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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M2546zfmelc
Jul 12, 2025
Lucca was amazing! - I cannot share enough about Lucca, our guide. He was the best tour guide I have ever had on any tour, anywhere, anytime. He is brilliant, kind, interesting, articulate, and knew fascinating details about the places we went. He didn’t rush people. I truly don’t know how to explain how good this tour was because of Lucca. He made these two beautiful cities shine because of his commentary. Thank you, Lucca! The Utah family.
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Gabbieandgg2
Jul 11, 2025
Great excursion!! - Great tour!! Taormina is absolutely beautiful!! Mariarita was so kind and professional! The almond cookies and water were a delightful surprise. Booking through Viator included a stop at the theater in Taormina while booking directly with the tour company did not. My only recommendation would be to shop in Taormina and eat in Castelmola because there isn’t much to do in Castelmola for a one hour stop.
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Philip_r
Jul 3, 2025
Take this tour!! - What a day!! Not on the itinerary, but Mt Etna erupted - wow!! It added to the excitement of a wonderful visit to Taormina and Castelmola. Maryrita did a great job and we had just the right mix of history, culture and free time. She pointed us in the right direction for Arincino (shaped like Mt Etna) and Brioche Con Gelato.
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Airdrieadventures
Jul 2, 2025
Brilliant company throughout and amazing day - Excellent Tour to Castelmola and Taormina - both worthwhile to visit. Good amount of time in each. Fantastic guide and driver. Margarita had some great local tips for food and even helped us skip the line at the Greek theatre. Driver had amazing skill climbing up the narrow roads. Clear instructions ahead of the tour on what to expect and where to meet. Would 100% recommend.
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Lisa_c
Jun 25, 2025
Finally Taormina! - Precise pick up arrangement, our great guide Sabrina well introduced the history and stories of Sicily! Including the visit to Ancient Theatre at Taormina. Live it so much!
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Dale_b
Jun 22, 2025
Beautiful tour - We had a great time. Margarita was very knowledgeable about the area and all the history. We had a very enjoyable day. The landscape and Seascape was beautiful.
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Karen
Jun 19, 2025
Great tour with Sara! - Sara is amazing guide and our driver kept us safe on the narrow winding roads! Perfectly timed tours with just enough time for shopping.
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Passport18996364825
Jun 17, 2025
Great Excursion! - It was a fantastic excursion. Got to see things and places we would not have been able to in a single day. Guide Gabriella & Driver Allessio were great!
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Trail10429349414
Jun 16, 2025
Best day in Sicily! - We were a group of 23 and we had the most amazing day with Allesandra as our host. We had 2 boats (side by side) for swimming, dancing and viewing the grotto. We had drinks and lunch at a beautiful venue with free time in Taormina. The day was organized and flexible and was our best day! Thank you for a great time!
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Kim_f
Jul 10, 2025
Great option to see more than just Messina. - Please be on time, it makes it very stressful for the tour guide when the same people are always late at pick up points. The tour guide was excellent, highly knowledgeable and gave heaps of information and recommendations. Mt Etna did offer a show, but that is OK.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).