Taormina and Castelmola from Messina Shared Group Tour
Description
Tour to Taormina where you can visit its famous sites like the Greek theater, the Cathedral and a view on Mount Etna and the bay of Giardini Naxos. Continue with a transfer to the town of Castelmola and head back to Messina port of Hotel.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Start of tour at Messina port or Hotel
The tour will start from Messina and the drop off will be Taormina at Porta Catania
In Taormina you can visit the Greek theater(Extra cost), Palazzo Corvaja, and Cathedral. You can admire an amazing view of Mount Etna and bay of Giardini Naxos. You will have 2 hours to visit the town by yourself. Guide will give all the information on the bus. You will have a walk along Corso Umberto (the ancient Roman street Valeria). You will be enchanted by Taormina, the charming pearl of the Mediterranean which is always able to seduce even the most inattentive visitor.
Castelmola is a little nice town just above Taormina. Discover this little town that is famous for the pottery and almond wine. Also here you can enjoy a beautiful landscape, with a wonderful overlook of the Mount Etna (more than 3,330 mt, the highest volcano in Europe), and the magnificent bay of Giardini - Naxos. Visit on your own. Guide will give all the information on the bus
At the end of the day, you will be transferred back to Messina. Back to the port in time for the cruise-ship departure.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick up where the customer needs. Just indicate at time of booking.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- At time of booking, Hotel guests must provide the name of Hotel
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative tour or full refund.
Reviews(147)
This tour was a great find in Messina and the surrounding areas! Chris was a fantastic tour guide and delivered so much information during our rides between Taormina, Castelmora, and the Basilica Cattedrale Santa Maria Asdunta. I have no idea Halle someone can have so much information! You have a great amount of free time in these spots and he provides a walking tour of the Basilica! We had a great ride in a new Mercedes tour van! Give this tour your time! You’ll love it.
Michele our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot of culture and history in a short period of time with him. I would recommend Michele for your tour guide.
Excellent trip excellent tour guide I mean it with every sense of the word will not be disappointed Michele (Mike) you were awesome . Till we meet again my friend Thank you for all the culture and beauty you made us see on this trip . Bravo Chris and Peter K.
Mike was an outstanding guide. He made us feel like family and had so many fun facts and stories to pass on. Amazing to up to see these cities built on the peaks
Very easy to find guide off ship. Nice van.we had a great time walking the little streets. Very clean with restrooms.
We will definitely use this service again. Booking via Viator was very easy and easy to reach when I had a question, and the tour manager patiently explained all the possibilities, which reassured us before the trip. The arrangements and coordination were excellent, the drivers were great, and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We truly enjoyed the trip.
10/13/25 - This tour was fabulous! Castelmola and Taormina were incredibly beautiful! Our tour guide, Sam, was fun and knowledgeable. He even stayed around after returning to Messina to take those of us that wanted to go to the main square and told us all about the astronomical clock and cathedral. I would definitely go back and would do this tour again! Thank you for an incredible day on the island of Sicily!
Communication prior to the tour was excellent. Mike was a very good driver/guide. We found his claim to be the worst driver in the company unbelievable, hahaha. The Mercedes van was comfortable, and Mike filled the driving time with interesting history and insights into life in Sicily. Our visits to Castelmola and Taormina were very relaxing and featured beautiful views. People looking to book should know that your time in these towns is “free time” rather than guided touring. It was a perfect day for us, and Mike even pointed out a perfect spot to get a cannoli when he dropped us off back in Messina.
I loved the tour and the time in the little towns. They made the trip for me because it totally felt like Italy. The streets, shops, people and oh the food!! And let’s not forget the views!!
This was a great tour to the beautiful hilltop village / town Castelmola and Taormina. Some spectacular views in Castelmola and some great shopping in Taormina. Sam our guide and Orazio our driver looked after us very well and we would highly recommend this excursion when in Messina.
