Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina
Overview
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6 hours
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Discover the villages of Taormina and Castelmola and their unique and impressive views with us.
Castelmola Sicily is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, at 550 meters above sea level. We will wind up in its panoramic square, where we will be surprised by the view, on one side, of Mount Etna- the highest active volcano in Europe. We stop also at local cafès to taste the typical sweet almond wine.
Our day tour continues with a Taormina tour, to visit the most popular tourist destination of Sicily, which was recently made if possible even more famous by the second season of White Lotus Sicily.
During the Taormina tour in Corso Umberto, you will be fascinated by an explosion of colors, sounds, and flavors typical of Sicily. Don’t miss churches, ancient buildings, and exclusive boutiques, as well as great views to take fantastic photos!
The Taormina and Castelmola tour will be an unforgettable and multi-sensory experience.
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
May be operated by a multilingual guide
Minimum number of 4 people per tour applies. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough total passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund’
Infant meals not included
Cellular number required
Departure times are set according to arrival of cruise ships
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This will be one of our two destinations of our tour.
Corso Umberto
Corso Umberto is the main street of Taormina
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned bus
Live commentary on board
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Entrance ticket to the Greek Roman theatre
Pickup points
MESSINA PORT
Options
Private tour
Pickup included
Shared group tour
Pickup included
Small group (min 8 -max 16)
Pickup included
Reviews
647 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Messina
879traciea,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mariaita was our guide, very knowledgeable and delightful. Would highly recommend
Great Day in Malta
jfshape,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience with our guide, Albert. We saw everything we wanted to and so much more Very personable and knowledgeable.. We highly recommend him.
Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina with Ellisa
fzhu2011,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ellisa is a nice tour guide and knowledgeable about these small mountain villages. The views are incredible stunning, the roads are really winding, too. Thanks Ellisa.
Great tour -- even in winter!
H9453DGericas,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Giuseppe was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. Discover Messina ran the tour for just me on my off-season cruise, and Giuseppe adjusted the tour to what I wanted to do. He knew all the best places for cannoli and arrancini and the locations of all the free bathrooms! Taormina is a must-see for anyone who loves eating, shopping and history. Castelmola has great views -- ask to stop at Bar Turrisi for some giggles.
Beautiful even in winter
mrzapelli,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I visited the town the day after Cyclone Harry, which fortunately, given the height, did not touch it. It is a gem for the well-kept alleys, for the view from above on Isola Bella, for the buildings, the souvenir shops and especially for the cannoli I ate there. Exceptional
Spectacular
89mouhamedf,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience, we were fascinated by the beauty of Taormina, the most beautiful Sicilian village. Thank you for your professionalism
Great tour with personalized touches!
Kailey M,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great tour led by Katia who knows so much about the towns and does everything she can to get you all you are looking for in your visit! They were kind and personable and gave extra time and attention to detail in the trip.
Great trip
889stevenh,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great time! It was a seamless experience with an easy pickup and drop out at the port. A great time saver compared to the included tour from our cruise ship.
Above and beyond
terrihH7477QK,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sara, our tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable and tailored our experience on things we were interested in. She made us feel like family. And our driver, Giuseppe, was equally accommodating. He shared highlights of the island prior to the start of our journey. Was a fabulous memorable day !!
Pleasant day in Taormina and Castelmola: a glimpse of Sicily
MaryElizabeth R,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This lightly structured "tour" gives oversight of the two villages on the hillsides by the sea. Most of our time was discovering Castelmola and Taormina by ourselves. for an upcharge the guide led s small group off for a strenuous climb to the Roman theatre at Taormina. We had been walking for over 2 hours when that was offered and we declined. WE paid enough for the two village visit. Castelmola was small,quaint and quite hilly to wander to see the oversight/view and visit the village church. The shops were partially open at 10 in the morning. The church opened at 11AM. The access to all of the village was possible in the time allowed for the narrow irregular paths. Taormina was visited by choosing to walk the length of the Corso Umberto. There is a city gate at each end. The walk has three overlooks at the sea wall. Many shops and cafes line Corso Umberto with several churches open for free to visitors. Generally Italian Catholic churches welcome visitors. without a cashier at the door. WE enjoyed plenty of time to leisurely have lunch, We shared the best cannolis at Laboratorio Pasticce Roberto as pointed out by the guide. Our time was well spent here. Generally this was a leisurely full day in two hilly villages near Messina and a slice of life in Sicily.
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