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‘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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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
Shared group tour
Pickup included
Small group (min 8 -max 16)
Pickup included
Reviews
626 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guide, driver and tour!
Ellen M,
Nov 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour with Sara. Driver navigated skillfully on narrow roads and got us close to stops. Sara has lived in Sicily her whole life and has lots of knowledge of history, good sense of humor! Highly recommend. Meeting place right at cruise pier, very convenient!
An amazing journey of discovery!
JOCELYN G,
Nov 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and thorough. Gave us time to explore on our own too which was fun. The scenery was amazing too!
A must do trip!
jennellc2024,
Nov 2, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00I participated in this tour as part of a cruise excursion. Claudio was our guide and he was phenomenal. I gave us a little paste di mandorla to start the experience…delicious. He told us everything about Sicily or at least it seemed that way. He even gave pointers on what to see and visit if there’s more time or if we come back on day. While the clouds covered Mt. Etna, it didn’t take away from the amazing views. I would take this tour again.
A Great Tour
Navigator127958,
Nov 2, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Katia was a wonderful tour guide and Giacomo a great driver. Both of them went out of their way to ensure that we had a wonderful experience on the tour. Katia was very knowledgeable about the places we visited. She exhibited concern and caring for all her guests on this excursion.
Wonderful way to spend the day in Sicily!
jaimeekga,
Nov 1, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Mariarita was a wonderful guide! Funny and friendly and very sweet! Carlo was also very knowledgeable and helpful! These two towns were spectacularly beautiful!
Do this private tour - better than cruise options!
Blinkybill007,
Oct 31, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We booked through Discover Messina and were met at our ship by the maxing and enigmatic Carmelo (guide) and his buddy Guiseppe (our driver for the day). Max capacity is six but there were only 4 in our group. We arrived in Castelmola around 9.30am which is high up above Taormina with views to Mt Etna. Gorgeous village for a wander around and a sip of the regional almond wine. From there we departed for Taormina and after some brief pointers on what to see and potentially where to get the best Cannolo and Arancino, the four of us were let loose for nearly 3 hours which we loved. This tour was amazing both for the locations but especially the knowledge and passion shown by our incredible guides. We all chatted all the way back to Messina and arrived back at port having had one of the best days of our 6 week European vacation. Highly recommend this company!
Nice shore excursions in Messina.
Dan H,
Oct 30, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide and driver. Right amount if time in both sites. Easy walking, more stairs in Castelmola with smaller area to see everything.
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Lawrence Z,
Oct 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great guide and driver. Seamless information provided by tour company. Tour excited pur expectations
A beautiful day in Sicily!
Cheri C,
Oct 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00We joined this tour as a shore excursion starting from the Messina port. From booking on Viator to pick up at the pier, the company was extremely organized and communicated very well. We were told in advance, to look for the orange shirts with a Lion head, where and when to meet on the pier and even our tour guide’s name. When we came off the ship, everything was exactly as described which made it very easy to find the right tour and Sabrina greeted us warmly. During the ride, Sabrina provided tons of information, along with a cookie and water. She speaks English well (maybe a little fast, but still easily understandable). The drive itself was stunning, with many expansive views and the 2 locations we stopped were gorgeous. Lots of shopping, beautiful picture opportunities, good food and everything you imagine when visiting Italy. I highly recommend this tour and you would be lucky to have Sabrina leading it. She paced well to the audience, spoke to everyone, made suggestions for things to eat and experience. She is knowledgeable and friendly! Antonella was our driver and she took great care of us also. The drive up the mountain was steep and windy, but she handled it with ease and confidence. She also got as close as possible to drop off points and never made us wait too long. Everything was timed well, with enough time to see and enjoy the sites, grab a snack and people watch without wasting hours of time. What else can you ask for? A beautiful day all around!
Lovely drive and towns!
Debra K,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lovely tour from the cruise ship around the coast. Beautiful scenery. Both cities were wonderful to tour, shop and eat. Save time to visit the Greek Theater. Our guide and small van driver were very good.
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