Top Taormina Car Tours

Sicily’s romantic atmosphere and unconventional history has seduced visitors for millennia, but they're easy to miss in the bustle of modern travel. This private walking tour immerses you in rustic hill towns and the history of the Sicilian Mafia—including visits to filming sites of The Godfather movie—and the anti-Mafia fight. Upgrade to end your tour with food and wine tastings or a traditional fish dinner at a local restaurant.

Take a tour of three southeastern Sicilian cities on this private tour with hotel or port pick up. See ancient Greek and Roman ruins at the Neopolis Archeological Park in Syracuse; stroll through the small streets of the island of Ortigia and shop for Sicilian products; and discover the UNESCO-listed baroque architecture of Noto, including its magnificent cathedral.

The volcanic landscapes around Mt. Etna are widely considered among the most fascinating in Italy, but they’re not always easy to explore without a guide. This adventurous half-day bus and hiking tour from Taormina includes food-tastings in Zafferana Etnea and a visit to the Parco dell’Etna. Delve into a lava cave with a guide, follow winding trails to the Rifugio Sapienza at 6,200 feet (1,900 meters) above sea level, and watch the sunset over the Silvestri craters.

Get a taste of Sicily with this private tour to Mt. Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano. Leave the driving to your private guide and take in the scenery as you drive through mountain villages, stopping at a local honey farm. Visit the famous Silvestri Craters and an Etna winery for lunch and a tasting of both red and white Sicilian wines. This tour can be customized, including the addition of a cable car ascent to 3000 meters up the volcano.

The Gole Alcantara is one of Sicily’s most popular attractions, and often has the crowds to match. On this private half-day tour, let a local guide help you sidestep the tourists and show you the park’s caverns and rock formations, gardens, and best swimming places. Later, explore the seaside town of Giardini Naxos on foot. Finish the tour with food and wine tasting at a local wine bar.

Visitors flock to Sicily to sample its coveted cuisine, but few participate in learning its secrets. This private cooking lesson will immerse you in the local culinary tradition with a professional chef who will help you create a full-course meal and dessert. You’ll sunbathe, swim, and sample wine beforehand, and finish the class by enjoying the fruits of your labor on the restaurant terrace.

Learn to cook traditional Sicilian pasta and cannoli with an expert local chef in romantic ancient villa. Sip DOC wine and taste hand-made bruschetta as you get to know your chef and decide what type of paste to make. Lean local secrets to making perfect fresh pasta and authentic cannoli, and then celebrate your hard work by enjoying your hand-made meal on an outdoor terrace accompanied by Sicilian DOC wines.

Discover two historic Sicilian cities on this full-day small-group tour from Taormina to Syracuse and Noto. Visit the archeological sites of Syracuse such as the Greek Theater and the Ear of Dionysius before exploring the newer part of the city and its landmarks. Then head to the UNESCO-listed city of Noto which is also dubbed the “Baroque Capital” due to its beautiful aristocratic buildings like Ducezio Palace and Palazzo Nicolaci.

Francis Ford Coppola filmed parts of The Godfather in small villages on the eastern side of Sicily, places difficult to reach without a car. This tour allows admirers of the movie to visit them without a sweat. Get picked up at the port in Giardini Naxos and driven to villages that were stands-in for the partly real, partly fictional Corleone. As a bonus, stop at Taormina for views of Etna and shopping before heading back to the port.

Mount Etna is the second largest active volcano in the world. The volcano sits at the boundary of the African plate subducting underneath the Eurasian plate, combined with sitting underneath a hotspot or crustal break means the volcano has a frequent eruptive history

This tour allows you to quickly reach two very popular destinations in Sicily, namely Mount Etna and Taormina, to combine the spectacle of nature with history and monuments.

The daily tour starts with the visit of Giardini Naxos, stunning sea village and first Greek colony in Sicily. Quick stop to the Natural Reserve area of Isola Bella which is considered the “Pearl of Ionian Sea”thanks to its wild beauty. From here you can admire the stunning bay and two beautiful capes: Capo S. Andrea, with the lovely Blue Cave, and Capo Taormina. Then Castelmola will charm you with its Norman beauty; you can admire the main Church – dedicated to San Nicola – which dates back to the 30’s. Finally the daily tour brings you to Taormina, a popular Sicilian Medieval burg featuring very important historical sites: Palazzo Corvaja, the Greek Theatre, Piazza IX Aprile, the Clock Tower, the Dome, Badia Vecchia, Palazzo Duca di Santo Stefano and so on. Free time to enjoy its lanes, doing shopping local handycraft shops or fashion stores.

• Pick-up and drop-off in your accomodation in Taormina PRIVATE CAR WITH GUIDE  • Welcome Kit • Stroll past ancient lava flows • Reach the Rifugio Sapienza or Rifugio Citelli • Trekking around the Silvestri Craters or Sartorius Craters • Explore a lava flow cave with helmets and lamps • Savor the tasting of typical Etnei products LASTS ABOUT 5 HOURS

Undisputed capital of the Sicilian Baroque, Noto is certainly one of the main destinations to visit during a holiday in the Val di Noto, in the south east of Sicily. The city is located 31 km from Syracuse and 50 km from Ragusa. Noto can be visited at any time of the year: in summer you can join the cultural stay the beautiful sea of ​​its coast and, in the winter months, you can plan a tour of the cities of the Val di Noto to combine with a food and wine tour, tasting the typical dishes and wines of this area. This great architectural jewel summarizes all the peculiar elements that characterize the baroque of south-eastern Sicily.

Experience a side of Italy rarely available to visitors on a private tour of a 200–year–old farmhouse with round–trip transport from Taormina. In addition to pointing out the best views of Mt. Etna, your guide tells little–known stories about Sicily’s history and culture as you explore. Afterwards, sit down for a meal prepared with organic local ingredients, including homemade bread and regional wine.

Spend an evening relaxing and enjoying the views with this 2.5-hour sunset cruise from Taormina, followed by dinner. Drift past some of Sicily's most beautiful coastline, and then dine on seafood on board.

Founded by Greek colonists in 581 AD, Agrigento is a history-packed town in the southern coast of Sicily, and is home to one of the island’s major attractions: the Valley of the Temples. This vast archeological site includes some of the the finest and best-preserved Greek remnants in the world. The guide will take you on a fascinating stroll around the archeological ruins, including the eight pillars of the Temple of Hercules, the oldest complex dating from the 6th century BC, and the beautiful Temple of Concord, which is the best-preserved Greek temple currently in existence. Other notable shrines are the Temple of Juno, which offers stunning views over the valley, and the colossal Temple of Jupiter.

You will be picked up at your hotel by your personal guide in a comfortable air-conditioned car and your private trip to the highest active volcano in Europe will start. On the way to Etna, you will learn the geological history of the volcano and what it is like for the Etnean people to live on an active volcano. Your first stop will be at a honey farm on the slopes of Etna where you will try locally produced honey and wine. Then you will continue your ascent between old and new lava flows, black valleys and extinct craters to reach 6560 feet (2000m) above the sea level. A small walk on a crater will let you reach the panoramic point from which you will admire all the Ionian coastline view. A glass of the finest Italian Prosecco will be coupled with a breathtaking sunset in front of you. Take your time, explore lava formations, breathe in the cristalline mountain air. When you are ready your guide will bring you back to your hotel.

Villa Romana del Casale is a stunning Unesco heritage site of exceptional historical and artistic value, featuring over 3,500-sqm of flooring covered in stunning mosaics. Located in a valley just outside the town of Piazza Armerina, the villa was built in the 4th century and belonged to a powerful Roman patrician. In the 12th century a mudslide completely covered its extensive network of rooms, which helped the natural preservation of these beautiful artworks. The mosaics depict scenes of everyday life back in the ancient Roman Empire, created with an exceptional attention to detail. Highlights include the famous "bikini girls” portrayed playing various sports and the huge 60-meter long corridor with hunting scenes.

Sicily is a treasure trove of Baroque jewels like Noto, a city of extraordinary beauty. After being devastated by an earthquake in 1693, it was rebuilt in the current style that earned it Unesco World Heritage status. Its town centre is lined with honey-gold palaces and stunning buildings like the Church of Santa Chiara and Palazzo Ducezio. The driver will take you also to Ragusa Ibla, a beautiful hilltop town with a maze of picturesque lanes sneaking through ancient palaces and opening onto pretty squares, and Modica, a Baroque jewel that attracts sweet-toothed visitors with its famous chocolate shops and patisseries. The town is renowned for producing excellent chocolate and with this tour you will have the chance to indulge in a delicious chocolate tasting session. Then you will have some free time to explore Modica’s landmarks, including the theatrical Cathedral of San Giorgio, before returning to Taormina.

This tour will start in Siracusa, that Cicero once defined as “the most beautiful city in Magna Graecia”. Here an expert local guide will take you to the town’s best sights such as the island of Ortigia, with streets lined with honey-gold palaces, Baroque churches and ancient Greek ruins leading to the magnificent Cathedral Square. You will also visit the Neapolis archaeological park to admire the ancient Greek theater and the famous Orecchio di Dioniso, an impressive cave shaped as a giant ear. Included in the tour is also a visit to Modica, a Baroque marvel that attracts sweet-toothed visitors with its famous chocolate shops and patisseries. The town is renowned for producing excellent chocolate and for being home to beautiful treasures like the theatrical Cathedral of San Giorgio and the Church of San Pietro.

• Taormina  pick-up and drop-off your accomodation PRIVATE CAR WITH GUIDE •  Visit Acitrezza • Stroll past ancient lava flows • Reach the Rifugio Sapienza or Rifugio Citelli • Trekking around the Silvestri Craters or Sartorius Craters • Explore a lava flow cave with helmets and lamps • See the Valle del Bove  • Lunch Typical Sicilian flavors LASTS ABOUT 8 HOURS

Syracuse, Ortygia, and Noto are three of Sicily’s most alluring towns, but the island’s slow public transportation makes visiting all three in one day virtually impossible. Skip the hassle and delays of the train and bus with this private tour from Taormina that includes round-trip transportation. Take in the ancient ruins and Ortygia historic district in Syracuse before continuing on to Noto to admire its lavish baroque architecture.

Discover the ancient and natural wonders surrounding Taormina on a private sightseeing tour. Forget the stress of navigating Italian roads on your own and relax in end-to-end private transportation from your hotel. Begin with a leisurely guided tour along the streets of Taormina, known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean. After a picturesque drive past the Straits of Messina and Ionian Sea, explore Mount Etna.