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Trip.Best Top 19 Best Things to Do in Sicily [2024]

Explore the best things to do in Sicily! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Sep 2024
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    4.6/5
    102 Review
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    "It was beautiful but we didn’t have enough time. You need a whole day. We only had a couple of hours so we took a trip to ATV that teenagers loved, but it was a bit bumpy, dusty and not as fun as I hoped! I think the cable car experience would be better."
    Adrano
    87.7km from downtown
    Highlights: Mount Etna is located on the east coast of Sicily and is the highest active volcano in Europe, with an altitude of more than 3,200 meters. This is also the most frequently erupted volcano in the world, with more than 200 smaller volcanic cones around it, and during periods of intense activity, a large amount of lava often flows out. Tourists can take the ropeway cable car, and then transfer to the special sightseeing bus for mountaineering to arrive near the crater, and watch the lava flow and hot spring waterfall, as well as the unique landscape of the black volcanic heap. In summer, there are also outdoor activities such as volcano trekking groups, and the scenery at the top at sunset is particularly beautiful. If you are interested and have time, you can sign up. In winter, it turns into a ski area.
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    4.7/5
    43 Review
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    "A stunning theatre with beautiful views you can see Bella and the coastline from one side and amazing mountains on the other. The price for entry is 12 euros, which is overpriced compared to other theatres in Europe."
    Taormina.Taormina City Center
    >100km from downtown
    Highlights: The Greek open-air amphitheater is a U-shaped theater built in the 3rd century BC, suspended between the sea and the sky. It is the largest theater in Sicily after Syracuse. Due to its unique location, it is very unique in the world Greek Theater. On a clear day, you can see Mount Etna, the sea, and, if you're lucky, even a volcano that is emitting thick white smoke.
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    4.6/5
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    "After a 3-hour drive from Palermo West, we arrived at Agrigento. In addition to the famous Temple Valley Turkish Steps, Agrigento is also a network red spot that cannot be missed. People who come to check in due to inconvenient transportation are mostly self-driving. There are many reefs near the beach and Most people who are not suitable for swimming and sunbathing are not very good. The straight line along the beach is not as white as an iceberg. The cliffs towering in the sea are like steps. Therefore, the famous ladder entrance has set up a fine notice board to ignore the warning and force the ladder. The maximum penalty for people is 417 euros. With this shock shot, the Turkish ladder is much cleaner. I will slip to the bottom of the ladder after punching a card on the dense and gentle beach. I took a selfie. Two selfies were not caught. I earned it. There is a white stone cliff. The color of the reflected sea water is transparent cream and green sea breeze. I have experienced the beauty of the Turkish ladder. ~"
    Realmonte
    59km from downtown
    No.1 of Water Fun Attractions in Sicily
    Highlights: The Turkish Steps is a beach 15 kilometers away from Agrigento (Agrigento) on the west coast of Sicily. There are strange white stone cliffs that cannot be seen elsewhere. The beach is famous for its different cliff colors, like steps. fame spread. Many people's impressions of it come from the Italian movie "The Beautiful Sicilian Legend", but only by stepping on this land can you truly feel its infinite charm.
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    4.7/5
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    "Palermo Cathedral is a very large ancient church, with many buildings before and after, this Palermo Bishop is also a famous figure in history, the interior of the cathedral can also be visited, many architectural styles are very unique."
    Palermo.Albergheria
    81.3km from downtown
    Highlights: Construction of the Palermo Cathedral began in 1184, combining various architectural styles, Gothic and Spanish, and was not completed until after the 18th century. So, visitors can see the double-glazed windows and arches of the Gothic style, the porticoes and columns of the Catalan style, all combined. Underground Treasures display a wide variety of jewelry.
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    4.6/5
    32 Review
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    "The Norman Palace is also a very good royal building. Traveling in Europe, you can see a variety of palace buildings, all of which are some historical traces of hundreds of years ago. It is also a microcosm of different royal families in Europe. The preservation is also quite intact."
    Palermo.Albergheria
    81.3km from downtown
    Highlights: The Norman Palace was built in the 11th century, a simple palace built by the Normans on the ruins of ancient Carthage and ancient Rome, and was later turned into an official residence by successive Sicilian rulers. The Palatine Chapel on the second floor of the Royal Palace was built in 1130. It belongs to the Byzantine style, with stained glass inlaid with gold leaves. The whole church is resplendent and depicts a picture of biblical stories. These elements are rare in Italy. The wooden niches in the ceiling are masterpieces of beehive carving.
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    4.6/5
    36 Review
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    "Taormina, there used to be many literary, poets, stars will come here for vacation, the novel left a lot of beautiful legends and scenery about Taormina, here are many orange trees, sunny, April 9th square, there will be a cathedral"
    Taormina.Taormina City Center
    >100km from downtown
    Highlights: April 9th Square is a square with a typical Sicilian style, with unique black and white floor tiles. When the weather is nice, you can see the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna visible in the distance. On the other side of the square are the former Gothic Church of St. Augustine and the 17th-century Church of St. Joseph.
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    4.6/5
    30 Review
    "Agligento is an important tourist town in Sicily, and the Valley of the Temple is the most famous attraction. Being in the Valley of the Temple seems to have entered ancient Greece, and the relics of various ancient Greek temples are well preserved and fragmented."
    Agrigento
    50.6km from downtown
    Highlights: ValledeiTempli, the Valley of the Temples, is not a valley, but a hill to the south of Acrigento. The terrain is dangerous. On one side, you can overlook the city of Agrigento, and on the other side sit on the green space of the valley, with a wide vision. There are red ancient Greek temple ruins lined up on the top of the hill. The temple is tall and very imposing. Although it has been damaged by natural disasters, wars and early Christians, it is well preserved. In 1997, it was included in the World Heritage List according to the selection criteria C(I)(II)(III)(IV).
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    4.7/5
    18 Review
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    "In the evening, I made a cable car from the town to the beach to watch Bella Island. It is a protected island and will not let tourists approach it. The island cannot go to the island. Although it can really be reached on foot, the light is not very good at night, and it will be colder and windy."
    Taormina
    >100km from downtown
    No.2 of Water Fun Attractions in Sicily
    Highlights: Located near Taormina's beautiful beaches, Isla Bella is a tiny island nestled in a spectacular canyon. Visitors can rent boats near the beach to enjoy the view around the island.
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    4.6/5
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    "The Cathedral of Santa Agata is a very large building, the history of the city is very long, the church is also a very important facility in the city, in this area can also feel the long history of the old city, a lot of interesting environment."
    Catania.Catania City Center
    95.2km from downtown
    Highlights: Sant'Agata Cathedral is the main church of Catania. It was built in the 11th century AD, and its apse still retains the Norman-style structure. The main part of the current cathedral was rebuilt in the 18th century. The Baroque building made of volcanic black volcanic rock and white limestone specializing in Syracuse, with a bust of St. Agata carved on the front, is the third cathedral in Italy. Sant'Agata is the patron saint of Catania. Every year on February 5, the Sant'Agata Festival is a grand festival in Catania. In the middle of the square is the famous Elephant Fountain, which is also a well-known monument in Catania. , city logo. The obelisk is thought to have a power to control Mount Etna.
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    4.1/5
    12 Review
    "Palermo, the capital of Sicily, is a beautiful port city. Palermo Palace Hotel stands outside the center of the city, overlooking the beachfront beach of Palermo Bay, listening to the light singing of the blue sea all day long. The lobby is bright, the doors and windows are clean, and the bar is decorated. The bar is elegant, the piano is furnished, and the guests are waiting for the elegant, the number of songs, the spring snow, and the joy of each life."
    Siracusa
    >100km from downtown
    Highlights: The Ancient Greek Theater is the largest ancient Greek opera house in Sicily. It is located in the Archaeological Park of Syracuse. There are quarries and the "Ear of Dionysius" around the theater. There are sometimes springs gushing from the top of the theater. The theater is too old and mottled by the erosion of time, but the steps of the theater are still clearly visible. The theater is close to the cliffs in the mountains and has a wide field of vision, overlooking the sea. It is worth mentioning that Archimedes, the great encyclopedic scholar of ancient Greece, is also buried here.
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FAQ

What Best Things to Do are there in Sicily?
These are all Best Things to Do in Sicily:Mt Etna, Ancient Theatre of Taormina, Stair of the Turks, Palermo Cathedral, Norman Palace
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Sicily?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Sicily include:Mt Etna:4.6, Ancient Theatre of Taormina:4.7, Stair of the Turks:4.6, Palermo Cathedral:4.7, Norman Palace:4.6
At what locations in Sicily can Best Things to Do in Sicily be found?
The Best Things to Do in Sicily are mainly located in:Mt Etna:Adrano, Ancient Theatre of Taormina:Taormina, Stair of the Turks:Realmonte, Palermo Cathedral:Palermo, Norman Palace:Palermo
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