Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion | 7 hours

182 Reviews | Messina
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Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion
2 Adults x $120.74
$241.48
Approx Total
$241.48
Pickup included
semi private (min 8 -max16)
2 Adults x $167.99
$335.98
Approx Total
$335.98
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian, French, Romanian, Spanish
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance ticket to the Greek roman theater
  • Transport by air-conditioned bus
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Live commentary on board
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Overview

Taormina and Castelmola tour with Greek Theater will let you experience the history of one of the Sicilian Greek colonies and its astonishing ancient Theatre, used as a film set for many movies and TV series, such as the recent White Lotus Sicily show. The tour starts with a visit to Castelmola Sicily a picturesque village situated just above Taormina, the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful setting and a wonderful outlook over the magnificent bay of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna rising in the distance. Then our journey continues with a Taormina walking tour, seeing the Aragonese-style Porta Catania and Corso Umberto, once part of the ancient Roman street Via Valeria. Enjoy a Taormina walking tour visiting the monuments of the town, as well as the most exclusive shops, restaurants, and hotels, such as the famous San Domenico Palace and the newest White Lotus Sicily location and the theatre of Taormina, the second-largest in Sicily, built by Greeks and Romans in the 3rd century BC.

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THE PICKUP TIME IS SETTLED 30 MINUTES AFTER THE DISEMBARKATION. Example: if your ship arrives at 8:00 AM the pickup time will be 8:30 AM; if the ship arrives at 9:00 AM the pickup time will be 9:30 AM, and so on. ... Read more â–¼

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Itinerary

  • La Madonnina del Porto (Pass By)

    The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino

  • Fontana di Nettuno (Pass By)

    The fountain was created by Montorsoli in 1557

  • Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata (Pass By)

    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

    50 minutes

  • Quattro Fontane di Taormina (Pass By)

    The baroque fountain of the Minotaur, built-in 1635, standing in Piazza Duomo in Taormina

  • Duomo di Taormina (Pass By)

    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

    1 hour

  • Ancient Theatre of Taormina

    the greek-roman amphitheatre built in the 3rd century B.C.

    30 minutes

  • Porta Catania di Taormina (Pass By)

    Located in the Southern part of Taormina, it is part of the second defence walls system of the city.

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Additional Info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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182 reviews

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A Must Book Experience

Published on Nov, 2024

We had the best time on this tour! Our tour guide, Sara, was so friendly and so knowledgeable, I could listen to her talk for hours. We loved visiting Castelmola and Taormina. We even added a quick stop to see the astronomical clock in the town square which was really cool. She gave us a great tour of Taormina and even gave us a list of places/foods that we had to try while we were in Messina. I would 10000% book another tour with Sara again!

Loved it

Published on Nov, 2024

Wonderful guide. Very informative. Absolutely stunning sites. One of my favorite places we visited during our entire trip of Italy. Plan to return some day!!

Maria was a terrific guide in Messina.

Published on Nov, 2024

Our guides name was Maria. My daughter and I enjoyed Maria very much. She was punctual, kind and full of information. If I ever go back to that area, I would hire her as a private guide and do some hiking with her.

Amy first visit in Sicily

Published on Nov, 2024

This was an amazing trip. I loved every single moment of it . Our guide Sara was one of the best tour guides I have ever met . She shared so much info with us and kept us focussed throughout the tour . Everything went smoothly, . I will definitely use this company next time I’m in Sicily.

Great Taormina and Messina by great Guide Sara and driver

Published on Nov, 2024

Great tour (despite rain) with great Guide Sarah. Sara gave us detailed and interesting info, was very prepared and organized. She helped us to make a great Taormina and Messina adventure. She even introduced us to try local sweet delicacies. 5 Star .

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