Food, Wine & Nightlife in Sicily

Visit Fischetti winery at the foot of Mt Etna on this wine-tasting tour from Taormina. You'll enjoy tastings of three Muscamento estate wines - a red, a white and a ros e - which are part of the Etna DOC. Learn about the winery's 80-year-old vines and other history as you soak up the Sicilian landscape.

Discover three different Sicilian wineries as you sample tasty regional reds, whites, and ros es. Driving in an air-conditioned car, you'll cruise past picturesque villages, fruit orchards, and lava-made churches as you explore the fascinating region of Etna, known for its volcanic terroirs. Sip samples of the volcano-infused drink in family-run wineries, munching on local gastronomic delicacies, from cheeses to salami.

Soak up the atmosphere of some of the most popular Sicilian resorts on this private tour. See the top sites in Taormina, Castelmola, and Giardini Naxos where you will explore the Corso Umberto, the Greek and Odeon theaters, lovely historic palazzos St. Catherina Church, and the Duomo. Gain a deeper understanding of the beautiful island and its history as you spend approximately five hours touring and learning with your guide.

Discover the unique wines of Sicily's Mt Etna DOC with a full-day tasting tour led by a sommelier guide. Visit three wineries on the slopes of the active volcano, where you can admire terraced vineyards and learn about historic and modern production methods. Use your taste buds to truly appreciate Etna's distinctive terroir with samples of several varietals at each stop, and cap off the day with a gourmet lunch in the garden of a family-run estate.

Food holds a high place in traditional Sicilian society, but knowing where to find the freshest flavors takes local knowledge. On this foodie's walking tour, leave the map behind and follow your guide through coastal Messina. Explore bustling markets and hidden back streets, and sample some of the speciality treats Sicilians love. Along the way, learn of the role food plays in Sicily's cultural heritage.

Learn to cook and eat like a true Sicilian with this hands-on pizza cooking class in central Taormina. Stroll through Piazza IX Aprile on the way to a well-equipped chef's kitchen housed in a medieval stone villa. Learn about the history of pizza from a professional chef, then mix and toss dough and pile on savory sauce and toppings for an authentic Sicilian dish.

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.

Taste your way through the bustling markets and piazzas of Catania on a mouth-watering, half-day culinary tour. Visit fish markets, bakeries, bars and stalls to sample the best Sicilian street food with a local guide. Try regional specialties like 'arancini' (stuffed fried rice balls), fizzy drinks, 'cipollata' (bacon-wrapped onions), 'zibibbio' wine and decadent cannoli. Learn what makes Sicilian cuisine unique from the rest of Italy while discovering some of Catania's cultural treasures.

Spend an evening immersed in Sicilian cuisine and culture on this 2-hour walking tour of Taormina. Led by a local guide, travel to the city's top spots to sample fresh fish, bruschetta, sweet Sicilian cakes and other regional specialties. Complement your dishes with a glass of prosecco, red and white wine and Italian liquor. As you walk and taste, learn more about the city's culinary history from your guide and pass landmarks including the Palazzo Corvaja.

Tour at the soap museum located in the countryside of Sciacca, including a soap making workshop, where you can prepare your own little soap bar. At the end there will be a class of extra virgin olive oil testing, concluding the experience with a light Aperitivo under the olive trees and then a dinner at the olive farm next to the museum.

Exclusive Private Tour with a licensed Local Guide and Top Class Mercedes Minivan. Sicily has more vineyards than any other Italian regions competing for first place as the largest wine producer. The island is renowned for the many outstanding wines, some of them produced in the wine capital of Marsala, which gives the name to the world-famous wine. The nearby Salt Pans with its characteristic old windmills, are inside a beautiful area protected by the WWF, right on the coast between Trapani and Marsala. The salt produced in this area is part of Slow Food Italian Presidia. Erice, with its unique location, just about 2500 feet above sea level, it overlooks nearby Trapani and the salt flats, and is surrounded by a lush park and hilltop castles, which offer charming old stone streets to stroll and several medieval churches to investigate.

Sicily produces some of Italy's finest wines and a private wine tasting tour ensures an intimate experience. Discover the secrets of winemaking on a guided tour of the Planeta wine estate; sample Sicilian wines, olive oils, and regional specialties during an expert-led tasting; and enjoy spectacular views of Mt Etna and the surrounding vineyards.

Sample the best of Sicily's street food during a 3- or 4-hour walking tour of Palermo. This small-group food tour, led by a local expert guide, explores the fascinating culinary world of Sicily's capital. Visit the famous and bustling Vucciria and Mercato di Capo outdoor markets, tasting five different Sicilian treats along the way - including 'panelle' (chickpea fritters) and 'arancine' (deep-fried rice balls). Pass major Palermo monuments during the tour, like the imposing Teatro Massimo, and round out your tour with some local sweet wine and a seasonal dessert. This food walking tour is limited to 12 people, making sure you get a more personal experience.

Go off the beaten tourist trail in Palermo and discover the city's cuisine and wine as you go. With a guide, you'll discover traditional eateries where samples of food and wine await. Sip on prosecco, chow down on Sicilian pastries, and admire several Palermo landmarks including the Church of San Francesco d'Assisi. Numbers are limited to 15 people for a small-group experience.