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: 1 day learn more
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 level
  • Quattro Fontane di Taormina - The baroque fountain of the Minotaur, built-in 1635, standing in Piazza Duomo in Taormina
  • Duomo di Taormina - The cathedral was built around 1400 on the ruins of a medieval church, dedicated to Saint Nicola di Bari
  • Corso Umberto - the main street of Taormina
  • Ancient Theatre of Taormina - the greek-roman amphitheatre built in the 3rd century B.C.
  • Porta Catania di Taormina - Located in the Southern part of Taormina, it is part of the second defence walls system of the city.
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 Sicily, perched just above Taormina, offering a thrilling view of the splendid Giardini Naxos bay and the imposing Mount Etna in the distance.

Next, immerse yourself in a walking tour of Taormina, exploring the Aragonese-inspired Porta Catania and Corso Umberto, which was originally a segment of the ancient Roman thoroughfare Via Valeria.

Discover Taormina’s landmarks during the walking tour, as well as its luxurious stores, dining locations, and accommodations, including the illustrious San Domenico Palace and the newly installed White Lotus Sicily venue. Also, visit the Taormina theater, Sicily’s second-largest, which was constructed by Greeks and Romans in the third century BC.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide
  • Personal food and drinks allowed.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Walking in Taormina is over paved and cobblestone surfaces, some of which are sloped. The Greek Theater requires climbing steep uneven stone stairs to enter and numerous steps inside.
Location
Terminal Crociere
Cancellation Policy

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

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Debra_r
Aug 1, 2024
Viator is a reliable company - Loved our guide and driver Marietta and Salvatore. Very organized. Easy pickup and drop-off at ship. Nice people all around
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Pranisha_g
Jul 29, 2024
It was a great... - It was a great experience. Our tour guide Sofia was great and very helpful, had patience and very knowledgeable. She made the experience more memorable by sharing pictures of the important things in the area. Overall a great tour.
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Amy_a
Jul 14, 2024
MariaRita was an... - MariaRita was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable with a very pleasant personality. She made recommendations of places to eat in Taormina that were fantastic! I highly recommend this tour.
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Angelastapleton
Jul 6, 2024
Well worth a visit - Castelmola is a pleasant little town to visit. Taormina is amazing! Wonderful old streets and endless tasteful souvenir shops. The Roman amphitheatre is well worth a visit. Thank you to our guide Sabrina for a very enjoyable day.
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Kent_u
Jul 3, 2024
It was a great day - Sonja was an excellent tour guide. Both Castelmola & Taormina were good stops. The tour company coordinated our pickup after NCL changed ports on short notice…very proactive!!
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782mjl
Jul 3, 2024
Fabulous tour!! Wonderful Company!! - We had such a great day touring with Mariarita. From the very start, her warmth, friendliness and humor put us at ease, and she gave us so much valuable background and history as we traveled to our destinations. Every location included a walking tour and we were given great info that helped us better understand and appreciate what we were seeing. Taormina and Castelmola were so beautiful and interesting - and a treasure trove for photographers :) This tour company has such a personal touch - you feel like you’re touring with friends… When Mariarita heard it was my birthday, she secretly purchased a huge, beautiful, yummy cannoli for me, and arranged for the group to sing “Happy Birthday.” She made my day so special and memorable:)! Many thanks to you, wonderful Mariarita, to Roberto (thanks for all the photo camera help:), and to our great driver as well (can’t remember his name) for a lovely day in beautiful Sicily!
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Isabelle_m
Jun 30, 2024
Amazin tour provider - and great tour! - Great tour of Castelmola and Taormina (with greek theater). We loved the views, the feel of the cities and the tour guide (Sofia) was amazing. She was forthcoming, lively, interesting and proud of her work. The tour provider, Discover Messina Sicily, was truly outstanding. They communicated with us in the days preceding the tour and made sure everything was set and that we were looking forward to the tour. Less than 24 hours before the tour, our ship's port changed from Messina to Catania and they completely turned around and made all changes to the tour organization so it would seemlessly start from Catania. Kudos to them - they adapted perfectly and communicated well, making sure the clients did not have any stress relating to the excursion. Very impressed!
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Lisat32018
Jun 24, 2024
excellent experience from Discovery Messina Sicily with Sabrina - Our tour guide Sabrina was absolutely wonderful and very informative. She never stopped in providing us with the history of the areas in the bus and once we arrived at destination was very informative also.
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Richard_l
Jun 23, 2024
Best Viator excursion experience - Good tour well organized , Claudio was our guide and did an excellent job. Shore off the ship all the guides were dressed the same, easy to find and very helpful
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Julie_e
Jun 20, 2024
Great day! - Claudio was fantastic! Great way to see a lot in one day. Beware there is a decent amount of walking so if you aren’t able to walk well this is not the tour for you.
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