Top Sicily Unique Experiences

Experience the beauty of eastern Sicily on a donkey ride through the medieval village of Savoca. Traverse pine forests atop your donkey and visit churches, catacombs, the set of ‘The Godfather’ film, and ancient ruins. Along the way, sample local treats like granita, pistachios, olive oil, and almond wine to get a taste of Sicily’s gourmet products.

On your visit to Italy, you’ll want to try authentic Italian pizza. Learn the secrets of Sicilian Pizzaioli when you prepare pizza from scratch with a professional chef. Enjoy your lesson in a famous pizzeria in downtown Taormina, where you’ll start with kneading dough and end with a delicious bite. Get a glimpse into the life of a local chef, and immerse yourself in Italian cuisine and culture.

Mount Etna is Europe’s largest active volcano, but you don’t have to hike the mighty peak to admire the dramatic scenery. Zip around the rugged foothills on a 4-hour buddy tour, venture off-road in an old lava rock quarry, and hop off to explore the Cassone lava cave and the Silvestri Craters.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

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!

Modica is famous for its UNESCO-listed landmarks and chocolate-making heritage, and this private full-day tour covers both. Explore the hilltop town, admire its Baroque and medieval architecture, then enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at a Modica chocolate factory.

Dive into the regional traditions of everyday Italy and discover the secrets of Cefalù's cuisine. Learning how to cook in a local home is a wonderful way to gain insight into Italy's real culture. What could be a better souvenir than cooking knowledge to last a lifetime? Learn how to prepare 3 local recipes from scratch with your Cesarina, and discover the secrets of regional Italian cuisine. The pleasure of conviviality goes far beyond good food and wine. Our guests take part in an experience which is so much more than just a cooking class. Learning and dining with a Cesarina gives you the chance to be welcomed in like one of the family and live like the Italians do. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture and unique flavors of Pantelleria during a private cooking class. Set apart from Sicily and mainland Italy, the Italian island boasts its own cooking technique and regional dishes. Set in the home of a native cook, your host teaches you how to prepare traditional dishes using local ingredients and recipes. Once everything is complete, enjoy your expertly prepared meal with a selection of wines.

With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

It can be hard to plan activities in Italy that aren’t extremely costly. This tour of the House Museum of Soap in Sciacca allows you to tour the restored 19th-century building of the museum while learning about the history and science of soap for a very reasonable price. Plus, you can take a workshop and learn how to make your own soap with local ingredients.

Experience Sicilian culture in a fun and delicious way with this home cooking class. Spend the afternoon learning 3 authentic recipes, with options including pasta with sardines, cassata, eggplant stew, swordfish rolls, cannoli, and more. Enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of local red or white wine. Take home a special apron and shopping bag to remember your experience.

Get insider tips on authentic Sicilian cuisine with this hands-on cooking class near Modica, including lunch and a chocolate tasting. Learn to make some of the traditional dishes of Sicily. Eat a delicious and filling lunch, served with wine. Sample some of Modica's famous chocolate.

This soap and olive experience offers an alternate to winery visits and a chance to learn about the often surprising global history of soap. Take a guided tour of the soap museum—housed in a restored 19th-century building surrounded by olive trees—and learn about eons-old soap-making processes. Then, make your own soap bar and finish with a tasting of local olive oil.

Discover the secrets of Sicilian cuisine on a private cooking course in Taormina. Join your host in their home for an authentic culinary experience and benefit from their personalized attention and insights as you cook three traditional meals together. Afterwards, sit down to enjoy your handiwork together and hear insights into local culture over a glass of wine.

Discover one of Sicily’s most beautiful cities—and enjoy a hands-on introduction to traditional Italian cuisine—on this full-day Taormina tour. Depart in the morning from your Messina hotel or port, and travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan. Upon arrival in Taormina, head to a traditional restaurant for a cooking class. Learn how to make pizza under the watchful eyes of a chef, and then enjoy your meal alongside some local wine. Finally, stroll the Corso Umberto, and discover Taormina’s history, before returning to Messina.

Uncover the secrets of Sicilian wine on this private half-day tasting tour from Palermo. Stroll through the vineyards, learn about the winemaking process during a private winery tour, then sample a variety of red and white wines during an expert-led tasting.

Of all Italy’s fiercely regional cuisines, perhaps the most unique is in Sicily. Discover authentic Sicilian dishes with this experience that connects you with a “Cesarina” home cook in Cefalu for an exclusive cooking demonstration and meal. Learn about Sicily’s fascinating culinary history as your host prepares classic recipes and then relax over a family-style lunch or dinner served with Sicilian wines and espresso.

Visit the vibrant market with a local home cook and immerse yourself in a 4-course private dining experience with an Italian family in their own home. Enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic regional recipes treasured in family cookbooks, all accompanied by a selection of local wines. • Go shopping at a local market and get advice on the most authentic ingredients from an expert home cook • Discover Erice's culinary heritage: taste a 4-course menu with an Italian family in their own home • Learn the secrets of an Italian dish with a cooking demonstration • Drinking water, selection of wines, and coffee provided • Take home a souvenir: the official ‘Cesarine’ shopping bag Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Enjoy an inside look into Taormina’s unique culinary culture with this Sicilian cooking class led by a professional chef in the kitchen of one of the city’s most storied restaurants. Learn the tricks to creating perfect pasta from scratch during a hands-on lesson, including kneading the dough and shaping “maccheroni” or filled pasta shapes. End by sampling your handiwork with a traditional four-course Sicilian lunch.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic 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.

Palermo is known for its vibrant local markets and traditional cuisine, both of which are easiest to explore with the help of a local. With this private culinary experience, enjoy a walk through one of the city’s bustling street markets as well as a cooking class with a local “cesarina”, or home cook. Prepare three classic dishes from Palermo with the guidance of your host, and then enjoy the fruits of your labors over a meal together.

When visiting Emilia-Romagna, Italy’s culinary capital, immerse yourself in foodie culture with the help of a passionate local cook. The “Cesarina” is part of a carefully selected network of home chefs and will lead you on a market shopping tour and cooking lesson in her private home kitchen. Help prepare three regional recipes in a cozy setting, then sit down with your host to enjoy the homemade feast along with wine pairings.

Messina is known for its pretty harbor, its millennia of history, and its delectable food scene—and this private tour offers a hands-on way to discover its culinary plenty. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times to suit your schedule. Your guide, a Cesarina—or certified member of a network of home cooks—will take you to their preferred markets and food shops. Then, take part in a hands-on cooking class. Prepare a traditional, 3-course meal in their home, and enjoy it alongside local red and white wines.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a Cesarina's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic Catania 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 Sicily cellars and coffee). At the end of the experience, take your souvenir back home: the official Cesarine apron and shopping bag. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.