The 15 Best Valley of the Temples Tours in Sicily

1.Valley of the Temples Skip-the-Line Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,512 reviews · 2 hours · from $51Our pick

Walk Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples with a local English or Italian guide for two hours. You’ll visit five ancient Doric temples, including Concordia, Hera, Heracles, and Olympian Zeus, while the low sun warms the stone and evening lights come on. Guides such as Rosanna and Liz are known for lively storytelling, though explanations may be bilingual.

“The tour was very informative and interesting! Mario was our guide and he was great!”

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2.Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,240 reviews · 9 hours · from $77

Travel from Palermo to Agrigento in an air-conditioned minivan or bus, with countryside views, food stops, two hours at the Valley of the Temples, and a quick photo stop at Scala dei Turchi. This is primarily a transport service, not a guided archaeological tour. Drivers such as Sergio, Mario, and Michele are praised for making the day easy.

“Our driver, Fabio & our guide, Emilio were fantastic! Bus was very clean & they were so efficient! My husband left his man purse on the bus. Emilio was so helpful, involving his father who spoke better English, and your company linked us with the Bus Owner, Michael who personally delivered the purse! Wow! Unbelievable service! We have only repeatedly booked with this company and will continue to do so! Thank you all so much for an excellent day! And ending!!!!”

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3.Valley of the Temples Ticket & App Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,160 reviews · from $19

Visit Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples on your own schedule with a one-day entry ticket and digital audioguide. Enter near the Temple of Juno, then walk past the Temples of Concordia, Heracles, and Zeus, ancient aqueducts, the gymnasium, and broad Sicilian views. A Pemcards digital photo lets you send a real postcard from your visit.

“Extraordinary ruins with an extraordinary history. Be prepared to walk, but there is nothing strenuous.”

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4.Valley of the Temples E-Scooter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 557 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $68

Ride an easy-to-use electric scooter through Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples in one or two hours. You’ll follow the Via Sacra past the Temples of Hera, Concordia, and Hercules Victor, plus Roman roads, fortifications, tombs, olive groves, and almond trees. An audio guide is included in five languages. Some departures also have scooter leaders such as Fabrizio or Claudio, but entrance tickets are extra.

“Claudio was an amazing guide! 10/10. He made the experience much better than entering on your own. The scooters were great to use!”

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5.Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 463 reviews · 8 hours · from $79

Travel from Palermo to Agrigento by comfortable minibus with an English or Italian-speaking guide such as Simone, Joshua, or Alessandro. Explore the Valley of the Temples independently for about two hours, then stop at Scala dei Turchi for coastal photos. Transport, Wi-Fi, and water are included, but entry and an on-site guide cost extra.

“Great day and tons of information along the way. Joshua our driver was perfect; great sense of humor and very attentive to our needs along the way. Highly recommend”

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6.Valley of the Temples and Turkish Steps with Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 346 reviews · from $129

Travel from Catania by air-conditioned minivan to Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, then continue to the white Scala dei Turchi. You’ll have about two hours for the self-guided archaeological site, a Sicilian sandwich lunch with wine and water, and free time by the beach. Guides such as Antonio, Giovanni, Marco, and Floriana add local context along the way.

“Excellent tour and amaizing guide Andrea who gave us so many interesting and useful information.”

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7.Villa Romana and Valley of the Temples Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 294 reviews · from $138

Travel from Palermo to two UNESCO sites in one long day. Explore Villa Romana del Casale and its superb Roman mosaics independently, then join a guided visit to Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples. Guides such as Nicola and Giovanna add useful Sicilian history, while comfortable air-conditioned transport saves you from renting a car.

“The tour with Nico was great; he provided so much information about the history of Agrigento. The Valley of the Temples was the experience that I enjoyed most about the tour. And we had lunch at this family owned restaurant which has authentic food. Definitely recommend it.”

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8.Valley of the Temples Entry Ticket & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 268 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $17Cheapest good one

Visit Agrigento’s UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples with a mobile ticket and self-guided audio tour. Follow the path from Hera’s Temple to Concordia, Heracles, Zeus, ancient fortifications, agoras, and Christian burial sites. The audio guide comes in eight languages, but you need your own charged phone and headphones. Kolymbethra Gardens costs €6 extra.

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9.Electric scooter tour inside the Valley of the Temples Agrigento

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 212 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71

Ride an electric scooter along Agrigento’s Via Sacra and between its ancient temples during a two-hour English-language tour. Your tour leader handles the route, while an audio guide adds historical context. Fabrizio, Claudio, Salvatore, Andrea, and other guides have been praised for friendly help, photos, and local tips. Bring balance and caution for uneven paths and busy foot traffic.

“The scooter experience is the best way to see The Valley of the Temple. You get to cover the most ground and your guide explains everything you need to know. High recommendation”

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10.Valley of the Temples Premium Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 188 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Explore Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples for two hours with a licensed English or Spanish guide. You’ll see Hera, Concordia, and Olympian Zeus, hear stories of Greek Sicily, and enjoy views across the archaeological park. Guides such as Enza, Mario, Rino, and Alessio are praised for clear, lively storytelling.

“It was great tour, full of history and interesting staff”

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11.Sunset Tour of the Valley of the Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 178 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Temple of Juno ticket office at 6 pm for a roughly two-hour walk through Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples. Guides such as Michele, Mario, Ilaria, and Simona explain the temples and local history as the light changes. Admission and the return trip to the parking area are not included.

“The sunset tour was amazing. Alessio was knowledgeable and passionate giving us an in depth overview of not only the Valley of the Temples but the whole region.”

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12.Valley of the Temples Tour Skip-the-Line Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 156 reviews · from $54

Walk through Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples with an English or Italian guide, beginning at the Temple of Hera and continuing downhill past fortifications, Byzantine arcosolia, and the temples of Concordia, Herakles, and Zeus. The two-hour tour includes entry and may be wheelchair accessible, but the route and 110-kilogram weight limit deserve attention before booking.

“Fantastic tour! We were traveling 2 hours for this tour and had some hiccups along the way. We let the guide know about us possibly being late and he was extremely accommodating. He called and made arrangements to leave the entry tickets for us. He then let another guide who was giving a tour know that we could possibly join her tour. She kept an eye out for us and even came back to the entry gate to get us. They were all so kind, and welcoming. The tour itself was fantastic. They gave so much interesting history and answered lots of questions. I highly recommend this tour!Read more”

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13.Agrigento and Valley of the Temples Day Trip from Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 140 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $81

Ride from Palermo to Agrigento in an air-conditioned vehicle, then explore the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples on your own. Drivers such as Enzo, Salvo, Dario, and Emanuele have made the day especially enjoyable for many guests, but guiding at the site is limited. Bring water, snacks, and €17 for admission.

“The trip was very rewarding as the Temples were amazing to see. It was a lot of time in a bus but that was the only way to see it efficiently. The guide Michael was great and informative whennneeded”

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14.Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Day Trip from Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 137 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel from Taormina to Sicily’s south coast by air-conditioned coach, with a guided visit to Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples and free time at Villa Romana del Casale. Renata and other multilingual guides provide commentary, while the Roman villa’s famous bikini mosaics reward close study. Expect an early start, long drives, and extra entrance costs.

“The two places we visited were great BUT the restaurant used by the tour company at Agrigento was disgusting. Do not elect to have lunch at this place. The service was grumpy and appalling. We were asked to include a service tip and declined. The food was very ordinary with green tomatoes Caprese.”

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15.Valley of the Temples & Piazza Armerina with Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · from $146

Travel from Catania by air-conditioned minivan to Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale. You’ll have self-guided visits, a Sicilian sandwich or arancini snack with wine, and help from an English or Italian-speaking driver such as Antonio, Dario, Ric, or Francesco.

“this was my last tour in sicily and it was exceptionally beautiful. a bit longer drive but totally worth it👏 the villa casale... really fascinated me! you rarely see something like that! my big thanks goes to our driver who was very friendly, drove us very safely and had the patience to listen to my broken italian. best thanks😀”

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