Top Sicily Art & Culture Classes

Get to know Syrcuse’s old town of Ortigia through the unique lens of its traditional artisan workshops with this one-of-a-kind tour. Discover historic craftspeople and ateliers passed down through the generations with an insider guide and learn about Sicilian culture and traditions. Take a break from sightseeing and explore a side of Syracuse and Ortigia that most tourists miss.

Having to decide what to see in Syracuse, this cannot be missing. It was 2008 when UNESCO registered the Opera dei Pupi among the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. It was the first Italian heritage to be included on this list. For this reason, if you are wondering what to do in Sicily, one of the simplest answers is to attend such a show: an experience not to be missed. And thanks to SiciLife you can take a real journey into the art of puppeteers.

The Vaccaro brothers, famous "puppeteers" of Syracuse, will guide you in discovering the secrets of the scene, you will also be able to live a unique experience maneuvering the puppets and marionettes, becoming a puppeteer for a day too! You will hear the stories of brave paladins and damsels who, to defend their love, faced great challenges, tests of valor and heroic deeds among monstrous creatures and magic. A completely new way to listen to the verses of chivalric poems, to let you experience the atmosphere of distant times, you can also visit the museum, a place full of mystery, history and enchantment. At the end of the guided tour you will be able to watch a show being staged and listen to fabulous stories and poems of fearless knights. Let yourself be carried away by the stories - which tell of valiant knights, ladies and sorcerers - taken from ancient novels and poems of the Carolingian era, represented in the splendid setting of the puppet theater in Syracuse.

Take your crafting skills to the next level and have a special souvenir to remember your trip with this pottery-making class in Ragusa. As it’s a small-group experience, you can guarantee great access to your instructor for questions and demonstrations along the way. As well as learning how to shape the clay, the experience also allows you to get creative and try out painting too.

The Sicilian Photography Workshop tour allows our guests to combine the exclusive experience of a photography workshop with the beauty of Sicily. According to the chosen package, tours will be differently designed. You will have the chance to learn and test your own skills while visiting enchanting places and challenging scenarios. A Travelosophy representative will be available 24H during your stay

No need to worry! Even if this is the first time you take a photoshoot, it’s going to be easy. I'll tell you everything you need to know on how to pose like a pro. And whether you want a photo shoot with your partner, family or friends, this will be a very fun experience so, get ready to have fun along the way. The photo tour will take place in the most authentic place of Cefalù: its historic and tiny center. We'll meet at the station and start walking in the center and in its tiny and old streets, we will stop in many beautiful spots of it. We'll continue to shoot at the beautiful and famous Duomo and its secret corners. We'll finish the tour in my favorite place near the beach.

You will be able to choose and personalize the denim jacket of your dreams! We will spend 3 hours together where you will learn the technique of textile painting and where you will have various colors to make your jacket a real masterpiece!

the Italian lesson includes ad hoc teaching for each type of person and interest. you can learn in a playful and interactive way. So it will be a tailor-made lesson focused just on you. Even beginners will be able to speak after the first lesson.

Our experience promotes the dissemination and enhancement of Handicrafts. The Sicilian Bag called La Coffa Siciliana is the protagonist of our Tour where tradition and innovation come together to make you the most famous fashion accessory in Sicily. The tour is based on the knowledge of what's behind a finished product, emotions, sustainability, discovering Sicilian tradition and culture, unleashing everyone's creativity and flair, uniqueness, Made in Italy and much more ... in one sentence? "Become the/the Protagonist of your Handcrafted Creation." We are waiting for you to find out more!

Come enjoy master craftsman Claudio for a unique and unforgettable experience. Learn how to make your own leather slippers or create your own unique belt that you can cherish for a lifetime. No previous leather crafting experience is necessary. Claudio will guide you step by step. The workshop will take place in the center of Sambuca di Sicilia. There will be a refreshments with a glass of local wine included at local bar just a few steps away. You can also visit the town that was awarded the Borgo dei Borghi prize.

Start your journey into coral art by visiting one of the most renowned museums in Sciacca. You will begin your experience with a guided tour of the museum, discovering the extraordinary history of the region's coral, from its thousand-year-old origins to today.