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
What To Expect
This will be one of our two destinations of our tour.
Corso Umberto
Corso Umberto is the main street of Taormina
Options
Private tour
Pickup included
Small group (min 8 -max 16)
Pickup included
Shared group tour
Pickup included
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
709 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour of Castlemola and Taormina
Bill8246,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00What a great tour of Castlemola and Taormina! Marierita met me at the cruise terminal and wound us up to the top of the mountain to visit little town on top of a big rock. She explained the sites in as much detail as I wanted and patiently let me walk around a bit on my own (and climb up to the old castle remains). We then went down the mountain to Taormina and walked through the town, again describing the historical sites. Because I had a guide, we got to skip the line to see the theater. We were both aghast that the Film Festival had erected a huge movie screen which covered up the stage and view from the theater. She is a wonderful hostess!
Lovely tour & host Magda Taormina & Castelmola
Alison D,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative tour guide Magda! Highly recommend her for her knowledge of the history & art! Bravo
A Fabulous Time with Gabby
Brenda S,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour! Our tour guide Gabby was excellent. She was professional and punctual. She also communicated well before the tour, so we knew exactly what time and location we would meet. She was willing to take our photos anytime The time was broken up between the 2 towns well. It was a beautiful time experiencing 2 absolutely breathtaking cities. I would definitely recythis tour!
Well organised and great tour of Castelmora & Taormina
Nicola R,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mariarita & driver were excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and spare time in both places. Just the right amount of information about the areas and own time to explore. The roads up were hairpin but skilfully driven & felt safe at all times. Modern, great condition small bus with good aircon. Made sure we were back to port in plenty of time & excellent communication from the company beforehand. Highly recommend
We only had a day in...
KellyMaree G,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We only had a day in Port, so this was a great way to see the island as much as possible. Italy is a busy place so be aware that there will be crowds. Still worth doing!
Lots of walking on...
Annette P,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of walking on cobblestone but great stops and worth the trip. Very knowledgeable guide and exceptional driver on long winding roads.
Could have been better
sandyj210,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00A/C wasnot good on part of bus ride. Bus couldn't pick us up in castelmona, had long walk to bus. Too long in Taomina
Messina
Kevin K,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend Chiara for a tour around Messina. Her d Local knowledge of the region's history brings the past to life, transforming each site into a fascinating story rather than just another stop on the itinerary. She shares historical details, local traditions, and cultural insights with genuine passion, making the experience educational…. the trip to Taormina, is a must, word of caution, however: the winding mountain roads can be a bit challenging if you're prone to motion sickness, so it may be worth taking precautions before the drive.
Perfection
annamarie r,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a beautiful tour! Thank you Sabrina for the perfect day! So many things to see. Loved learning the history of these small towns.
Best 🍕 🍕 🍕 🍕
p0llyannc,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the tour and saw a lot of things that I didn't know we would see, and the food in Taormina best pizza ever.
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