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.

1.Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

Discover the ancient Roman and Greek ruins of Taormina’s theater with skip-the-line access and an informative audio guide, all at a great value.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Skip the line is a must,just walk past hoards of people waiting in the sun,collect your audio guide and your in to the site which is a must see, stunning location.”

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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

“Amazing experience - we learnt a lot about Sicily and also had so much fun with our guide, Tommaso. Perfect blend of Etna, wine tasting, cave and Taormina. Thank you for an awesome day!”

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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

“I would say this was a wonderful experience while in Sicily. I highly recommend. The food we prepared was a traditional Sicilian meal. It was so much fun learning to make the many different kinds of pasta. Chef Mimmo was the best!”

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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

“Everything as promised in the description. Prosecco and almond snacks were great. Stayed for a nice long time swimming in the ocean, although it was a spot with a bit of waves. The seats were hard sitting on. You have to bring your own swimming/diving…”

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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

“We had a great tour guide. His name was Daniele. He was very knowledgable and friendly! The tour started visiting a cave. Interesting. Great photo opportunity! The walk up the mountain was not that bad! Challenging at times. I would recommend the walking stick provided.…”

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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 wonderful. So personable. He explained everything in detail and with such a love of cooking. We enjoyed this class very much and would highly recommend it. Not to mention the food was delicious! A wonderful experience!”

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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

“We had the best time!! Highly recommend this tour! Our guide was amazing and gave us so much information and showed us the best time!”

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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

“Our guide Daniele was a careful driver and very knowledgeable. The timing of activities was perfect. We met some great people. The hike wasn’t hard but we saw and leant lots about Etna. Lunch was local produce and filling. The gorge was beautiful (though crowded).…”

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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

“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.”

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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

“My husband wasn't keen when I booked this and neither of us had been to an Opera but we both really enjoyed it. A great experience when in Italy. Great performance and snacks and prosecco in the internal, would recommend :)”

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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

“Having the guide was great! I wish I got her name but she worked for the park and she had so much good information that I never would have learned otherwise.”

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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