Sicily Family Tours & Vacation Packages
Find the perfect tour for your family, catering to all ages with over 126 family tours lasting from 4 days up to 15 days available in Sicily.
10 Sicily Family trips
Compiled by
MelissaSicily travel expert at TourRadar
- Colours of Sicily
- Sicily in Depth (Classic, End Catania)
- Sicily in Depth - Small Group (Small Groups)
- Classic Sicily - 8 Days/7 Nights
- Italy - The Magic of Sicily - 5 days
- Italy: Sicily and the Egadi islands Tour - 10 days
- Luxury Private Tour of Sicily: Highlights
- Sicily Explorer: 11 Days from Palermo to Palermo, Self-Drive
- Adventure in Sicily: Behind Volcanoes and the Sea
- Sicilian Secrets - Tour of Sicily 10 days from Palermo
The tour welcomes families with children 5+, offering hands-on activities like Modican chocolate making and salt harvesting at Marsala's Infersa Mill. Highlights include Taormina's Greek Theater and Valley of the Temples, with relaxing stays at Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos.
Duration 9 days Destinations Palermo, Monreale, Erice, Marsala, Agrigento, Ragusa, Modica, Syracuse, Catania, Taormina Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Trafalgar From $2,825
10% Off- US$2,543
Sicily in Depth (Classic, End Catania)
“a well organized and efficiently handled tour, the personnel in charge very professional.”
Jose, traveled in October
This 9-day guided tour through Sicily works well for families with kids 5+, bringing you to the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and Palermo's glittering 12th-century Palatine Chapel. Kids have fun testing the acoustics at the ear-shaped Ear of Dionysius in Syracuse's Paradise Quarry, where voices echo up to 16 times.
Duration 9 days Destinations Palermo, Trapani, Marsala, Agrigento, Ragusa, Noto, Modica, Syracuse, Island of Ortigia, TaorminaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Insight Vacations From $2,950
10% Off- US$2,655
Duration 9 days Destinations Palermo, Trapani, Marsala, Agrigento, Ragusa, Modica, Noto, Syracuse, Island of Ortigia, Giardini NaxosSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Insight Vacations From
10% Off- US$4,975
Classic Sicily - 8 Days/7 Nights
“The weather was flawless as it was a great time to go to Sicily but of course that's the best time of the year.”
Bill, traveled in February
This family adventure welcomes children 8+, featuring leisurely walks through Taormina's medieval streets and Valley of the Temples' ancient ruins. Mount Etna's volcanic landscapes and Silvestri crater captivate young minds. Local flavors come alive during honey tasting at Oro d'Etna and cooking demos at Baglio Elena Agriturismo.
Duration 8 days Destinations Palermo, Monreale, Trapani, Marsala, Agrigento, Taormina, Savoca, Messina, Cefalu Age Range Ages 8+ Operator CIE Tours From
10% Off- US$2,295
This 5-day family tour in Sicily welcomes ages 2-99, mixing culture with activities kids enjoy. You'll visit Monreale's Arab-Norman Cathedral with its beautiful Byzantine mosaics, walk through Cefalù's medieval streets and see the Norman Cathedral, then try granita with brioche at a traditional café in Catania's Baroque Piazza Duomo.
Duration 5 days Destinations Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu, Catania, Mount Etna, Taormina Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator Aborigen Tours From $1,679
10% Off- US$1,511
This 10-day trip brings you through Sicily's UNESCO sites with some great local experiences along the way. You'll see the Greek Theatre at Siracusa's Neapolis Archaeological Park and check out the colorful Roman mosaics at Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina, then head to Modica for chocolate tasting at Sabadì factory.
Duration 10 days Destinations Catania, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Marsala, Monreale, Palermo, FavignanaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator Aborigen Tours From $2,829
10% Off- US$2,546
Luxury Private Tour of Sicily: Highlights
“The tour was as close to perfect as possible. Our group of seven was in Sicily heaven from beginning to end!”
Laura, traveled in September
This entertaining tour welcomes ages 3+, featuring interactive experiences at Mount Etna's craters and Taormina's Greek Theatre. Includes family-style lunches at local tavernas in Noto and visits to Godfather filming locations in Savoca.
Duration 8 days Destinations Catania, Taormina, Savoca, Forza d'Agro, Mount Etna, Noto, Syracuse, Agrigento, Palermo Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Sicily Activities From
10% Off- US$2,665
Sicily Explorer: 11 Days from Palermo to Palermo, Self-Drive
“The Sicily Self Drive tour is a total blast! It's like a mixtape of all the cool stuff - history, culture, scenery.”
Alfred, traveled in May
Duration 11 days Destinations Palermo, Taormina, Mount Etna, Syracuse, Marzamemi, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Agrigento, MarsalaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator TUI Italia From $2,305
10% Off- US$2,074
Adventure in Sicily: Behind Volcanoes and the Sea
“We experienced spring green Sicily with beautiful scenery. We enjoyed many gastronomic delicacies”
Monika, traveled in April
Duration 7 days Destinations Ragusa, Marzamemi, Agrigento, Scopello, San Vito Lo Capo, Palermo, Mount Etna, Taormina Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Worldee From $571
15% Off- US$486+$923 upfront costs
Sicilian Secrets - Tour of Sicily 10 days from Palermo
“Excellent tour for the price. Loved the wine tasting. First class.”
Carolyn, traveled in October
This Sicilian journey takes you to Mount Etna's honey farms and Modica's chocolate makers. Coach travel connects destinations while family-friendly 4-star hotels like Il Principe Hotel Catania and Mercure Palermo Centro provide comfortable stays.
Duration 10 days Destinations Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu, Catania, Mount Etna, Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, ModicaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl From $2,355
15% Off- US$2,002
Sicily Family Trips/Tours Reviews
- Sicily in Depth (Classic, End Catania)
... a well organized and efficiently handled tour, the personnel in charge very professional... both the driver Michele & TD Barbara ...
- Classic Sicily - 8 Days/7 Nights
WE went on the Classic Sicily the last week of March and 1st week of April. We arrived in Palermo and flew in from Boston MA with ITA airlines and the travel was flawless and Max Pontesilli met us at PMO airport and was our tour director/guide and became part of our tour family for the entire time we were in his good care! Hotel in Palermo, Agrigento and Taormina were all excellent. The weather was flawless as it was a great time to go to Sicily but of course that's the best time of the year
- Adventure in Sicily: Behind Volcanoes and the Sea
Had a Great time on Sicily! Thanks Worldee for organizing everything! :)))
What our customers ask about Sicily Family Tours & Vacation Packages
What's the recommended age for children on Sicily family tours?
Sicily family tours generally accept children between 4-12 years old with select operators extending this range down to age 2. The daily schedule fits well with school-age children giving them time to enjoy places like the salt pans near Marsala. Kids can walk through ancient Greek theaters at their own pace and spend time looking at the detailed mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale.
What are the best family-friendly activities in Sicily?
Sicily offers many activities that work well for families. Children can join jeep tours up Mount Etna learn to make pasta in Taormina cooking classes and spend time swimming at Isola Bella beach. Hotels like Il Principe in Catania and Villa Diodoro in Taormina cater well to families. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The tour was very well organized and accommodating for families with plenty of breaks and engaging activities for children."
What type of accommodation can families expect in Sicily?
The tours use 4-star hotels that work well for families. Baia di Ulisse Hotel in Agrigento provides family rooms and a pool while Il Principe Hotel in Catania has connecting rooms. For something different families can try tree tents at Madonie Adventure Park. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The hotels were very good and family-friendly especially the one in Agrigento with its amazing pools and beach access."
What's the ideal season for families to visit Sicily?
The best times for family visits are spring (April-May) and early fall (September-October) when the weather is mild and tourist spots are less crowded. A TourRadar traveler shared: "May was perfect for our family trip - not too hot for the kids and all attractions were easily accessible." Hotel Ariston in Taormina provides good family rooms during these popular seasons.
What kind of meals are provided on family tours?
Tours include breakfast daily plus selected lunches and dinners with options that appeal to children. Food activities are part of the experience such as tasting gelato in Catania and making chocolate in Modica. Places like Mediterraneo Palace Hotel offer special kids' menus. One TourRadar traveler noted: "The food experiences were fantastic - our kids loved making pasta and trying different Sicilian sweets."
What unique educational experiences can families enjoy in Sicily?
The island combines learning with fun at its UNESCO sites and through hands-on activities. Kids learn about volcanic activity at Mount Etna explore ancient ruins at Valley of Temples and participate in traditional cooking classes. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The guides were knowledgeable and passionate about the art pieces making the tour informative and engaging for all ages."