• Private Tour
• Family Friendly
• Carbon Neutral

Embark on a captivating journey through Taormina, where every corner tells a story. From the intense blue of the Ionian Sea to the vivid hues of flowered balconies, join me to uncover the heart and soul of one of Eastern Sicily's most illustrious gems.

Destination

Taormina, Italy

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2 horas

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, Italiano

Included

• Private guide

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Maria Grazia.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Porta Messina - Taormina to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Meeting Point

   Porta Messina - Taormina

4. Odeon

   Step into the Odeon, where the whispers of history and the grandeur of ancient Roman theater come alive in the heart of Taormina.

5. Chiesa di Santa Caterina

   Marvel at the Chiesa di Santa Caterina, a beacon of Sicilian baroque elegance, nestled within Taormina's vibrant historical tapestry.

6. Bam Bar

   Indulge in the lively ambiance of Bam Bar, a quintessential Taorminian experience where flavors and colors blend in a picturesque setting.

7. Naumachie

   Discover the Naumachie's ancient allure, where the echoes of Taormina's storied past resonate through its majestic, time-worn ruins

8. Piazza IX Aprile

   Experience the breathtaking beauty of Piazza IX Aprile, where Taormina's panoramic vistas unfold in a stunning display of nature and architecture.

9. Duomo

   Explore the Duomo, Taormina's spiritual heart, where tales of faith and history intertwine beneath its ancient, sacred domes.

10. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

• Dime la fecha de tu viaje y el tamaño del grupo
• Dime tus preferencias y deseos para que pueda personalizar el tour para ti.
• Espera mi oferta personal en tu bandeja de entrada!

Contáctame

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Kathleen🇺🇸 United States

22 febrero 2025

Maria Grazia provided a unique and memorable experience for our group of people ranging in age from 23 - 71! She was a wealth of local and historical knowledge and opened our eyes to some of the hidden secrets of Taormina and Sicily! She went out of her way to also provide additional recommendations and advice for our other stops within Sicily. She even assisted us with trying to discover our family heritage. She is so thoughtful, kind and a fun sense of humor too!Extraordinary Experience!

Unknown

4 agosto 2024

Maria was a great guide and super flexible to our needs. Every stop was well thought out and we all really enjoyed the sweet treat on such a hot day. Highly recommend her tourGreat tour!!

Michael🇺🇸 United States

7 julio 2025

Maria Grazia is a true expert in Catania’s history and present day affairs. No question went unanswered! She included plenty of off-the-beaten-track spots to make our tour and visit to Catania feel special. Tons of historical knowledge and anecdotes

Georgia🇦🇺 Australia

17 junio 2025

Our tour of Taormina with Maria Grazia was a highlight of our trip. Maria is very knowledgeable and generously shared tips and information about our special interests. It was a pleasure to be guided by Maria to locations in Taormina that we would not have found on our own. I highly recommend this experience and have already recommended this to friends who are visiting later in the year. Thank you! Fantastic experience

Shari🇺🇸 United States

3 mayo 2025

We had a great morning exploring Taormina with Maria Grazia! She was very friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and we learned a lot about the city, its culture and history. Highly recommend her tour!

Don🇺🇸 United States

1 mayo 2025

Very good guide, very knowledgeable and considerate.Great guide

Oliver🇺🇸 United States

16 octubre 2024

Maria is very knowledgeable about history of Catania, and we tasted foods unique to Catania only.Very Good Tour

Jane🇬🇧 United Kingdom

16 octubre 2024

Maria was a great guide leading us through the streets of Catania. A good selection of street food and loads of history while we walked. Recommended!Super tour

Desiree

15 octubre 2024

Maria was a great tourguide with lots of information to share, a friendly and accommodating attitude easy to understand. She also made references to other places in Italy and the countries we cane from, what made ut even more memorable. Thank you Maria!Insightful and friendly

Benjamin🇺🇸 United States

13 julio 2024

My family and I had a great time touring with Maria. She was flexible in scheduling an early start ( critical with the heat ! ) Maria was able to provide relevant context to Catania’s historical highlights as we walked the streets and were able to see first hand, buildings, ruins, churches and castles. The addition of the culinary element to the Catania experience was great and was enjoyable to all in our party - vegetarians included. Highly recommended!Great way to gain an intro to Catania

Nancy🇺🇸 United States

22 junio 2024

Maria took us to some wonderful eating establishments! One comment to please offer water for drinking with the food as it was hot and we would have liked that optionKnowledgeable & very friendly!

Christa 🇦🇹 Austria

7 abril 2024

Maria Grazia hat uns 2 interessante Stunden beschert. Sie ist historisch kompetent und hat auch unsere Fragen zu heutigen Lebensumständen umfassend beantwortet. Danke für die feine Tour. Empfehlenswerter Rundgang

Vanessa🇨🇦 Canada

31 marzo 2024

Maria led us on a tour of Mt. Etna. She was knowledgeable about the history, geology and botany of the area. We all learned something new about Sicily and about volacanos. Maria guided in French beautifully and her English is also excellent. It was a windy day, but we felt confident in Maria’s expertise and judgement which prioritized our safety. Communication prior to the tour was prompt, professional and very helpful. Highly recommend!Really knowledgeable and helpful

Caitlin🇮🇹 Italy

2 mayo 2023

Our family of 3 (including a child, age 6) thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon with Maria Grazia in Catania! She was very friendly and was extremely knowledgable about about Sicilian/Catanian history and about all the local food and drinks! She also did a great job adapting our private tour, both for our personal travel parameters AND due to some establishment closures due to our tour being on a national holiday :) Her food tour was absolutely fantastic. Go hungry, or else you won't be able to enjoy everything on offer!Lovely and DELICIOUS afternoon in Catania

Kathleen🇳🇱 Netherlands

30 abril 2023

Maria has been living in Catania for many years and knows a lot about the city and its rich history. She also took us to the fish market and make us taste the highly refreshing local soda, Sicilia Seltz. Warm & knowledgeable guide!