Sicily & Italy · Private Luxury Tours Since 2008
No crowded buses. No strangers. No fixed schedule. Just you, your group, and a private Mercedes van driven by someone who knows every back road, hidden trattoria, and secret viewpoint on the island.
Our Story
Mario Astone grew up watching tour buses crawl past the best parts of his island without stopping. So he built something different — a small, personal service where you travel in a private Mercedes van, at your own pace, and discover Sicily through the eyes of someone who genuinely loves it. Since 2008, Mario and his team have specialized in private shore excursions for cruise passengers, serving every major port in Sicily and Italy.
Today, Mario, Ignazio, Sergio, and Luciano have guided thousands of American families, couples, and cruise passengers across Sicily — from Messina and Catania to Palermo and Agrigento — as well as Rome, Naples, and Tuscany. Every tour is a conversation, not a performance. Every itinerary bends to your group.
No strangers, no compromises. The itinerary bends to you. Change your mind mid-tour? No problem.
We've done this thousands of times. We know exactly how long each site takes and guarantee you're back at the dock before departure — every single time.
Our drivers know the chef at the family trattoria, the shortcut to the best viewpoint, and which gelato shop is worth the detour. You can't get that from a guidebook.
Every Tour We Offer
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On a cruise? Flying in? We're there. Click your port to get in touch.
Simple Process
Tell us your port, date, group size, and what excites you. We respond within hours — usually much faster.
We'll suggest the perfect itinerary and send a clear, all-in price per person. No hidden fees. No surprises.
We handle everything. Your driver meets you dockside or at your hotel — on time, every time.
A private, unforgettable day. We return you safely before your ship sails — guaranteed.
What Our Guests Say
"I was there last month and we used Mario of Sicily With Mario. I can't say enough good stuff about him and his brother! Absolutely fantastic."
"Mario was always prompt and quick to respond via email. Our day in Taormina and Castelmola was the absolute highlight of our cruise. Loved Sicily!"
"We had THE most wonderful day with Mario Astone. He was always very prompt with his responses and easy to deal with. An unforgettable day. Grazie mille!"
"Our family of 8 — all loved every minute. Mario is a wonderful driver who truly cares about his guests having the best possible experience."
"Our day out of Messina was our absolute favourite port of our 9-day cruise — and that includes Rome and Florence. Mario is something truly special."
"The best transport service we have EVER had. Super clean, super friendly, super punctual. Very mindful of my handicapped mother. I would recommend them 10 times over."
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