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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Taormina, a captivating Sicilian town known for its breathtaking views, ancient ruins, and vibrant culture. Tour Travel & More invites you to explore Taormina’s iconic landmarks and enchanting atmosphere through our personalized private tours in English.
Taormina offers a mesmerizing blend of ancient history and scenic beauty. Our private tours take you through its charming streets and significant sites like the Ancient Theatre of Taormina, a stunning Greek-Roman amphitheater with panoramic views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. Wander through Corso Umberto, the town’s lively main street filled with boutiques, cafes, and historic buildings.
Immerse yourself in Taormina’s rich cultural heritage with visits to the Palazzo Corvaja, an architectural gem reflecting Arab, Norman, and Gothic influences, and the beautiful gardens of Villa Comunale, offering a tranquil escape with breathtaking views. Our knowledgeable guides share fascinating stories and insights, making your experience both enriching and memorable.
Taormina is a paradise for food lovers, and our private tours let you savor its culinary delights. Enjoy traditional Sicilian dishes such as arancini, pasta alla Norma, and fresh seafood, accompanied by renowned local wines from the slopes of Mount Etna. Experience the charm of dining at terrace restaurants with stunning sea views and authentic flavors.
Discover the natural beauty surrounding Taormina, from the picturesque Isola Bella, a small island with crystal-clear waters and lush vegetation, to panoramic viewpoints like Piazza IX Aprile, offering breathtaking vistas of the coastline. Our private tours also provide opportunities to explore nearby gems such as Castelmola, a charming hilltop village with stunning views and unique character.
With Tour Travel & More, your visit to Taormina becomes an exclusive experience filled with history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. Book your private tour today and explore the enchanting town of Taormina in comfort and style, guided by experts who bring every corner of this Sicilian gem to life.
From 40€
Experience the beauty and charm of Taormina with a private walking tour led by a knowledgeable and friendly guide from Tour Travel and More. During the two-hour tour, you will discover the city's fascinating history and culture, and visit some of its most iconic landmarks like Corso Umberto, Piazza IX... Learn more
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2 hours
Guided tour
From 99€
Experience the charm and beauty of Taormina on a 4-hour private tour with a knowledgeable guide and a luxury vehicle. Immerse yourself in the town's captivating history, architecture, and picturesque landscapes, all tailored to your preferences.... Learn more
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Luxury vehicle
4 hours
Guided tour
From 133€
Discover the enchanting city of Messina on this exclusive 5-hour private tour from Taormina. Explore the city's historical landmarks, architectural masterpieces, and cultural treasures with the expert guidance of a professional driver and guide. Immerse yourself in the beauty and charm of Messina with Tour Travel and More.... Learn more
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Luxury vehicle
5 Hours
Guided tour
From 140€
Experience the charm of Taormina and the grandeur of Mount Etna on a 6-hour private tour with a knowledgeable guide. Immerse yourself in the region's rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable sights, all tailored to your preferences.... Learn more
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6 hours
Guided tour
From 140€
Experience the charm and history of Messina and Taormina on an exclusive 8-hour private tour. Explore captivating sites and enjoy breathtaking views with the guidance of a professional driver-guide.... Learn more
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Luxury vehicle
8 hours
Guided tour
From 136€
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Alcantara Gorges and the charming town of Castiglione di Sicilia on a 7-hour private excursion from Taormina. This exclusive tour offers the perfect blend of natural wonders and cultural heritage, providing you with an unforgettable Sicilian adventure.... Learn more
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7 Hours
Guided tour
Tickets
From 136€
Embark on an unforgettable 8-hour private tour of Taormina and Castelmola from Taormina, complete with a knowledgeable guide and a luxury vehicle. Discover the stunning landscapes, rich history, and architectural marvels of these enchanting Sicilian towns, all tailored to your preferences.... Learn more
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8 hours
Guided tour
From 130€
Experience a 6-hour private tour of Taormina and Savoca from Taormina, complete with a private guide and luxury vehicle. Uncover the captivating history, stunning landscapes, and architectural wonders of these enchanting Sicilian towns, tailored to your preferences.... Learn more
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6 hours
Guided tour
From 142€
Experience a 7-hour private tour of Taormina and a winery visit on the northern slope of Etna, complete with a guide, vehicle with driver, and light lunch with local products. Discover the captivating beauty of Taormina and the unique winemaking heritage of the Etna region.... Learn more
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7 hours
Guided tour
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From 133€
Explore the vibrant city of Catania on a 6-hour private tour from Taormina, discovering its historic landmarks, stunning architecture, and bustling streets.... Learn more
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Luxury vehicle
6 hours
Guided tour
From 136€
Step into the world of the Godfather and experience the stunning landscapes and historic settings that served as the backdrop for this beloved film trilogy. From the charming village of Savoca to the iconic Bar Vitelli, this private tour offers a unique and unforgettable journey through time.... Learn more
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6 hours
Guided tour
From 31€
Book a private transfer from Catania Airport to Taormina with Tour Travel and More, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free journey while enjoying the breathtaking Sicilian landscape.... Learn more
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Taormina’s Greek theatre is famous for the wrong reason. It isn’t the best-preserved in Sicily — it’s the one deliberately built so that Etna fills the gap behind the stage. That’s why the Greeks cut it into this particular hillside in the third century BC, and why the Romans later rebuilt it in brick for gladiators. Down at the water, Isola Bella is joined to the shore by a strip of shingle that appears and disappears with the sea. A licensed official tour guide is what connects a pretty town to the island it belongs to.
With us you’re always private: your group and your guide, nobody else. You set the pace, and for Etna and the hill villages we put you in a luxury vehicle with a chauffeur. There’s a travel coordinator on call at any hour too. Not sure where to start? The Taormina private walking tour starts at 40€.
The theatre, the Piazza IX Aprile terrace and the medieval Corso fit into a couple of hours, and the whole difference is knowing which gates and courtyards are open. The private walking tour is 40€; with a vehicle to reach the hill and the coast below, the Private Tour of Taormina is 99€.
Teatro Antico · Corso Umberto · Piazza IX Aprile · Villa Comunale
Etna is Europe’s most active volcano and the drive up crosses lava fields from named eruptions, black villages and vineyards growing straight on the flows. The Taormina and Etna tour starts at 140€, and the version with a winery visit on the slopes at 142€ — Etna Rosso grown on volcanic soil, worth the detour on its own. Bring a jacket whatever the forecast says in town: it’s routinely fifteen degrees colder at 1,900 m.
Etna · Rifugio Sapienza · Silvestri craters · Etna DOC wineries
The Alcantara gorges are basalt walls cut by a river into a canyon narrow enough to touch both sides — lava that cooled into vertical columns. The Taormina and Alcantara gorges excursion starts at 136€, and Isola Bella and the Mazzarò beaches sit directly below the town, reachable by cable car.
Alcantara gorges · Isola Bella · Mazzarò
Castelmola sits 500 m above Taormina with the best view on this coast and a bar that has served almond wine since 1907. Savoca and Forza d’Agrò are where Coppola filmed the Sicilian scenes of The Godfather — Corleone itself was never used, too modern by 1971. Taormina and Castelmola from 136€, Taormina and Savoca from 130€, or the full Godfather set tour from 136€.
Castelmola · Savoca · Bar Vitelli · Forza d’Agrò
Two very different cities within an hour: Messina, rebuilt after the 1908 earthquake and home to the largest astronomical clock of its kind, and Catania, black with lava stone and built on top of its own Roman theatre. Messina or Catania from 133€, or Messina and Taormina together from 140€.
Messina · Catania · Duomo di Messina · Catania fish market
Taormina is a tender port: smaller ships anchor off Giardini Naxos and bring you ashore by boat, while the larger ones dock at Messina, about forty-five minutes north, or at Catania to the south. Whichever it is, the clock starts the moment you step off — and the town sits 200 metres above the sea, which is the detail that catches most people out.
With a single call, Taormina and the theatre plus Castelmola (from 136€) or Etna (from 140€) are both realistic. Your guide meets you at the tender pier or the terminal and our coordinator tracks the schedule all day. A private transfer from Catania airport starts at 31€.
A Greek theatre rebuilt by Rome, a medieval main street and Norman palaces — remarkable for a town this small, though it is a town and not a city.
Granita with a brioche for breakfast is the local ritual, and the Etna DOC wines grown on the lava behind town are among Italy’s most interesting.
Corso Umberto is pedestrian and a pleasure, but Taormina is built on a cliff: steps everywhere, and the beach is a cable-car ride below. Not the easiest town for tired knees.
Etna, the Alcantara gorges, Savoca, Messina, Catania and Syracuse are all within reach. Eastern Sicily’s best base, by some distance.
Isola Bella and Mazzarò are beautiful, but they’re pebble beaches and they fill right up in August — go early or late in the day.
Elegant bars along the Corso and dinner with a view, plus summer concerts in the ancient theatre. Charming rather than late.
Taormina is the balcony; the rest of Sicily is the room. Messina is forty-five minutes north and the gateway to the mainland, Palermo is the island’s loud, layered capital, and across the strait Naples continues the same story with Vesuvius instead of Etna.
If this kind of small, scenic, slightly aristocratic town is what you’re after, Sorrento and Capri play exactly the same role on the Bay of Naples, and Amalfi adds the coast road.
| Tour Travel & More | Marketplaces (Viator, GetYourGuide…) | Free tours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guide | Licensed official guide, language confirmed at booking | Varies by listing, often unverified | Unlicensed in most cases |
| Group | Always 100% private | “Private” varies by seller | Up to 30 people |
| Vehicle | Luxury vehicle with chauffeur for Etna and the villages | Coach transfer in most listings | Not included |
| Itinerary | Fully flexible, adapted to you | Fixed per listing | Fixed route |
| Cruise timing | Planned backwards from your all-aboard time | Generic departure slots | Not applicable |
| Support | Travel coordinator 24/7 | Platform ticket system | None |
To sum up: a private tour in Taormina with Tour Travel & More is always a licensed official tour guide, a 100% private group, a luxury vehicle with chauffeur for Etna and the hill villages, an itinerary that adapts to you, cruise days planned backwards from your all-aboard time, and a travel coordinator you can reach 24/7. Marketplaces like Viator or GetYourGuide resell third-party listings with conditions that vary by seller, and free tours run with groups of up to 30 people and guides who generally are not licensed.
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Photos: Wikimedia Commons — Jeanne Griffin, Jeanne boleyn, Scott Wylie, The Cosmonaut, Sharon Hahn Darlin, DimiTalen, Berthold Werner, Майкл Гиммельфарб, Bernard Gagnon (CC BY / CC BY-SA / public domain).
Palermothe island’s capital
Naplesacross the strait
Sorrentothe same role
Capriisland glamour
Amalfithe coast road
