Half Day Private Tour To Messina Taormina And Castelmola

Our guide, Kimberley, was fantastic from start to finish! She was extremely flexible with our overall plans, super informative, and made our entire day thoroughly enjoyable. A special shout-out to our driver who kept the vehicle spotless and extremely comfortable—the footstool provided for getting in and out of the van was such a thoughtful touch. Highly recommended!

Kimberly was a fantastic tour guide. Professional, knowledgeable and gracious. Our driver, Enzo was an excellent driver on some tricky roads up snd downhill. Pick up and drop off from our ship was perfect!!

We had an absolute 5-star experience on our tour to Messina, Taormina, and Castelmola! Our tour guide and driver were incredible—punctual, professional, and full of local knowledge. They took care of every detail, ensuring our family felt comfortable and well looked after from start to finish. Rather than just showing us the typical tourist spots, they took us to the absolute best locations in each city. The views in Castelmola were breathtaking, Taormina was pure magic, and the stops in Messina were perfectly timed. Their local insights and Seamless navigation made the day completely stress-free and truly memorable. If you want a top-notch private tour of Sicily with a friendly, expert team, book this without hesitation! Ask for Kimberly and Enzo!

Great experience. Our group of 6 couples were very happy. Ac private van. On time and good guide.

It was a great expert. Enough time to visit and see as well as take pictures. Had time to shop a little too. Castelmola was especially beautiful. On time with an ac private van our group of 12 was very happy

An excellent experience to visit these places. The tour guides was very professional and polite. Explained so much and learned so much

We had another wonderfully fun filled tour day with Marissa. She makes you feel like family and answeres all our questions We had several seniors and she even slowed the pace doe them to enjoy. Definitely recommend her. This was oir 2nd tour with her.

Marissa was incredibly kind and informative. She was willing to go above and beyond to accommodate multiple people's needs while being overall pleasant to have easy conversation with. It was definitely a great experience, and I wholeheartedly believe that she was the reason we all had such a wonderful day!

The tour of some small Sicilian mountian villages (Taormina and Castelmola) was absolutely wonderful. Enzo was a wonderful driver navigating the mountainous roads expertly and safely. Kimberly was a wonderful tour guide whose energy was contagious. Thier love for the area was evident and allowed us to tour and see some unique stops and sites not on the normal tour. A walking tour in Taormina which included the Trevelyan Park (Villa Comunale) was a true gem. Recommendations for lunch at Momma Rossa's was also a hidden gem and provided a truly wonderful memory. The free time was well spaced out and enough guidance provided to make good choices while on our own. 5 star experience from a 5 star duo.

This tour was an excellent way to see Castelmola, Taormina and Messina. Our driver Enzo and our guide Marisa were excellent. Marisa quickly became part of our family and made the experience fun and very enjoyable. She provided history and fun facts along the way. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to have a more personal feel while traveling in the area.

I would highly recommend this tour with Enzo as the driver and Marissa as an interpreter guide. The tour to Castelmodo, Taormina and Messina was amazing. The drive was absolutely gorgeous. We even had the opportunity to sees Mt Etna as it was a very clear day. We were given plenty of time to wander and even ate lunch at a family owned restaurant. We felt no rush and the history and explanations provided by Marissa was excellent.

Even though we had torrential rain during our tour our driver , Enzo and our guide, Kimberly made sure we enjoyed our day. The bar in Castelmola was phenomenal. Even after I dropped my cannoli in the water Enzo bought me an another one and had it waiting for me when we returned.

We totally enjoyed our tour with Enso and Hanna. Enso was there with a sign and picked us up. He was an excellent driver and k ew where to go. Hanna was an excellent tour guide. She told us everything and stayed with us the whole way...her English was excellent too. She was very professional and very knowledgeable and made us feel very welcome. They were both great.

Hana was a fabulous tour guide. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip. The driver, Enzo, got us safely from our cruise ship and back. They were a great team. We picked what we wanted to do and they made it happen. I highly recommend this tour.

We were a small group of 12 looking for a good time, and we got a Great! experience. Our tour guide Marisa was delightful and knowledgeable, answering all of our questions without boring us to death. We visited the medieval era town of Castlemola, lunched and shopped in Taormina, and finished in Messina. Marisa adjusted based upon our questions and requests. The little tour bus used easily accommodated our group with two empty seats left. Again, we had a great time and highly recommend this as an alternative to a ship shore excursion.

The trip to Messina, Taormina, and Castelmola was a major highlight of our vacation, thanks in part to our guide, Kimberly, who was truly exceptional. From the beginning, she was friendly, lively, personable, and well-informed. She epitomized what you would hope for in a tour guide. Although this tour was one of the most expensive for our family of seven (compared to the other tours we did on our 7-day cruise), it was certainly worth every penny. Don't hesitate to book with this company, and if possible, ask for Kimberly.

Our tour of Taormina and Castelmola from Messina was absolutely fantastic! From start to finish, it was a truly memorable experience that perfectly showcased the beauty and charm of Sicily. This tour is an absolute must-do for anyone visiting Messina. It offers an incredible blend of history, culture, and spectacular scenery. We left feeling completely enchanted by Taormina and Castelmola, and so grateful for such a wonderfully organized and informative experience!

Castelmola is such a charming village with breathtaking panoramic views: we loved the cannoli and almond wine 😍😁 Taormina completely stole my heart! Our guide made the experience even more special by sharing local stories, hidden spots, and personal tips that we would have never discovered on our own. Thank you!

Excellent tour through Taormina, Messina and Castelmola. Alina was very knowledgeable about the area and helpful with restaurant and shopping recommendations. She even helped me navigate the local pharmacy. Enzo was a good driver and got us close to many of the drop off points. The van was large and spacious and the air conditioning was cold !

Alina, our guide & Enzo our driver were outstanding. They were extremely knowledgeable and always courteous to our needs. I could not recommend them highly enough. This was a very interesting and enjoyable tour.

Thank you so much for a lovely day. I highly recommend this company for your shore excursion in Messina. Diamond and our driver were awesome and Enzo made our day special with a celebration toast. They also didn’t mind some customization to fit our needs and the mini bus was perfect. Thank you again

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!

Driver and guide were exceptional. Getting to Castelmola was fun and the town quaint and welcoming. It is small so this should be your first stop before the crowds arrive. Taormina was the highlight of the trip, and most expensive due to all the shopping. Highly recommend for small groups

That it was easy and very enjoyable. The guide had extensive knowledge of the area. The driver was safe and I never felt any concern.

I really liked my trip with Enzo! Everything went perfectly and we had the best day, enjoyed every location and every secret spot

Had a short but immersive experience with the your, our interpreter and the driver both were top class. They were very courteous and knowledgeable. The tour was from Castlemalo, Taormina back to the cruise terminal.

The views were amazing. We asked the driver to stop at some of the scenic sites and he was patient with us and took our pictures

We had a special tour with Enzo and Kimberly. He was our expert driver and she was the historical and geographical expert. Castelmola was beautiful and typical of a tiny Sicilian village with gorgeous views of Mt. Etna and delicious cannoli. Taormina is a tourist delight with beautiful views of the Mediterranean and fabulous shopping. Kimberly was most patient with our sightseeing/shopping. And the cathedral in Messina was exceptional., just wish we had more time in Messina. Would recommend them highly.

This was an excellent tour. Both our diver and tour guide were exceptional. Kimberly in particular provided important commentary and historical perspective on our excursion. I highly recommend this trip.

Enzo was really good and he provided us with so many delicious food and pastries, everything was amazing and made our day! Definitely recommended.

Thank you for this fantastic tour. We spent a beautiful day in Castelmola and Taormina. Two fantastic places!! Thanks to Enzo and the guide Yliani! you were kind, friendly and super empathetic! I hope to come back to visit you

Enzo was great! He pick us up at the Messina port and took us to Taormina and Castelmola. We loved him so much. I would recommend to anyone coming in town

Thanks Enzo for a beautiful day nice driver pick up us in Messina for go in Taormina and Castelmola in the van nice car very clean and him drive in safe thanks for unforgettable day

Wonderful day trip! Had lunch in a restaurant with the view of Isola Bella, tasted the delicious cannolis and almond wine. Definitely recommend!

Absolutely fabulous trip. Enzo is the best driver. Asana couldn’t do enough for us. She was so helpful and knowledgeable and just an all-around great person. We loved everything we saw and did. Highly recommend this tour in this tour company.

I have to start by saying they went out of their way to save our excursion in Sicily. Norwegian changed the port from Messsina to Catania the night before we got to Sicily, and this tour company could have just taken my money and walked away due to the port change but they didn’t. We paid a little more to compensate them for the change, but Sebastian was at the new port the morning of our excursion and it was amazing. Sebastian was very informative and fun, and he did an amazing job showing us around Taormina and Castelmola. We had a great time, and he saved our port time in Sicily. I cannot recommend these guys enough. They communicated well and went out of their way to help us have a great day in Sicily. The island is beautiful and Sebastian even brought drinks and a treat. Thank you Enzo and Sebastian for helping us have a great day!!

There were 8 of us (two families)and we enjoyed the day! We were picked up from the cruise port and it was so helpful to have a skilled driver to navigate. We enjoyed beautiful views throughout the drive as well as time to explore in Castelmola and Taormina. When we were ready to leave a place, the driver was always ready and picked us up to move on. A great way to see the area with a short amount of time.

Rani was wonderful! He was very accommodating, funny, and informative. We highly recommend his service. He even bought us all cannolis!

The vehicle which was provided was not the mini-van expected but rather a Mercedes estate car (owned by a taxi company) which did not offer an ideal viewing platform for the four adult occupants to appreciate the towns, villages and open countryside as we passed through it. We were at no time given the opportunity to view any of the key features within the city of Messina (including the Cathedral, The Sanctuary of Christ the King, the Astronomical Clock etc.) but rather on leaving the port went immediately to Castellmola where we spent an hour sampling the local gastronomic delights. We then proceeded to Taormina where we were left to our own devices for two hours. On returning to the car the driver gave us the option of going on to another local place of interest (at extra cost) or returning to the ship. We chose the latter option and proceeded at speed to the port with the driver ignoring any further questions we had. All in all a very disappointing experience given that it did not fulfil that which was advertised and definitely not value for the considerable amount of money paid

I highly recommend this tour of central Messina and its two villages Castelmola and Taormina. The panoramic views in Messina over it's skyline, in Castelmola and in Taormina over the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna were breathtaking! We had the chance to taste cannoli with different fillings (ricotta, pistachio and chocolate) and the typical almond wine in Castelmola. They also gave us free time to spend on our own in the picturesque town of Taormina, where we also had lunch. We're going back home not just with many souvenirs, but also with beautiful memories of this melting pot of cultures!

Excelente tour. Enzo muy puntual y amable deseoso de mostrarnos todos los lugares. Taormina nos encantó. No nos esperábamos que fuera tan linda. Viajamos con 3 adolescentes y les interesó mucho pues ahí se filmó una serie que les gusta “ the white lotus”

The tour was very good. Enzo previously contacted me to coordinate port pickup. We visited all 3 places and it was always very attentive. Hana guide just as friendly and willing We spent a great day in Sicily. I would highly recommend it.

Thanks to Enzo we had the opportunity to visit Taormina and Castelmola. On the way back we visited the main attractions of Messina (panoramic view of the city and port/cathedral). Enzo is a kind, helpful and punctual person. Well organized tour with plenty of free time for independent shopping. Highly recommended!! Thanks Enzo, see you next time

Excellent service, super helpful!! We left from the port of Messina towards Castelmoro, arriving at the entrance to the town Enzo explained to us what to see and how to visit the town, as soon as we finished our stroll through the streets a phone call was enough for us to come and pick us up, we we moved quickly to the center of Taormina, even in that case he explained what to see and remained at our complete disposal for the return trip!! On the way back to Messina he stopped to let us admire the panoramic point of Taormina and he did the same in Messina, then he accompanied us to see the cathedral and from there we wanted to return to the ship on foot... really professional, friendly and nice... highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🚀

Enzo, the name of our tour leader/taxi driver was super professional and at the same time very knowledgeable and made us feel at ease immediately, giving us a beautiful ride with all the calm in the world, when you meet people like Enzo they make you proud of being Sicilian. SUPER IN EVERYTHING ❤️