A Valley of the Temples tour takes you through one of the great Greek archaeological sites of the Mediterranean, on a ridge below the town of Agrigento, on Sicily’s south coast. Two options stand out on Viator. The sunset tour, with a licensed guide, is rated 4.7 across 229 reviews, from about $38. The full day from Palermo, which adds the Roman mosaics of Villa Romana del Casale, is rated 4.7 across 159 reviews, from about $141.
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The verdict
The sunset tour is our pick if you are staying in or near Agrigento. For two hours, a licensed guide walks you through the temples in the late light, and reviewers keep coming back to the timing. The low price covers the guide only, though, so budget for the admission ticket on top.
The full day from Palermo is the answer if you are based in the capital without a car. An air-conditioned coach leaves at 6:40am, a guide leads the visit to the temples, and the afternoon is a self-guided visit to Villa Romana del Casale and its floor mosaics. Admission fees are extra here too; Viator lists the Valley ticket at €14.
Only the sunset tour is listed as wheelchair accessible. The site is large and exposed, so bring water and a hat.
Neither price includes admission to the archaeological park, so add it when you compare. For the rest of the island, see our guide to things to do in Sicily.
Which one is for you?
Take the sunset tour if
- You are staying in or near Agrigento.
- You want the lowest price, from about $38.
- You want the temples in the evening light.
- You need a wheelchair-accessible option.
Take the full day from Palermo if
- You are based in Palermo without a car.
- You want Villa Romana del Casale in the same day.
- You don’t mind a 6:40am start.
- You prefer transport handled for you.
What each price covers
The sunset tour, from about $38
Included: a licensed tour guide for about two hours in the Valley of the Temples.
Not included: the admission ticket to the archaeological park.
The full day from Palermo, from about $141
Included: an air-conditioned vehicle, a multilingual tour escort or driver-escort, a guided visit to the Valley of the Temples and an independent visit to Villa Romana del Casale.
Not included: gratuities, meals and drinks, and the admission fees to both sites.
Where each one starts
- Sunset tour: at the Valle dei Templi ticket office by the Temple of Juno, in Agrigento.
- Full day: Piazza Ruggero Settimo 15, in central Palermo, at 6:40am.
Side by side
| Sunset tour | Full day from Palermo | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 from 229 | 4.7 from 159 |
| Five-star reviews | 199 (87%) | 117 (74%) |
| Price | from about $38 | from about $141 |
| Length | 2 hours | 10 hours |
| Sites | Valley of the Temples | Temples and Villa Romana del Casale |
| Admission | Not included | Not included |
| Start | In Agrigento | Palermo, 6:40am |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before | Free up to 24 hours before |
What travelers say
On the sunset tour
Sunset was the perfect time to go.
Edie_C, September 2026, via Viator
Sabrina was an amazing guide!
Rick_S, September 2026, via Viator
On the full day from Palermo
Great option for those without a private car.
Alakhya_D, August 2026, via Viator
Our local guide in the valley of temples was funny and very knowledgeable.
Adriana_T, July 2026, via Viator
Both are reviewed mostly with five stars: 87% of the sunset tour ratings and 74% of the full day from Palermo ratings. Three stars or lower make up about 7% of the reviews on the first and about 5% on the second.
How the temples fit a trip to Sicily
In Palermo, the Palermo street food tour is an easy first evening. On the east coast, compare the Syracuse and Ortigia tour and the Mount Etna tour from Catania. For a longer trip with everything arranged, see the 10-day private Sicily tour.
For the region, read our guide to things to do in Sicily and our southern Italy itinerary.
Questions travelers ask
Which Valley of the Temples tour should I book?
In Agrigento, the sunset tour, rated 4.7 from 229 reviews on Viator, from about $38 (checked September 2026). From Palermo without a car, the full day that adds Villa Romana del Casale, from about $141.
Is the entrance ticket included in a Valley of the Temples tour?
Not in either of these. Both list admission as extra; the full-day tour gives the Valley ticket as €14 on Viator.
How long does a Valley of the Temples tour take?
About two hours for the sunset tour, and about ten hours for the full day from Palermo.
Can I visit Agrigento as a day trip from Palermo?
Yes. The full-day tour leaves Palermo at 6:40am and also stops at Villa Romana del Casale.
Can I cancel a Valley of the Temples tour?
Both offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
Book the sunset tour if you sleep near Agrigento; book the full day if you start from Palermo.
Editorial assessment by Italy2Love, September 2026. Inclusions and exclusions, meeting points, prices, ratings, review counts and cancellation terms read on both Viator product pages (product codes 173465P2 and 6738P15), September 2026. Reviews quoted with attribution to their authors and to Viator. Next review March 2027, or sooner on any change to either option.