Private Driving Tours of Sicily with Giorgio!

Sicily tour guide and driver Giorgio explaining something to guests outside an archeological site during a driving tour of Sicily.

If you want to see authentic Sicily through the eyes of a lifelong local, come explore with Giorgio!

A Palermo native, Giorgio has been working in tourism in Sicily for over 20 years now. He started out as a tour escort, and eventually wound up managing a Sicily-wide tour operator, before becoming a licensed driver-guide over 10 years ago. Since becoming a guide, Giorgio has spent the past decade welcoming travelers and taking them out on single and multi-day tours throughout all of Sicily.

With a university degree in cultural tourism, Giorgio specializes in art & culture, history, archaeology and Sicilian folklore. On his tours, he always aims to combine an educational aspect along with beautiful sights, great conversation, and a nice dose of relaxation.

He’s based out of Palermo, in Western Sicily, but as one of the island’s few licensed guides and drivers, Giorgio can take you anywhere you want to go.

  • Full-day or multi-day tours everywhere in Sicily

  • Pick-up in or around Palermo, and drop-off all throughout Sicily

  • Door-to-door service

  • Transportation in a comfortable 7-seater van

  • All tours are private and fully customizable

A Glimpse of Palermo and Monreale

Duration: 8 hours

Cost: $750 USD

Price includes: guide, round-trip transportation

Not included: 12.00 euro per person for entrance fees at Martorana Church and Monreale complex, lunch

Max participants: 7

Note: All tours are private (only you and your group)

Cancellation Policy: Read our full terms here

A look to the Arab Norman beauties of Palermo and Monreale recently included in the world's heritage list by UNESCO.

After a panoramic drive around the ancient walls of Palermo, we will start our walking visit of the old city with the Capo historic market, the Cathedral, the Four Corners and Pretoria Fountain ending at Martorana Church.

In the afternoon we will move to the next village of Monreale to admire the majestic medieval Cathedral and its precious cloister. Drive back to your hotel in Palermo.

Highlights:

  • Capo Market

  • Palermo Cathedral

  • Four Corners

  • Monreale Duomo and Cloister


The Immortal Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi Cliff

Duration: 8 hours

Cost: $750 USD

Price includes: guide, round-trip transportation

Not included: 10.00 euro per person for entrance fee at Valley of the Temples, lunch

Max participants: 7

Note: All tours are private (only you and your group)

Cancellation Policy: Read our full terms here

Morning departure from Palermo to Agrigento. Scenic drive for less than two hours through the charming countryside and wine district of River Belice valley. Visit the archaeological site of Valley of Temples with its seven still standing Greek temples since more than 2,500 years ago. Time at leisure for a bite.

In the afternoon move to the close Scala dei Turchi cliff, walk along the beach to enjoy the view from the coast or see it from the panoramic point above in Realmonte. Late afternoon back to your hotel in Palermo

Highlights:

  • Valley of the Temples archaeological site (Temples of Juno, Concordia, Hercules, Zeus)

  • Scala dei Turchi Cliff


Segesta, Erice and the Trapani Saltpans

Duration: 8 hours

Cost: $750 USD

Price includes: guide, round-trip transportation

Not included: 12.50 euro per person for entrance fees at Segesta and Mother Church in Erice, lunch

Max participants: 7

Note: All tours are private (only you and your group)

Cancellation Policy: Read our full terms here

A full day excursion to the pearls of western Sicily. Morning departure from Palermo to the Elymian archaeological site of Segesta boasting a Doric temple and an Ancient Theater. Scenic drive to the hilltop medieval village of Erice where we’ll enjoy the greatest view over the whole western Sicily.

Admire the majestic Castle of Venus and lose yourself in the maze of narrow cobbled streets.

End the day at the fascinating Saltpans of Nubia to enjoy sunset among the windmills and the piles of white sea salt.

Late afternoon drive back to your hotel in Palermo

Highlights:

  • Segesta archaeological site (Doric Temple, Ancient Theater)

  • Erice medieval town (Castle of Venus, Mother Church)

  • Nubia Saltpans in Trapani (brief panoramic stop)


The Picturesque Villages of Cefalu and Castelbuono

Duration: 8 hours

Cost: $750 USD

Price includes: guide, round-trip transportation

Not included: 5.00 euro per person for entrance fee at Castelbuono Castle

Max participants: 7

Note: All tours are private (only you and your group)

Cancellation Policy: Read our full terms here

An entire day of excursion in the area of Madonie Mountains. Nice drive along the coast from Palermo to Cefalu where to visit the majestic Norman Cathedral and explore the medieval old village stretching along the ancient megalithic walls and overlooking the Thyrrenian sea.

In the afternoon leave the sea towards the Madonie Mountains to visit the village of Castelbuono towered by the medieval Castle. Taste local pastries based on "Manna" (ash sap). Late afternoon drive back to your hotel in Palermo.

Highlights:

  • Cefalu Cathedral

  • Castelbuono Castle

  • Fiasconaro pastry shop with free tasting


Custom Tours

Looking for something a bit different? Interested in multi-day tours?

Giorgio offers everything from one-day to one-week tours and all of his experiences can be fully customized to you, your interests, and travel style. If you’d like something totally unique, you can work one-on-one with Giorgio to co-create a one of a kind tour.

To get started, request a custom tour below and provide us some initial ideas about what you’re looking for. Giorgio will then reach out to you directly to start planning your tour together.