Catania Shore Excursion: Catania to Taormina and Castelmola
Overview
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6 hours
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This small-group tour from Catania to Taormina allows you to visit its famous sites like the Greek theater, the Cathedral and a view on Mount Etna and bay of Giardini Naxos. Visit is on your own. Guide will give information on the vehicle and then free time for the visit. Continue with a transfer to the town of Castelmola and head back to Catania to the starting point.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned car, minivan or bus-coach
Driver/guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Porta Catania di Taormina
The ancient city door
Palazzo Corvaja
An old palace in the city center
Options
Shared tour
Tour Taormina - Castelmola from Catania
Pickup included
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not enough seats and people were packed in like sardines. AVOID this tour company!!!
Steven C,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Our family was the last ones to get on the bus, but because of the small seats and some large people on the bus, there was no seats left to sit in. Two of our family members were left without seats. We were forced to leave the bus before the tour started. We advised the driver of the situation, but he got angry and argumentative. We told he we would seek a refund on our VISA card. We had to purchase another limited tour with another company. Very disappointing and would NOT recommend this company for any tour.
Very nice experience...
MISSDC J,
May 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice experience visiting the small towns of Taormina and Castelmola. Highly recommend trying the Canoli in Taormina.
The excursion was very...
ROBIN E,
Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The excursion was very interesting. Mike was an excellent guide. He was able to inform us of the history of both Taormina and Castlemola answering any and all questions we had.
Driver gives a history...
ASAD M,
Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Driver gives a history lesson on the area and then leaves you to explore Taormina and then Castelmola. Overall went well but I think that more time is required to see Taormina than the 2 hours.
Great place to visit
Dan M,
Oct 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Michael was our guide and was great and funny! Best guide we’ve had on our trip in Europe. Michael was very easy to understand in English and he did a great job getting us to the right spots to avoid the crowds. Great little Italian towns to see! Highly recommended!
The beauty of this tour was enchanting
Patricia B,
Oct 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Michael, our tour guide was very informative and made us feel so comfortable. He answered questiions and gave us more time at a certain site if we needed it!*****
Loved the cities
Robert G,
Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The cities are absolutely beautiful. We wish we had more leisure time in both however to shop and explore.
Unique Experience
Rob Z,
Aug 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Michele was an amazing driver and tour guide. This was an incredible way to see Sicily from a local's perspective. Taormina was so beautiful and Michele told us the perfect place to stop to sample the local croquets. This tour was amazing too because it went to Castelmola, way up on top of the hill, which is impossible for the big tour busses to get up. WOW what a view from up there! We had a delicious lunch and sampled the recommended almond wine before heading back in the beautiful vehicle.
Great Day Seeing Taormina
Fred P,
Sep 30, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00As usual, Viator provided an excellent guide for our family.. He was personable, knowledgeable and did not rush us. Highly recommended.
La Bella Sicilia
frogpond86,
Sep 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Michael was a great navigator. He showed us Sicily! We enjoyed seeing Taormina, Castelmola, Catania and the countryside. He provided great commentary on the areas and offered suggestions on what to make sure to see.
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