Sicily · CASTELMOLA TOURS
The 15 best castelmola tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Travel by air-conditioned bus from Messina Port to hilltop Castelmola and Taormina. Guides such as Sabrina, Katia, Gabriella, and Mariarita lead the way, mixing local stories with free time for views, churches, shopping, food, and the Greek Theater.
“Our guide Gabriella, she was really wonderful, we had great time in Castelmola and Taormina, beautiful places.”
Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Savoca, Castelmola, and Taormina from Catania in an air-conditioned minivan. See Bar Vitelli and the Cappuccini catacombs, eat pasta alla Norma with Etna wine, and visit Taormina’s Greek Theater. English and Italian guides are available, with private and small-group options.
“We had an amazing day. Danilo was very friendly and his knowledge of history really fascinated us. We learn many things about Sicilly. We are definitely will recommend to everyone to make this excursion and Danilo as guide for Sicilly. Thank you guys for an amazing trip!:)”
Travel from Messina or Giardini Naxos port to hilltop Castelmola and Taormina with guides such as Sabrina, Katia, Sara, or Mariarita. Walk Corso Umberto, enter the Greek-Roman Theater, enjoy Etna views, and have free time for food and shopping.
“This was a great private excursion off of the cruise ship. We were picked up the cruise terminal as planned and on time. Our guide Katia and driver Peppe were very friendly and we started our journey to Castleloma. We knew at the start of the day that rain was imminent and throughout the day they were to receive about 2” of rain. We were prepared for it and so was Katia and she provided full size umbrellas for our group of four. Casteloma was stunning, but heavy fog severely limited visibility which was a shame. We proceeded to Taormina and toured the area including the Greek/Roman theater. We had…”
Travel by private vehicle from Messina to Castelmola and Taormina with an English-speaking guide such as Aurora, Marisa, Asena, or Pary. Expect mountain views, almond wine and cannoli at Bar Turrisi, free time in Taormina, and a return to your ship.
“They were the best took us to all the key places!! Kind and wonderful tour guide Marisa!! She took us to the bus place for lunch as well and took awesome pictures of all of us. She was the best and great tour guide and transportation!!! Highly recommend her and this tour!!!”
Travel from Messina port or hotel to Taormina and Castelmola in a shared, air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide, such as Sam, Michael, Michele, or Salvo, explains Sicily during the drive, then gives you free time to explore Taormina’s streets and Castelmola’s viewpoints.
“This was a perfect day tour in Sicily! Our guide Salvo was very knowledgeable and shared information about the history of Sicily, foods to eat, and of course, information about each of the sites we visited. He fielded all of our random questions as well. It was nice to get to Taormina ahead of the cruise ship excursions to enjoy the town before 100s of people descended on it. It was also nice to have free time at both locations to enjoy some food and take pictures. On the way back to Messina, I managed to catch a quick nap. A perfect day in Sicily!”
Travel privately from Messina to Castelmola and Taormina, then return for a short city tour. Expect a driver and, depending on the arrangement, an additional guide such as Paria, Bahar, or Diamond. You get mountain views, free time, food tips, and pickup coordination by phone, WhatsApp, or email.
“Paria and Alberto were terrific. The tour was beautiful and interesting with just the right balance of guiding and having time on your own. Taormina is beautiful and well worth the trip, especially the Greek theater and views of Mt Etna, Taormina and Ionian Sea. An added bonus of stopping in Castelmola was great, and we sampled the perfect cannoli. We were there in January so crowds were low and weather was cool and breezy. That's our sweet spot for travel. Alberto's kind personality and Paria's bubbly enthusiasm were the icing on the cake.”
Travel from Messina to Taormina, Castelmola, and Savoca in a private air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll see Isola Bella, the Greek-Roman Theater, Bar Vitelli, Mount Etna views, and Messina’s cathedral. Guides such as Sonia, Lillo, and Filippo tailor the day to your pace.
“Fue el mejor tours en Sicilia Messina, Filippo fue nuestro guía, nos llevó a Taormina, Castelmola, Savoca, luego antes de llevarnos al crucero nos llevó a un restaurante, el cual le doy 5 estrellas, donde mejor hemos comido en Italia, nos dio un tours por la ciudad, nunca miró el reloj, siempre nos protegió, realmente es un excelente ser humano, guía, realmente el mejor de los mejores!!!!! Habla español perfectamente...nos recogió antes de tiempo y regresamos después de la hora acordada.... realmente EL MEJOR!!!!!!!”
This five-hour EtnaTribe tour picks you up in Catania and visits Giardini Naxos, Castelmola, and Taormina in a minibus for up to eight people. Expect coastal views, medieval streets, White Lotus filming locations, and free time near Taormina’s Greek Theatre. Guides may include Giuseppe, Salvatore, Enzo, or Andrea.
“Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was beautiful, although a bit difficult at time with little kids. Isola bella is beautiful but is a very rocky beach so make sure you have water shoes. My kids had wanted to go to play in the water but found it difficult to enjoy because there was no shade and all the rocks. Bring an umbrella or bring you wallet to rent an umbrella (I had forgotten mine in the car) Overall 5 stars if only for adults or teens. 4 stars if you are bringing little ones.”
Travel from Catania by minivan with a guide and up to seven other participants. Visit Giardini Naxos, Castelmola, Taormina, and Isola Bella viewpoints, with free time in Taormina for monuments, shops, and the Greek theater area. Guides may include Carmelo or Lory.
“This tour was amazing! It was such a good amount of time spent in each place with breathtaking views. The tour guide was incredible and had so much knowledge about each place. Will be recommending to people.”
Start near Catania Cathedral and ride by van to Isola Bella, Taormina, and Castelmola. You get free time for swimming, sightseeing, and views, plus multilingual audio commentary. Bring beachwear, water shoes, and sturdy shoes, since the route includes a long stairway to the beach.
“Ao ruínas do teatro são magníficas. A vista é maravilhosa. Passear por Taor6é simplesmente mágico.”
Meet Alessandro’s team at Gate 5 in Messina for a private 5 to 7 hour tour through Savoca, Castelmola, and Taormina. See The Godfather filming sites, taste granita, cannoli, and almond wine, and enjoy flexible timing in a comfortable van.
“Fantastic time exploring Savoca, Castlemola and Taormina!! Paria and Alberto were wonderful guides tailoring the day to accommodate everything we wanted to see and do. From timing each stop to avoid the crowds to the extras like canollis and almond wine, we couldn’t have asked for a better day!!”
Spend five to six hours with a private driver and guide visiting Godfather filming sites in Savoca, Taormina’s Greek Theater, Castelmola, and Messina’s cathedral clock. Guides such as Yana, Silvia, and Nicola tailor stops to your group, with pickup and drop-off available.
“We only had one day on Sicily and wanted to see as much as we could. This tour - with port pick up and drop off - met all of our expectations, and more!! Our driver and guide were both animated and interesting and made our visiting each location truly a wonderful experience. We recommend this tour.”
Meet your English-speaking driver at Gate 5 in Messina port for a private 5 to 7-hour outing to Castelmola, Taormina, and Messina. See hilltop views, Taormina’s ancient Greek theater area, and Messina’s cathedral and astronomical clock, with time to stop for photos.
“Tour guide was wonderful! He was very accommodating and knowledgeable. He made sure that we were able to capture each moment at its finest!”
Spend five to six hours with a private driver and English-speaking team visiting Castelmola, Taormina, Isola Bella viewpoint, and Messina Cathedral. Guides including Asia, Angelo, Antonio, Yeli, and Nicola have led memorable outings, with time for cannoli, almond wine, shopping, and lunch.
“Asia was a wonderful guide and gave us some great information about the areas. She knew everyone from the shops we stopped at on the tour and they all seemed to love her! We tried some amazing cannoli, almond wine and saw some beautiful sights. Her recommendations for lunch were great.”
Travel privately from Messina to hilltop Castelmola and Taormina with an English-speaking driver-guide. See Etna from the cathedral, visit Corso Umberto and the Greek theater, photograph Isola Bella, then sample arancini, granita, or cannoli in Messina.
“Wonderful tour with knowledgeable driver and guide. Very friendly and generous people. Had great time with family and friends.”
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