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title: Taormina from Catania
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Catania
country: Italy
tours: 6
price_from_eur: 95
reviews_total: 374
as_of: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/taormina-from-catania/
---

# Taormina from Catania

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 26, 2026)

We read every listing on this page, 6 tours, most of them built around Etna, and compared pickup point, what each day includes, the theatre ticket and shared or private pricing.

- **Which to book first?:** [Etna and Taormina con pranzo](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/etna-and-taormina-con-pranzo/?format=md). Book the public option first: Etna hike, then Taormina, with lunch, wine and Catania pickup; theatre ticket extra. 4.89 from 73 reviews at €98 per person. Lunch with wine included. Trade-off: Theatre ticket extra; moderate fitness; min numbers apply. — now €98 per person, 4.89 (73)
- **Half or full day?:** [Taormina & Castelmola Private Guided Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/taormina-and-castelmola-private-and-guided-tour-with-arancino/?format=md). Taormina start: 5h, €252 per person, two adults minimum; Catania departure is a separate option, timing to confirm. 4.64, 55 reviews. Theatre ticket extra. Trade-off: From price starts in Taormina; confirm Catania timing. — now €252 per person, 4.64 (55)
- **Private or shared?:** [Etna and Taormina Full Day Private Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/etna-taormina-from-catania-and-siracusa-full-day-private-tour/?format=md). Private Etna, Taormina and Isola Bella at €375 per group/vehicle: two, four or six share the total; cable car, theatre and meals extra. 4.66, 62 reviews. Isola Bella stop included. Trade-off: Cable car, theatre ticket and meals extra; per group price. — now €375 per group/vehicle, 4.66 (62)

Also compared:

- [Etna Silvestri Craters & Taormina](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/etna-2000m-taormina/?format=md): Taormina free time after Etna. Trade-off: Theatre ticket and lunch extra; minimum two per booking. — now €95 per person, 4.84 (101)
- [Mount Etna and Taormina Day Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/mount-etna-and-taormina-day-tour/?format=md): Lava tube and Taormina walk. Trade-off: Lunch and theatre ticket extra; minimum two per booking. — now €100 per person, 4.8 (44)
- [Shore Excursion: Taormina & Castelmola](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/catania-shore-excursion-catania-to-taormina-and-castelmola/?format=md): Cruise passengers, Castelmola. Trade-off: English only; food extra; minimum numbers apply. — now €134 per person, 4.64 (39)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 6 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Etna and Taormina con pranzo](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/etna-and-taormina-con-pranzo/?format=md) | Etna Tours, Day Trips from Catania | €98 per person | 4.89 (73) | 8h–10h | daily 08:30 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/it |
| 2 | [Etna 2000m & Taormina](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/etna-2000m-taormina/?format=md) | Etna Tours, Day Trips from Catania | €95 per person | 4.84 (101) | 7h–8h | daily 08:30–09:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/it |
| 3 | [Mount Etna and Taormina day tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/mount-etna-and-taormina-day-tour/?format=md) | Etna Tours, Day Trips from Catania | €100 per person | 4.8 (44) | 8h | daily 09:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/it |
| 4 | [Catania Shore Excursion: Catania to Taormina and Castelmola](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/catania-shore-excursion-catania-to-taormina-and-castelmola/?format=md) | Day Trips from Catania | €134 per person | 4.64 (39) | 6h | daily | up to 22 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en |
| 5 | [Etna&Taormina from Catania and Siracusa Full Day Private Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/etna-taormina-from-catania-and-siracusa-full-day-private-tour/?format=md) | Etna Tours, Day Trips from Catania, Private Tours | €375 per group/vehicle | 4.66 (62) | 6h–8h | daily 07:00–08:30 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup |
| 6 | [Taormina and Castelmola private and guided tour with Arancino](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/taormina-and-castelmola-private-and-guided-tour-with-arancino/?format=md) | Day Trips from Catania, Food & Street Food Tours, Private Tours | €252 per person | 4.64 (55) | 5h | daily 08:00–15:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/it |

## Why each made the list

- **Etna and Taormina con pranzo** — Etna first, hiking up to the upper craters past forests and lava formations and into a cave with helmets and torches, then Taormina. Lunch with wine tasting, pickup from set points in Catania and loan of shoes and jackets are included; the Greek Theatre ticket is extra and you need moderate fitness. 4.89 from 73 reviews at €98 per person.
- **Etna 2000m & Taormina** — Etna and Taormina in one day, the Silvestri Craters high on the volcano and then Taormina on your own with the view over Isola Bella. Hotel pickup, return and a tasting are included and it runs in two guide languages; the Ancient Theatre ticket is extra and lunch must be booked in advance. 4.84 from 101 reviews for 7h–8h.
- **Mount Etna and Taormina day tour** — Etna and Taormina in one shared minivan day, with a lava tube in hard hats and torches, a walk at the Silvestri crater and a tasting of olives, honey, wines and liqueurs before a free walking tour of Taormina. Hotel pickup is included, the pizza break and lunch are extra and the Greek theatre ticket is not. 4.8 from 44 reviews at €100 per person.
- **Catania Shore Excursion: Catania to Taormina and Castelmola** — A small group shore excursion from Catania to Taormina and Castelmola, with port or hotel pickup, commentary en route and free time for the Greek theatre and cathedral on your own. Food and drink are extra, minimum numbers apply from two people a booking, and cruise guests supply ship times at booking. 4.64 from 39 reviews at €134 per person.
- **Etna&Taormina from Catania and Siracusa Full Day Private Tour** — A private minivan day from Catania or Syracuse for your own party of up to eight, priced per group, pairing Etna with Taormina and a stop to taste honeys from the volcanic area. Hotel pickup, bottled water and a driver guide are included; the Etna cable car, the theatre ticket, meals and gratuities are extra. 4.66 from 62 reviews at €375 per group/vehicle.
- **Taormina and Castelmola private and guided tour with Arancino** — A private guided day for your own party pairing Taormina with Castelmola, a walking tour in each plus an arancino tasting and almond wine. Hotel or port pickup in a private car is included and the guide speaks two languages; the Ancient Theatre ticket and tips are extra and bookings need two adults. 4.64 from 55 reviews at €252 per person.

## Other collections in Catania

- [Etna Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/etna-tours-catania/?format=md) — 35 tours
- [Day Trips from Catania](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/day-trips-from-catania/?format=md) — 24 tours
- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/private-tours-catania/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Food & Street Food Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/food-tours-catania/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Etna Wine Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/etna-wine-tours/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Etna Trekking & Summit Hikes](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/etna-trekking-catania/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Etna Jeep & 4x4 Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/etna-jeep-tours/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Small-Group Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/small-group-tours-catania/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto from Catania](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/syracuse-from-catania/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Cooking Classes](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/cooking-classes-catania/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Etna Sunset Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/etna-sunset-tours/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Godfather Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/godfather-tours-sicily/?format=md) — 3 tours

## FAQ

**Can I do Etna and Taormina in one day from Catania, or should I book Taormina on its own?**

Choose Etna Silvestri Craters & Taormina to combine volcano and town. If Etna is already covered, take a town day; cruise passengers have the Taormina & Castelmola Shore Excursion. Shared listings have median duration 7.5 hours, including the shore excursion without Etna. Etna Silvestri Craters & Taormina: €95 per person, rated 4.84 from 101 reviews. Free time in Taormina; lunch and theatre ticket extra, minimum two. Taormina & Castelmola Shore Excursion: €134 per person, rated 4.64 from 39 reviews. For cruise passengers, in English, with food extra. See the shared Taormina days: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/taormina-from-catania/?tour_type=shared · Browse Etna tours from Catania: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/etna-tours-catania/

**How much do Taormina trips from Catania cost, and is a private day priced per person or per group?**

Budget about €99 per person for shared trips on this page. Private prices use a vehicle total or a per person rate; the displayed Taormina start price does not buy Catania pickup. Shared and private per person medians are €99 and €252: a spread between different products, not a premium. Vehicle pricing: 1 of 2 private tours, median €375; divide by your party size. Taormina & Castelmola Private Guided Tour: €252 per person, rated 4.64 from 55 reviews. This starting price is for Taormina; Catania is a separate option. Bookings need two adults and the theatre ticket is extra. See private Taormina days: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/taormina-from-catania/?tour_type=private · Filter the shared trips: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/taormina-from-catania/?tour_type=shared

**How long is a Taormina trip from Catania: half a day or a full day?**

Plan a full day. The Etna and Taormina combinations leave in the morning and give Taormina the afternoon; a Taormina only day such as the Shore Excursion to Taormina & Castelmola still takes most of a day. The page median is 6.5 hours; 5 of 6 listings run longer than five hours. Short brackets can reflect a starting duration or a departure from another town. Taormina & Castelmola Shore Excursion: €134 per person, rated 4.64 from 39 reviews. It is a cruise product, with food extra. Departure schedules exist in the catalogue, but the return for your sailing must be confirmed with the operator. Inspect short duration listings: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/taormina-from-catania/?duration_max=5 · Explore day trip itineraries: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/day-trips-from-catania/

**Which Taormina tours from Catania work with children, or for someone who tires easily?**

5 of 6 tours accept strollers and infants. The Taormina & Castelmola Shore Excursion requires moderate fitness, so it is not a default choice for someone who tires easily. The family filter checks strollers and infants accepted: 5 of 6 tours meet it, 3 of 4 shared and 2 of 2 private. Wheelchair access is operator-marked on 1 of 2 private tours and none of 4 shared ones; filter first, then confirm with the operator. Shore Excursion: Taormina & Castelmola: 4.64 from 39 reviews at €134 per person, food extra, minimum numbers apply. Etna and Taormina con pranzo lists moderate fitness for its Etna hike. Mount Etna and Taormina Day Tour visits a lava cave, so expect helmets and torches: 4.8 from 44 reviews at €100 per person. Filter strollers and infants: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/taormina-from-catania/?kids=true · Filter wheelchair access: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/taormina-from-catania/?wheelchair=true

**Is the Greek Theatre ticket included on Taormina tours, and is Taormina guided or free time?**

Budget for the theatre ticket separately. Etna Silvestri Craters & Taormina offers free time; Mount Etna and Taormina Day Tour lists a town walk. For your own guide, choose the private Castelmola tour. Etna Silvestri Craters & Taormina leaves Taormina as free time after the craters: 4.84 from 101 reviews at €95 per person, theatre ticket and lunch extra. Mount Etna and Taormina Day Tour includes a Taormina walk: 4.8 from 44 reviews at €100 per person, lunch and theatre ticket extra. A guide of your own through Taormina and Castelmola comes with the Taormina & Castelmola Private Guided Tour: 4.64 from 55 reviews at €252 per person, two adults minimum, from price starting in Taormina, theatre ticket extra. See the guided private walks: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/taormina-from-catania/?tour_type=private

**Do Taormina tours from Catania include Castelmola, Isola Bella or the Godfather villages?**

Castelmola rides with the Taormina only days, such as the Shore Excursion to Taormina & Castelmola; Isola Bella is a stop on the private Etna and Taormina full day; the Godfather villages are a separate day from Catania. Shore Excursion: Taormina & Castelmola: 4.64 from 39 reviews at €134 per person, English only, food extra, minimum numbers apply. Etna and Taormina Full Day Private Tour puts Isola Bella on the route: 4.66 from 62 reviews at €375 per vehicle; two, four or six share the total, with cable car, theatre ticket and meals extra. No tour on this page visits Savoca or Forza d'Agro: book those from the Godfather page. Go to the Godfather villages: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/godfather-tours-sicily/ · See private Taormina days: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/taormina-from-catania/?tour_type=private

**Do Taormina tours pick up at Catania hotels, and is there one for cruise passengers?**

Hotel pickup is the norm on this page, so choose by itinerary rather than logistics. Cruise passengers have a purpose-built option, the Shore Excursion to Taormina & Castelmola, with port pickup and return to the ship. 6 of 6 tours list hotel pickup, 4 of 4 shared and 2 of 2 private; confirm that your hotel sits inside the pickup zone with the operator. Etna Silvestri Craters & Taormina lists hotel pickup: 4.84 from 101 reviews at €95 per person. Shore Excursion: Taormina & Castelmola: 4.64 from 39 reviews at €134 per person, English only, minimum numbers apply. English and Italian are the usual languages here; Spanish and French departures are the exception, so filter by language before you pick a date. Find hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/taormina-from-catania/?pickup=hotel · Find cruise pickup: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/taormina-from-catania/?pickup=cruise


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