Taormina Shore Excursions from Giardini Naxos — Guaranteed Return

Taormina Shore Excursions from the Giardini Naxos Tender Pier

Taormina shore excursions start at Giardini Naxos: cruise ships anchor in the bay and passengers land by tender at the port, 5 km below Taormina. Sicily Active runs three day tours from the tender pier: Mount Etna with Taormina, the Godfather filming locations, and Castiglione di Sicilia with Etna DOC wines.

Each tour runs as a shared small group of up to 8 guests, from €139 per person, or as a private tour. Your guide meets you at the pier and plans the day around your all-aboard time, with return to port guaranteed.

Shared tours have no deposit: you pay on the day of the tour. Private tours are booked with a 20% deposit and the balance is paid on the day. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour, and guides speak English and Italian.

Taormina Shore Excursions: FAQ

Where do cruise ships for Taormina dock?

Cruise passengers for Taormina land at the tender pier in Giardini Naxos port. Our guide meets you right at the pier, so you don't need a taxi or transfer.

What if my ship's schedule changes?

We check your ship’s departure time and plan the excursion around it. If the schedule changes, we adapt the itinerary. If your tender is late, the shared group waits up to 20 minutes. Return to the port is guaranteed.