What to do and see in Aci Castello, Sicily: The Best Tours

December 13, 2021 Layne Dawes

Aci Castello (Sicilian: Jaci Casteḍḍu) is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Catania in Sicily, Italy. The city is located 9 kilometres (6 mi) north of Catania on the Mediterranean coast. The primary economic sectors are agriculture and industry (in Catania). The city is neighbored by Aci Catena, Acireale, Catania, San Gregorio di Catania and Valverde.
Restaurants in Aci Castello

1. 3 Days TREASURES OF THE EAST - with Local Guide -Private Excursions from Catania

Mimmo Sicily Tours
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- Exclusive Tours for personalized itineraries and flexibility - Led by a licensed LOCAL GUIDE for undivided attention - Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Top Class Mercedes Minivan - Customizable tours according to your interests - Available also starting from Taormina - SYRACUSE - NOTO - AGRIGENTO - TAORMINA - CYCLOPS COAST - CATANIA - ETNA  Visiting Sicily is exciting and enriches the soul. The central position of the island in the Mediterranean has for centuries made it the ideal place for the integration of Mediterranean culture. Just think of the Carthaginian, Greek and Roman colonizations, when usages and customs of the Siculi, Elimi, and of the Sicani blended with those of the peoples who came from beyond the sea.

Inclusions: Private Guided Tours in archeological areas and towns, Transportation by Mercedes V-Class Minivan, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Winery Visit & Tasting, Food and drinks, Accommodation in Catania (booked by traveler), Gratuities, Entrance fees

Reviewed By amongthecastelli

Mimmo is a superb driver and guide. Informed, considerate and kind, he drove us across Sicily and revealed the character and mystery of Sicily to us along the way with intelligence, good cheer and humor. His English is impeccable. When we return, we will certainly use his services again. We loved Sicily, and Mimmo was a big part of the experience.

2. Agrigento and Piazza Armerina day tour

Sicily Grand Tour
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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.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By TravelGeek25

I and my wife went on a private tour of Noto, Modica and Ragusa with Alessio, the owner of Sicily Grand Tour. Alessio is a native of Sicily and speaks very clear English without any Italian accent, which is a great plus; particularly when he has to drive the car with his mask on and speak. He is very knowledgeable not just about Sicily but also gave informative tidbits of faraway cities like Trieste in the northeast of Italy. We found him very personable as he was always keen to engage in conversation, enthusiastically clicked our pictures with a DSLR, and of course took us to the best spots in each of the three towns. I can easily recommend him for Sicily tours as his communication/approach right from the time I contacted him via email/whatsapp until the very end of the tour was prompt, clear and amicable. SD

3. Commissario Montalbano day tour

Sicily Grand Tour
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A journey through the incredible landscapes of Commissario Montalbano's television series. Join us and discover Vigata, the police station and the house in Marinella. Have lunch at famous "Enzo a mare" restaurant (not included) and experience the real taste of Southern Sicily.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By TravelGeek25

I and my wife went on a private tour of Noto, Modica and Ragusa with Alessio, the owner of Sicily Grand Tour. Alessio is a native of Sicily and speaks very clear English without any Italian accent, which is a great plus; particularly when he has to drive the car with his mask on and speak. He is very knowledgeable not just about Sicily but also gave informative tidbits of faraway cities like Trieste in the northeast of Italy. We found him very personable as he was always keen to engage in conversation, enthusiastically clicked our pictures with a DSLR, and of course took us to the best spots in each of the three towns. I can easily recommend him for Sicily tours as his communication/approach right from the time I contacted him via email/whatsapp until the very end of the tour was prompt, clear and amicable. SD

4. The Godfather Movie Tour

Sicily Grand Tour
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An offer you can't refuse! From Catania, travel to the magic villages used by Francis Ford Coppola as scenario of the unforgettable movies of the Godfather's trilogy.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By TravelGeek25

I and my wife went on a private tour of Noto, Modica and Ragusa with Alessio, the owner of Sicily Grand Tour. Alessio is a native of Sicily and speaks very clear English without any Italian accent, which is a great plus; particularly when he has to drive the car with his mask on and speak. He is very knowledgeable not just about Sicily but also gave informative tidbits of faraway cities like Trieste in the northeast of Italy. We found him very personable as he was always keen to engage in conversation, enthusiastically clicked our pictures with a DSLR, and of course took us to the best spots in each of the three towns. I can easily recommend him for Sicily tours as his communication/approach right from the time I contacted him via email/whatsapp until the very end of the tour was prompt, clear and amicable. SD

5. The Godfather Movie Shore Tour from Messina,Catania,Naxos seaport

Sicily Grand Tour
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An offer you can't refuse!  From Catania, travel to the magic villages used by Francis Ford Coppola as scenario of the three unforgettable movies of the Godfather's trilogy.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Seaport pickup and drop-off, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By TravelGeek25

I and my wife went on a private tour of Noto, Modica and Ragusa with Alessio, the owner of Sicily Grand Tour. Alessio is a native of Sicily and speaks very clear English without any Italian accent, which is a great plus; particularly when he has to drive the car with his mask on and speak. He is very knowledgeable not just about Sicily but also gave informative tidbits of faraway cities like Trieste in the northeast of Italy. We found him very personable as he was always keen to engage in conversation, enthusiastically clicked our pictures with a DSLR, and of course took us to the best spots in each of the three towns. I can easily recommend him for Sicily tours as his communication/approach right from the time I contacted him via email/whatsapp until the very end of the tour was prompt, clear and amicable. SD

6. Siracusa,Ortigia and Noto Tour

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• Visit Siracusa, one of the most important cities of Sicily with its splendid archaeological park • Take a walk on the island of Ortigia, the core of ancient Greek Sicily • Enjoy a walking tour of Noto with its magnificent late baroque architecture

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Gratuities, Archaeological park tour guide, Archaeological park tickets

Reviewed By TravelGeek25

I and my wife went on a private tour of Noto, Modica and Ragusa with Alessio, the owner of Sicily Grand Tour. Alessio is a native of Sicily and speaks very clear English without any Italian accent, which is a great plus; particularly when he has to drive the car with his mask on and speak. He is very knowledgeable not just about Sicily but also gave informative tidbits of faraway cities like Trieste in the northeast of Italy. We found him very personable as he was always keen to engage in conversation, enthusiastically clicked our pictures with a DSLR, and of course took us to the best spots in each of the three towns. I can easily recommend him for Sicily tours as his communication/approach right from the time I contacted him via email/whatsapp until the very end of the tour was prompt, clear and amicable. SD

7. Diving Tour

Via Lungomare Dei Ciclopi, 137, 95021 Aci Castello CT, Italy Etna and Sea Excursion
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The tour will have a duration of 4 hours. Embark on an unforgettable underwater journey in to the depths of the Gulf of Catania. Be awestruck by the colorful and unique flora and fauna.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide, Scuba Diving, Rent diving equipment

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Reviewed By GregCashman282020

If you go to Sicily, especially Catania, you have to go and see Etna, it is a monumental volcano and a feat of nature! Me and my partner wanted to go and do the Etna tour and also vineyard tour but unfortunately the days we went on just didn't suit (plus lockdowns etc). Andrea was our guide and he was excellent, he was a wealth of knowledge and we were very impressed, his English was also incredibly good! Even perfecting some cockney rhyming and other slangs. Tour done entirely in Italian for the other guests (all 7 of us in Andreas Jeep wearing face masks) then English just for us, picked up from our hotel (called Habitat and again would def recommend as they sorted this out for us before we'd even arrived in Italy). We stopped off at multiple places and god some really good views, pictures and information all the way up. At the food tasting we had some local wines, honey, olives, and olive oils - which we purchased some small 100mL vials so we could take home with us to the UK. By the way buy the Porcini or Chilli Infused olive oil it is amazing, better than anything you'll get on the supermarket shelves here in England. We didn't go all the way to the top, but one of our last stops as we went back down we saw smoke and explosions coming out of Etna, so that's likely why we didn't go further up. But the main viewing point we did go to was good enough. Overall this is well worth the money you pay and THE attraction for Catania, you must go and see Etna, have a tour guide like Andrea as you will learn so so much more! Best part of the 4 day trip to Catania and Syracuse for me.

8. Baroque shades of Sicily (Noto, Modica and Ragusa day tour)

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Visit the amazing valley of Noto, cradle of the late Sicilian baroque style and UNESCO world heritage. Travel to the Suth East of SIcily and stop at Noto, Modica and Ragusa. Visit the oldest chocolate factory of Sicily and have a free tasting.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By patriciaq2017

The day we took our tour was our 60th anniversary. We spent most of the day in Savona, our tour guide and driver made our day memorable. Both were very knowledgeable, as they were training a new tour guide and driver we were the only passengers. Savona is very beautiful just; like the movie scenes. Natasha knew all the places and stories about the story and filming of the Godfather. She introduced us to the local baker, we sampled some of his delicious cookies, bought some to take back. Best Chocolate Almond cookies and Limoncello cookies we will ever taste. We visited on Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday) the village school children we watched the village school children parade in their costumes and they threw confetti at us.

9. Etna & Diving Jeep Tour

Piazza dei Martiri, 3, 95131 Catania CT, Italy Etna and Sea Excursion
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Availability for every day, all year round from Catania with free transfers from your accommodation. Guided tour of 8 hours which tells the biology, geology and volcanology of the Etna Volcano. You will have the opportunity to walk in paths surrounded by nature, away from tourist areas and on several dormant craters. The fauna and flora of Etna will be your traveling companions in the story of a unique territory in terms of endemicity. A fantastic tasting of wines, liqueurs, honey and much more will make you discover the flavors of the Volcano. With the Etna Volcano back, in company of marine biologist and under water ambient guide you will dive with tanks and regulator living a nice experiece.. Underwater columnar basalt, lava ropes, lava pillows and a colored sea life and plants will be the unique scenery for an unforgettable diving excursion.

Inclusions: Use of SCUBA equipment, Air-conditioned vehicle, Guided tour of the Etna Park, Taste typical Sicilian products and local wines, Hiking shoes rental

Exclusions: Anything not specified under "inclusions”

Reviewed By GregCashman282020

If you go to Sicily, especially Catania, you have to go and see Etna, it is a monumental volcano and a feat of nature! Me and my partner wanted to go and do the Etna tour and also vineyard tour but unfortunately the days we went on just didn't suit (plus lockdowns etc). Andrea was our guide and he was excellent, he was a wealth of knowledge and we were very impressed, his English was also incredibly good! Even perfecting some cockney rhyming and other slangs. Tour done entirely in Italian for the other guests (all 7 of us in Andreas Jeep wearing face masks) then English just for us, picked up from our hotel (called Habitat and again would def recommend as they sorted this out for us before we'd even arrived in Italy). We stopped off at multiple places and god some really good views, pictures and information all the way up. At the food tasting we had some local wines, honey, olives, and olive oils - which we purchased some small 100mL vials so we could take home with us to the UK. By the way buy the Porcini or Chilli Infused olive oil it is amazing, better than anything you'll get on the supermarket shelves here in England. We didn't go all the way to the top, but one of our last stops as we went back down we saw smoke and explosions coming out of Etna, so that's likely why we didn't go further up. But the main viewing point we did go to was good enough. Overall this is well worth the money you pay and THE attraction for Catania, you must go and see Etna, have a tour guide like Andrea as you will learn so so much more! Best part of the 4 day trip to Catania and Syracuse for me.

10. Snorkeling Tour from Catania

Via Lungomare Dei Ciclopi, 139, 95021 Aci Castello CT, Italy Etna and Sea Excursion
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In the company of marine biologists and dive guides we will dive into the beautiful lava bottoms of the Protected Marine Area "Cyclops Island". Along the rocky volcanic coast of the municipality of Aci castello, there are various diving spots suitable for snorkeling and easily accessible directly from the coast or by using boats. You will be provided with the snorkeling equipment, more suited to your needs in order to make your experience more comfortable. Columnar basalts, corded lavas, submarine cushion lavas with a colorful folra and marine fauna, will be the unique setting for an unforgettable snorkeling excursion.

Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Anything not specified under "inclusions”

Reviewed By GregCashman282020

If you go to Sicily, especially Catania, you have to go and see Etna, it is a monumental volcano and a feat of nature! Me and my partner wanted to go and do the Etna tour and also vineyard tour but unfortunately the days we went on just didn't suit (plus lockdowns etc). Andrea was our guide and he was excellent, he was a wealth of knowledge and we were very impressed, his English was also incredibly good! Even perfecting some cockney rhyming and other slangs. Tour done entirely in Italian for the other guests (all 7 of us in Andreas Jeep wearing face masks) then English just for us, picked up from our hotel (called Habitat and again would def recommend as they sorted this out for us before we'd even arrived in Italy). We stopped off at multiple places and god some really good views, pictures and information all the way up. At the food tasting we had some local wines, honey, olives, and olive oils - which we purchased some small 100mL vials so we could take home with us to the UK. By the way buy the Porcini or Chilli Infused olive oil it is amazing, better than anything you'll get on the supermarket shelves here in England. We didn't go all the way to the top, but one of our last stops as we went back down we saw smoke and explosions coming out of Etna, so that's likely why we didn't go further up. But the main viewing point we did go to was good enough. Overall this is well worth the money you pay and THE attraction for Catania, you must go and see Etna, have a tour guide like Andrea as you will learn so so much more! Best part of the 4 day trip to Catania and Syracuse for me.

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