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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Georgia_h
Oct 9, 2025
Full day in Messina - Taormina and Castaelmona - Sabrina was fantastic! We were fortunate we had her as our guide. She was super informative and knew so much about the culture and history of Taormina and Castaelmona. Plenty of time for sightseeing and shopping
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Barbara_d
Oct 6, 2025
Excellent Tour, Wonderful Experience and Great Tour Guide - The company was very good in communicating with me, days before the tour regarding my pick up location since I was not near the first pick up location. I was in contact with Ricardo via txt and also Mariarita so was my tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable, professional and fun. She gave very good recommendations for restaurants and other thing so to see and do in Taormina. A wonderful experience!
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Svetlana
Oct 2, 2025
Amazing experience and amazing guide! - Thank you for an amazing experience! Sara was wonderful! She immersed us in life, and the history of Sicily, showed beautiful places and shared local favorites. We also had a clean and comfortable bus. Everything was on time without any delays or issues. Thank you!!!!!
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Danieljh6460vw
Oct 1, 2025
Sicily day tour - Serena and Orazio the driver were fabulous. Great day for all ages and would recommend to anyone. Boat tour was fun even in the rain and Taormina was beautiful with great food.
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Juliekg5155hm
Sep 24, 2025
Don't miss this tour! Castelmola Taromina - Don't miss this great small group tour! If I could, i would give it 6-stars. Our guide Sara was very knowledgeable and shared interesting facts along the way and the history of Castelmola and Taromina. We left in a spacious 7 passenger van and felt safe driving along the cliffs. Sara provided almond cookies, water and a map of the area. She took pictures for you, pointed out local plants, recommended stores, restaurants, and other sites depending on your interests. She is a local gem! Headsets are provided. They are in contact with port authorities and aware of cruise ship departures, so don't worry.
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Andrea_f
Sep 16, 2025
Taormina - It was excellent. Our tour guide Mariaitza was very informative & she was great. I highly recommend this trip
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Mark_s
Sep 14, 2025
Fun and educational tour of Castelmola and Taormina - Sabrina led us on a great tour from Messina to Castelmola and Taormina. She knew her topics well and we appreciated her insights. She was funny and patient. Would highly recommend having her as a tour guide!
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Eugene_c
Aug 30, 2025
Katia is guide # 1 - Katia is a great guide- loves her work and wants to give every person in her group a great understanding of of her home
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Ashley1474
Aug 26, 2025
Great experience with Sarah! - I highly recommend this tour, the two stops were absolutely beautiful and our tour guide Sarah was amazing! She was super, kind, friendly and knowledgeable. We provided us treats and great recommendations for us to eat in our free time which was great. The tour company was also very very organized which we appreciated. We would do another tour with this company in a heartbeat.
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Robin_m
Sep 27, 2025
Cruise port for the day! - Great tour, amazing views of the sea from Castelmola and Mt Etna from Taormina, did some shopping for souvenirs enjoyed afew Sicilian treats, got some interesting information. Tour was worth money spent making memories! Let me also mention great communication, ease of finding them at cruise port and sufficient time back to port. No worries to book if on a cruise, better value than cruise line excursions!
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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).