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What to do and see in Sicily, Italy: The Best Literary, Art & Music Tours
Sicily (/ˈsɪsɪli/ SISS-i-lee; Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja], Sicilian: Sicìlia) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is an autonomous region of Italy, in Southern Italy along with surrounding minor islands, officially referred to as Regione Siciliana.
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1. Baroque Noto private walking tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover the beautiful town of Noto, the 'stone garden' of Sicily and Unesco's world heritage due to its impressive baroque architecture. Join this small-group walking tour and discover this enchanting small town in the province of Syracuse unknown to most of the visitors until a few years ago, when it was reborn after a catastrophic event. The tour lasts about 90 minutes and the guide will tell you about the history, the baroque art in Sicily, but also about Sicilian life-style in the past and today.
Inclusions: Private walking tour, Professional guide, Flexible itinerary (entrance fee for interiors of optional monuments not included)
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By rkigervaron
Great tour. Covering all the basics and providing a great overview of the area. Guide knowledgeable and friendly
2. Taormina Savoca and Castelmola one day tour from Syracuse
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Taormina, Savoca and Castelmola: Visit the beauties of these three famous towns in Sicily, starting from “The Godfatther” scenery!
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, FREE Snack with typical Sicilian street food, water and wine, Driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport with air-conditioned minivan, Landing and facility fees, Snacks, Bottled water
Exclusions: Touristic Guide
Reviewed By Michel M
I planned my day of holiday on the tour from Catania to the Aolian Island that was advertised for the following day. I sent several texts and around 8 emails for them to confirm where they could take me. The answer after 4 emails was just to clarify the question. I phoned at the end of the day and I was told that the tour on Viator for the following day is not theirs. Then I checked again, and I sent another link to show them it was theirs. The woman then told me that it is theirs, but if I book, she will cancel. She said several times "as I told you", with no apology for the false advertising. It seems they do that for a lot of tours. I wanted to rent a car from them in Mazolli, the agents that happened to be theirs were so rude! Don’t trust this company.
3. Hald Day Walking Tour Palermo Combining Art And Food
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
UNESCO PALERMO : this 4hours walking tour includes the visit inside the Royal Norman Palace (12 century) to admire the Palatina Chapel and its Byzantine mosaics , the main monument to represent the wealth and political and cultural power of the Norman kingdom. San Giovanni Eremiti church which show the persistence of Arab influences in Sicily (outside) Walking tour in the old city to admire the Cathedral, Quattro Canti and Fountain Pretoria, Bellini square (Martorana and San Cataldo churches) Proceeding to the historical market Ballarò we stop to experience the street food ( arancine, panelle, sfincione, milza etc..) as you learn abut Sicilian gastronomy, recipes, sweets and wines, the perception of its intensity can be altered by smell and tasting :Sicily is a land with an extraordinary food tradition.
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By jstjames1961
My wife and I were planning a trip to Italy. My wife decided to setup a 3 day tour of Sicily where her family came from. She contacted Roberta and shared some family information with her. The idea was to visit Erice area and a little town of Valerice where my wife's family came from. Roberta picked us up at our hotel in Palermo and our way to Erice area she did a great job telling us about the region and the history. During time from when my wife initially contacted Roberta, she took it upon herself to do some research about my wife's family to the point of making contact with some of my wife's relatives. During the ride from Palermo to Erice area Roberta announced that she had made contact with the family and we were to meet them that day. Needless to say my wife and I were very excited to hear this news. We drove to my wife's relatives home in Valerice and they welcomed us in with open arms. Never meeting these people before and not being able to speak their language was a little intimidating. Roberta to the rescue, she was able to act as our translator and we had a terrific visit. My wife's relatives then took us to the church Santuario Maria S.S. della Misericordia in Valerice which all of family attended and were baptized in. The church was built in 1637 and is still in terrific shape. Roberta then took us on a tour of Erice and Trapani. She did an excellent job and I would recommend her services highly. Roberta acted as our tour guide, helped with genealogy, acted as a translator, and even a doctor when my wife started feeling ill when we rode the tram up to Erice. My wife and I can't say enough good things about Roberta Teresi.
4. Sicilian Baroque Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Baroque Tour in Sicily offers our guests the chance to visit the key places of baroque art and architecture. Sicily is renown as the capital of baroque. Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Modica and Ragusa represent the best examples of this style. The Baroque Tour in Sicily will offer you the chance to visit the most famous buildings, churches and monasteries in exclusive guided visits. You’ll have the chance to attend special baroque events: theme dinners and music performances. Lodging will be at I Monasteri Golf and Spa Resort, a charming and exclusive resort a few miles off Syracuse, which is the result of an amazing restyling of a former Benedictine monastery. The resort comes with pool, a spa by Clarins and 18 holes (par 71) golf course among scented citrus groves. Blue crystal waters will also expect you at nearby beaches. Contact us if you travel with kids as we can arrange/advise accordingly.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Private transportation
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By jonguypers
Recommended activity. It’s a great activity for a day off cause it’s a perfect combination of wine experience and a visit to the volcano. Excellent service overall!
5. Private City Kickstart Tour: Palermo
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Receive a warm welcome to Palermo on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Palermo to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find Palazzo Reale and Quattro Canti, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Private City Kickstart Tour: Palermo 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.
Inclusions: Private Tour, Small-group tour option available, Local Guide, Local Tips and Tricks, City Orientation
Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off
Reviewed By Tielemanis
This tour was truly outstanding. The food was delicious, and our guide Dario was very engaging, informative, and fun! The tour was very customized to our needs. An unexpected addition to our tour were the historic insights we got of the area of Palermo we walked through during our tour. I would highly recommend this tour and definitely Dario as your guide.
6. Fixed tour of Catania
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover the main sights of Catania on a private and fixed tour. Stroll with us over the fish market, Piazza Stesicoro and the ruins of the Roman amphitheater, one of the largest theaters ever built. We continue on Via Etnea to Piazza Università. Take the Alessi stairs to Via dei Crociferi, a street known for its 16th century churches. Your tour ends at Piazza Duomo, where you'll visit the cathedral and town hall, with a real Sicilian caffe. Get to know Catania from the perspective of an authentic local guide. Make encounters with nice people and Mediterranean joie de vivre the focus of your trip. Receive numerous tips and tricks about the city and let yourself be initiated into its secrets. Design the tour according to your personal interests. Set a time as you wish, we look forward to seeing you!
Inclusions: City tour of Catania & espresso with almond biscuits
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Reviewed By Mario C
Really perfect organization that made us enjoy the magical atmosphere of the wonderful Sicily between history, culture and natural beauties unique in the world... thanks!
7. Guided visit to the Museum of Majolica Stanze al Genio
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4.3 based on 7 reviews
The guided tour in English or Italian will make it possible to make a journey that tells 4 centuries of the history of Italian majolica floors. The route is divided into a fully furnished and inhabited museum house
Inclusions: Guided visit to the Maioliceh Stanze al Genio Museum
Exclusions: Everything that is not included in the guided tour
Reviewed By 344lindag
I'm not sure how a museum can be so unassuming from the outside yet is a real gem inside. There is only a small name on the buzzer to enter but what lies inside is wall to wall ceramic tiles and also displays of vintage pieces and furniture. Entrance fee included a personal guided tour in english or italian. A wonderful experience.
8. Palermo experience: Living the market.
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
You will experience not only a special day, but you will explore important and artistic monuments, discovering the richness of their different architectural and stylistic trends, from the splendid Byzantine mosaics to the largest opera house in Italy, Massimo Theatre. I will give you an emotion, leaving you a pleasant memory of a unique and unforgettable experience.
Inclusions: A short tasting of the typical local street food is provided., Bottled water
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9. Palermo Walking Tour - Baroque and Aristocracy
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
In this sublime walk between history and amazement, you will have the opportunity to discover the wonders of the center of Palermo. Please note: - Visits to the listed monuments are subject to change without notice due to the Covid-19 emergency. - Visits to the indicated monuments may undergo changes on holidays.
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Entrance tickets to the monuments
Reviewed By uknolans
Elisabetta was excellent and incredibly knowledgeable. We had a fantastic tour of the cathedral and mosaics and the fascinating history of beautiful Sicily.
10. Shore Excursion from Messina to Mount Etna and Taormina
Visit Mount Etna and the picturesque town of Taormina in one day on this 7-hour tour. See the amazing views of the volcano and its surrounding natural park before continuing on to Taormina. Stop at a famous local winery along the way and even enjoy some free time for shopping.
Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, tickets to the attractions
Reviewed By Karyn R
A lovely lady called Gulia took my husband and I on a walk round Rome sampling food and drink from various shops and a superb pasta lunch. If you are going todo this tour I advise you not to eat much beforehand as we finished the tour around 2:00pm and did not eat another thing all day. We had meats and cheese with some wine to start off with and then followed this in a picturesque market square with tasting various oils and vinegars. Roman Pizza and beer were next, followed by a delicious lunch of two different types of pasta. Then followed dessert of either cannoli or tirimisu at another stop off point, ice cream and coffee to finish. Never felt so full. Guila was full of interesting conversation about her city. All in all a great day out ending at the Trevi fountain.
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