Taormina Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Taormina tours and things to do on Sicily’s glamorous east coast: hike the smoking craters of Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, wander the ancient Greek Theatre with its sea-and-volcano views, swim at Isola Bella, taste Etna wines and Sicilian street food, and follow the trail of The Godfather through hilltop villages. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Taormina by interest
Whatever brings you to Taormina — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Taormina
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Mount Etna
Active volcano.
Greek Theatre
Ancient views.
Isola Bella
Island reserve.
Etna Wine
Volcanic vines.
Savoca
Godfather village.
Alcantara
Lava gorges.
Etna Craters
Summit views.
Castelmola
Hilltop village.
1 hr awayMount Etna
Active volcano.
30 min awayAlcantara
Lava gorges.
45 min awaySavoca
Godfather village.
Bay awayIsola Bella
Island reserve.
1.5 hr awayEtna Summit
Craters.
Slopes awayEtna Wineries
Wine tasting.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Taormina visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Mild and blooming — ideal for Etna and the town.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot and lively, best for the beaches.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm, golden and harvest time — lovely.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild and quiet; Etna may have snow.
For Etna
Spring and autumn are best for the volcano.
Best overall
May, June and September are ideal.
One day
The town, theatre and Isola Bella.
Two days
Add a Mount Etna tour.
Three days
Add Alcantara and the Godfather villages.
For adventure
Etna and the Alcantara Gorges.
For foodies
Etna wine and Sicilian food tours.
With kids
Isola Bella and a gentle Etna tour.
On foot
The old town is compact and walkable.
Cable car
A cable car links the town with Isola Bella beach.
Tours & transfers
Tours reach Etna, Alcantara and the villages.
By boat
Boats cruise the bay to Isola Bella and caves.
Where to stay
Stay in the old town or by Mazzarò beach.
Euro
Italy uses the euro; cards are widely accepted.
Tour Mount Etna
Do an Etna tour with lava fields and a wine stop.
Greek Theatre
Visit the ancient theatre for its famous views.
Isola Bella boat
Take a bay cruise to the island reserve.
Taste Etna wine
Sample volcanic wines on Etna’s slopes.
Godfather villages
Follow the film trail to Savoca and Forza d’Agrò.
Shoulder season
Visit May, June or September for fewer crowds.
Etna tours
Popular Etna tours sell out — book ahead.
Theatre tickets
Greek Theatre entry can be busy — reserve early.
Boat trips
Isola Bella boat tours fill up — book ahead.
Wine & food
Tastings and classes have few spots — reserve early.
Godfather tours
Small-group film tours sell out — book ahead.
Peak summer
July and August are busiest — book everything ahead.
Etna tour
Around €55–110 for a Mount Etna tour.
Town & theatre
About €35–70 for a Taormina walking tour.
Isola Bella boat
Roughly €35–70 for a bay boat trip.
Wine tasting
Around €60–120 for an Etna wine tour.
Godfather tour
About €50–90 for a Godfather villages tour.
How to save
Choose combined Etna and Alcantara day tours.
Taormina through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Etna & town.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Beaches.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Busy.
- Best for
- Harvest & calm.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Etna snow.