ITALY
The most popular, first.
The 15 most popular taormina tours, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect on the day.
Skip the line at Taormina’s Ancient Theater with an included audio guide and fast entry, then take in big sea views at your pace.
“arrived early and skipped queues. enjoyed touring round ampitheatre embracing the history and magical sense of shows”
Hands-on Sicilian cooking with Chef Mimmo: market tastes, pasta and fish dishes, sea-view lunch in Giardini Naxos, cannoli and limoncello.
“My wife and I did this cooking class on our honeymoon. It was such a great experience and we cooked the best food. We highly recommend this class to everyone. From his dad driving, his family members teaching you how to cook it was a true Italian family experience.”
Taormina opera at the Nazarena Theater: intimate 1.5-hour concert with classic arias, Prosecco, water, and sea-view terrace for $35.
“Absolutely amazing experience - do not miss this from your itinerary even if you don’t know opera it was so much fun and entertaining, the performers are extremely talented funny and charismatic. A magical evening thank you”
Boat tour from Giardini Naxos to Isola Bella and Taormina, with Blue Grotto stops, swimming, and an aperitif with snacks.
“Very nice guide Dario. Beautifull break to take a swim. would recommend it”
Hike Etna from Taormina in a small group, walk lava fields, explore lava caves underground, then snack and taste wines at a chalet.
“Expect to have a good work out hiking. Either bring or use the hiking boots Etna people will provide. Also got cool and windy at the higest ridge of the tour. Danneli from Etna People did a great job.”
Visit Godfather filming spots in Savoca and Forza d’Agrò from Taormina. 5 hours with Marcello’s stories and hotel pickup.
“A very interesting tour - our guide was very knowledgeable”
Taormina cooking class with Chef Massimo: market shopping, hands-on Sicilian courses, homemade wine lunch, recipes, and apron.
“You have to hike a bit down a lot of steps to get to Chef Massimo’s house from the Messina Gate. Be prepared if it’s hot. But it’s well worth it. Awesome views. Maybe some of the best food we had during our stay in the Taormina area and we helped make it. Massimo is…”
Small-group Mount Etna tour from Taormina with crater hike, Grotta dei Tre Livelli lava cave, and Etna farm tastings.
“Our guide was amazing had the best time Grazie Carmelino”
Cable car and Jeep to Mount Etna’s upper craters from Taormina, with expert guides, volcanic walk, and big summit views for $130.
“This is a good trip to Etna. You got to see the upper craters with the guides from the four-wheel-drive. Like all these trips, you only have a limited amount of time and also the guides are ushering up hundreds of people so you get your half an hour of fame then down you go,…”
Half-day Mount Etna trek from Taormina with lava paths, extinct craters, a lava cave, and a winery lunch with almond wine.
“Great tour guide. So knowledgeable and attentive. Was an awesome morning on Mama Etna!”
A 2-hour White Lotus themed boat tour from Giardini Naxos to Taormina caves, with Isola Bella swimming and a real shot at dolphins.
“Enzo and his crew were amazing. This was the best tour, music, food and drink provided. Had so much fun !! Recommended to everyone !”
Palermo day trip to Mount Etna and Taormina: ride up to 2,500m, see craters, then shop the cliffside Greek theater town.
“All was great. Both guid and driver, extremely professional.”
Sunset boat tour from Giardini Naxos to Taormina: dolphin watching, grottos, snorkel at Isola Bella, snacks and drinks.
“August 4, 2024 Sunset Simply incredible! - Words cannot describe the experience we had on the Blue Diamond. Graziella, her husband and Captain, Rosario “Saro” and their grand daughter were wonderful hosts. Their warm personalities made us all feel like we were part of their extended family. Their knowledge of the area along with Saro’s…”
Sunset dolphin hunt from Giardini Naxos: a 3-hour shared boat with swim stop, coast sights, and an aperitif with pizza or arancini for $53.
“Great fun. Welcoming staff, even ordered a taxi whilst at sea. Very knowledgeable except for james bond blag. Stop off for a swim was ace and pizza after was more ace”
Half-day guided Etna wine tasting from Taormina with a winery visit, four wines, local snacks, and Etna views—transport included.
“It was such an enjoyable experience in spite of some heavy rain and wind on arrival at the vineyard. Isabella was a great host as were all the staff at the vineyard. They were all generous with their time and made everyone feel welcome as well as being so knowledgeable about the uniqueness of the…”
