Isola Bella Tours and Tickets
What are people saying about Isola Bella
Alana_I, Oct 2025
Recommend
Excellent boat ride it was a fun safe informative boat ride music and Prosecco . Captain and first mate we friendly and made the boat ride fun
Tracy_W, Sep 2024
The beautiful scenery. Great guides who were always smiling and spoke good English.
The beautiful scenery. Great guides who were always smiling and spoke good English. The boat was in good condition and very clean.
Jeannie_C, Oct 2023
Loved this experience!
We loved this snorkeling experience! I wish they had given better directions to the meeting point. I was a little surprised that they did not do a safety overview. Fine for us; we are experienced. There was a group that had never snorkeled before though. They had certain rules about which area to stay in, but I didn’t hear those mentioned.
Stacie_S, Jul 2025
Great family tour if you love the water!
Took a boat ride along the coast to Isola Bella. The guide was amazing and super friendly and helpful. We spent an hour snorkeling in the beautiful green/blue waters that had a ton of fish and rocks to look at. Also had a few caves to explore. Definitely best snorkeling trip we have done!
JCROW224, May 2023
A great Boat Day Experience
great boat trip for a nice 2 hour sampling of the views of Taormina from the water including 2beautiful caves. Captain was lovely, enjoyed our fruit and prosecco. Boat was roomie and clean. Sun and Shade available
Jennifer_T, Sep 2025
Beautiful boat ride.
Beautiful boat ride. Only downfall was that it is a bigger boat and could not go into the grottos like other boats were. This was a "Blue Grotto & Isola Bella" tour but we only passed by.
Eileen_B, Sep 2025
Best tour!
Everyone: Claudia, Diego, Davido were so fantastic and made our trip the best and lasting memories. Boating, and history and they made us feel so welcome. Worth every cent! Do not pass this one up! Highly recommend.
Nathan_G, Sep 2025
Sicily was one of our...
Sicily was one of our favorites and our guide provided a pleasant and safe drive to all of the sites. It was a great experience. Thank you.
Glenda_H, Aug 2025
Happy Day!
Good information provided on the tour about various landmarks and plenty of time to snorkel or swim. Captain went over and above to ensure my lost phone left at our meeting point was returned to me on our arrival back to shore.
Thank you and we enjoyed our excursion
Suzana_B, Jul 2025
Beautiful day and...
Beautiful day and exploring of Taormina. Boat trip was lovely and we got local bisquits and glass of champagne. We also had chance to swim and see Isola Bella and Giardini Naxos and Taormina from the water. We finished tour in recommended local bar with very tasty food.
Sarah_G, Aug 2025
Lovely gentle sail along the coast
We had a lovely trip. We loved the gentle sail up the coast admiring the view and enjoyed the opportunity to snorkel off the boat. We recommend this experience!
Samantha_H, Aug 2025
Great way to see Taormina!
Great tour guide and captain! The boat ride and swim was beautiful and then the time spent in the town was great for shopping! A great way to see Taormina if you only have one day - tour covered everything!
Isola Bella
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Know before you go
Ways to explore
When to visit

Bring your swimsuit if taking a boat tour or simply exploring the island by foot, as the beaches are prime for sunbathing and taking a dip.
Don't forget a hat, sunblock, and plenty of water to stave off the heat if hiking on the island.
Passengers must be agile enough to board and disembark on boat tours, so travelers with limited mobility should confirm accessibility before booking.
People Also Ask
Is Isola Bella worth it?
Yes, Isola Bella is worth a visit during a trip to Taormina in Sicily. The beaches surrounding Isola Bella offer scenic ocean views and a relaxed place to sunbathe and swim. This small island is also a popular backdrop for photographs. You can see Isola Bella quickly or relax here for the day.
How do you get to Isola Bella from Taormina?
To reach Isola Bella from Taormina town, take the cable car. Connecting the charming village of Taormina up on the hill to the beaches at the seaside below, this cable car offers a scenic journey worthy of a ride whether or not you want to spend time at the beach.
What is there to do on Isola Bella?
Isola Bella is surrounded by beaches where locals and tourists go to relax. This is a scenic place to soak up the sun, go for a swim, or read a book. Other things to do include grabbing an ice cream, taking photographs of the scenic landscapes, and riding the cable car to Taormina.
How much is the Taormina Isola Bella cable car?
The cable car that connects Taormina and Isola Bella costs €3 for an adult one-way ticket. Day and weekly tickets are also available for visitors who may be using the cable car service several times per day or over a week. It runs about every 15 minutes.
What is the best time of day to visit Isola Bella?
Each visitor will have their own favorite time of day at Isola Bella. Some people prefer the quiet morning hours for its peaceful atmosphere and gentle sun, while others love the intense sun and buzzing atmosphere of the afternoon hours. It’s possible to spend an entire day at the beaches of Isola Bella.
Are there bathrooms at Isola Bella Taormina?
Yes, the beaches at Isola Bella near Taormina have bathrooms. The beaches here are free and open to the public for sunbathing and swimming and offer the convenience of bathrooms. After a day on the beach at Isola Bella, many people ride the scenic cable car back up to Taormina.
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