Sicily

15 Best Sicily Private Tours

The private bookings: Etna jeeps to yourselves, island circuits and guides with family recommendations in every town. Sicily runs on relationships, and private touring borrows the guide’s.

1.Palermo: Private Custom Walking Tour with Local Guide

Discover Palermo with a private guide, exploring iconic sites, hidden gems, and local eateries on a customizable walk through Sicily’s vibrant capital.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Our guide Delia was a delightful pleasure. She was so wonderful and informative. Delia paid extra close attention to my 83 year old mother and made sure our walking tour pace was something my mother could handle.”

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3.Palermo: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Discover Palermo with a personalized private walking tour led by passionate locals. Explore hidden gems, taste Sicilian treats, and enjoy authentic connections.

★ 4.6

“Our guide Oriana was friendly and informative. She had great pride in her city. She took us to places of cultural significance and had us try local delicacies. We even tried a local drink the l’autista a lemonade that fizzed explosively. We enjoyed her tour…”

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4.Godfather vs Mafia Tour & Pasta Lunch (Small Group or Private)

Discover the authentic charm of Sicilian villages on this small-group Godfather vs Mafia tour, including scenic stops, filming locations, and a delicious pasta lunch.

★ 5.0

“We loved Antonio ! The time he took to explain each town and the relation with the movie ! The passion he has for his culture , history and food was lovely . We enjoyed every minute of the tour . The towns are wonderful…”

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6.Private and Guided Godfather Tour from Taormina with Lunch

Explore Sicily’s film history with a private guided tour of Savoca and Forza d'Agro, visiting iconic **Godfather** filming sites, with a traditional lunch included.

★ 5.0

“This tour was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide Maurizio was awesome and made the experience so special! 10/10 would recommend this tour!”

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7.Etna Countryside Food & Wine Lovers Tour (Small Group or Private)

Discover Sicily’s Etna countryside on this small-group or private food and wine tour, featuring scenic villages, vineyard visits, and authentic local flavors.

★ 5.0

“What a day. Orazio picked us up from our Airbnb. We were 4 of a group of 8 people. Great group and great guide. We first stopped at the Gambino vineyard at the foothills of Etna. Maybe 900 meters above sea level. We had incredible…”

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8.Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina

Discover Mount Etna's volcanic landscapes, visit a local honey shop, and enjoy tastings of Sicilian wines and food on this private Taormina tour.

★ 5.0

“We had such a fantastic day with Omar our guide - Both walking up Mount Etna, Learning about the volcano and the areas around it and the absolute beautiful lunch and visit to the small family winery near the volcano. A perfect lunch and a…”

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9.Etna Private Tour and Excursion

Discover Etna’s stunning landscapes on this private guided tour, including lava caves, panoramic views, and local food and wine tasting for a rich Sicilian experience.

★ 5.0

“An absolutely incredible morning with Antonio. Our hiking experience with him was fantastic and the views of Etna were awe-inspiring. Antonio is so knowledgable regarding Etna, its history, the surrounding flora and answered all our queries.”

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10.Taormina Food and Wine Walking Tour (Small Group or Private)

Experience authentic Sicilian flavors on a 2.5-hour Taormina food and wine tour, tasting fish, local wines, desserts, and learning Sicily’s culinary secrets.

★ 4.5

“This tour had a few local delicacies and some wine to go with them. Our guide was knowledgeable and shared his knowledge with us and answered all asked questions easily”

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11.The Pearl of Sicily: Private Taormina Walking Tour

Discover Taormina’s highlights with this private, personalized walking tour. See ancient ruins, charming streets, and enjoy local stories for a true Sicilian experience.

★ 5.0

“Super knowledgeable and kept the pace moving, packing our morning with history and local knowledge. Excellent English.”

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12.Custom Private Tours of Sicily

Experience Sicily with a fully customizable 10-day private tour covering Palermo, Taormina, Syracuse, and more. Includes expert guides, wine tastings, and authentic local experiences.

★ 5.0

“The Sicily Lovers Tour offered by the Best Things To Do In Sicily is the best vacation I have ever taken. I felt as though I experienced Sicily rather than toured Sicily. From our passionate tour leader, Rita Cremi, to the local guides in each…”

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14.Private Tour “The Godfather” from Taormina visit of Savoca and Forza D’Agrò

Explore Sicily’s film-famous villages of Savoca and Forza D'Agrò on this private "Godfather" tour. Discover iconic movie sites, scenic streets, and local charm in just 4 hours.

★ 5.0

“Tour guide was very informative and tour was excellent all around! The town was very pretty! Travelling to and from hotel was great!”

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15.Private Tour Mt. Etna from Taormina

Discover Mount Etna with a private 6-7 hour Jeep tour from Taormina, featuring expert guides, stunning volcanic landscapes, and personalized experiences.

★ 5.0

“A visit to Mt. Etna is a must if you go to Sicily. Request Rosario to be the guide. He has a background in Geology.”

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More Sicily Private Tours

5.0Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Palermo Private Tour3 hours (approx.)$131.82 5.0Full Day Private Boat Tour San Vito Lo Capo – Castellammare8 hours (approx.)$1,728.19 5.0Private Kitesurf Lesson in Lo Stagnone Sicily2 hours (approx.)$229.78 4.5Catania : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)2 to 8 hours (approx.)$54.42 5.0Private tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$114.89 5.0Taormina Sightseeing Private luxury Boat Tour with Aperitif4 hours (approx.)$907.03 4.5Ancient Syracuse: private guided tour of the Neapolis archaeological park1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$108.24 5.0Private Boat Tour on the Palermo Coast4 to 5 hours (approx.)$179.81 5.0The 10 Tastings of Palermo With Locals: Private Food Tour3 hours (approx.)$158.09 5.0Egadi Private Tour: an exclusive day6 to 9 hours (approx.)$886.99 4.7Catania: Private custom tour with a local guide2 - 8 hours$53 5.0Half Day Private Guided Boat Tour in Taormina4 hours (approx.)$517.71 5.0Agrigento; Valley of the Temples, Scala dei Turchi from Palermo, Private Tour10 hours (approx.)$380.14 5.0Off the Beaten Track in Palermo: Private City Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$104.99 5.0Private and Guided Tour on Etna with Wine Tasting included5 to 8 hours (approx.)$277.45 5.0Messina private excursions of Taormina and Castelmola5 to 7 hours (approx.)$161.71 4.4Catania: Private Walking Tour with a Local2 - 6 hours$56 4.5Private Tour: Mt Etna and Taormina from Catania6 to 8 hours (approx.)$181.02 5.0Taormina Private Shore Tour from Messina cruise port5 to 8 hours (approx.)$494.80 5.0Private Tour Taormina, Isola Bella and Messina. Departure from Messina45 minutes (approx.)$102.57 5.0Half or full day trekking on Etna with private guide3 to 7 hours (approx.)$83.27 5.0Etna Alba: Exciting excursion with Typical Sicilian Breakfast (Private Tour)5 hours (approx.)$156.89 5.0Private City Kickstart Tour: Palermo1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$60.07 4.5Private Monreale, Cefalù & Castelbuono Tour, from Palermo area8 hours (approx.)$293.69