Top Taormina Day Trips

Siracusa - Ortigia & Noto Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

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from $257

Explore the Sicilian coast on this all-day sightseeing excursion. After catching a private bus, travel to Taormina and check out its ancient landmarks, bustling shops and bars, and views of Europe’s largest active volcano, Mt. Etna. Learn about the city’s history and culture from an optional guide and head to beautiful Isola Bella by boat, catching views of Baia di Naxos, Capo Taormina, and Grotta Azzurra.

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Taormina and Isola Bella Day Tour with Boat Trip from Messina

Mount Etna Half-Day Small Group Tour from Taormina

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from $141

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6 hoursFree Cancellation

Taormina is one of the most spectacular cities in Sicily, but its crowds and heat can be daunting. Take a break with this half-day sailboat cruise along the coastline to admire highlights like the bays of Spisone and Mazzarò, Blue Grotto, and Isola Bella. Drop anchor to swim and snorkel in the turquoise waters or relax on board with drinks and snacks while learning about the local history and lore.

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from $102

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Sailing Tour Taormina Bay

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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The Godfather tour Sicily

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

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from $69

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Volcano Etna Tour Wine Tasting Lunch in the Cellar Transfer

Discover the highest active volcano in Europe on a journey that combines geological wonders, the gastronomic excellence of Etna and the sweetness of its honey. You will taste Etna honey, olive oils, fine wines and typical products, at a selected local farm. We will take you to an altitude of 2000 meters to make you experience the thrill of walking on the edge of the Silvestri Craters, admiring the most iconic panoramic points of the volcano. The climax will be at Cantine Gambino or Murgo, among the top 5 historical out of 400 of Etna. Among vineyards and wonderful views, you will enjoy a lunch with tasting of 4 excellent wines expertly paired with traditional dishes. Your Expert Pro driver, fluent English speaker will be at your disposal to ensure you an unforgettable experience. Private pick-up and drop-off service included (Taormina, Catania, Messina or Porto) on vehicles equipped with Wi-Fi and comfort.

Volcano Etna Tour Wine Tasting Lunch in the Cellar Transfer

Indulge your love of food and wine on this all-day tour of the Etna countryside. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn about the region’s history and culture from a local guide as you cruise through scenic Sicilian villages. Stop at a family-run winery and an antique farmhouse with delicious food. Enjoy wine tastings and samples of local cheeses, salami, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes.

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Etna Countryside Food & Wine Lovers Tour (Small Group or Private)

Etna Countryside Food & Wine Lovers Tour (Small Group or Private)

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Mount Etna Day Trip from Taormina

4.3

(275)

from $53

The Godfather Movie Tour

(329)

from $117

Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina

5 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $381

The volcanic landscapes around Mt. Etna draw travelers from far and wide. This adventurous full-day tour from Taormina includes a visit to the Parco dell’Etna for a guided exploration of a lava cave and a trek to 6,500 feet (2,000 meters) above sea level near Rifugio Sapienza, where you can admire Etna’s stunning volcanic scenery. Plus, delve deep into the Alcantara Gorges—home to lava formations shaped over millions of years.

Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina

Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Compare the unforgettable storyline of "The Godfather" saga with real-life Mafia history during this in-depth guided tour of two Sicilian villages. See filming locations, like the church where Micheal Corleone married his young bride, Apollonia. You’ll also hear true stories from Sicilian Mafia clans and learn about their grip on southern Italy. The small-group tour is limited to eight and concludes with a tasty pasta buffet at a typical trattoria.

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Godfather vs Mafia Tour & Pasta Lunch (Small Group or Private)

Godfather vs Mafia Tour & Pasta Lunch (Small Group or Private)

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from $163

The volcanic landscapes around Mt. Etna are widely considered among the most fascinating in Italy, but they’re not always easy to explore without a guide. This adventurous half-day bus and hiking tour from Taormina includes a visit to the Parco dell’Etna. Delve into a lava cave with a guide, follow winding trails to the Rifugio Sapienza at 6,200 feet (1,900 meters) above sea level, and watch the sunset over the Silvestri craters.

Sunset on the Volcano – Epic Mt. Etna Adventure from Taormina

Sunset on the Volcano – Epic Mt. Etna Adventure from Taormina

4.7

(229)

from $88

Exciting tour by Jeep and walking on lava flows in search of hornito and lava flow caves until reaching the wonderful fracture that discovers the ancient flows that followed one another over the centuries to discover the origins of the volcano Etna. The emotion that our excursion provokes is unique. You'll feel like you're walking on the moon and going all the way to the center of the Earth. Walking along the perimeter of the great fracture you can admire the incredible succession of lava basalts. The pleasant excursion will take you to discover magical places where ETNA DOC WINES are produced where the nature of the volcanic soil mixes with the Sicilian sun. The best wineries are waiting for you to visit the vineyards grown on volcanic sand and taste the volcano wines unique in the world. Finally, a pleasant and relaxing lunch at an altitude of 6,561 ft. based on typical Sicilian products will be the right reward for a unique and unrepeatable experience.

Etna Jeep OffRoad Tour: Lava Flows,Etna Wines,Lunch at 6,561 ft

Etna Jeep OffRoad Tour: Lava Flows,Etna Wines,Lunch at 6,561 ft

5 hours

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from $140

Mount Etna nature and flavors half day Tour from Taormina

Etna and Wine is a combination that is more than just an excursion, it is a journey through the most authentic flavors and volcanic landscapes of Sicily. What makes Lady Etna tour unique is the multisensory experience it offers. You will walk through lava flows and silent craters, hear millennial stories of fire and earth, and at the end you will toast with fine wines born right from the volcano. Our tour combines the strength of Etna's nature with the warmth of local wine traditions, with visits to selected wineries and tastings guided by experts. It is an authentic, intense experience, designed for those who want to experience Etna with all their senses. Our guides, are ready to make you live a unique experience. During the tasting at the winery, alcohol will be served exclusively to participants aged 21 and over. In case of presence of children, a tasting experience will be proposed with a special non-alcoholic menu.

4.7

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from $87

Etna and Wine an experience between nature and aromas with taste.

Etna and Wine an experience between nature and aromas with taste.

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Etna Tour and Lunch in a Winery with Wine Tasting

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from $186

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $317

Sicily has many must-see destinations, but it can be difficult to reach them all without a car. This private excursion from Catania offers a convenient solution with an itinerary that covers the southern slopes and craters of Mt. Etna, the medieval village of Castelmola, and Taormina—the city of recent “White Lotus” fame. Get to know all three in just one day, and enjoy added perks such as almond wine, too.

Etna - Taormina - Castelmola

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $285

Discover the Aeolian Archipelago on this day trip to the islands of Stromboli and Panarea from Taormina. Journey to each island by motorboat, exploring the local shops at your leisure or taking a cool dip in the sea. Afterward, cruise around Stromboli to see the island’s volcano. Keep your eyes peeled for the crater of Sciara del Fuoco, known to light up the sky with its jet-like eruptions.

Admiring the activity of the Sciara del Fuoco from the sea

Aeolian Islands Day Trip from Taormina: Stromboli and Panarea

13 to 14 hoursFree Cancellation

3.6

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from $129

Visit the real-life locations in those iconic scenes from ‘The Godfather’ during this coach tour of filming locations from Taormina or the province of Messina. There is a Sicilian town called Corleone, but the movies weren’t filmed there. Instead, the towns of Savoca and Forzà d'Agrò set the scene. See the famous Bar Vitelli, among other places you’ll recognize from the films, while your guide tells stories about the movies and Sicily.

'The Godfather' Movie Tour from Taormina

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.2

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from $59

Sea View Sicilian Cooking Class & Taormina Market with Chef Mimmo

Sicily is known for its heavenly cooking, but it is next to impossible to track down recipes and recreate your favorite dishes without guidance from an expert. On this small-group cooking workshop, learn how to select seasonal ingredients during a visit to a local market. Then, get hands-on instruction in preparing Sicilian specialties such as caponata, fresh pasta, Messina fish rolls and more before sitting down to enjoy your meal.

Sea View Sicilian Cooking Class & Taormina Market with Chef Mimmo

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Italian Opera in Taormina

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from $129

1 to 2 hours

4.6

(468)

from $35

private tour of etna with wine tasting and lunch in the cellar

We will make you discover Mount Etna. One of the UNESCO sites of Italy.You will not take a tour but an experience that will remain for a lifetime, from the history of the volcano Etna to the production of Etna s DOC wines we will visit the places destroyed by the most famous eruption of Etna in 1669, we will visit the remains of the church buried Under the casting of 1669 , we will stop in a typical village of Etna where you will admire the houses built of lava stone and its beautiful square to conclude a visit to the cellar with wine tasting of Etna where you will taste a series of wines with lunch of typical products.

private tour of etna with wine tasting and lunch in the cellar

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $293

Immerse in the stunning medieval locations of the Godfather Saga: Savoca and Forza d’Agrò are the Sicilian destinations for the best Godfather tour from Taormina. In Savoca and Forza d’Agrò, each visitor would be fascinated by the authentic medieval atmosphere, recalling the timeless scenes from the movies filmed between the 1970s and 1990s. Walking around the tiny streets as Michael Corleone (Al Pacino), you will discover the pretty churches and monuments that appear in the movies. Not so far from the Mother Church in Forza d’Agrò, a beautiful testimony of baroque style, you will walk upstairs to reach the house where Don Vito Corleone was born. Savoca is where the most iconic scenes from The Godfather I were filmed, just outside Bar Vitelli (it still works as a café) and Michael and Apollonia’s wedding scene at the uphill Church of Saint Lucy.

Godfather Tour from Taormina

Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina

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from $223

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Sophie_P, Jul 2026

The highlight of our trip

The best tour with the most wonderful guide. We were staying a bit out of town for a pick up but our guide, Francesco, made sure we knew exactly where to go and updated us with the time on the morning of. He was enthusiastic and explained the plan for the day really clearly. The first half of the day was Etna, and he explained the options available to us on the day and that they weren’t included from the original tour as they might not always be possible with weather conditions. We opted for the hike which took us for an easy walk around the craters. Francesco gave us so much information and we stopped often for photos. I would really recommend the walk. There was an opportunity to purchase lunch before moving on to the next stop We then went to a small honey producer and sampled some local wines, olives and honeys. A short stop but allowed a toilet break and time to change into swimmers for the afternoon. We then went to the gorge and spent about 2 hours walking up the river and riding the water down. It was a bit cold but so much fun and you could decide how far to go up the river. This was definitely the highlight of the day. The place was spectacular and a cool off in the river was very welcome Thank you so much to Francesco for the highlight of our trip to Sicily! Please don’t think twice about booking this trip

The Godfather Movie Tour

JOHN_M, Jul 2026

Good times

Great time, fun experience. Our driver Carmelo was great straight from pickup in Catania. He is very knowledgeable of the entire area on the ride out and pointing areas out to us. When we met up with another tour guide Peter, both Carmelo and Peter knew everything and anything about the towns we visited and the Godfather movie. Enjoyed all the sites visited and even our stop for a great lunch at a local pizza place in town.

Sunset on the Volcano – Epic Mt. Etna Adventure from Taormina

Jane_R, Jul 2026

A jewel of an expedition — not to be missed!

Nando was an amazing tour guide with tremendous passion for Etna and the region. We not only got to walk some of the craters on Etna and go into an old lava tube - Nando made an extra stop on the way home so we could look back at the volcano to see the lava flowing. Amazing!!

The Godfather tour Sicily

Steve_S, Jun 2026

Godfather tour

The Godfather tour with Marcello is a great day out. He is so knowledgeable and great fun throughout. Pick up/ drop off at hotel, nice air conditioned vehicle and the towns visited are beautiful. If you visit Taormina and need an offer you can't refuse, then please take this tour.

Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina

Janine_M, Jun 2026

Fabulous tour

Guiliano was a fabulous guide. Hiked the north side of Mt Etna - easy hike; beautiful clear day; very knowledgable on everything Sicily which was appreciated. Stopped in and explored a cave, fractured, honey tasting; and ended with a lovely wine tasting and lunch at La Gelsomina. Would absolutely recommend the tour. Thank you for the wonderful memories made for our family today.

Mount Etna nature and flavors half day Tour from Taormina

Nirva_T, Jun 2026

Amazing experience

We had a wonderful experience on our Mount Etna tour, and much of that was thanks to our guide, Simone. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history, geology, and culture of the region. The scenery was breathtaking, and Simone ensured we had plenty of opportunities to take in the views and capture memorable photos. He was attentive, patient, and happy to answer questions. After Etna, we made a stop and had a tasting of many different local products, which was also amazing. If you're planning a visit to Mount Etna, we highly recommend this tour. Our guide’s expertise and enthusiasm made our visit truly special and unforgettable. Thank you, Simone, for an amazing experience!

Taormina Food and Wine Walking Tour (Small Group or Private)

Janet_M, Apr 2026

Fun with food and wine in Taormina.

It was a great evening. It was easy to find our guide at the meeting point. We had a small group, just 4 of us, which made it nice and personal. Our guide, Jerry, was very fun. He even showed us other points of interest as we were walking to our stops for our food and wine tastings. The places where we stopped were friendly and accommodating. The wines and food were great. There was no skimping on either, generous portions.

Messina Taormina: cultural heritage experience

Leonard_M, Oct 2025

Taormina and Messina a place to see!

We had wonderful tour guides on our trip to Taormina and Messina the driver was Claudia and the guide was Alexandra. These guides were great and everything knowing the history of Sicily we had great weather and the town of.Taormina was great with many little shops and restaurants on a beautiful day. This tour was well worth the money and suggest one other stop in Sicily before we got to the ship we wanted a cannoli so it was right across the way from the ship it was called Ragusa a wonderful bakery with also wonderful cookies.

Siracusa - Ortigia & Noto Tour

Bryant_R, Oct 2025

Great tour

We had an amazing day with Ricardo. He was much more than a driver, and explained many things during the entire tour. He also helped guide us through different areas to ensure we knew where we were going before he left us with time to explore. We particularly enjoyed the archaeological park. We did that first and it was really nice to see before the crowds descended.

Italian Opera in Taormina

Jenny_K, Oct 2025

Decent sampler of opera

I should start by saying that I'm not knowledgeable about opera. This was a perfect-length sampling of operatic songs sung by a duo. The performance was the right length, at around an hour and 15 minutes. The singers sounded good. I'd have preferred it slightly if all of the pieces were really popular. As it was, I recognized maybe half. At $36, I'm giving it 5 stars.

Taormina and Isola Bella Day Tour with Boat Trip from Messina

Elizabeth_C, Aug 2025

Magnificent

The absolute best way to experience this stunning landscape is from the water. A pleasant cruise, a bit of prosecco and topped off with a refreshing dip in the clear water. Our guides could not have been better. Friendly and very knowledgeable. We were in good hands both on the boat and in the charming town of Taormina. Claudia, Peppe and Vincenzo made us feel like family. Highly recommend this tour.