What to do and see in Ragusa, Sicily: The Best Day Trips from

April 4, 2022 Dorsey Hagwood

Discover the best top things to do in Ragusa, Italy including Commissario Montalbano day tour, Baroque shades of Sicily (Noto, Modica and Ragusa day tour), Baroque tour: Ragusa, Modica and Noto, COMMISSARIO MONTALBANO Tour, Sicily wine tour and food experiences, Taormina and Etna individual tour from Syracuse, Ragusa; Catania, Noto, Private TOUR from Taormina to baroque UNESCO world heritage sites , Visit Agrigento Valle dei Templi and lunch in winery included, Private Excursion from Catania to baroque UNESCO world heritage sites, Private One Day Tour of Montalbano and the Baroque Ibleo.
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1. 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

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

Sicily Grand 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.

3. Baroque tour: Ragusa, Modica and Noto

Giovanni Maltese
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The Barocco transfer includes: Departure at 8.30 am, arrival in Ragusa Ibla 10.00 am (stop of about 2 hours). Departure for Modica - during the journey we will make a small stop of about 40 min. for a tasting of the famous Modica Chocolate. Departure for Noto (stop of about 2 hours + lunch break). Return to Syracuse. Our cars are registered for public use, equipped with the required municipal permits and have free access to limited traffic areas and to preferential lanes in all cities. Free bottled water wi fi. Our drivers are provided with the authorizations required for the operation of vehicles in public service. Upon request we offer guided tour services. NB. LISTED EXCURSIONS ONLY INCLUDE TRANSFER A / R.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Tasting of Modica chocolate, Bottled water

Exclusions: Tourist Guide: available on request and to be paid extra on site, Lunch

Reviewed By hylliw

With a couple of friends I made this tour. After a pleasent ride, with a coffee stop, we arrived at Villa Romana del Casale, where we admired the beautiful mosaïcs. In the neighborhood from the Villa, Giovanni arranged a nice lunch at a very good restaurant. After that we continued the journey to the Valle dei Templi, where we enjoyed the wonderful temples and a stunning sunset. Giovanni has an comfortable car, is an excellent driver, is enthusiastic, very kind and is doing his utmost to make you feel at ease. It was a marvelous day. Highly recommended!

4. COMMISSARIO MONTALBANO Tour

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Tour of the area where the fiction “Inspector Montalbano” is set. Are you ready to discover Vigata, Marinella and Montelusa? Do you want to walk in the same streets where Montalbano investigates? With our tour you will have a film holiday! With our tour you can visit Montalbano Sicily and discover the history and culture of Ragusa, Scicli, Modica, Punta Secca, Donnalucata and the Donnafugata Castle. We will accompany you among the most famous monuments, among splendid churches and baroque palaces, we will cross the Iblea countryside and arrive at the sea. We will be able to advise you on the tastiest typical specialties and experiences to live: it will be an unforgettable journey!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Modica Chocolate tasting

Exclusions: Lunch, Entry Ticket for attractions, Gratuities, Specialized Guide

Reviewed By pibi1998

First off, I booked this tour December 30th at about 8:30pm via Viator fir Dec 31st tour. The operator emailed me right away to clarify things that made the tour go smoothly. When we arrived in Catania at 5:40 early in the morning, our driver Danilo was was waiting for us already. We had an early start, meaning our time was not wasted at all. When we reached in Taormina, I asked Danilo to check if we can add done of the Godfather places to check and he called his boss right away and was confirmed we can do it. I was happy and appreciated the flexibility. We were able to check the places that I wanted to go. Just a reminder, our driver is not a licensed tourist guide but he tells us where to go and drop us off and pick us up like “door to door”. I would suggest to google the best places to visit and tell the driver what you most like to visit and read all about it. You will appreciate more if you know the story behind that particular area. This tour works perfectly for us. Thank you Danilo for doing above and beyond of what you are doing. Cheers!

5. Sicily wine tour and food experiences

Chauffeurs Italy
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English: This experience will be unique because it is not a business journey but it is an experience to get to know the real Sicily and its people of agricultural origin. You will have a beautiful day of relaxation because our driver will take care of you with a lot of relaxation. Our office staff will make all reservations and payments for you. You will have the opportunity to know the Sicilian gastronomic excellence. Italiano: Questa esperienza sarà unica perchè non è un percorso di business ma è un esperienza per conoscere la vera sicilia e il suo popolo di origine agricola. Voi avrete una bellissima giornata di relax perchè il nostro autista si prenderà cura di voi con molto relax. Lo staff del nostro ufficio farà per voi tutte le prenotazioni e i pagamenti. Voi avrete la possibilità di conoscere le eccellenze gastronomiche siciliane.

Inclusions: tasting wine and cheese

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Reviewed By Zarina M

We used this company for a week-long trip to Sicily, including airport transfers, hotel transfers between Taormina, Siracusa, and Ragusa, and a few site and winery tours. The driving service was excellent---on time, professional, and knowledgeable. Both Francesco and Luciano were wonderful. We booked a few specialized tours on our own and those turned out to be better than the tours we booked through this company. I think guides can be hit or miss---Mila in Siracusa was wonderful and Teresa in Agrigento was on her telephone the entire time she was with us. The wineries they booked for us were also hit and miss---Murgo on Etna had great wines but we arrived an hour early and had to stand around in the rain, and the biodynamic winery in Noto (Cantina Marilina) had great food but wines that were largely undrinkable. There was also a problem with our chocolate tasting tour in Modica so we missed the laboratory visit. But I can't fault the company for the guides or the wineries, really. They are basically an excellent chauffeur service, and we can wholly recommend using them as a driving service. Their professionalism and courtesy made our holiday stress-free and, given the opportunity, we would book them again.

6. Taormina and Etna individual tour from Syracuse, Ragusa; Catania, Noto

Chauffeurs Italy

Pick up 09:00 am Travelers will meet the driver at the point indicated by them to our driver will meet your driver at the port exit gate or in you residence, hotel or b&b. He has a displey with your name written on it... After leaving the pier with your local driver, the road will wind around the slopes of the mountain, before you reach the Silvestri craters at about 6.000 feet above the sea level. To the ancient Greeks Mount Etna was the realm of Vulcan, god of fire. The trip continue to Taormina (free wolking tour for visit Taormina) For this tour it is recommended to book a second person of our staff, his profession is Local Professional Guide. The price of this extra service is not included in the price of the driver service. Return to port cruise or you residence. It is important for us to have information and details of your withdrawal, hotel and residence name and address etc.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel/port drop-off, Hotel/port pickup, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By Zarina M

We used this company for a week-long trip to Sicily, including airport transfers, hotel transfers between Taormina, Siracusa, and Ragusa, and a few site and winery tours. The driving service was excellent---on time, professional, and knowledgeable. Both Francesco and Luciano were wonderful. We booked a few specialized tours on our own and those turned out to be better than the tours we booked through this company. I think guides can be hit or miss---Mila in Siracusa was wonderful and Teresa in Agrigento was on her telephone the entire time she was with us. The wineries they booked for us were also hit and miss---Murgo on Etna had great wines but we arrived an hour early and had to stand around in the rain, and the biodynamic winery in Noto (Cantina Marilina) had great food but wines that were largely undrinkable. There was also a problem with our chocolate tasting tour in Modica so we missed the laboratory visit. But I can't fault the company for the guides or the wineries, really. They are basically an excellent chauffeur service, and we can wholly recommend using them as a driving service. Their professionalism and courtesy made our holiday stress-free and, given the opportunity, we would book them again.

7. Private TOUR from Taormina to baroque UNESCO world heritage sites

Walk Around Sicily - Transfer, Excursion and Limousine service

Walk Around Sicily offer a private, comfortable and professional Tour from Taormina to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ragusa Ibla, Modica and Noto. Vehicle are new, fully licenced and insured according to Italian laws. Drivers are fluent in English, they has all requirements and driving licenses to drive vehicle used for public transport. On board free bottle of water and free wifi. This tour does NOT include tourist guides but on request we can book an official touristic guide with a supplement for one or more location.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Entrance fees to museums, Touristi guide, anything not expressly indicated in the included quotation

Reviewed By 06122011

I had the pleasure to use this transfer service fee times, it’s been always a pleasure. Very comfortable car and clean. All the hygiene aspect were respected and price very convenient. I’m happy I’ve found them and ilm be using this service other time. I surely suggest.

8. Visit Agrigento Valle dei Templi and lunch in winery included

Chauffeurs Italy

English: The driver will take care to give adequate time at all stops and to accommodate special requests when possible, to ensure that your experience in Sicily will be both memorable and enjoyable. he driver is not a Licensed Tour Guide and cannot take you inside monuments. At the entrance of the site it is possible to have a extra paid tourist guide service. Italiano: L'autista si prenderà cura di dare il tempo adeguato a tutte le fermate e di soddisfare le richieste speciali quando possibile, per garantire che la tua esperienza in Sicilia sia memorabile e divertente. L'autista non è una guida turistica autorizzata e non può condurti all'interno di monumenti. All'ingresso del sito è possibile avere un servizio di guida turistica a pagamento.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: local guide, exclusion cost of tiket entry in Temples Valley , Lunch

Reviewed By Zarina M

We used this company for a week-long trip to Sicily, including airport transfers, hotel transfers between Taormina, Siracusa, and Ragusa, and a few site and winery tours. The driving service was excellent---on time, professional, and knowledgeable. Both Francesco and Luciano were wonderful. We booked a few specialized tours on our own and those turned out to be better than the tours we booked through this company. I think guides can be hit or miss---Mila in Siracusa was wonderful and Teresa in Agrigento was on her telephone the entire time she was with us. The wineries they booked for us were also hit and miss---Murgo on Etna had great wines but we arrived an hour early and had to stand around in the rain, and the biodynamic winery in Noto (Cantina Marilina) had great food but wines that were largely undrinkable. There was also a problem with our chocolate tasting tour in Modica so we missed the laboratory visit. But I can't fault the company for the guides or the wineries, really. They are basically an excellent chauffeur service, and we can wholly recommend using them as a driving service. Their professionalism and courtesy made our holiday stress-free and, given the opportunity, we would book them again.

9. Private Excursion from Catania to baroque UNESCO world heritage sites

Walk Around Sicily - Transfer, Excursion and Limousine service

We offer a private, comfortable and professional transportation service from Catania for 3 of the 5 possible destinations of the sites of the Hyblean baroque. On board free bottle of water and free wifi. Driver are 100% sicilian they speak fluent English. This tour does not include tourist guides but on request at least 7 days before you can book a guide, with a supplement

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water, On request and with supplement it is possible to have an authorized guide for one or more locations

Exclusions: Entrance fees to museums, Touristi guide, anything not expressly indicated in the included quotation

Reviewed By 06122011

I had the pleasure to use this transfer service fee times, it’s been always a pleasure. Very comfortable car and clean. All the hygiene aspect were respected and price very convenient. I’m happy I’ve found them and ilm be using this service other time. I surely suggest.

10. Private One Day Tour of Montalbano and the Baroque Ibleo

Etna Sicily Tours

On this private tour you will spend a wonderful day. You will be brought into the famous TV series of Commissioner Montalbano. We will cross the east coast and go to see the fantastic Sicilian late Baroque. You will visit the city of Ragusa Ibla, the main location of the TV set which, thanks to the baroque wonders and the historic center of Ragusa, has been included by UNESCO among the world heritage sites. Visit of Punta Secca (Marinella in the TV series) where the famous house of Commissioner Montalbano is located. Move in the direction of Scicli where the Vigata police station where Montalbano works is located. Last but not least is Modica, another glorious Baroque city and a UNESCO heritage site. Visit to the Church of San Giorgio and the beautiful facade of Palazzo Polara which appear in the TV series of Montalbano. There will also be a typical Modica chocolate tasting.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Tasting of the typical Modica chocolate.

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By calihtown

This review is a few weeks overdue! Roberto hosted my small group of 4 and it was AMAZING! He is very personable and was knowledgeable of the areas we visited. The Godfather tour blew us away!! I cannot say enough great things of the experience, it was truly unforgettable! The cherry on the top was the winery Roberto set up for lunch with wine tasting...Murgo winery...highly recommended by the way ????. Food, wine and staff were all top notch! Can't wait to go back and can't wait to take another private tour with Roberto. He made us feel like family! We thoroughly enjoyed our tour! See you soon!

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