Things to do in Taormina
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Mt. Etna & Taormina: Volcano Trek, Lava Cave & Village Exploration★ 4.80 (1,308) · 9h
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Sicilian Cooking Class in Taormina: Market to Sea View Kitchen★ 4.94 (753) · 4h
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Mount Etna volcano trek from Taormina: Craters and lava caves★ 4.91 (687) · 6h
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Market Tour & Cooking Class Taormina: Fresh pasta & local wine★ 4.99 (624) · 5h 30m€ 153View ›
Taormina: Italian Opera Evening with Prosecco & Terrace View★ 4.57 (476) · 1h–2h€ 30View ›
Etna Wine Tour: 3 Wineries with Food Tasting from Taormina★ 4.95 (458) · 6h€ 329View ›
Godfather Movie Tour from Catania: Coppola's Sicilian villages★ 4.93 (346) · 7h€ 100View ›
Taormina: Godfather Villages Tour & Sicilian Pasta Lunch★ 4.85 (346) · 5h€ 139View ›
Forza d'Agro Godfather tour: Where three films were shot★ 4.60 (274) · 6h€ 59View ›
Etna Wine & Food Tour from Taormina: Small Group Tasting★ 4.87 (259) · 6h€ 169View ›Top rated (10)
Sicilian Cooking Class in Taormina: Make Fresh Pasta by the SeaA four-hour Sicilian cooking class in Giardini Naxos where you prepare three traditional dishes—caponata, handmade pasta and fresh fish—with Chef Mimmo at a beachfront bistro, then sit down to lunch facing the Bay of Naxos. The class runs in English or Italian, welcomes children from age six, and includes wine tasting, all ingredients, apron, coffee break and a certificate of attendance.Is it for me?The four-hour block leaves your morning or afternoon free, so you can pair it with a beach visit or a walk through Taormina without the day fragmenting into pieces. If you want to cook and eat in one sitting without rushing between stops, this class holds the whole arc—prep, technique, table—in one place by the water.
Taormina: Sicilian Street Food & Wine Tour with TastingsYou’ll taste your way through Taormina’s winding streets with a local guide—sampling arancini by the Greek Theatre, sipping Sicilian wine near Piazza del Duomo, tearing into focaccia at Villa Comunale, and finishing with fresh cannoli or granita by Corvaja Palace. Expect laughter, imperfect Italian, and a real sense of Sicilian warmth along the way.
Private Taormina Walking Tour: Greek Theatre & Hidden StreetsA private walking tour of Taormina led by a guide who has lived in the town for over 30 years, covering the Greek Theatre of Taormina, Piazza IX Aprile, the Taormina Roman Odeon, Corvaja Palace, Piazza Duomo, and the medieval Jewish quarter. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language, and the tour runs 2 to 3 hours. Wheelchair accessible; strollers welcome; service animals permitted.Is it for me?The tour covers 2 to 3 hours of walking on uneven medieval streets and through the old town, so it suits travelers who are comfortable on foot and want to move at a conversational pace rather than a rushed one. If you prefer to sit while learning about a place, or if steep terrain and narrow passages are difficult for you, a different format would work better.
Taormina: Godfather Movie Villages Private Tour & Sicilian LunchYou’ll wander through Savoca’s stony lanes with a local guide who knows both Godfather trivia and real mafia history. Stop at Bar Vitelli for lemon granita, visit ancient churches used in filming, then share a long Sicilian lunch overlooking the sea before heading back to Taormina full (in every sense).
Taormina: Pizza Making Class & Lunch with Local ChefYou’ll roll up your sleeves in Taormina’s kitchen, learn from a local chef how to make real Italian pizza from scratch (yes, you’ll get messy), then share your creations at lunch with new friends. Expect laughter over lopsided dough and maybe a new respect for Sicilian hands.
Taormina: Pizza Cooking Class & Lunch with WineYou’ll roll up your sleeves in Taormina’s city center, learning pizza secrets from local chefs who make you laugh as much as they teach. Taste cheeses, sip Sicilian wine, and share lunch around big tables with new friends. You’ll leave with a certificate—and maybe some flour still on your hands.
Pizza & Cannoli Making in Taormina by the Sea: Learn from local family chefsA cooking class in Taormina where you make Sicilian pizza, cannoli, bruschetta and traditional Angel Wings sweets with two chefs, then dine on your creations overlooking the Mediterranean. The class runs 3.5 hours and includes a private transfer from central Taormina, all ingredients, an apron, and a glass of Limoncello; children from age 6 are welcome. English and Italian instruction available.Is it for me?Book this class if you want hands-on cooking with two chefs in one evening, not a lecture or a demo — you're kneading, frying and baking the whole time, then eating what you made facing the sea. It works for families with children from age 6 and for anyone who wants to learn Sicilian technique without a long time commitment.
Mt Etna & Alcantara Gorges Day Trip from TaorminaYou’ll walk ancient craters on Mount Etna with a local guide, taste Sicilian farm specialties, and feel icy water at Alcantara Gorges—all in one day trip from Taormina. Expect real stories, laughter, and landscapes that stick with you long after you’ve left Sicily behind.
Etna: Volcano Crater Walk & Gambino Winery Lunch TourYou’ll walk along Mount Etna’s craters with a local guide, taste Sicilian honey in Zafferana Etnea, and enjoy lunch paired with five wines at Gambino Winery—all with transport included. Expect quiet moments on black lava rock, new flavors you might crave later, and stories from locals who live alongside the volcano.
Taormina & Isola Bella Day Tour from Messina with BoatYou travel by air-conditioned bus from Messina to Taormina (52 km), walk the Greek Theater and Corso Umberto I with a professional guide, then board a boat for a two-hour circuit around Isola Bella, a protected nature reserve. Transport, guide commentary, and boat access are all included; you bring swimwear and sunscreen. Minimum eight people per tour; schedule aligns with cruise ship arrivals.Is it for me?Right for cruise passengers on a Messina stop or travelers based in the port who want Taormina's main sights plus time on the water without arranging separate transport and tickets—the fixed schedule and included guide handle all the logistics, and the eight-person minimum keeps the group small enough to actually hear the commentary.
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Taormina Walking Tour: Greek Theatre & Local Food GuideA self-guided walking tour of Taormina using a digital audio and text guide on your smartphone, covering the Greek Theatre, Corvaja Palace, Piazza Duomo, the Roman Odeon and a dozen other sites across the medieval town. The guide includes background on each monument's history, curiosities about local architecture, and recommendations for authentic restaurants serving traditional Sicilian food and Italian aperitivo. You move at your own pace over three to four hours; the guide works in English, Spanish, Italian, French and German.Is it for me?You walk at your own pace over three to four hours, which means you can linger at sites that interest you or move quickly past others—no group schedule and no waiting for stragglers. The guide works on your smartphone, so you need internet connection and a device to carry; if you prefer someone talking beside you or want to skip the setup, a live guide tour would suit you better.
Snorkeling in Taormina: Isola Bella and Mount Etna viewsA group boat tour departing from Letojanni takes you to snorkel at Isola Bella nature reserve and three other bays around Taormina, with stops at a blue cave and views of the cable car descending from the clifftop town. The tour runs three hours in the morning (10am) or afternoon (2pm), with a sunset dolphin-watching option at 5pm; groups stay under twelve people, and snorkeling gear, water, fresh fruit and Sicilian specialties are included.Is it for me?Book the morning or afternoon departure if you want to spend time in the water snorkeling at multiple bays; choose the 5pm sunset tour if you'd rather watch for dolphins from the deck and skip the gear. Groups stay under twelve, so the boat moves at a relaxed pace and never feels rushed or crowded.
Taormina dolphin spotting boat tour: 2-hour coastal cruiseA 2-hour boat tour from the Port of Giardini Naxos along the coast of Taormina, where you search for dolphins in their natural habitat, swim in a sheltered bay, and enjoy prosecco with fresh fruit. The tour runs aboard either the Venere catamaran or the Eureka Erika boat with an English-speaking skipper, and includes soft drinks and fuel in the price.Is it for me?Book this if you want to watch for dolphins from the water—the skipper navigates while you focus on spotting rather than steering.
Giardini Naxos, Taormina & Castelmola: Day Trip from CataniaYou’ll wander ancient streets in Taormina, catch sweeping views from Castelmola’s hilltop perch, and pause by Giardini Naxos where Greek footsteps linger in the salt air. With a multilingual guide sharing local stories and easy shuttle pickup from Catania, expect unexpected moments—like laughter over espresso or sunlight warming old stones—that’ll stick with you long after you’re home.
Taormina Sailing Tour: Snorkeling & Wine Aperitif from Giardini NaxosYou sail from Giardini Naxos past Isola Bella and Grotta Azzurra with time to snorkel independently at two stops. A skipper explains the basics of sailing while you're underway. You get snorkeling gear, a Sicilian aperitif with local white wine, and views of Mount Etna and Taormina from the water. The whole outing runs three hours, in a small group, with the option to swap the aperitif for a light lunch if you choose the midday slot.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to snorkel and taste the coast without arranging a boat or worrying about timing — the skipper handles the sailing and the stops are built around the swimming. Plan for three hours on the water and a short taxi ride to the pier beforehand; that's what keeps the group small and the pace relaxed.
Catania Airport Transfer to Taormina, Syracuse & Giardini NaxosA driver meets you at Catania airport arrivals with your name on a sign and takes you to Taormina, Syracuse, Giardini Naxos, or the city center in a modern air-conditioned car. The price is fixed before you book, bottled water and WiFi are included, and specialized child seats are available on request. Night service (9 p.m.–7 a.m.) costs an extra €20 paid to the driver.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to arrive or leave without arranging transport, waiting for a shuttle, or negotiating with a taxi driver—the fixed price and name-sign pickup mean the journey stops being a problem the moment you land.
Catania Airport to Syracuse & Ortigia: Private TransferYou get picked up at Catania airport (or your hotel in Catania, Syracuse, or Ortigia) and driven directly to your destination in an air-conditioned car with a professional driver who knows the route. No waiting for a bus, no haggling with a taxi, no figuring out which stop is yours—the price is fixed upfront and includes evening and night service at the same rate. Drop-off is as close to your hotel as the car can reach.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land at Catania airport and want to reach Syracuse or Ortigia without arranging a taxi, waiting for a bus, or negotiating a price at the curb—the fixed rate and direct route mean you can focus on your trip instead of transport logistics.
Taormina: Food & Wine Walking Tour with Sicilian TastingsYou’ll wander Taormina’s historic streets with a local guide, tasting Sicilian seafood paired with white wine, hearty landfood with reds, then pastries and liqueurs in a classic patisserie. Expect laughter over Prosecco, stories from real locals, and flavors you might dream about later — all included in your small group or private tour.
Mount Etna: Jeep OffRoad Lava Flows, Wine Tasting & LunchYou’ll ride off-road across Mount Etna’s wild lava fields by Jeep with a local guide, step into volcanic caves still warm from ancient eruptions, sip unique Etna DOC wines among black-sand vineyards, and share a Sicilian lunch high on the slopes—all while feeling just how alive this mountain really is.
Private Taormina Walking Tour: Greek Theatre & Old TownA private walking tour of Taormina led by a licensed local guide covers the Greek Theatre, Palazzo Corvaja, the Odeon and the medieval heart of Old Town, ending at Piazza Duomo. The group stays under eight people. English-speaking guide included; Greek Theatre entrance fees are separate. Public transport is nearby if you need it.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a small group and a guide who knows the town's history and can answer questions as you walk. The private format and group size under eight means you move at a pace that lets you absorb the stories and linger at stops without feeling rushed.
