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The way to a city's heart it's through its food! And on this private food tour, you'll get to know Taormina through its cuisine and the tastings favorite of the locals. A local food expert is ready to give you a taste of the real Taormina satisfying your cravings for local food and city highlights.

Destination

Taormina, Italy

Category

Food Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Français, Nederlands, עברית, Русский

Included

• Private Guide
• 6 Local Tastings
• Vegetarian Options Available
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

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 the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at at the steps of the church San Giuseppe - 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. 6 Local Tastings

   This tour includes 6 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!

4. The Classics

   A food tour in Taormina would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics Arancini and Cannolo alla ricotta and taste them in their true local flavor!

5. Locals’ Favorites

   Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Taormina picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!

6. Typical Drinks

   With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Whether it’s non-alcoholic refreshments or regional specialties, the offerings are thoughtfully curated by your local host to reflect the spirit of the destination. Drink availability may vary based on the cultural norms of each city, making each tour a unique experience.

7. City Highlights

   This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Taormina. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

8. Vegetarian Alternative

   Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!

9. Special Diet or Allergies?

   If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

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.

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

Michael

(About local Christopher)

31 May 2025

Our tour started off with a warm welcome from. Chris and Barbara. They are from the area which made the experience wonderful. The highlight was Nove which is an incredible place which focuses on pistachios. The different bruschetta featured many flavours. The cannoli at the end of the tour ended the evening perfectly. Thank you to our hosts for a wonderful evening. I would highly recommend this to all. Amazing Experience

Gary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Asya)

4 May 2025

Asya was a great guide, showing us around the town while sampling great food and drinks! The personal connections she had with the restaurants and bakeries made the tour even better - especially the cannoli magician Roberto! She was super fun, and her knowledge of Sicilian history is amazing. She had great recommendations for places to visit, restaurants to try, and overly tourist places to stay away from, Thanks Asya! Fun experience!

Erich🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Asya)

2 May 2025

Michael🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Mirco)

23 May 2025

Mirco hat uns durch Gassen geführt, die ein wenig abseits der touristischen Pfade lagen und hat uns tips gegeben, die wir nicht auf dem Schirm hattenEntspannter Stadtrundgang

Marc🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Mirco)

10 May 2025

Mirco is an excellent guide. We met in the town square by the fish market. From there Mirco led us on a fun food adventure around the center of town. We tried many of the local foods and drinks. Mirco is intelligent knowledgeable and funny. We had a terrific tour. Wonderful Saturday Afternoon

Malcolm🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Mirco)

7 May 2025

We spent half a day with Mirco passing through the less travelled alleyways and secret corners of this wonderful city. Mirco obviously enjoys passing on his knowledge and his absolute love of all things Sicilian. His English is perfect which combined with his enthusiasm for the local history meant this was an engaging, informative addition to our stay in the city. Thank you Mirco and good luck to you and your girlfriend.Marvelous Mirco’s Magical Excursion

Shari🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria Grazia)

3 May 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!

Moira🇺🇸 United States

(About local Asya)

3 May 2025

We were 2 retired couples on an extended tour of Sicily with Taormina our next to last stop. Asya brought so many historical details to life, highlighting Taormina’s place in the multicultural multilayered experience that is Sicily. She is extremely knowledgeable, bubbly, warm and considerate- we would book with her again.Asya’s passion for Taormina and Sicily

Don🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria Grazia)

1 May 2025

Very good guide, very knowledgeable and considerate.Great guide

Tam

(About local Christopher)

27 February 2025

My niece and I had the best day on this tour with Barbara and Chris. We were introduced to local food artisans who shared the passion of their crafts with us. They taught us how to buy the bread, the proper way to sample olive oils, showed us how hazelnuts are grown and gathered, immersed us in the making of cheese, the delights of granita, and fed us with the most amazing foods and wines. Chris and Barbara are warm and truly seemed to enjoy showing us the real side of their beloved homelands.This is the real Sicily!

Kristin

(About local Christopher)

29 January 2025

We had a great time on our full day tour with Chris and Barbara. It was so nice to get off the beaten path and enjoy local food. If you are thinking about it…just do it! It’s worth it!Fabulous tour

Jasmine

(About local Christopher)

11 January 2025

Chris & Barbara gave me my favorite day in Sicily by far! They were so sweet and fun to be with for the day, they are so knowledgeable about the area and passionate about the area they grew up in. I was able to experience authentic food and wine throughout the day, saw beautiful towns and had so much fun with Chris and Barbara! Miss you both and can’t wait to come back to Sicily to spend another day with you!My favorite day in Sicily

Nancy

(About local Christopher)

3 January 2025

The entire experience was excellent. Chris and Barbara are true professionals and their love of Sicily shows . From the start, they communicated promptly and clearly . The tour was one of our favorite days of our vacation. It was not only interesting but fun! All of the stops of the day were excellent. The farms , vineyard granita , bakery are all hidden gems . I wouldn’t change a thing about the day Don’t hesitate to book this tour with the adorable Chris and Barbara . It is totally worth the price .Best Tour Guides in Sicily

Rosanna

(About local Christopher)

24 December 2024

The only way to visit Sicily is with Sicilians!! Chris and Barbara are locals who took us off the beaten tourist track and helped us to experience the very best of Sicily. Food, wine, olive oil and granita were in plentiful supply as were stories about the history and legends of this amazing island. A fantastic day with two beautiful people who tailored the tour to fit our travel plans. Thank you Chris and Barbara for making our first trip to Sicily so memorable.The very best of Sicily

Pasquale

(About local Christopher)

23 December 2024

Chris and Barbara guided us to a part of Sicily we would never have visited on our own. We met locals and tasted some of the best food of our trip.Inside authentic Sicily

Janine

(About local Christopher)

14 December 2024

We (two couples) had an amazing time with Chris and Barbara on this tour. They promptly picked us up at our airbnb in Taormina and then we set off for an entire day of adventures together. We did so many things- bakery, dairy farm to taste cheese, traditional eastern Sicilian breakfast of granita and brioche, olive farm and tasting, lunch at a winery. We visited beautiful towns and learned interesting things about Sicily. Chris and Barbara were wonderful hosts and would highly recommend this tour. It was a hi-light of our two week trip.Wonderful Real Sicily tour

Alessandro

(About local Christopher)

6 December 2024

È stato davvero una bellissima esperienza, la consiglio pienamente a tutti quanti. Soprattutto per gli amanti di questa splendida località. È stato un tour davvero affascinanteStupendo

ianmm2018

(About local Christopher)

25 November 2024

Chris and Barbara are a delightful couple and excellent hosts on this tour. They are born and bred in small towns near Etna and are proud to share their heritage. We had a fantastic day with them on the tour and we were very pleased to meet real people making local products: Rosario the Hazelnut producer, Cinzia(?) making her daily batches of cheese, Salvatore with his olive oil and his encyclopedic knowledge of culinary plants, trees, vines and aromatics. At lunch we had a great selection of Sicilian meats, cheeses and dishes with local wine. The whole tour took place within sight of the smoking summit of mother Etna.A lovely food experience and a great day out

Ki

(About local Christopher)

20 November 2024

Participation in the Taormina food and wine tour was a great way to explore Sicily's rich culinary and wine traditions. The scenic beauty, combined with the authentic flavors and fine wines,created a unique experience .Thank you Chris and Barbaratravel through the senses

Oliver🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria Grazia)

16 October 2024

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

Jane🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Maria Grazia)

16 October 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

(About local Maria Grazia)

15 October 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

Unknown

(About local Maria Grazia)

4 August 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!!

Benjamin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria Grazia)

13 July 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

(About local Maria Grazia)

22 June 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

(About local Maria Grazia)

7 April 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

(About local Maria Grazia)

31 March 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

(About local Maria Grazia)

2 May 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

(About local Maria Grazia)

30 April 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!