Sicily Tour: Castelmola, Taormina & Messina

Discover Castelmola’s charm, Taormina’s beauty, and Messina’s highlights on a private excursion. Perfectly timed for cruise passengers.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Castelmola - A small village, rich in Norman and Baroque culture, on the top of Taormina with a wonderful view of Mount Etna.
  • Taormina - Taormina is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, characterized by a mix of different cultures. A favorite destination for tourists, it can only be reached on foot and is full of shops and restaurants….
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

The tour departs from the cruise terminal towards Castelmola (approximately 45 minutes by road). Castelmola is a small village on the top of Taormina with a wonderful view of Mount Etna. After about an hour we move to Taormina, one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, reachable only on foot and full of shops and restaurants. After about 2 or 3 hours…

Location
Castelmola
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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W2550zxstephenm
Oct 19, 2025
Group of 6 with Fabrizio - We had a group of 6, Fabrizio was our guide. He was excellent! We had an amazing day, saw a ton of local sites. Highly recommend and would do again!
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L9533holisam
Oct 18, 2025
Tour with Fabricio. - We had a great experience with Fabrizio. He was very knowledgeable of the general area and took us to see quite a few sites. He was very pleasant and accommodating. I would recommend.
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Danicak965
Oct 17, 2025
We had so much fun and they were understanding of kids! - We had a great time!!! We took a drive from the port and went out to a boat and had a great time. Then we toured the city walked around had a fantastic canoli and the best lunch. We met as strangers and left as friends for sure! My 4 year old loved them!
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Pctress
Oct 13, 2025
Hidden gem in Sicily! - This is our second time using Alberto for our trip to Europe. Actually as soon as we booked our cruise I messaged him right away to save our date! This time we had the pleasure of having Paria join us which made it even more magical. They really go out of their way to make this the day that you want! Which included my friend being able to drive a Ferrari for 10 minutes in Taormina. Stopped by a local honey shop on the way to Mt Etna when we mentioned we LOVED pistachios…that’s the kind of personal attention you get with them. Pick up and drop off to cruise ship zero issues. If your ever stopping in Messina definitely give them the opportunity to make it one of the best days of your life
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Road814058
Oct 7, 2025
Beautiful visit of Taormina Castelmela and Messina Our Betting Guide was top explanations and listening to our questi - Taking a guide and nicer, it's better to talk to us about the main and lead us to beautiful places restaurant views....
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Tiffanylbien
Oct 3, 2025
Unforgettable Day in Messina & Taormina with Paria and Alberto - What a perfect day with Paria and Alberto! We booked the tour at the last minute (just the night before), and Alberto immediately reached out to confirm the details. The next morning he greeted us promptly with a warm smile, escorted us to the car, and introduced us to Paria, our guide. From the very start, both of them made us feel like we were exploring Messina and Taormina with old friends. Paria is a fountain of history and local insight, while Alberto is an excellent driver—calm, professional, and thoughtful. Together, they curated the perfect blend of must-see sights, hidden corners, and local food stops we never would have found on our own. Their passion for the region and attention to detail shone through at every stop. We learned so much, ate so well, and never once felt rushed. By the end of the day we didn’t just see Messina and Taormina—we experienced them. We couldn’t recommend Paria and Alberto more highly. If you’re looking for a tour that’s both seamless and unforgettable, book them. You’ll be in the best hands.
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347garianns
Sep 29, 2025
Great experience with Sicity Best Excursions - Lillo was our driver today and was very knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and would highly recommend Sicily best excursions to everyone. We visited Savoca and Taormina.
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Daytrip655944
Sep 28, 2025
Savoca, Taormina and Castelmola tour - We had a fabulous time on our tour with Pari to Savoca, Taormina and Castelmola. What gorgeous views visiting Sicily. Pari gave us a wealth of information and guided us through the towns, brought us to a great restaurant and a very funny bar Turrisi (not for the bashful). Sicily Best Excursions was easy to communicate through What’s app. , responsive in a timely manner. It’s a must tour!
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Stevebw856nw
Sep 27, 2025
Trip to Italy, Greece, and Croatia - We had a wonderful tour with Pari from Messina to Castel mola to Taormina. She was a joy to be with with a great sense of humor and a lot of knowledge about our visited places. We would strongly recommend her to friends and family that come to Sicily. Thank you, Steve and Debbie Barnes Dan and Barb Weiseger John and Lou Ann Kelleher
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Mikedx6497no
Sep 27, 2025
Warm and family friendly - Great guide, I really advise you, family and personalized welcome, you can choose them with your eyes closed, they will make you discover unusual corners
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From $163
up to 15 guests
4 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).