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
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
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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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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Bonny_x
Nov 26, 2024
A Must Book Experience - We had the best time on this tour! Our tour guide, Sara, was so friendly and so knowledgeable, I could listen to her talk for hours. We loved visiting Castelmola and Taormina. We even added a quick stop to see the astronomical clock in the town square which was really cool. She gave us a great tour of Taormina and even gave us a list of places/foods that we had to try while we were in Messina. I would 10000% book another tour with Sara again!
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Elena_b
Nov 19, 2024
Loved it - Wonderful guide. Very informative. Absolutely stunning sites. One of my favorite places we visited during our entire trip of Italy. Plan to return some day!!
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Go767727
Nov 12, 2024
Maria was a terrific guide in Messina. - Our guides name was Maria. My daughter and I enjoyed Maria very much. She was punctual, kind and full of information. If I ever go back to that area, I would hire her as a private guide and do some hiking with her.
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S8827iykatarzynan
Nov 11, 2024
Amy first visit in Sicily - This was an amazing trip. I loved every single moment of it . Our guide Sara was one of the best tour guides I have ever met . She shared so much info with us and kept us focussed throughout the tour . Everything went smoothly, . I will definitely use this company next time I’m in Sicily.
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Jeffrey_b
Nov 10, 2024
Great Taormina and Messina by great Guide Sara and driver - Great tour (despite rain) with great Guide Sarah. Sara gave us detailed and interesting info, was very prepared and organized. She helped us to make a great Taormina and Messina adventure. She even introduced us to try local sweet delicacies. 5 Star .
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Maria_l
Nov 14, 2024
Good tour, bad communication - The tour was great and Sabrina was wonderful; however, we should have been notified that it’s raining in the area of Taormina and we would have brought our raincoats. Messina had sunny weather but as soon as we arrived in Castelmola instead of sightseeing we had to search for umbrellas (outrageously expensive of course) and ended up spending free time in a coffee shop since it was raining too hard. Communication about the weather would have been a no brainer and made the overall experience much more pleasant.
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Joyce_m
Nov 10, 2024
A Beautiful Day in Sicily - Our guide, Sabrina, was very knowledgeable about the history of Sicity, which I found fascinating but some in our group felt it was information overload. We were very glad the tour included both Castelmola and Taormina. The contrast between the small village and the larger town. Both were beautiful and charming. Sicily is a unique experience from the rest of Italy. It would be great to explore the island further.
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