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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

“On the ticket it said we had skip the line tickets for entry any time between 09.00 to 19.00. We arrived at 18.45 for sunset.. but this was classed as late(!) so we weren’t allowed to have the audio set we had payed for so…”

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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

“Took the cable car and 4x4 vehicle to the highest point allowed by the tour. Keep in mind you do not go to the peak of the volcano. You go up to about 11000 feet. The walk up the volcano was challenging and the guide…”

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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 wife and I did this cooking class on our honeymoon. It was such a great experience and we cooked the best food. We highly recommend this class to everyone. From his dad driving, his family members teaching you how to cook it was a…”

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4.Taormina: Opera Performance in the Nazarena Theater

Experience an authentic Italian opera in Taormina’s Nazarena Theater with talented performers, beautiful views, and an intimate, cultural atmosphere.

★ 4.7

“An amazing experience from the very first welcome at the entry, to the extraordinary talent of the 2 opera performers and maestro pianist . Thank you to Taormina opera for such an unforgettable highlight of our stay in Taormina,”

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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

“this was our favourite thing we did in Sicily! Mount Etna is a super cool place to visit and our guide was very knowledgeable. the whole tour was so well organized and fun. highly recommend!”

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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

“You have to hike a bit down a lot of steps to get to Chef Massimo’s house from the Messina Gate. Be prepared if it’s hot. But it’s well worth it. Awesome views. Maybe some of the best food we had during our stay in…”

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9.Boat tour Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto

Discover Sicily's stunning coastline on this small-group boat tour from Giardini Naxos to Taormina, Isola Bella, and the Blue Grotto, with swimming and treats included.

★ 4.5

“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.”

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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

“The crew were great! Had a lovely time, nice food and lots of Prosecco!! Thank you.”

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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

“We had a great time on this tour! Our guide Roberto was friendly and knowledgeable, and so passionate about Mt Etna. His enthusiasm made the tour very engaging and enjoyable. It was a perfectly balanced day of hiking, eating and sightseeing.”

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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

“The Italian Opera is a nice way to spend a couple of hours in the evening. All the performers were brilliant and entertaining. We got the basic ticket but sat in the 3rd row (it’s not a big theatre) front 2 rows were reserved for…”

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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

“Tour was great . Tour guide Grazie was Very informative .Very fluent in both languages. English & italian . Doing her job with passion. I learned a lot on this tour about history and Sicilia in general . Definitely recommend it. Nancy Safinaz from Egypt…”

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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