Half Day Private Tour to Messina Taormina and Castelmola
Description
We offer an excursion service from our beloved Sicily. In particular, in these tours we propose a visit to our hometown, Messina, going to visit the Sanctuary of Christ the King, one of the most beautiful panoramic points of the city from where you can see the Strait of Messina. Subsequently it will also be possible to visit the Cathedral of Messina with the largest astronomical clock in the world while also tasting Sicilian sweets and specialties. Another stage of the tour includes the arrival in Taormina, the most famous city in Sicily, with a walk along Corso Umberto, characterized by Gothic and Baroque influences. You will also go to see the "balcony", a panoramic place of the city of Taormina from where you can see the wonderful Isola Bella. The last stop of the tour, however, includes a visit to the village of Castelmola, one of the most evocative villages in Sicily, also influenced by Arab and Norman traditions and styles.
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Itinerary
They will be able to visit the Sanctuary of Cristo Re, a panoramic point of the Strait of Messina; Piazza Duomo, with the largest astronomical clock in the world; small tasting of cannoli and Sicilian desserts.
They will be able to see one of the most beautiful and evocative villages of our Sicily with a culture ranging from Romantic to Gothic, from Arabic to Norman, with a panorama over the entire southern area of the Ionian coast.
They will be able to visit Corso Umberto, the main street of Taormina, characterized by its Gothic and Baroque, Arab and Norman structure. It will also be possible to visit the "balcony", a panoramic point of the city from which it is possible to see the wonderful "Isola Bella".
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Baby seats available on request
Reviews(38)
An excellent experience to visit these places. The tour guides was very professional and polite. Explained so much and learned so much
We had another wonderfully fun filled tour day with Marissa. She makes you feel like family and answeres all our questions We had several seniors and she even slowed the pace doe them to enjoy. Definitely recommend her. This was oir 2nd tour with her.
Marissa was incredibly kind and informative. She was willing to go above and beyond to accommodate multiple people's needs while being overall pleasant to have easy conversation with. It was definitely a great experience, and I wholeheartedly believe that she was the reason we all had such a wonderful day!
The tour of some small Sicilian mountian villages (Taormina and Castelmola) was absolutely wonderful. Enzo was a wonderful driver navigating the mountainous roads expertly and safely. Kimberly was a wonderful tour guide whose energy was contagious. Thier love for the area was evident and allowed us to tour and see some unique stops and sites not on the normal tour. A walking tour in Taormina which included the Trevelyan Park (Villa Comunale) was a true gem. Recommendations for lunch at Momma Rossa's was also a hidden gem and provided a truly wonderful memory. The free time was well spaced out and enough guidance provided to make good choices while on our own. 5 star experience from a 5 star duo.
This tour was an excellent way to see Castelmola, Taormina and Messina. Our driver Enzo and our guide Marisa were excellent. Marisa quickly became part of our family and made the experience fun and very enjoyable. She provided history and fun facts along the way. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to have a more personal feel while traveling in the area.
Even though we had torrential rain during our tour our driver , Enzo and our guide, Kimberly made sure we enjoyed our day. The bar in Castelmola was phenomenal. Even after I dropped my cannoli in the water Enzo bought me an another one and had it waiting for me when we returned.
We totally enjoyed our tour with Enso and Hanna. Enso was there with a sign and picked us up. He was an excellent driver and k ew where to go. Hanna was an excellent tour guide. She told us everything and stayed with us the whole way...her English was excellent too. She was very professional and very knowledgeable and made us feel very welcome. They were both great.
Hana was a fabulous tour guide. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip. The driver, Enzo, got us safely from our cruise ship and back. They were a great team. We picked what we wanted to do and they made it happen. I highly recommend this tour.
We were a small group of 12 looking for a good time, and we got a Great! experience. Our tour guide Marisa was delightful and knowledgeable, answering all of our questions without boring us to death. We visited the medieval era town of Castlemola, lunched and shopped in Taormina, and finished in Messina. Marisa adjusted based upon our questions and requests. The little tour bus used easily accommodated our group with two empty seats left. Again, we had a great time and highly recommend this as an alternative to a ship shore excursion.
The trip to Messina, Taormina, and Castelmola was a major highlight of our vacation, thanks in part to our guide, Kimberly, who was truly exceptional. From the beginning, she was friendly, lively, personable, and well-informed. She epitomized what you would hope for in a tour guide. Although this tour was one of the most expensive for our family of seven (compared to the other tours we did on our 7-day cruise), it was certainly worth every penny. Don't hesitate to book with this company, and if possible, ask for Kimberly.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure to guide your family through Messina, Taormina, and Castelmola. I'm so happy to hear that the tour was one of the highlights of your vacation and that you enjoyed the experience with me. Your enthusiasm and kindness made the day even more special for me as well. I hope to see you again for more adventures in Sicily! 🌞🍋 Warm regards
