walking Tour
Join this journey through Noto at the hand of a licensed professional tour guide. Join this group tour to discover the most beautiful corners of the European capital of Baroque. Traditions, culture, and history are explored, revealing the secrets of one of the most beautiful Sicilian towns.
The 10 Tastings of Palermo With Locals: Private Food Tour
Eat your way through Palermo's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied!
Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Cannoli and Espresso. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also discover the city, making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie.
Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Private Tour to Taormina, Savoca and Messina starting from Messina
Starting from Messina we will visit one of the most beautiful villages in Italy (Savoca), famous for the film The Godfather (Frank Coppola), where you can visit the catacombs, the mother church and the historic Vitelli bar for 2 hours. Then we continue to discover Taormina, passing by the Ionian coast where beautiful views surround us, once in Taormina you will be waited for 2 hours where you can visit the historic centre, the Greek-Roman theatre, the shops with the best designer labels and taste the typical products Sicilians. Before returning to Messina, we will stop for 15 minutes to admire the view of Isola Bella (Taormina sea) and take enchanting photos. Upon returning to the city of Messina, there will be a small tour of the city of the Strait of Messina.
The Godfather and Taormina Tour from Messina
Taormina and Savoca tour is one of the most exciting Sicily day tours from Messina (port or city center) in particular for the lovers of the Godfather.
From the departing point, we will reach the ancient town of Savoca Sicily, a wonderful medieval village, named one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
You will start a little Savoca tour, following the footsteps of the Godfather movie by F.F. Coppola, to whom a statue is dedicated in the panoramic square of the village. This square is very popular also for hosting the famous bar Vitelli. Our guides will explain to you its history and its festivals.
Then we will leave for Taormina, known as the “Pearl of the Mediterranean”. You will have a stroll in its ancient Corso Umberto, which has been recently one of the White Lotus Sicily locations for season 2.
We are waiting for you, we are ready to welcome you to live together with us the fantastic experience of the Taormina and Savoca tour, you will not regret it!
Small-Group Street Food Tour of Catania by Night (All-Inclusive)
Skip the morning heat and join us for a relaxing 3hr walk in the backstreets of Catania. Your local guide will walk you around her favorite food spots to try the traditional street food, such as the baked cipollina, the horse meatballs, some tasty fish recipes and finally ends with the refreshing granita. This is an off the beaten path walking tour. You will try foods you would hardly find on your own like the super crispy crispellas or the horse meatballs! This is the ideal experience for adventurous travelers who want to discover the local culture and avoid touristy stuff!
The local street food consists of snacks served in deli shops and eaten by hand. You'll get quality and quantity!
NOT ONLY FOOD!
We will also talk about history, traditions and daily habits, discussing both lights and shadows of living in Sicily. We will show you some interesting hidden spots in the city. Take it as a night tasty walk with your Catanese friend. You bring your smile, we'll bring the magic!
Etna and Alcantara Gorges Excursion with lunch
Discover Etna and the Alcantara Gorges! The perfect mix of adventure and refreshing relax!
The excursion begins by SUV or minivan (up to 8 people), together with our experienced guides.
Our first stop is an off-road trip to the 2002 eruption lava fron.
Continuing along the Via Mareneve, in the middle of the Ragabo pine forest, we will arrive at the starting point of our trekking to the Monti Sartorius craters. We will continue on foot, starting at 1650 metres and arriving at an altitude of 1750 metres, an easy walk suitable for everyone.
We will then explore a lava flow cave, the Grotta dei Ladroni, equipped with helmets and torches.
We will stop at a local chalet or restaurant for lunch (included in the price: a first course, water and coffee/tea).
After lunch, we will reach the characteristic Alcantara Gorges, also known as the Larderia Gorges. A refreshing and relaxing visit to a wonderful place. You can cool off in the Alcantara river in the middle of the canyon of the Gorges!
3-hours Guided Tour with tasting in Palermo
Departing from the local office (Discesa dei Giudici n.21), cycle through Palermo at a relaxing, leisurely pace.
Palermo is very flat, so the 3-hour tour is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. You will pass through the
architecturally impressive Piazza Bellini and Pizza Pretoria with their examples of Arab, Norman, Byzantine,
and Spanish art. Then, ride across the “Cassaro” to see San Francesco church, Piazza Marina and the oldest
giant Ficus tree in Europe. You will also see the ancient palaces from the Spanish Inquisition and the amazing
Spasimo church. Ride along the waterfront, on the huge grass overlooking the sea and the harbor, heading to
the first Arab castle on the charming port of Cala. Afterwards, stop for a tasting of unique, regional street
food.
Etna Summit 3000 m cable car included
• Meeting point : our desk down the street from the bar La Terrazza dell'Etna, Etna South side
• With the cable car we will reach 2500mt above sea level
• About 2 hours of trekking to reach a maximum altitude of 3000 m
• Admire the landscape from the highest active volcano in Europe
2 Hours Calessino/ Tuk tuk Tour to Syracuse and Ortigia Island
The tour takes place aboard one of the typical "Ape Calessino" which can carry max. 4 people. The 2-hour tour includes a visit to the city of Syracuse with a passage to the church of Santa Lucia where the painting by Caravaggio is located, you can take pictures in the most beautiful monuments and then go to discover the magical island of Ortigia where you will stop at the most important points and where you will see the most important monuments. In our multilingual driver will enrich your tour with short stories.
Palermo Street Food Walking Tour at Sunset
Embark on a culinary adventure through the vibrant city of Palermo on a guided walking tour.Sample local street food and pass by highlights like Fontana delle Pretoria, Quattro Canti Square and more!
This tour is a must for any food lover visiting the city and includes the visit of lively and colorful Market Capo: strolling through the market stalls you will learn loads of precious information regarding the food traditions in Sicily, all your senses will be overwhelmed by the colours and the flavors, even the market noise will be a pleasant sound.
You will taste some local specialties like sfincione (dough topped with onion, bread crumbs, tomato, and oregano), crocché (potato croquettes), panelle (fried chickpea flour), arancine (rice croquettes stuffed with meat or butter) and delicious sicilian dessert.
Join us to experience the local culture and traditional cuisine of Palermo! :-)
Itinerary & tastings are subject to change due to seasonal availability/local holidays.
Tour from Palermo to Segesta, Erice, Trapani salt pans
Visit with us the most beautiful and fascinating places in western Sicily, where unique lands and views will surprise you. The beauty of the archaeological sites and medieval villages will transport you back in time, making you discover timeless landscapes, scents and sounds.
Let's start with the archaeological site of Segesta, where history and myth are intertwined, with the majestic Doric temple and ancient theater that dominate the landscape. We continue with Erice, a charming medieval village located on the summit of Mount San Giuliano, whose walk offers breathtaking views and an atmosphere that seems to stop in time.
Coming down from the hill, we conclude our tour at the Salt Pans of Nubia, where the museum houses ancient equipment of the millennial salt tradition, telling a story that has its roots in the past.
Majestic Sicily Taormina and Savoca from Messina Cruise Port
Are you a cruiser docking in Messina, eager to immerse yourself in Sicily’s rich history, stunning landscapes, and undeniable charm? Let us take you on a tour that will leave you completely mesmerized!
Step into cinematic history in Savoca, the enchanting village that became world-famous as a filming location for The Godfather. Walk in the footsteps of Michael Corleone, visit the legendary Bar Vitelli, and soak in the authentic Sicilian atmosphere that made this town iconic.
Next, explore Taormina, a breathtaking hilltop town known for its timeless beauty, vibrant culture, and spectacular views. Stroll through the charming Corso Umberto, admire the stunning Quattro Fontane di Taormina, and take in the panoramic vistas from Chiesa di Santa Caterina
With our expert guides, every moment of your journey is curated to be extraordinary. Travel in comfort and enjoy the peace of mind of a guaranteed on-time return to your ship—so you can explore stress-free and with complete confidence.
Half Day Excursion in Palermo and Monreale from Palermo and Cruise Ship
Departure in the morning at 08.30 from Hotel, b & b or Port in Palermo, in a new and comfortable Minibus, the half day will be dedicated to visiting the main monumen of the capital of Sicily and Monreale. After visit Monreale of about 1 hour where you can admire the magnificent cathedral with its dazzling mosaics of the twelfth century and still the cloister Benedictine. From here we will move to the historic center of Palermo, Corso Vittorio Emanuele where “Porta Nuova”, the Royal Palace or '' Palazzo dei Normanni '' with its garden, visit the Cathedral founded in 1184 ,then we will move to the Via Maqueda with an baroque façade and Piazza Quattro Canti and Piazza Pretoria with the monumental fountain, the Church of the Martorana in Arab-Norman style, and finally the Politeama Theater and the Massimo Theater and at about 13.00(variable for cruise Passengers) return to your Hotel, b&b or Cruise ship
Best Excursion in western Sicily to Erice, Trapani Salt Flats from Palermo
This is a private and exclusive tour, you will only be in the group, there will be no other people. We will be out of the normal tourist circuits, we will visit isolated, peaceful and safe places. in countryside areas away from the city. Full day excursion driver who speaks English available during the day explaining the main things to do and see. During the tour you will visit: Erice, a unique Medieval town located on a top of a mountain at 760 meters, a city full of churches, castles. In Erice you can also taste the typical almond sweets of local production as well as delicious wines.After the tour you will go down to Trapani around lunchtime. After we will continue the visit of the Saline.this tour is managed only with a Driver up to 7/8 people. The Driver cannot escort people inside the monuments. However, it has the skills to promote the most important highlights by providing basic historical and cultural information.
Ragusa, Noto and Chocolate Tasting - Day tour from Siracusa
Today 8.30am be ready at pick-up location to meet our driver and departure from Siracusa in direction of Ragusa Ibla. You have the chance to explore independently the old part of the city and an undisputed reality of Baroque art.
Soon after, you will discover the local Chocolate in Modica. This particular chocolate is made with a very old recipe, the one coming from the Aztecs.
We then continue to Noto. In the Arab period the town was the capital of one of the three districts of Sicily (the Val di Noto) and once defeated by the Christians, Noto became a rich Norman city. Unfortunately, it was totally destroyed by the 1693 Sicilian earthquake and rebuilt in a new position nearer to the Ionian Sea. But the new Noto is a masterpiece of Sicilian Baroque!
Later we return to Siracusa (estimated arrival time h 4pm)
Guaranteed departure with minimum 2 travelers
Private Tour of Mount Etna, Taormina and Messina. Departure from Messina
This tour allows you to quickly reach two very popular destinations in Sicily, namely Mount Etna and Taormina, to combine the spectacle of nature with history and monuments.
FULL DAY Tour - Montalbano Tour
TOUR OF MONTALBANO: Visit through the places of the famous commissioner Montalbano, which represents the Sicilian doc, is an unmissable opportunity to recreate the atmosphere of the film, discover hidden corners of the extreme south and to savor the tastes, ways of life and the Sicilian traditions. (Punta punta home of Montalbano, Scicli, Ragusa Ibla, and Modica Barocca, finally tasting of Montalbano arancini)
Catania: wine tasting in a metropolitan market
In the first metropolitan market of Catania, live a unique thematic tasting experience of Sicilian volcanic wines.
The eruptive activity of the volcanoes has given original and peculiar characteristics to its rocks that, are thus able to give its wines surprisingly unique organoleptic qualities, each with a different story to tell.
Tasting of 4 glasses accompanied by a matching of delicacies specially designed, and created in synergy by our sommelier and our chefs.
Vendicari - Sicily's best coast nature reserve ( Birdwatching & Archeology )
- Half day (4 hours)
- free Pick up/ drop off at your accommodation
- driving to the nature reserve with explanation of landscapes and history of Sicily of that area.
- Visit to Roman villa mosaics
- Visit to Marshland area and hides to view migratory birds ( Eg. Pink Flamingos )
- Visit 700' Tuna Industry
- Visit to Tuna museum
- Visit to 2000 years old greek fish industry
- Coastal hike
Two hours Boat Tour in Taormina.
The factor that makes this tour unique is that the captain will entertain every single participant, there will be music, joy and lots of fun. You will start from the Bay of Giardini Naxos, following with Capo Taormina, Isola Bella, the caves, Capo Sant'Andrea and Baia delle Sirene. It is a two hour tour, with departures throughout the day.
Basic Tour of the Soap Museum in Sciacca
The tour of this soap museum, which is in an old, restored 19th century building with high ceilings and original stonework, will let our visitors experience the beauty of the soap history in the traditional Mediterranean way. Our visitors can know more about soap production and history and understand more about what generally we use every day: soap!