Taormina & Castelmola Tour From Messina or Catania Port Sicily
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Our Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina and Catania cruise ports is a unique one-day shore excursion, showcasing two of Sicily’s most charming destinations in complete comfort.
With our expert local drivers, you will discover a perfect blend of natural beauty, history, and authentic Sicilian atmosphere. Taormina is renowned for its breathtaking panoramic views over the sea.
You will enjoy a scenic stop at Madonna della Rocca Church before continuing to Castelmola, a peaceful hilltop village with stunning views.
Back in Taormina, you will have free time to explore highlights such as the Greek Theatre, the Cathedral, and Palazzo Corvaja, or simply enjoy the lively streets and shops. Time for lunch will also be allocated.
At the end of the tour, you will be comfortably returned to your original pickup point.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Time travel is added to the total time duration.
We will only do exterior sightseeing for Ancient Theatre of Taormina and Palazzo Corvaja
What To Expect
Isola Bella
First of all we will stop at the viewpont just bove the Isola Bella, called Belvedere, offering breath-taking views. It is the ideal location to admire and take shots of the coastline and the fantastic Isola Bella.
Castelmola
As our journey continues, we drive to the charming medieval village of Castelmola. This sleepy town is perched precariously above Taormina. A stroll around is a must, with its cool medieval alleyways and picturesque piazza commanding views of the whole countryside, Mount Etna and the Ionic coastline.
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Taormina & Castelmola Tour From Messina or Catania Port Sicily
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
The costs of meals are not included.
Gratuities
Entrance tickets to the archaeological sites.
Pickup points
Grand Hotel Liberty
Via 1 Settembre 15, Messina Italy
Hotel Sant'Elia
Via I Settembre 67, Messina Italy
Royal Palace Hotel
Via Tommaso Cannizzaro 3, Messina Italy
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day in Taormina via Excursions Italy & Leonardo
amysK9954JT,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family of five (my husband, our three adult children, and I) had just one day to explore Taormina while our cruise ship was in port, and choosing Excursions Italy was one of the best decisions we made. I actually found them through ChatGPT, and they exceeded all of our expectations! Our driver, Leonardo, was absolutely fantastic. He was knowledgeable, professional, responsible, and an extremely safe driver. Beyond that, he was fun, funny, and made our day so enjoyable. He was punctual at every stop, offered excellent recommendations, and helped us make the most of our limited time in beautiful Taormina. Most importantly, Leonardo carefully managed our schedule so we could relax and enjoy the day, knowing we would be back at our cruise ship well before gangway-up. That peace of mind was priceless. Excursions Italy is an honest, reliable company with clean, spacious, and very comfortable vehicles. Their communication was excellent from start to finish, and everything went exactly as planned. Taormina is absolutely breathtaking and is well worth visiting if you have the opportunity. I highly recommend Excursions Italy—especially Leonardo—to anyone looking for a memorable, stress-free day in Sicily. Thank you!
Great experience all the way around.
timothygZ3597GH,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eduardo was friendly and knowledgeable and an incredible driver.
Terrific Day Tour
Arhague100,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the good fortune to find Excursions, Sicily. They were able to put together an unforgettable experience. It was customized to our wishes and Irina went way beyond expectations to try to meet our wishes. Our driver Leonardo was so knowledgeable and engaging. He shared history and culture only a true Sicilian would know. I highly recommend them for your visit to Sicily.
Great day in Sicily
roysS6976XZ,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eduardo was amazing. He picked us up exactly on time and exactly where the email said to meet him. He was very knowledgeable about the area and provided insight into local sights. We had ample time to explore areas on our own and he was flexible about pickup times. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Highly recommend
Carrie R,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very prompt responses by Irina when booking and answering our questions. Leonardo was our driver. He was very kind, informative, and went above and beyond adapting the tour for our elderly mothers. Will definitely book with company again when we return to Sicily!
Perfection
misslippy4,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00When first contacting Excursions Sicily Irina, immediately replied with information that we had requested and was very helpful and flexible in order to meet our needs. We ended up booking our tour with this company due to her professionalism and her flexibility and truely listen to our requests. Each and every time we contacted Irina she replied within 24 hours and addressed any concerns. Our driver and guide was Eduardo, who was extremely professional, knowledgeable, outgoing and fun which in turn made our experience more than we expected. We had Private transfers from and to Palermo airport, tour to Agrigento (Valley of the Temples) & Archeological Museum of Agrigento & Scala dei Turchi, tour to Cefalù and Castelbuono, and a tour to Taormina and Mount Etna (Teatro Antico, Corso Umberto l, Villa Comunale, Piazza IX Aprile, Isola Bella) over a 5 day period. Eduardo gave us great restaurant recommendations as well. We would highly recommend requesting Eduardo as your driver and Excursions Sicily.
A taste of sicily
wadiyex,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Antonio was amazing. He took such good care of my family and I. He was extremely friendly and easy to talk to and gave us great information. He answered all questions and gave us local recommendations. He was very patient with my family when we were running late getting back to the vehicle. The tour itself was absolutely incredible. We will definitely be looking to book again next time we visit. Thank you for giving my family and I the best experience!!
Memorable day in Sicily
W9027HNkarenm,Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sicily was our favorite stop on our 11 night Mediterranean cruise, not only due to the spectacular sights we saw but the excellent service provided by our tour Davide. He was waiting at the port when we arrived, welcomed us warmly and his engaging personality set the tone for the day. His pride of country was evident as he shared history, culture, and little stories about we passed by and saw. He made numerous stops for us to take in the incredible views, allowed us enough time to explore each stop and suggested restaurants and recommendations for our time in Taormina. We absolutely loved this charming town and had the best meal of our trip at one of the restaurants he recommended. We left Sicily knowing we would love to come back, thanks in part to the memorable day Davide afforded us. Highly recommend!!
Great Godfather Tour
Bama2021,Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver/guide David was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable and personable. Made the tour seem like family was showing us there home. Wouldn’t miss this experience especially if you are on a cruise and only have one day to see Sicily Well worth it. Enjoy
Excursions Sicily was a great experience!
Connie W,Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Irina was great to work with. Tours were fully booked, but she offered to get my husband and I where we wanted to go, anyway. We were picked up by Giuseppe, who drove us to Taormina, and was very nice. Eduardo drove us to Castelmora and then back to our ship. All were very nice and professional. I would not hesitate to use Excursions Sicily again in the future.
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