TAORMINA FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Hands-on Sicilian Cooking: Pizza & Maccheroni from Giardini Naxos to Taormina

A seven-hour day trip that pairs a chef-led pizza and maccheroni class with a tasting and a stroll through Taormina’s narrow streets.

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Hands-on Sicilian Cooking: Pizza & Maccheroni from Giardini Naxos to Taormina.

Duration

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Location

Taormina

Operator

Discover Messina

Outing Highlights

THE FOOD

Learn to Make Pizza and Maccheroni

A professional cook leads a hands-on lesson in a typical Taormina restaurant, demonstrating the techniques behind two classic Sicilian dishes: maccheroni and pizza.

THE TASTE

Eat What You Cook

After the class you sit down to enjoy the food and drinks prepared during the lesson—your own dishes become the day’s meal.

THE TOWN

Stroll Taormina’s Narrow Streets

Following the cooking and tasting, the itinerary includes time to discover Taormina on foot, wandering its narrow streets regarded as the heart of Sicilian tourism.

What the day feels like

What the Day Feels Like

This seven-hour outing departs from Giardini Naxos and brings you into Taormina for a convivial, chef-led cooking class in a typical local restaurant; you’ll learn techniques, prepare maccheroni and pizza, share the meal you’ve made, and then have time to walk Taormina’s narrow streets.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this experience suits — and why.

Families with childrenThe experience is offered for all ages, with adult, child, and infant pricing specified, making it accessible as a family activity.

Food lovers and home cooksHands-on instruction from a professional cook focuses on traditional Sicilian dishes, ideal for travelers wanting practical culinary skills.

Day-trippers based in Taormina/Giardini NaxosDesigned as a seven-hour day trip starting in Giardini Naxos and centered on Taormina, it fits travelers looking for a single-day culinary outing.

Travelers with specific health or mobility needsThe operator lists the activity as available for all ages; anyone with health or mobility concerns should verify suitability with the operator in advance.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Season

The full activity runs approximately seven hours.

What the Price Covers

Price includes transfer by A/C van or bus, the pizza-making class with the chef, food and drinks, live commentary on board, onboard treats and bottled water, Discover Messina travel assistance, and liability insurance.

What’s Not Included

The price excludes entrance fees (for example the Greek-Roman theatre), optional gratuities, private expenses, and souvenir photos which are available to purchase.

Logistics & Meeting Point

The listed meeting location is Via I Settembre, 110, 98122 Messina ME, Italy.

Booking Notice

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Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the cooking class day trip?

The total duration of the activity is approximately 7 hours.

Where does the trip start or where do we meet?

The meeting location is Via I Settembre, 110, 98122 Messina ME, Italy.

What is included in the price?

Included are transfer by A/C van or bus, the pizza-making class with the chef, food and drinks, live commentary onboard, treats and bottled water on the bus, Discover Messina travel assistance, and liability insurance.

What is not included in the price?

Not included are entrance fees (such as to the Greek-Roman theatre), optional gratuities, private expenses, and souvenir photos which can be purchased separately.

Is the activity suitable for children and infants?

The outing is offered for all ages; pricing is listed as Adult €109, Child €80, and infants free.

Will I eat what I cook?

Yes — after the class participants taste the dishes they prepared during the session.