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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Trip544739
Oct 6, 2024
Taormina & Castelmola - Sarah was amazing! We booked the wrong tour to go with our friends and she had enough room to accommodate us. She was funny, delightful and full of information! She saw several people were slow so made adjustments to allow them to have fun too! She also made suggestions for restaurants. Great day!
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Joanna_m
Oct 5, 2024
Amazing tour! will definitely recommend to everyone! - Sara was really informative and approachable! We really enjoyed Castelmola and Taormina! For a limited time we learned so much from Sara. The tour was very convenient, it was on time, instructions were clear. It was also stress-free! I didn't have to worry about anything. I was the one who chose the tours for our family and everyone agreed it was really good. They gave free water, a little snack from Messina, gave restaurant and food recommendations in Taormina. Gave us time to explore and shop on our own without the constraints of following the tour. I will definitely recommend them to everyone! If you want a stress-free tour book with Discover Messina. I tried both cruise excursions and private companies, this is by far better and reasonably priced than cruise excursions. Get your money's worth and don't pay for overpriced cruise excursions.
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Vjulio007
Oct 4, 2024
We had a lot of fun on both Taormina and Castelmola, very charming , unique villages - Great way to discover a little about Sicily in a few hours, both Taormina and Castelmola are very charming villages with a Middle Ages vibe, our tour guide was fantastic, making the drive seem not too tedious . It was a fun day tour.
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Explorer54942341497
Oct 3, 2024
Good fun - The tour guide was very friendly and informative. We had lots of fun and really enjoyed the tour. We even had free time for food a souvenir shopping.
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Savannah
Oct 1, 2024
Taormina is beautiful! - Mariarita was energetic, smart, funny, and knowledgeable! She was an amazing guide. She stayed calm under stress (snafu with bus issues) and got us to our destinations timely. We were able to see it all, Taormina is beautiful - we are thankful we booked this tour.
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Hieu_n
Sep 27, 2024
Trip when we stop - Sara so special! We forgot gift on bus she bring back before ship left . Driver excellent, Sara explain a lot history! We give 5 star for this tour
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Craigsr8879xf
Sep 25, 2024
Spectacular views, tasty local treats, and lots of shopping options - Castelmola and Taormina are both beautiful places to visit, nestled at high elevations that give you spectacular views of the sea and lower Messina. Enjoyed some authentic Sicilian granita with brioche at a quaint cafe in Castelmola overlooking the valley below. It was very delicious!
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Kathym438
Sep 22, 2024
Great Small Group Excursion from the Cruise Port - We booked this as an excursion from the Cruise Port in Messina. VERY easy to find the touf guide and the bus, right off the boat. Sabrina was our guide and full of information and enthusiasm for her country. A small comfortable van took us WAY up the mountain to Castelmola first. This is a very small but beautiful town, and after a short intro to the town, we could wander on our own. Don't miss the trek up the steps to the top of ruins - spectacular views, including Mt Etna! We then boarded the bus and went part way back down the mountain to Taormina. We had headsets which allowed us to hear Sabrina, and she did a great job keeping us all together despite the crowds. Several of us had opted for entrance into the Greek Amplitheater with Skip the Line access - much appreciated as the line for entrance was long. Sabrina escorted us on this tour, which included a brief film overview then the opportunity to walk around these ruins. We had approximately 1.5 hours then to wander and find lunch on our own, before heading back to Messina. On the bus, Sabrina described the famous Astrological Clock (Bell Tower) in Messina which puts on a show daily at 12pm. Since we were not there at that time, she encouraged us to google this event. We had roughly an hour left in Messina on our own before boarding the cruise ship. Very happy we took this tour!
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Thomas_d
Sep 21, 2024
Great tour - Great tour with breathtaking views from both Castelmola and Taormina. Lots of shopping and great food. Would definitely recommend!
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Donna_f
Sep 19, 2024
Good experience with Viator - I really enjoyed the boat ride. The towns were interesting and unique. I really appreciated the Viator representative reaching out to me by text when NCL changed our docking point shortly before our departure!
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From $116
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).