Sicily · TAORMINA TOURS
The theatre, the bay below it and Etna behind — Taormina is small, expensive and worth the day. The 15 below cover the ancient theatre tickets, the boats to Isola Bella and the runs up the mountain, with prices and start times.
Visit Taormina’s ancient theater with skip-the-line entry, a multilingual audio guide, and sweeping views of Sicily’s coast and hills.
“Loved that it was self guided and really enjoyed the information provided. Skip the line option was so helpful and time saving.”
Make Sicilian pasta, fish, caponata, and cannoli with Chef Mimmo, then enjoy lunch, wine, and sea views near Giardini Naxos.
“So worth it! Best cooking class experience yet, and to have the food we prepared for lunch with a seaview…amazing!”
Hear Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and more in Taormina’s intimate Nazarena Theater, with Prosecco, sea views, and a 90-minute opera show.
“Real quality artists and very familiar opera arias. Great intro to opera if you have never been and still great for those who love opera. Length of performance was perfect and the location was wonderful with a beautiful terrace. Would go again.”
Cruise Taormina’s coast from Giardini Naxos, enter the Blue Grotto, swim near Isola Bella, and enjoy Sicilian snacks with sparkling wine.
“It was great seeing Taormina from the sea as you see a lot of what you would otherwise miss A lot of interesting information and the guide was so informative and friendly Recommend this trip”
Review of Mount Etna’s six-hour small-group hike from Taormina, with lava caves, old craters, guide pickup, boots, snacks, and wine.
“Mount Etna is fascinating especially with a fantastic guide and a small group. It was an amazing day.”
Visit The Godfather filming sites in Savoca and Forza d’Agrò from Taormina, with hotel pickup, scenic views, and a lively guide.
“Marcello is the best guide! We really enjoyed our tour!”
Cook Sicilian dishes with Chef Massimo, shop Taormina’s market, drink local wine, and lunch at his sea-view home in a five-hour class.
“While I have never taken a cooking class to compare this, I feel confident saying it’s one of the best experiences out there! Chef Massimo is personable and welcoming. This class was informative and fun. Easily the best meal we had our entire trip. I learned much more than I expected and was fascinated at how we took such simple ingredients and learned to cook them in the right way to highlight the most delicious flavors. An experience I’ll never forget!”
Explore Etna’s extinct craters, a lava cave, and Sicilian honey, oil, and wine on a small-group tour from Taormina.
“Alessandro was absolutely wonderful. He is a brilliant commentator, very professional and expert. The overall program was very comprehensive. I loved that we could all options ie Quad bike on Etna at small extra cost. I rate the excursion and Alessandro ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Ride the cable car and 4x4 to Mount Etna’s upper craters from Taormina, with Alpine guides, volcanic views, and practical advice.
“It was very very cold at the top, exacerbated by high winds. Appropriate clothing is advised.”
Trek Mount Etna from Taormina, walk extinct craters, enter a lava cave, and enjoy a winery lunch with wine tasting and gear included.
“Roberto C was our guide, and he was fabulous! He engaged really well with the whole group and made a special effort with our 2 sons. He was very knowledgeable, kind and had a great sense of humour. We had a great tour with him! Grazie Roberto!”
Cruise Taormina’s White Lotus filming spots, caves, Isola Bella, snorkeling, snacks, prosecco, and possible dolphin sightings in two hours.
“We attended Oct 25th 10:00am boat tour and our skipper is very funny and the music choice is spot on😉. The tour is well organized with stunning view, we enjoyed every minute of it !”
Visit Mount Etna and Taormina from Palermo in one long day, with scenic drives, volcano views, free time, and practical tips on extra costs.
“Etna and Taormina Tour – May 16 We had an amazing day exploring Etna and Taormina on May 16, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized and incredibly enjoyable. Our driver, Michele, was absolutely wonderful. He was not only very professional and punctual, but also kind, friendly, and attentive throughout the entire day. Michele made us feel completely at ease and took excellent care of us, always making sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. The drive was smooth and scenic, and Michele shared interesting information about the region, adding a personal and local touch to the journey. His calm and…”
Watch dolphins, swim by Isola Bella, and see Taormina’s sea caves on a small-group sunset cruise with snacks and drinks.
“We are so happy we booked with Blue Diamond. We just had the best evening and our hosts were fantastic. Such a wonderful evening. Beautiful boat, beautiful scenery and the most beautiful sunset. I would 100% recommend. If we ever come back we will definitely book on again.”
Cruise Taormina’s coast from Giardini Naxos, swim in clear bays, enjoy pizza and prosecco, and search for dolphins at sunset.
“Everything was great. Antonio is a really great guide and his is very skilled. Weather was little stormy with some waves,but he did a really great job Definitely recommend”
Taste four Sicilian wines at Gambino Winery, enjoy local cheeses and olive oil, and see Mount Etna from a beautiful hillside setting.
“This trip was amazing! Beautiful wines, beautiful views and very friendly people. Our guide Isobella was great. This is a must do if staying in the area.”
Pick a crater, a coastline or a kitchen.
