Sicily

15 Best Taormina & Godfather Tours

The Taormina and Godfather tours: the Greek theater hanging above the sea with Etna smoking in frame, and Savoca’s bar still serving where Michael Corleone proposed. Cinema and antiquity share the same hills.

2.Mt. Etna and Taormina village full day tour from Catania

Discover Mount Etna and Taormina on this full-day guided tour from Catania, featuring volcano trekking, lava caves, local tastings, and free time in enchanting Taormina.

★ 5.0

“The tour was great and very well organized. Our guide Pepe was knowledgeable and friendly, and we really enjoyed learning about the area. Unfortunately, due to heavy snow, we weren’t able to climb Mt. Etna as planned, but this was for safety reasons and understandable.…”

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3.Cooking Class with Seaview & Taormina’s Market with Chef Mimmo

Discover authentic Sicilian flavors with Chef Mimmo’s cooking class in Taormina. Learn to cook local dishes, visit a market, and enjoy seaside dining.

★ 5.0

“My husband and I took this cooking class with our son and his wife. It was a fabulous experience. The meeting place was easy to find. We were picked up promptly and went to a market where we learned about the different vegetables used to…”

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5.Taormina: Boat Tour with Aperitif on Isola Bella

Experience Sicily’s stunning coast with a 2-hour boat tour from Giardini Naxos, including snorkeling, an aperitif, and visits to Isola Bella and Taormina's caves.

★ 4.2

“Good communication regarding meeting point on the day of excursion. Beautiful sights! We enjoyed this so much this we booked another similar tour for our next stop in Italy.”

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6.Mount Etna Half-Day Small Group Tour from Taormina

Discover Mount Etna on a small-group half-day tour from Taormina, featuring expert guides, crater hikes, lava caves, and local wine at a mountain chalet.

★ 5.0

“Our driver/guide (Saro) was charming, amusing and very knowledgeable. He was willing to answer all questions, even those not about Etna.The tour was interesting, the information just right for an audience of non-geologists. All our party enjoyed the lunch. A moderate degree of fitness is…”

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7.Naxos: Taormina Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Prosecco

Experience the stunning coastline of Taormina on a 2-hour boat tour with snorkeling, Prosecco, and visits to sea caves and filming spots—all with expert guides.

★ 4.9

“Do this tour! So worth the money! Our driver was AWESOME! A ton of fun, prosecco & great views. The water was great and it was fun to be able to snorkel in the water. Worth the money & time to see Taormina by water.…”

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8.COOKING CLASS in Taormina at Chef Massimo HOUSE!!

Discover authentic Sicilian flavors with Chef Massimo in Taormina. Hands-on cooking, market shopping, and local wines make this a memorable experience.

★ 5.0

“Chef Massimo was fantastic! Class was educational and lots of fun! We enjoyed the local fresh produce market and private butcher shop stops before cooking. Stunning home to cook in and view is amazing. The food we made was delicious and the best we had…”

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10.Taormina: White Lotus Tour

Discover Sicily’s stunning coast on the White Lotus boat tour from Taormina, including caves, swimming, and scenic views — a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure.

★ 4.8

“Enzo and his crew were amazing. This was the best tour, music, food and drink provided. Had so much fun !! Recommended to everyone !”

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11.Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour – From Taormina

Discover Mount Etna, wine tasting, and Alcantara Gorge on this full-day guided tour from Taormina. Enjoy hiking, local cuisine, and stunning natural sights.

★ 5.0

“CLAUDIO, was an amazing guide, extremely knowledgeable and interesting guide. We have a great time discoverimg all about Etna, and a fabulous Sicilian lunch afterwards. The Alcantara gorge was a huge disppointment, what you think you will see from adverts to reality.”

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12.Taormina: Guided Etna Wine Tasting Half-Day Tour

Discover Sicily’s wine and volcanic scenery on this half-day guided tour from Taormina, featuring winery visits, tastings, and Mount Etna views for an authentic experience.

★ 4.7

“Just the drive to the winery was an experience and a half! Our driver Roberto was amazing!! The wines were really tasty, as were the cheeses and snacks. Unfortunately the weather didn’t support being outside and truly enjoying the scenery, but it was still a…”

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13.Italian Opera in Taormina

Experience authentic Italian culture with a night of opera in Taormina. Enjoy talented performances, panoramic views, and a glass of prosecco for $34.76.

★ 4.5

“Sheer joy to experience two powerful singers, accompanied by maestro pianist, delivering a selection of beautiful arias.”

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14.Taormina: Ancient Theater Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

Discover Taormina’s ancient Greek theater with this guided tour featuring skip-the-line access, expert guides, and spectacular sea views—ideal for history lovers.

★ 4.2

“I strongly recommend the guided tour. It is a small place and a very busy one. They do have audio guide but it's simply not the same as having someone giving you their own inside knowledge. You get the opportunity of asking as many questions…”

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More Taormina & Godfather Tours

5.0Godfather vs Mafia Tour & Pasta Lunch (Small Group or Private)5 hours (approx.)$156.07 4.5Mount Etna nature and flavors half day Tour from Taormina7 hours (approx.)$89.53 4.6Giardini Naxos Taormina: Dolphin Watching Sunset Tour2.5 hours$59 5.0The Godfather Movie Tour7 hours (approx.)$120.98 4.5Mount Etna Day Trip from Taormina7 hours (approx.)$54.31 4.7Giardini Naxos: Taormina & Isola Cruise Bella with Aperitif2 hours$47 4.6From Catania: Guided Tour of Mount Etna and Taormina7.5 hours$105 3.5Aeolian Islands Day Trip from Taormina: Stromboli and Panarea13 to 14 hours (approx.)$132.03 5.0Private and Guided Godfather Tour from Taormina with Lunch4 to 7 hours (approx.)$235.19 4.5Snorkeling tour coast to coast Taormina & Isola Bella2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$50.81 4.5The Godfather tour Sicily6 hours (approx.)$71.38 4.5Sunset on the Volcano Epic Mt. Etna Adventure from Taormina5 hours (approx.)$90.74 4.9Taormina: Cannolo Cooking Class with Completion Certificate1.5 hours$77 4.5Boat excursion Taormina Giardini Naxos2 hours (approx.)$48.39 5.0Half-Day Pizza Making Class in Taormina2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$90.74 5.0Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina$387.24 5.0Cooking Class Taormina with Local Food Market Tour3 hours (approx.)$127.03 4.5Taormina Food and Wine Walking Tour (Small Group or Private)2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$107.68 5.0The Pearl of Sicily: Private Taormina Walking Tour2 to 3 hours (approx.)$266.16 4.5The Godfather and Taormina Tour from Messina6 hours (approx.)$120.98 4.5Sicilian Cooking Class in Taormina4 hours (approx.)$127.03 5.0Diving with PADI 5 Star CDC Diving Resort Isola Bella Marine Park Taormina6 hours (approx.)$181.48 4.5Etna and Taormina Tour from Messina7 hours (approx.)$145.18 4.7Taormina: Coastline Boat Tour with Aperitif and Snorkeling2 hours$47