The 7 Best Taormina Garden Tours

1.Giardini Naxos: Semi-Submarine Tour to Isola Bella

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 280 reviews · from $44Our pick

From Marina di Schisó, you’ll cruise aboard a bright-red semi-submarine past Giardini Naxos, Isola Bella, the Bay of Sirens, and the Blue Grotto. Large underwater windows reveal fish and posidonia grass, while the open top deck gives you clear coastal views. English and Italian guides lead the hour-long trip.

“It was very pleasant on the boat. It was air-conditioned below deck and the whole boat was very clean. Unfortunately, we didn't see any specialties like dolphins or octopus on our trip, but the schools of fish were also nice to see :) If you don't want to or can't snorkel, it's a very good alternative to still see the underwater world.”

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2.Giardini Naxos Taormina: Dolphin Watching Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 276 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $59

Meet your guide at Giardini Naxos and cruise past the Love Cave, Blue Cave, and Isola Bella. You’ll stop to swim, eat Sicilian snacks, and search for dolphins before watching the sun set behind Mount Etna. Guides may include Gianluca, Andrea, Kevin, or Andrei.

“IT WAS AMAZING!! We had a really kind captain, he helped us to find the best view to see the dolphins. We were around the dolphins approximately for 1 hour, the captain and his assistant did their best to always find them but not to scare them. In the beginning the music was a bit loud but the captain’s assistant was also very kind, he gave us champagne and aperol they were really good. We also had local snacks that were delicious and he sometimes told us interesting facts about the spots we stopped. All in all worth every euros, loved the friendliness and the assistance of the staff. We…”

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3.Giardini Naxos: Taormina & Isola Cruise Bella with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 263 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Join Kristal Boat in Giardini Naxos for a two-hour coastal cruise past Isola Bella, the Cave of Love, the Blue Grotto, and Taormina. Your guide speaks Italian, English, or Romanian. Expect music, a swim stop, local almond sweets, and Prosecco, with snorkeling gear brought from home.

“Was a beautiful boat trip with the most amazing water. Well worth it and highly recommend”

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4.Giardini Naxos: Dolphin Catamaran Sunset Tour with Aperetif

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 218 reviews · 3 hours · from $65

Join a three-hour catamaran cruise from Giardini Naxos to Taormina for dolphin watching with binoculars and a hydrophone, a swim near Isola Bella or Spisone, and a Sicilian aperitif. The crew has worked with The White Lotus and Disney productions. English, Italian, and Spanish guides are available.

“Beautiful views. The captain was funny and welcoming. Had an amazing trip. Night time swim included which was awesome! The aperitifs were so good. 100% recommend.”

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5.Off-Road ATV Tour Alcantara & Mount Etna

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 177 reviews · 1 - 4.5 hours

Drive a two-person ATV from the Alcantara Gorges through vineyards, villages, lava fields, and volcanic caves to Mount Etna’s Piano Provenzana. Guides such as Giuseppe, Peppe, and Francesco explain the route in English or Italian. Hotel pickup from Taormina, Giardini Naxos, or Letojanni is optional.

“This quad bike excursion was the absolute best way to experience Mt. Etna. It was an exhilarating mix of stunning panoramic views, charming rides through small villages, and pure off-road adventure. The powerful bikes took us deep into the volcanic wilderness, culminating in a fascinating visit to the lava caves. Our guide, Peppe, truly made the tour unforgettable; he was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and ensured everyone had an amazing, safe time. Highly, highly recommend this thrilling adventure!”

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6.Boat excursion Giardini Naxos Taormina with swimming break

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Join Boat Kristal at Giardini Naxos for a two-hour cruise past the Cave of Love and Isola Bella. Your English or Italian guide explains the coast, then you swim and snorkel in protected waters before prosecco and an almond-paste snack.

“Thank you for your review! Best regards from our crew!”

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7.Boat Tour Taormina Isola Bella Giardini Naxos 8 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $202Top rated

Join Eugenio and Alessandro for an eight-hour small-group boat trip from Riposto to Giardini Naxos, Isola Bella, Mazzarò, the Blue Grotto, and the Island of the Sirens. Swim, snorkel, visit coastal caves, and enjoy free time for lunch in Giardini Naxos.

“This was a fabulous tour! Eugenio and Alessandro were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They guaranteed that everyone in our party was comfortable and happy! My family and I enjoyed a beautiful day swimming, snorkeling, making wonderful memories and taking in breathtaking views. I can’t recommend this tour enough!”

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