Modern & Contemporary Palermo
Palermo is one of the oldest cities in the Mediterranean, and its long and complex history has left us a great artistic and…
Street food and culture in Catania
The second largest city on the island after Palermo, Catania has a great many things to boast about: a rich history, a superb…
An introduction to the Mafia phenomenon and the anti-mafia movements in Palermo and beyond
The mafia “wars” have tainted the reputation of Palermo, and during this guided walk, you shall see what efforts are being made today…
The Florio family
A tour on the Florio family saga (on foot or cycling) through the winding streets and alleys of Palermo, admiring some of the city’s most beautiful Art Nouveau buildings.
Evening Introduction to Syracuse
This short tour spotlights the key monuments of Ortigia, from ancient Greece to Modern times. The itinerary covers the ruins of Apollo’s temple, the oldest temple in the Western Mediterranean, the Fountain Arethusa, which faces the Great Harbour, and the Jewish quarter. This fascinating stroll ends at a local enoteca for a traditional aperitif, a chance to become acquainted with Sicilian wines!
Trapani and Erice: food and culture
A full-day tour in the western side of Sicily, to discover the beautiful seaside town of Trapani, and the medieval Erice, which overlooks the coast, the saltpans and the Egadi Islands from above.
New Gibellina: Earthquake and Landscape art in the Belice
A full day tour in the surroundings of New Gibellina, in the Belice valley. A landscape art project, born to regenerate through art and culture a territory devastated by an earthquake in 1968.
Wine and culture in Palermo
With a local guide who is also a wine expert, take an orientation walk in the historic center, for a great introduction to key features of the city followed by a guided tasting of Sicilian wine.
