Taormina and Castelmola Full Day Tour: Experience the Rich History and Culture of Sicily

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Sicily on a full-day tour of Taormina and Castelmola. Explore the ancient Greek Theater, stroll through the charming village of Castelmola, and discover the iconic landmarks of Taormina. Don’t miss the chance to visit the filming location of the popular TV series White Lotus Sicily!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Madonnina del Porto - The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino
  • Fontana di Nettuno - The fountain was created by Montorsoli in 1557
  • Chiesa di S. Francesco all’Immacolata - It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina
  • Castelmola - small village located at 500 meters above the sea…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance ticket to the Greek roman theater
  • Transport by air-conditioned bus
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to Taormina and Castelmola, where you will be amazed by the rich history of one of the Greek colonies in Sicily, especially its remarkable ancient Theater, which has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, including the popular White Lotus Sicily series.
The excursion begins with a trip to the scenic village of Castelmola…

Location
Terminal Crociere
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cates123
Apr 25, 2025
Great experience - The tour was well organized and informative. Scenery was amazing. Guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. Pick up and drop off at port very easy.
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Navigator43439411310
Apr 23, 2025
Busy but Scenic Day - Sophia was very informative and had us smiling all day. We were taken to both small towns which were fun to explore. The only downfall was the amount of people visiting the towns. It was so busy and traffic was horrible in the Town. Beautiful, historical towns with plenty of shops. Favio was an amazing driver on those narrow roadways in the mountains. It was a very scenic trip.
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Carla
Apr 22, 2025
Fell in love with Sicily! - I had an amazing time on this tour with Mariarita and driver Jack! Mariarita was very knowledgeable, kind, funny, and generous with suggestions on where to eat, look for the best souvenirs, and how to spend our free time. I really enjoyed the balance between the guided tour time and the free time we had to explore on our own. The day never felt rushed or that we had to hurry to the next place we were visiting. I would definitely book with Discover Messina again and hope to come back to Sicily soon!
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Clmcefcc
Apr 7, 2025
Messina Shore Excursion by Discover Messina Sicily - Out first time in Sicily and we can't ask for a better experience. We were picked up right after we exited our cruise ship and whipped away to experience the beautiful Taormina, Castelmola and Messina before we were back to the ship in the evening. The duration at each stop was perfect. We have enough time for the Greek Theatre, Taormina, Castelmola and a little drive by at Messina before being drop off. The excursion was conducted by local tour operator, Discover Messina Sicily. Tour guide, Sara and driver, Giacomo were both more than wonderful. Full of knowledge and insights. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. A little shout out to the wonderful bakery at Messina, Pasticceria Ragusa, Messina. We bought some wonderful cannoli and almond cookies. The owner gave us each a free giagantic donut with filling to try. I will be back to try all the other pastries, gelato and granita. This tour took away our worries of not able to get back to our ship on time and we had a marvelous day visiting. We will be back Sicily!!!!
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Vl649
Mar 30, 2025
Extremely photogenic towns, great panoramic views! - Katia our tour guide was so kind, friendly and knowledgeable. She gave us very interesting commentary on the bus ride, and once we arrived at the destination she guided us to all the must-see sights, told us which stores and restaurants were authentic in Taormina and even showed us some off-the beaten path sights which were quite fascinating like the Roman Nymphaeum. Castelmola isn’t nearly as large or popular as Taormina, but its location sitting above it, you are afforded a panoramic view of Taormina, mountains and the sea below. Castelmola is a quaint and charming town with an odd fascination with the phallus! It all started at the Bar Turrisi, but had spread throughout the town, you’ll see phallus shapes everywhere you look! This does not take away from the prettiness of the town, but is actually a reflection of Sicilian humour which they’re known for! I highly recommend this tour for great views, shopping, eating and the chance to visit two of the most charming mountain top towns in Sicily!
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Jose
Mar 15, 2025
A great way to discover Taedormin - A great experience, Chiara guides you very friendly and with great knowledge that you also know how to transmit. Highly recommended experience
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L1272axsandyh
Feb 13, 2025
Fantastic day seeing Taormina and Castelmola! - We had the most enjoyable day seeing the spectacular sites of Taormina and Castelmola while in Sicily! While on a Viking cruise, we opted to use Discover Messina Sicily for the day and are so very glad we did. Our guide, Sara, was very knowledgeable, kind, and passionate about sharing so much interesting information about her homeland. She offered some choices as time permitted us to see even more than we initially expected! It was an exceptional experience and would highly recommend Discover Messina Sicily.
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Timbo742
Feb 2, 2025
A wonderful highlight of our vacation - My wife and I spent a day in Taormina and Castelmola with Discover Messina Sicily while on a trip through a number of Mediterranean locations. Among the 6 or 7 tour groups we used in our trip, Discover Messina Sicily was by far the best. Our guide, Sara, was very knowledgeable, easy to spend a day with, and very kind and helpful. She and our driver suggested extra stops beyond our initial itinerary when it became clear time would allow. Best of all, it was clear that Sara loves her town and island. As she provided history, mythology, and other information about the region, we couldn’t help but love the place, too. Five stars and some! Thank you for a memorable day, Discover Messina Sicily!
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Jillsv2502da
Jan 30, 2025
The best experience! - This was a fantastic tour. The guides were amazing and so kind. We had such a small group that they added extra stops to see a few off the beaten path sites. We learned so much, saw amazing things and we are so grateful to the guides.
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Gary_d
May 4, 2025
Sofia our guide was EXCELLENT but Taormina was boring, hi-light were the cannolis - The cannolis at Laboratorio Pasticceria Roberto Chemi were very delicious, the Greek-Roman amphitheater was very cool. Sofia was very good and kept good track of her group. If they spent less time in Taormina this tour would be better.
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