The main kinds of Calabria tour
Most organized trips in Calabria start on the Tyrrhenian coast, where Tropea harbor is the base for boat trips along the Costa degli Dei. Walking tours, tastings and excursions run from several other towns. Before you compare prices, decide which type you want. The table below sums them up, and the sections after it give the details for 2026.
Operators publish their own prices, dates and conditions, and these change with the season. The figures below are the ones published for 2026 at the time of writing. Treat them as a guide, and confirm the final price before you pay.
Calabria tour types compared
What each type gives you and what to check.
| Type | Time | Starts in | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boat trip along the Costa degli Dei | About 3 hours | Tropea | Bays, snorkeling and an aperitif on many trips. Sea conditions can change the stops |
| Small-group or private boat trip | 3 to 4 hours | Tropea | Fewer people on board, usually at a higher price |
| Sunset boat trip | About 2 hours | Tropea | Shorter and later in the day |
| Boat day trip to the Aeolian Islands and Stromboli | Most of a day | Tropea | A landing fee may be charged on top, and food and drink are extra |
| Walking tour | 1 to 2.5 hours | Tropea, Pizzo, Scilla | Entry to museums or castles is not always included |
| Pizzo half day with a tartufo tasting | About 4 hours | Tropea | Entrance fees are not included |
| City tour with the Riace Bronzes | About 3 hours | Reggio Calabria | Ask whether the museum ticket is included |
| Wine and food tasting | 1.5 to 3.5 hours | Brattirò, Cirò, Reggio, Sila | Transfers may cost extra or may need to be requested |
| Sila excursion | 1 to 3 hours | Sila | A quad tour needs a driving licence. Snowshoe tours are a winter activity |
If you want a first look at the coast from the water, take a boat trip. If you want sights with context, take a walking tour in one town. The pages on Tropea and Capo Vaticano show what you will pass.
Our picks: tours compared
A boat trip, a day trip to the islands and a wine tasting.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Organic wine tasting with a Calabrian buffet
An introduction to organic wine production, six wines and a buffet of Calabrian specialties under olive trees.
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Day trip by boat to Vulcano, Lipari and Stromboli
A boat day trip with island stops, swimming and an onboard guide in Italian, English and German. The €5 landing fee, food, drinks, entries and the transfer to the port are extra.
Check availability →Capo Vaticano boat trip with snorkeling
A guide, mask and snorkel, life jackets and insurance. An aperitif with snacks and a drink are included; hotel transfer is not.
Check availability →Calabria tours and day trips
Boat trips, city walks, tastings and excursions around Tropea, Pizzo, Scilla, Reggio Calabria and the Sila, with live prices and availability.
Boat trips from Tropea in detail
The coastal boat ride between Tropea and Capo Vaticano, with times, prices and conditions.
Times and what is included
One operator at Tropea harbor runs a trip of about 3 hours, leaving at 9:30 am and 2:30 pm. Check-in is 30 minutes before departure. An aperitif and snorkeling equipment are included. The stop at Formicoli can be replaced by Riaci because of weather or traffic.
Prices in 2026
An adult pays €40, children aged 3 to 12 pay €35, and children from 0 to 2 are free. From 10 to 17 August the published prices rise, to €45 or €55 for adults and €40 or €50 for children, depending on availability. Lower starting prices may appear for other departures, so look at the final price at checkout.
Cancellation and access
Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before departure. The trip is not suitable for wheelchair users.
A second operator
Another operator lists a coastal trip of about 3 hours at €50 for adults and €25 for children aged 6 to 12, leaving at 9 am and 3:30 pm, with an aperitif included. Confirm the meeting point and the age rules for children when you book.
What you can expect to see
The coast of Capo Vaticano has bays and beaches, and a trip may include Praia i Focu. Sightings of dolphins or turtles are never guaranteed, and the sea decides whether a stop is possible.
Capo Vaticano →Other tours and excursions
Land tours help on days when the sea is rough.
Stromboli and the Aeolian Islands
Boat day trips to Vulcano, Lipari and Stromboli leave from Tropea, and there is also a night trip to Stromboli. They take most of a day or more. Read what is included before you book, because a landing fee and food are not covered in the listings.
Pizzo, with a tartufo tasting
A half-day tour from Tropea takes you to Pizzo and includes a tasting of the local specialty. Entrance fees to the sights are not included. The page on Pizzo lists the prices of the castle and the rock church.
Scilla and Chianalea
A short tour combines the myth of Scilla with the Castello Ruffo and the fishing quarter of Chianalea. The castle ticket is part of that listing. On your own, the castle costs €3 in 2026.
Scilla →Reggio Calabria and the Riace Bronzes
A city tour of about 3 hours visits the national museum with a licensed guide and walks through the old town. Check whether your ticket for the museum is part of the price. On your own, the museum costs €10 for adults in 2026.
Reggio Calabria →Tastings and cooking
Among the available tours are a wine and food tasting with six wines and a buffet of Calabrian specialties, a winery visit at Cirò, a bergamot farm tour near Reggio and a cooking class with lunch in the Sila. They suit a slow day, and a few of them need a car or a pre-arranged transfer. The page on Calabrian food explains what you will taste.
Sila excursions
A guided quad tour through nature lasts one to two hours and needs a driving licence of category A or B. In winter, a guided snowshoe tour for families is offered. The Giganti della Sila forest is closed, so do not book a tour that promises to enter it.
Sila →What to check before you book
The descriptions differ more than the prices do.
Where you start
Check the meeting point on the confirmation. A pier, a harbor office and a town square can be far apart, and a hotel transfer is often not included.
What the ticket leaves out
Entrance fees, food, drinks and landing fees are often extra. The listing says what is included.
Prices for children
The age bands differ between operators. Ask which fare applies to your child before you pay.
Weather and the sea
Boat trips depend on the sea. Read the cancellation rule and the policy if the operator changes the route.
Plan the rest of your trip
Tours work best when they fit the season and your base.
Calabria tours: frequently asked questions
How much does a boat trip from Tropea cost?
One operator lists €40 for adults in 2026, €35 for children aged 3 to 12 and free travel up to age 2. Prices are higher from 10 to 17 August. Another operator lists €50 for adults. Look at the final price before you pay.
Is snorkeling included on a boat trip?
On the operator described above, snorkeling equipment and an aperitif are included. The conditions differ between operators, so read the listing of the trip you choose.
Can I cancel a boat trip?
That operator allows free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. Other operators set their own rules, so check the policy before you pay.
Will I see dolphins or turtles?
Nobody can promise it. Sightings depend on the day and on the sea, and a trip that mentions them is not a guarantee.
Are there food tours in Calabria?
There are tasting tours, such as a wine and food tasting, a winery visit at Cirò and a tartufo tasting on a half-day trip from Tropea to Pizzo. The offer changes by season, so check the listing for current dates and prices.
Can I visit the Giganti della Sila on a tour?
No. The forest has been closed since 24 July 2026 after trees fell, and no reopening date is given.