The 10 Best Tours in Taormina, Sicily

The Gorges of Alcantara are a spectacular place unique in the world. With a height of 50 meters they create a real canyon originated by a cooling phenomena of antiques lava flows, generated by the cold water of the Alcantara river. The Botanic Park of the gorges allows visit to this show of nature in every moment of the year with the maximum comfort and safety. From May to September when the level of the water is lower it is possible to explore a part of the canyon, polished by the water during the years. During this 7-hour guided trek there is also a visit to Taormina, one of the most suggestive places in Sicily, rich in culture, art and history.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Collective tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Discover the secrets of traditional Sicilian cuisine during the cooking class with Sicilian family. Taste some wine, learn the local culinary traditions and recipes, and discover your inner chef. This cooking class is private - for your party only, which guarantees the highest quality and personal attention from your chef. Hotel/port pickup and drop-off included (Taormina and nearby towns).

Inclusions: Beverages, Food tasting, Wine tasting, 4-course lunch, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private cooking class, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Enjoy a private walking tour around the historical center of Syracuse, ancient island Ortigia. You will meet your local guide at Apollo temple, the oldest Greek temple in Sicily. During this 2 to 2.5hr tour, professional guide will tell you many interesting facts and reveal the secrets about the rich history, culture and everyday life of one of the most beautiful and ancient cities in the world. Private tour guarantees friendly atmosphere and personal attention from your guide. 

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Private tour, Food tasting (optionally), Wine tasting (optionally)

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Enjoy the beauties of the most beautiful coast of Sicily, visiting 4 amazing sites: Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Isolabella and Castelmola, with a special stop to take pictures of the coast and Isolabella with its breathtaking views.

Inclusions: Professional English - speaking driver (or other language you prefer), Transportation by Mercedes luxury AC vehicle, all taxes and parking fees., Port pickup and drop-off, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

An opportunity to discover and visit Taormina (52 km away from Messina) with its Greek Theater, Corso Umberto and its exclusive shops and famous bars. You will admire the wonderful landscape and Isola Bella, a nature riserve-Unesco Heritage. The tour also includes a short visit to the picturesque village of Castelmola. In the excursion you also have a lunch in a typical sicilian restaurant where you can eat some typical dishes of Sicily.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Driver/ Guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance ticket to the Greek Roman theatre

The small-groups formula makes your tour unique and customized for your needs: our expert and passionate tour leaders will take care of you; they will lead you to the discovery of our territory in a friendly, cosy and at the same educational atmosphere.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Multilingual Tour Leader/Driver

Exclusions: Entrance fees to museums and archaeological areas;, Touristic guide inside the historical sites;, Snacks

Get close and personal with Sicily’s most famous volcano on this six-hour, small group tour. Set off from Taormina — hotel pickups and drop-offs in the vicinity are included upon request — and arrive at Mount Etna, where you’ll spend the day walking through craters, exploring a lava cave, and learning about the volcano’s past eruptions at max. 2000 meters of altitude. Afterwards, travel to a local chalet where you will be provided with a snack, complemented by wine, cake and an almond wine taster for dessert.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Helmet and flashlight, Snacks and beverages, Free rental of hiking boots and jackets, Expert Naturalistic Guide

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

During the private tour by comfortable air-conditioned car, you will visit Etna - the highest active volcano in Europe. This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else to ensure the highest standards for our clients. Your friendly private guide will tell you history of volcano creation, about eruptions, culture, myths, and folklore of "Mamma Etna" and Sicily itself. Driving by private car through authentic mountain villages, you will visit local honey farm and taste the produce of the fertile volcano terrain, and finally reach “Rifugio Sapienza” at 2000mt. Here you can visit famous Silvestri Craters, admire unforgettable panoramas, visit shops with souvenirs of lava, refresh yourself at some restaurant or bar. Optional ascent with cable car and jeep with the authorized Alpine Guide to 3000mt. Then you will visit one of the best Etna wineries and have lunch of fresh local food with fine red and white Sicilian wines.

Inclusions: Private tour only for your party by comfortable air-conditioned car, Private local tour leader, Private driver/guide, Guided tour of Etna, Visit to local honey farm and tasting of honey, jams, olives, olive oils, wines and liquors, Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off, Round-trip transportation by private comfortable car, Visit of one of the best Etna wineries and food and wine tasting, Lunch, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Cable car to an altitude of 3000 m (65 Euro for 1 person), Gratuities

During the friendly and engaging full day excursions on Mount Etna you will be led to the discovery of all colours and fascinating histories of our volcano. Hike on the Etna, see a lava cave, enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch and wine tasting and visit the beautiful Alcantara Gorges from a panoramic point of view.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, 3-course lunch, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Equipment (Hiking boots, helmets, torches), Insurance, Expert Naturalistic Guide

Exclusions: Souvenirs

Learn to make and bake an authentic Italian pizza at a 4-hour pizza class in Taormina. Led by an experience pizza chef, the hands-on experience will teach you how to make and stretch the dough, work with toppings and sauce, and more.

Inclusions: Cooking ingredients, Pizza cooking lesson with a pizza chef, Lunch (including bruschetta, water, soft drinks and local wine), Pizza certification, VAT and local taxes

Exclusions: Extra alcoholic drinks, Tips