Private Tour Castelmola, Taormina And Messina. Departure From Messina

We had a very pleasant day in Sicily with Pellegrino Services and our driver, Giuseppe. Having visited Sicily many times, we chose a relaxed itinerary, enjoying Castelmola and Corso Umberto and skipping the usual Taormina sightseeing and Mount Etna, which we had explored on previous trips. Giuseppe’s English was limited, but we managed well using translation apps on our phones. He was a very good driver and made the whole day comfortable and enjoyable. Thank you, Giuseppe, for such a lovely experience!

Ciccio was our driver /guide and he was wonderful ! We had a family of eight , one in a wheelchair and he was most helpful as pleasant ! He pointed out points of interest on our drive and was god at communicating when we had free time and prompt on pickup . We had a few bonus sites in the way back pus he treated us to an Italian almond cookie Very delicious-:)

Amazing experience! Very friendly and knowledgeable.

We had an absolutely amazing day on our Private Tour of Castelmola, Taormina, and Messina with our driver Carmelo. From start to finish, everything was perfect. Carmelo was friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. He shared so much interesting history and local insight, and made us feel completely at ease the entire day. We saw so many incredible places the breathtaking views from Castelmola, the charm and beauty of Taormina, and the vibrant energy of Messina. Carmelo made sure we had plenty of time at each stop and even took us to some hidden gems we never would have found on our own. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Sicily! If you’re visiting the area, we highly recommend this tour and especially Carmelo. He truly made the experience unforgettable!

Our group of eight, traveling on a Princess Cruise, had an incredible experience exploring Taormina and Castelmola on our private transfer with Pellegrino Services. Both cities were absolutely breathtaking, offering stunning views, rich history, and a charming atmosphere.   Santino was responsive and helpful via email when booking our private transfer. Our driver, Giuseppe, was knowledgeable and incredibly accommodating. He communicated with us via WhatsApp to ensure everything was seamless. Giuseppe took us to multiple picturesque spots, allowing us in the beauty of the region at our own pace.   One of the best parts of the tour was the ample free time we had in both cities. We wandered through the streets, visited a café, browsed local shops, and fully immersed ourselves in Taormina and Castelmola without feeling rushed.   This private transfer was the perfect way to experience Sicily’s charm, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day with Pellegrino Servuces. Highly recommend this option for anyone seeking a relaxed, well-organized, and unforgettable free time in these stunning locations! Matt

We had a great day today with a private transfer to Taormina & Castelmola! Santino was very responsive and helpful when we were booking the tour, and easy to find the day of. Giuseppe was our driver and he was fabulous. We were traveling on a cruise and this was an excellent alternate to the overpriced, big-bus tours that the cruise ships offer. We would definitely book again!

Our original tour company didn’t show up for our prepaid tour and Pelliegrino Tours saved the day providing us with a wonderful day. They took us to all the places we wanted to visit. Very friendly and professional service and comfortable clean vehicle. Our driver/guide Ciccio was fantastic. Very friendly and fun. He showed us some unique spots and made great recommendations for eating and enjoying the areas we visited. We had an amazing day with Pelliegrino Tours and our driver Ciccio.

Gianfranco was our amazing driver. He was on time and made our visit of Castelmola, Isola Bella and beautiful Taormina a memorable day. Thank you Jean Francois Ciao

Alessando, our guide, picked us up promptly at the cruise terminal in Messina. He was a skillful driver expert at handling traffic on a very busy stretch of road. There were many twists and turns on our beautiful drive along the coast but he was able to navigate through it all and got us safely and expediently to our stops and on time to our cruise ship. Although Alessandro was friendly and answered our questions, we would have liked more information as we passed some amazing places. But this did not detract from our enjoyment of this wonderful tour. Since we were in an SUV, we were able to be dropped off right at the center of things. We had stops in beautiful Castelmola, Taormina and another stop to enjoy a panoramic view of Bay of Isola Bella. We had enough time to explore and enjoy our time during our 5 hour tour. On our last stop, Alessandro kindly offered us some almond pastries (Sicilian delicacies) specialty of the area. We were very satisfied and recommend Pellegrino Services for private and more personalized tours in Messina at an affordable price.

The pickup from the cruise port was a breeze, making our day hassle-free. Our group of 4 couples explored Castelmola before heading toTaormina . The tour, shopping, and lunch made for a delightful experience. Effortless and enjoyable outing! Would highly recommend. Bravo!

There were 16 of us in the group, all English speaking, mainly Americans and Australians. Two in the group spoke Italian and very little English. The driver did not speak English at all. The whole time he engaged totally with the Italians who sat in the front seat with him. This tour was a disaster. He could not even tell us where the toilets were or what time to get back on the bus. Halfway through the transfer, people were texting Pellegrini letting them know we were dissatisfied. At the end of the transfer, the driver dropped us outside a church and pointed towards the ship. That was the extent of his communication with us. Not the driver's fault, the company should have supplied a driver who had even a little command of English. We discovered when we got back on the ship that people we met did the same tour in a taxi with two others which cost exactly what we had paid. A total rip off! We would not recommend Pellegrini Services to anyone who is interested in doing this tour. They are too careless in making proper arrangements. Lyn, Brisbane Australia

Santino was very prompt with response to emails and Emilio (our driver) was efficient and on time. This was not a "tour" rather a "transfer". No where was it written that there would be no commentary. Our driver didn't even speak English. The other passengers in our group of 16 were also disappointed. If it wasn't for an Italian couple in our group, we would not have been able to communicate with the driver at all.

Excellent customer service our guide Santino was very informative and full of energy business owner. He was also very well informed of historical locations and things to do along the way for fun and for food. Overall I highly recommend him again I cannot stress the excellent customer service skills cleanest of vehicles and making the rides short while telling us stories.

Disembarked from the ship in Messina with MSC Cruises, took a tour in Taormina with the driver Ciccio, a very kind and professional young man, rating 10.

Great experience... friendly, knowledgeable, and nice operators. I recommend everyone to consider their tour!!!

Awesome!! They took us from the port of Messina to Taormina, and took us on a guided tour of Messina. A great experience from Santino and Valery. Hopefully again. Highly recommended!!

Domenico was fantastic. He explained and showed us all along the way of the tour. We were a group of 12 with 5 kiss amd everyone had an awesome time Domenico was fantastic. He explained and showed us the whole route of the tour. We were a group of 12 people with 5 kisses and everyone had a great time

Santino accompanied us on a truly amazing tour, punctual and prepared, do I recommend it? Absolutely TOP!!!!!

Recommendable!!! Very kind and gave us more time. Good price and good treatment!!! Delighted. We shared with more people and it was cheaper than an excursion. Also we lost the phonocular and he picked us up.

Wonderful visit, with a group of excellent company, Gianfranco in addition to being a good driver is a great guide and a great person! Highly recommended if you want to spend hours discovering Messina and its surroundings!

If you want to visit Taormina , Castelmola and Messina at your ease, do not hesitate to take this company! The driver was great! Listening to us, he gave us time to visit and discover this beautiful region of Sicily! Frankly you can book without hesitation!!! 👍🏻👍🏻