SICILY
Sicily’s best days out.
The 15 most popular taormina tours in Sicily, with what each costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it. The handful worth planning a whole day around.
Skip-the-line access to Taormina Ancient Theater with a multilingual audio guide, big sea-and-town views, and one-day flexibility.
Most Popular“WE SKIPPED THE LINE! Omg , we were also asked if we wanted audio guides we opted to not avail of such. Place was gorgeous! An absolute wonder”
Hands-on Sicilian cooking with Chef Mimmo in Taormina, market tastings, sea-view lunch in Giardini Naxos, plus pasta and cannoli.
“We had so much fun during this cooking class and the food was delicious!! We especially enjoyed the pasta making and when it was time to eat there was so much food to go around and all tasted great!”
An intimate opera show in Taormina’s Nazarena Theater with Prosecco on the terrace and close-up arias from Mozart to Verdi.
“Although we don’t know a lot of opera we really enjoyed it”
Sail from Giardini Naxos to Isola Bella and Taormina’s Blue Grotto for snorkeling, views, and an aperitif with local snacks.
“Thank you it was an amazing experience with a very authentic sicilian boat driver.”
Half-day Mount Etna trek from Taormina with lava fields, a lava-tube visit, and a chalet stop for snacks, wine, and almond tasting.
“If you want to get off the beach and stretch your legs this is a wonderful treat. The hike is a little challenging. Views are gorgeous. Guide was great and managed to make everyone feel comfortable and safe.”
A 5-hour Taormina-area tour to Savoca and Forza d’Agrò, hitting The Godfather filming spots with hotel pickup and a lively guide.
“Fantastic tour. Guide was knowledgable and funny. Pick up and drop off on time. Highly recommend.”
Taormina Sicilian cooking class with market shopping, hands-on pasta and fish, plus lunch and homemade wine on a sea-view terrace.
“This experience was a 10/10. Chef Massimo is passionate about Sicilian cuisine and his passion is infectious, this class truly felt like I was preparing a meal for the family with my Sicilian relative! I would definitely do it again! The food, wine, experience and the gorgeous views from the terrace and preparation room, were…”
Small-group Etna tour from Taormina with crater hiking, Grotta dei Tre Livelli cave visit, and tastings, plus optional summit transport.
“Climbing Mt Etna and going in the cable car was amazing”
Cable car and 4x4 to Etna’s upper craters from Taormina, guided hikes and summit views with real volcano know-how.
“The trip was very well organised and the bus picked us up conveniently at a different location - it’s very easy but everything feels a bit mass tourism but I guess that’s the case if so many people want to visit this magnificent area of natural living science! Amazing!”
Half-day Mount Etna trek from Taormina: extinct crater rim hike, a lava cave visit, and winery lunch with wine and almond tasting.
“Had an absolutely amazing time! Tony made the trip such a great tour guide to have, lots of knowledge and very helpful and kind! thanks so much!! highly recommend it is beautiful! 🫶🏼”
2-hour White Lotus boat tour from Taormina and Giardini Naxos: caves, dolphins, and an Isola Bella swim for $58.
“Wonderful trip, beautiful views, happy people, great music and energy. Highly recommended abd Thankyou!”
Full-day trip from Palermo to Mount Etna and Taormina for crater views, guided volcano stops, and Taormina theatre and sea views.
“Everything was fine and corresponded with description”
Sunset boat tour from Giardini Naxos with Grotta stops, wild dolphins, and a refreshing swim/snorkel at Isola Bella plus aperitif snacks.
“We loved this tour! The guides were so friendly, fun, and gave us great info about the island! An unforgettable experience!”
Sunset boat cruise from Giardini Naxos with snorkel stop, arancini or pizza and prosecco, plus dolphin watching near Taormina.
“We had the BEST afternoon on this dolphin boat trip in Naxos! The couple who run it are honestly so lovely — warm, genuine and completely focused on everyone having a great time. They kept our glasses topped up with Prosecco throughout the entire cruise, and it never felt rushed or commercial — just relaxed,…”
Guided Etna wine tasting from Taormina with a winery visit, four wines, Sicilian snacks, and scenic stops around Linguaglossa.
“Great trip, on time, lots of information. wine tasting in a gorgeous setting. Nice pace to everything.”
From Mount Etna to the Valley of the Temples, the markets of Palermo to the islands offshore. Every way to spend a day on the island.
