Taormina and Castelmola from Messina Shared Group Tour
Overview
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Tour to Taormina where you can visit its famous sites like the Greek theater, the Cathedral and a view on Mount Etna and the bay of Giardini Naxos. Continue with a transfer to the town of Castelmola and head back to Messina port of Hotel.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
At time of booking, Hotel guests must provide the name of Hotel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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Start of tour at Messina port or Hotel
Porta Catania di Taormina
The tour will start from Messina and the drop off will be Taormina at Porta Catania
What‘s Included
Transport by air-conditioned coach/bus, minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
This is a shared tour. According the number of bookings the group can be of 28 people
Port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Pickup points
Messina
VMaison Boutique Hotel
Viale Europa 59 Messina Italy
Royal Palace Hotel
Via Tommaso Cannizzaro 3, Messina Italy
HOTEL LA RESIDENZA MESSINA
Via 27 Luglio, 115, Messina Italy
Hotel Messenion
Via Francesco Faranda 7, Messina Italy
Capo Peloro Resort
Via Circuito 171 Torre Faro Italy
Le Dune Beach Club
Strada Statale 113 Km 13,400 Messina Italy
Options
Shared tour
Pickup included
Reviews
141 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour on Sicily
Andrea P,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.0010/13/25 - This tour was fabulous! Castelmola and Taormina were incredibly beautiful! Our tour guide, Sam, was fun and knowledgeable. He even stayed around after returning to Messina to take those of us that wanted to go to the main square and told us all about the astronomical clock and cathedral. I would definitely go back and would do this tour again! Thank you for an incredible day on the island of Sicily!
Great Way to See Taormina
Darrel M,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Communication prior to the tour was excellent. Mike was a very good driver/guide. We found his claim to be the worst driver in the company unbelievable, hahaha. The Mercedes van was comfortable, and Mike filled the driving time with interesting history and insights into life in Sicily. Our visits to Castelmola and Taormina were very relaxing and featured beautiful views. People looking to book should know that your time in these towns is “free time” rather than guided touring. It was a perfect day for us, and Mike even pointed out a perfect spot to get a cannoli when he dropped us off back in Messina.
Loved these little towns!
Ginger R,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I loved the tour and the time in the little towns. They made the trip for me because it totally felt like Italy. The streets, shops, people and oh the food!! And let’s not forget the views!!
Castelmola and Taormina are great!
jrstubbins,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour to the beautiful hilltop village / town Castelmola and Taormina. Some spectacular views in Castelmola and some great shopping in Taormina. Sam our guide and Orazio our driver looked after us very well and we would highly recommend this excursion when in Messina.
Great experience
Jill C,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was extremely kind and knowledgeable.. she gave good suggestions but allowed us free time to explore.
Nice tour
sesselman,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The time spent in each location was perfect. The van was comfortable as well. Michael was very knowledgeable of Sicily.
A Perfect Day in Sicily!
Dan F,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a perfect day tour in Sicily! Our guide Salvo was very knowledgeable and shared information about the history of Sicily, foods to eat, and of course, information about each of the sites we visited. He fielded all of our random questions as well. It was nice to get to Taormina ahead of the cruise ship excursions to enjoy the town before 100s of people descended on it. It was also nice to have free time at both locations to enjoy some food and take pictures. On the way back to Messina, I managed to catch a quick nap. A perfect day in Sicily!
Taormina
ROBERT C,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything as expected; Italian. Torrential rains, part of the tour had to be cancelled. Great tour guides and clear instructions. Highly recommend the tour and Sam the tour guide
Great Tour!
Constance T,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. This area is soooo beautiful! Highly recommend this tour! Good trip and beautiful location.
Strongly Recommended tour!
Alla F,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Michael, our guide was amazing - Friendly, perfect balance of tour guide and humour… made for a comfortable and easy ride to see 2 beautiful historic cities…. Recommend!!!
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