Top Trapani Art & Culture

Famed for its ancient heritage, its wealth of striking architecture, and its coastal beauty, Trapani is one of Sicily’s most in-demand destinations. Get acquainted with the city and its key landmarks on an in-depth history tour. Pick between half-day and full-day itineraries, and meet your guide at your area hotel. Learn more about the city’s past; see its churches, monuments, and palaces; and enjoy a traditional Sicilian lunch (additional expense on half-day itineraries).

Western Sicily has attractions of the caliber of those on the eastern coast, but they are often less accessible by public transportation. Instead of renting a car and dealing with the hassle of driving in Italy, let someone else take you to Segesta and Selinunte—two of Sicily’s less-known, but no less beautiful archeological ruins located nearly on separate coasts, and roughly an hour apart by car.

The archaeological park of Selinunte is a mandatory destination for those coming to Sicily. All the tourists go to visit it and in a few hours I take you to a site of international interest.

The archaeological site of Segesta and the picturesque medieval town of Erice lie just inland from Trapani, along Sicily’s northwest coast. Visit both on this full-day shore excursion, traveling in the comfort of a private vehicle. Discover Sicily’s ancient past in Segesta, including ancient Greek temples and a theater dating from the 5th century BC. Then, enjoy a walking tour of Erice, admire views along the coast, and stop to see the Salt Pans of Trapani.

The UNESCO–listed cities of Palermo and Monreale are widely considered the jewels in Sicily’s crown, with baroque and Norman architecture, and a history dating back nearly 3,000 years. With this private round-trip transfer service from Trapani, reach both cities by air-conditioned minivan and see the best of Sicily in one day. Discover top attractions including the 12th-century Monreale Cathedral, with free time to explore the streets and markets at your leisure.