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
662 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Superior tour guide
Charles L,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was our first time in Sicily, and we were incredibly fortunate to have Sara as our tour guide. She was truly outstanding—knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely cared about providing detailed information while answering all of our questions. Her passion made the experience even more memorable. If I could give her six stars, I absolutely would. I highly recommend Sara to anyone visiting!
Perfect stress-free tour for cruisers!
X780VEsallyl,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a phenomenal tour to Taormina and Castelmola, both cities were beautiful. If I had to choose, I would love to visit Castelmola again, it had so much charm! Our guide Claudio was great and gave us solid recommendations for sights and where to eat. Our favorite meal of the Italy trip was a restaurant he recommended in Taormina. Antonicca (hope I spelled that correctly) was our driver and skillfully got us up the winding roads. I definitely recommend this tour if you want a stress-free excursion!
Nice tour. Beautiful cities
Maryanne K,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great organized tour. Cities were exceptional and not to be missed. Was a long bus ride to the cities. But worth it. Margarita was fun and did a great job!
Felt and saw the local color…but needed more guidance
Suzanne S,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Loved Castelmora. Really felt the culture, not just the commercialism. Would have liked the option of maybe a short guide in Taormina before free time.
Love Sicily!
Karen W,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic location and great tour. Plenty of free time and just enough history to satisfy our curiosity.
Highly recommended.
Jaewoo A,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Memorable trip with my wife! Best experience ever. Highly recommended. Special thanks to our guide, Maria Rita (not Margarita). I truly appreciate your help!
Great cruise excursion!
Aimee T,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy meeting spot at cruise port. Great driver - especially in the narrow streets going to Castelmon. Informative and friendly tour guide. Made the day very enjoyable! Would recommend a bit more time in Castelmon..
Excellent value and service provided...highly recommend
Rodney M,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience...Katia and Guissepe were excellent, informed and clearly proud of Sicily. Provided clear information and verbal tidbits as we went along. Katia was chatty and helpful as we asked about many aspects of Sicily. Guissepe drove calmly and safely and got us back to the World Europa in good time. Privided good advice on a restaurant and a local fragrance shop. Shout out to Alex and Irina (intern and in training) who came with our group. Fully recommended this company...you will not find better
Mountain top experience
Deborah L,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour takes you to new heights! Castelmora and Taormina are nestled atop mountains and provide incredible views, great restaurants and shops. The winding roads lead to get there is its own adventure!
A Solid 5 STAR Experience
Patricia C,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour to take your family on. Professional, personable and on time. The views from Castelmola were spectacualr from the hilltop village. Marietta our tour guide and our driver were amazing and we highly recommend this tour.
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