Private Tour Taormina and Castelmola

Discover Taormina and Castelmola: stunning views, ancient sites, and local flavors. Enjoy almond wine, Greek theatre, and panoramic vistas on this private tour.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Castelmola - Starting from the port of Messina it takes about 60 minutes to get to Castelmola. There we will stop for about 1 hour where you can admire splendid views, typical local shops, the cathedral with the panorama of Etna and the famous Turrisi bar, where you can taste almond wine if you wish. - Taormina - We will arrive in Taormina, where we will stop for about 2 hours to visit the entire Corso Umberto, where there are numerous shops, the ancient Greek theater, and the possibility of tasting typical local products, or if you like there will also be the possibility of an extension the stop if you want to have lunch there. On the way back we will stop ‘at the balcony’, where we can admire the panorama of Isola Bella. We will stay there for about 10 minutes, just enough time to take some photos. - Messina - In Messina, we will stop at Cristo Re, where you can admire the panorama of the Strait of Messina. Also in Messina, if you want, we will take you to taste one of these typical local products such as the arancini, granita or cannoli offered by us, before concluding the tour at the Cathedral with its beautiful astronomical clock.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Starting from the port of Messina it takes about 60 minutes to get to Castelmola. There we will stop for about 1 hour where you can admire splendid views, the cathedral with the panorama of Etna and the famous Turrisi bar, where you can taste the famous almond wine. On the way back we will go to Taormina, where we will stop for about 2 hours to visit the entire Corso Umberto, where there are numerous shops, the ancient Greek theatre, and the possibility of tasting typical local products, or if you prefer there will also be the possibility of extending the stop if you wish to have lunch there. On the way back we will stop “at the balcony”, where we can admire the panorama of Isola Bella and take some photos. On the way back to Messina, we will stop at Cristo Re, where you can admire the panorama of the Strait of Messina and the Duomo cathedral with the largest astronomical clock in Europe. If you want, we will offer you one of the typical local products such as arancini, granita or cannoli.

Location
Messina Passenger Terminal
Via Vittorio Emanuele II
The meeting point coincides with the port. You will find me as soon as you get off the ship.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kristen_h
Aug 22, 2024
Great Driver and Guide - Wonderful tour with knowledgeable driver and guide. Very friendly and generous people. Had great time with family and friends.
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Pathfinder755638
Jul 31, 2024
An amazing experience in Sicily!!!! - Highly, highly, highly recommended!!!! This was an absolutely perfect way to see Messina, Taormina, and Castelmola. We had an absolute blast!! The van was very comfortable even for our large group. Angelo and Alexandra gave us the best recommendations for food, treated us and the kids to granite and cannoli, and took us to all the best vantage spots. They were both so nice and knowledgeable. We have zero complaints!! Look nowhere else for your trip!!!
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Nunziap323
Jul 23, 2024
Simply perfect - We visited castemola and then Taormina and also bathed in the sea, Angelo provided us with umbrellas and fresh water, as well as offering us granita cannoli and croissants. Impeccable and efficient service. With two small children she welcomed all our needs and made us fully enjoy the day. I would go back 100 more times with him
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P5834hnilariap
Jul 19, 2024
Taormina top with angel - We spent a spectacular day with Angelo, the straconsiglio .... picks you up at the terminal and brings you back in time for departure
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H8143nerosam
Jun 28, 2024
Beautiful experience - We arrived in Messina on June 18 with Word europa, we had together with another couple contacted Angelo for the tour of Messina and Taormina and I must say it was a great choice. Angelo took us to Castelmola, Isola Bella, Taormina and Messina, it was a nice tour and above all very pleasant thanks to the skill and sympathy of Angelo who in addition to being our taxi driver also acted as a guide and photographer. He also offered us Sicilian cannoli in a bar in Castelmola and the legendary granita with brioche in a bar in Messina, what if you land in Messina call Angelo and you will not regret it.
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Lucrezia
Jun 27, 2024
Fantastic day that will remain in your heart❤️ - We spent a fantastic day, thanks to Angelo we saw beautiful places and the best thing is that he pampered us and made us feel like his family. Highly recommended to all
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Vincenzobd5119ws
Jun 25, 2024
Excursion that will remain in our hearts! - There is only one word that can describe this day spent together with Angelo and Antonio. UNFORGETTABLE!!!!! meanwhile to start super nice and friendly. Very organized. They allowed us to visit fantastic places and taste the legendary Sicilian cannoli and the fantastic Messina granita. We visited Castelmola, a hamlet that entered our hearts as well as Taormina. And then they took us to a fantastic dream beach for a nice swim in the sea. Finally brought on time to embark on our cruise. To summarize - highly recommended I assure you -organized Very nice. -DREAM excursion!
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Jbmath
Jun 23, 2024
Great day trip - Driver was fantastic from pick up To drop off. Very punctual and good communication up front. Got us to our excursion on time and took us places afterwards. Overall very kind and considerate.
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U610vhchrism
Jun 19, 2024
The greatest tour of Messina. - Amazing tour. Our driver Angelo was on time, drove safely, and new the area well. We went to 4 beautiful places, and stopped and even more small stops to appreciate amazing views and little things only a local would know. Angelo treated us like family, and showed us places no tourist could ever find. He also was able to use his connections to allow us into shops and restaurants much faster than a normal person could. He even found a lost pair of sunglasses for us and was able to get them back to us after we were on the boat. Truly a wonderful trip. This is The best service in Messina! Fantastic trip. Our driver Angelo was on time, drove safely and knew the area well. We went to 4 wonderful places and stopped and also other small stops to appreciate wonderful views and little things that only a local would know. Angelo treated us like family and showed us places that no tourist could ever find. He was also able to use his connections to get us into shops and restaurants much faster than a normal person could. He even found us a lost pair of sunglasses and managed to bring them back to us after we were on the boat. Truly a wonderful trip. This is the best service in Messina
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Mariag230
Jun 19, 2024
Nice day in small group - It was a beautiful day. Angelo took us to places where we had nice views. He was very friendly, polite and helpful. It was a much better option than wandering around alone or being in a huge group. He invited us for a drink and dessert. Also offered water whenever needed. I’m very pleased. Thank you Angelo again. 🌞
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