Italy · TAORMINA TOURS
The 15 best taormina tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Visit Taormina’s ancient theater with skip-the-line entry, a multilingual audio guide, and sweeping views of Sicily and the sea.
“It was so great to not have to wait in the long line for tickets.”
Review of the Panarea and Stromboli boat trip from Milazzo, with island stops, sunset volcano views, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Very enjoyable but you have to choose your seat carefully which means boarding early.”
Review of the $60 Lipari and Vulcano day trip from Milazzo, with black sand beaches, boat views, free time, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“I enjoyed the boat ride and the experience off visiting the island by boat was exciting and breathtaking”
Cook Sicilian pasta, fish, and caponata with Chef Mimmo, then enjoy wine and lunch beside the sea near Taormina.
“Learned how to make pasta, 2 amazing sauces and simple but so delicious swordfish that I will definitely make again at home!! So fun to meet people from all over the world!!”
Review of Taormina’s intimate Italian opera show at Nazarena Theater, with famous arias, Prosecco, sea views, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“We really enjoyed it a lot! Not pretentious, beautiful music and singing!”
Cruise from Giardini Naxos to Taormina’s Blue Cave and Isola Bella with swimming, snorkeling, Sicilian treats, and an aperitif.
“Don't listen to the bad reviews on here - boat tour was very good value for money! We got the boat depicted in pic 3. We had 9 people on the boat and was more than enough room. Our guide Georgio was really lovely and actually asked the group collectively if we'd rather swim more or sight see more. We picked to swim more but I still feel we were able to see so much of the coast and swam for about 30-40 minutes which was more than enough. We were provided with nice biscuits and Prosecco and was told about the history of the coastline. Only thing is you…”
Review of the Taormina and Castelmola tour from Messina, with mountain views, free time, cruise-port pickup, costs, and practical tips.
“We joined this tour as a shore excursion starting from the Messina port. From booking on Viator to pick up at the pier, the company was extremely organized and communicated very well. We were told in advance, to look for the orange shirts with a Lion head, where and when to meet on the pier and even our tour guide’s name. When we came off the ship, everything was exactly as described which made it very easy to find the right tour and Sabrina greeted us warmly. During the ride, Sabrina provided tons of information, along with a cookie and water. She speaks English well (maybe a little fast, but…”
Explore Mount Etna from Taormina with a small group, lava caves, crater walks, local snacks, wine, gear, and hotel pickup.
“We had a great experience on the Etna People half day tour. Daniele C was an excellent tour guide - he was very knowledgeable and personable. The company also made it very convenient and easy to be picked up and dropped off. Would recommend everyone do this if you’re in the area.”
Explore Savoca and Forza d’Agrò from Taormina on a five-hour Godfather tour with hotel pickup, film sites, guides, and views.
“Everything, Marcello made it very interesting. Recommend this tour.”
Review the Taormina coast boat tour from Giardini Naxos, with Isola Bella swimming, Blue Grotto views, snacks, and practical tips.
“35 4 minimum 18 176 total This was definitely a fantastic, memorable experience for our entire family. We were 10 people and much to our surprise we had the privilege of a private tour. Francesco was super funny and had great tunes to jam out on. The captain certainly makes a difference in your experience. He was interactive with our young adult kids, took pics and joked around a lot. An unforgettable experience for sure. Thank you”
Cook Sicilian dishes with Chef Massimo in Taormina, shop the local market, drink homemade wine, and enjoy lunch with sea views.
“The views from the chef’s house is an amazingly beautiful setting. Everyone gets involved with the food prep and it’s more than slice this or fold that. It really is hands on. The end result was extraordinarily delicious 5-course meal we all enjoyed together at the end! His staff did all the cleanup behind us. After the class we walked downhill and rode the cable car back up to Umberto. The only downside was that the pre-class at the market was too much detail in the lecture, but the chef does know that he talks too much! We would prefer fewer details, but much of it was useful information.”
Review of Etna’s 7-hour small-group tour from Taormina, with crater hikes, lava cave, local tastings, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Guide was great and punctual and very friendly with kids which helped. Totally recommend”
Review of Etna’s upper-crater tour from Taormina, with cable car, jeep, Alpine guide, costs, weather tips, and honest advice.
“The day was really good and the only thing I that would have made it better for me was some information provided at the 2,850m stop when we got out of the jeep. We loved the trip up the mountain by cable car and then the jeep but the final part a walk with the alpine guide - it was not clear from the description that this walk was up a very steep incline which we did not attempt so we just went back down again via jeep. But that meant we got no information about the area from the alpine guide. There are a lot of people who only…”
Trek Mount Etna from Taormina, explore extinct craters and a lava cave, then enjoy a Sicilian lunch and wine tasting for $106.
“The scenery was beautiful and interesting but it was our fantastic guide/driver who made the tour so terrific. Danielle was very knowledgeable about the volcanic actions and history of Etna and he was able to instill a sense of humor into the stories he told which made it even more enjoyable. In addition to the great guide, we had the pleasure of spending the day together with a very nice group of people from several parts of the world. We ended the tour with lunch and wine at a small winery where we were seated outside so we got to enjoy the scenery and beautiful weather. Overall, we had a…”
Review of Taormina’s White Lotus boat tour, with caves, Isola Bella swimming, dolphins, prosecco, snacks, and practical booking advice.
“My partner and I had the best time on this tour! It was a highlight of our trip and tons of fun. The boat had shade, prosecco, and an opportunity to swim.”
Pick a ruin, a gallery, a kitchen or a boat.
