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15 Castelmola Tours from Taormina Worth Booking Early

29 tours  ·  from $79 a head

Summer days book out early on this island. Here are 15 castelmola tours worth reserving, with what each includes and where they differ.

Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina - Castelmola: a short stop above the coast
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Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina

1.Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 645 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Ride from Messina to Castelmola and Taormina with an English-speaking guide, then explore their hilltop streets with time on your own. Expect winding mountain roads, far-reaching views, Taormina’s Corso Umberto, and a convenient pickup at Gate 5 for cruise passengers. The Greek-Roman Theatre is not included in the price.

“Great guide and driver. Seamless information provided by tour company. Tour excited pur expectations”

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From Catania: Taormina, Savoca, & Castelmola Tour w/ Lunch - Castelmola: views first, lunch next
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From Catania: Taormina, Savoca, & Castelmola Tour w/ Lunch

2.Taormina, Savoca, & Castelmola Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 355 reviews · from $124

Travel from Catania in an air-conditioned minivan to Savoca, Castelmola, and Taormina. You’ll see Bar Vitelli and the Cappuccini catacombs, eat a light Sicilian lunch with local wine, then have two hours to explore Taormina. Guides named in recent trip accounts include Andrea, Danilo, Angelo, Marco, and Giovanni.

“Trip was great, I recommend this trip. Very nice city and the coast to see. Lunch in Castelmole was prefect, with the view on the coast. Guide Danilo was nice 👍🏼”

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Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion - Corso Umberto and Taormina’s old center
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Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion

3.Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 237 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Ride from Messina to hilltop Castelmola and Taormina on a seven-hour guided shore excursion. Walk Corso Umberto, visit the Greek-Roman theater with admission included, then enjoy free time for food and shopping. Guides may include Sabrina, Katia, Mariarita, or Sara. Port pickup and air-conditioned transport are provided.

“The sites in Taormino and Castlemola were lovely. Shopping is better in Taormino. There isn’t much to do in Castlemola after you see the sights.”

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From Messina : Taormina-Castelmola, dreamlike views! - Castelmola: a hilltop stop with a memorable bar
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From Messina : Taormina-Castelmola, dreamlike views!

4.Taormina-Castelmola, dreamlike views!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $193

Meet your driver at Messina port for a private 4 to 7 hour trip to Castelmola and Taormina. Expect Bar Turrisi’s unusual décor, almond wine and cannoli, time on Taormina’s Corso Umberto, and sweeping views of Mount Etna and Isola Bella. Guides named on past tours include Marisa, Aurora, Asena, Bahar, and Pary.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our day in Sicily! Fulvio (our driver) and Asena (our guide) picked us up right outside the Messina cruise port. They were waiting for us when we disembarked in a nice, clean, air conditioned Mercedes van. It was roomy and comfortable. We first traveled to Castelmola, where we visited an old castle and had a great viewing of Mt Etna. We then stopped for delicious gelato and espresso (our request instead of a cannoli tasting) and visited Bar Turrisi for a fun tasting of delicious almond wine. We then traveled to Taormina, stopping for a view of Taormina’s Ancient Greek theater and visiting the Sanctuary of Madonna…”

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Taormina and Castelmola from Messina Shared Group Tour - Castelmola: a village above Taormina
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Taormina and Castelmola from Messina Shared Group Tour

5.Taormina and Castelmola from Messina Shared Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $145

Ride from Messina to Taormina and Castelmola with a driver-guide who shares Sicilian history and local tips along the way. You get about two hours in Taormina and one in Castelmola to explore on your own. Guides have included Sam, Michael, and Salvo, though assignments vary.

“Excellent trip. Beautiful towns to visit with excellent shops, cafes, restaurants and stunning views. Michael, our guide, was brilliant - really informative with a great blend of facts and humour! Would highly recommend 👌”

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Messina Private excursion Taormina and Castelmola - Messina’s clock and a view over the strait
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Messina Private excursion Taormina and Castelmola

6.Messina Private excursion Taormina and Castelmola

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $181

Travel by private excursion from Messina to Castelmola, Taormina and back, with about an hour in the hilltop village, three hours in Taormina and a final hour in Messina. English is offered. Tour arrangements vary: some groups have a separate guide and driver, while the provider describes the driver as the guide, so confirm what your booking includes.

“What an amazing day. Great food, shopping, and most of all sites. We had a sweet young lady tour guide. She did a wonderful job!!!”

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The Best Private Tour: Taormina, Castelmola, Savoca from Messina. - Taormina’s Corso Umberto and Greek Theater
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The Best Private Tour: Taormina, Castelmola, Savoca from Messina.

7.The Best Private Tour: Taormina, Castelmola, Savoca from Messina.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $211

Spend six to seven hours exploring Sicily’s Ionian coast with a private driver and, depending on your tour, a local guide such as Sonia, Lillo, or Filippo. Visit Taormina, hilltop Castelmola, and Godfather filming locations in Savoca, then return to Messina. Port pickup, bottled water, and snacks are included; meals and attraction tickets cost extra.

“Driver and guide met us at the port as promised. As a group we had a good time, thought it was a little pricey for what we did, but could not have navigated without private driver.”

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Giardini Naxos, Taormina and Castelmola-White Lotus-From Catania - Castelmola: church, lanes and elevated views
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Giardini Naxos, Taormina and Castelmola-White Lotus-From Catania

8.Giardini Naxos, Taormina and Castelmola-White Lotus-From Catania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $78Best value

Travel from Catania by return shuttle for a five-hour guided outing to Giardini Naxos, Castelmola and Taormina. Look for White Lotus filming spots, take in views of Isola Bella and walk Corso Umberto. The group is capped at eight, and the Greek Theatre visit is optional, with admission not included.

“Beautiful Tour, very knowledgeable & professional tour guide / driver. Highly recommended.. Thanks for giving extra time at Taormina.”

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From Catania: White Lotus tour Taormina, Castelmola & Naxos - Castelmola and the almond wine village
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From Catania: White Lotus tour Taormina, Castelmola & Naxos

9.White Lotus tour Taormina, Castelmola & Naxos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 100 reviews · 5 hours · from $85

Travel from Catania by minivan to Giardini Naxos, Castelmola and Taormina, with a guide for the first two stops and 90 minutes to explore Taormina on your own. The route includes an Isola Bella viewpoint. Guides Carmelo and Lory have led the tour, though your assigned guide may differ.

“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.”

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From Catania: Taormina, Isola Bella, and Castelmola Day Trip - Taormina’s old town: save room for wandering
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From Catania: Taormina, Isola Bella, and Castelmola Day Trip

10.Taormina, Isola Bella, and Castelmola Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 99 reviews · 8 hours · from $79

Travel from Catania by van to Isola Bella, Taormina, and Castelmola on an eight-hour day trip with free time at the stops. An audio guide is available in six languages, while your driver speaks Italian and English. Plan for a long stairway down to Isola Bella beach, and bring beachwear if you want to swim.

“Ao ruínas do teatro são magníficas. A vista é maravilhosa. Passear por Taor6é simplesmente mágico.”

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From Messina: Savoca,Taormina,Castelmola jewels of Sicily - Private transport makes a busy day easier
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From Messina: Savoca,Taormina,Castelmola jewels of Sicily

11.Savoca,Taormina,Castelmola jewels of Sicily

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $211

Meet your driver at Messina’s cruise port for a private 5-to-7-hour outing to Savoca, Castelmola and Taormina. See The Godfather filming sites, try Sicilian granita and cannoli, and visit Taormina’s Greek-Roman theater if you choose. Guides on the team include Alessandro, Marisa, Pary and others; the day can be adjusted to your group.

“Our tour guide Pari was amazing. The private tour for six of us was our best tour of our trip. We visited beautiful small mountain top villages, along with a great lunch.”

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Private Tour of Savoca, Castelmola, Taormina and Messina - Castelmola: a short visit above the coast
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Private Tour of Savoca, Castelmola, Taormina and Messina

12.Private Tour of Savoca, Castelmola, Taormina and Messina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $203

Spend five to six hours visiting Savoca, Taormina, Castelmola and Messina with a private driver and guide. Expect a stop at Savoca’s Godfather filming locations, time for Taormina’s streets and Greek Theater, and views of Isola Bella and the Strait of Messina. Past outings have featured guides including Yana, Silvia and Yanni; your guide may differ.

“Our tour guide Asya was fantastic. It was awesome to have our group of 10 all in one vehicle. They met us as we walked off the cruise ship and we visited all of the cities we wanted to. The only thing I would change is when visiting Taormina knowing to go straight to the Greek ruins instead of visiting all the shops. Also, I would want to spend more time in Messina especially the churches.”

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From Catania: Taormina, Isola bella & Castelmola tour - Isola Bella: bring water shoes for the rocky shore
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From Catania: Taormina, Isola bella & Castelmola tour

13.Taormina, Isola bella & Castelmola tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 46 reviews · 8 hours · from $84

Travel from central Catania by van to Isola Bella, Taormina, and hilltop Castelmola. You get free time at each stop, with audio commentary available in six languages. The driver speaks English and Italian. Bring sturdy shoes, water, and water shoes if you plan to swim at Isola Bella.

“Il tour è bello e lo consiglio. Taormina e Isola bella assolutamente da visitare. Personalmente Castelmola è una tappa che avrei evitato e un ora di sosta era troppo. Da migliorare l’organizzazione dell’uscita perché l’audio guida che viene indicata alla prenotazione in realtà è solo una musicassetta che spiega alcune note storiche durante il tragitto con il pulmino ma il più delle volte saltava l’audio o non corrispondeva al posto in cui ci si trovava in quel momento . Peccato solo questo.. in ogni caso ripeto i posti sono meravigliosi e guai non visitarli!!”

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Taormina and Castelmola private and guided tour with Arancino - Corso Umberto and Taormina’s historic center
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Taormina and Castelmola private and guided tour with Arancino

14.Taormina and Castelmola private and guided tour with Arancino

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend about five hours with a private driver-guide, walking Taormina’s Corso Umberto and visiting hilltop Castelmola. Expect local history, views toward Mount Etna, almond wine tasting at Bar Turrisi, and an arancino. Guides vary, with Marco, Elena, and Maurizio among the names associated with the tour.

“Our driver was prompt and the van very nice, clean, cool, and comfortable even with our large group of 7. Stefano was so great even took us to some other photo and sightseeing locations on the island and explained so much to us during the drive! Rosie was our guide in the village and she was great! Showed us so many hidden places in Taormina and was so knowledgeable! She adjusted to our needs as we wanted to do some shopping as well. The food and wine tasting was great with cheeses, meats, pasta, and even choice of wines. A+++”

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Half Day Private Tour to Messina Taormina and Castelmola - Castelmola: a short climb to a quieter village
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Half Day Private Tour to Messina Taormina and Castelmola

15.Half Day Private Tour to Messina Taormina and Castelmola

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $191

Spend about five to six hours with your own driver and guide, traveling from Messina to Castelmola and Taormina. The plan includes Messina’s cathedral square and Cristo Re viewpoint, a Sicilian sweets tasting, and time for Taormina’s Corso Umberto and Isola Bella views. Guides named by guests include Kimberly, Enzo, Hannah, Zach, and Sebastian.

“Hannah & Zach were soooo kind—we had a great tour and some amazing scenery! They were patient with us and made sure we were seeing what we wanted too!”

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