Private Tour From Messina And Giardini Naxos To Taormina & Castelmola

Angelo and Alexandra were amazing tour guides with a wealth of knowledge and insight about Sicily, Castemola, Messina, and Taormina. They took us to the most spectacular and scenic sites and also to the best places to sample several of the local foods and beverages. A wonderful day filled with a lot fun, joy and memories to last a lifetime.

Angelo and Alexandra were awesome tour guides with a wealth of knowledge and information about the area. They took us to the most scenic and spectacular sites in Sicily including Messina, Taormina and Castemola. A wonderful day that left us full of joy and memories.

Andrea was a professional knowledgeable and polite driver. Was on time and exactly where he had indicated. Car was clean and he gave an interesting commentary without being overbearing. He is engaging and wants to help his guests relax. He knows the secret little cafes and gives a more intimate tour than a bus with many guests He was great company from start to finish. He is highly recommended and is a ten out of ten service. You can’t go wrong with him !!

Andrea was an incredible guide! He interacted with each of us, explained the history of each stop and provided us with great views and even bought us food! We were on a 3 week cruise and this was the best of the 14 excursions we did. I wish we had more time in Sicily but would HIGHLY recommend this tour.

This is the second time we booked with Angelo. First time was as 2 families this time as a couple. Angelo was able to meet all of our requests making it so special for my partner who has a special birthday this year. We saw parts of the Island we didn’t see the first time. We also got to access parts of the island we would never have seen had we chosen to go with a tour bus due to the narrow roads. We had a guide with us this time also, Alex who was English speaking and amazing. Having local knowledge is the best. We got to eat the best Arancini balls on the island, along with sampling lemoncello, canolli, granita and brioche. From start to finish we had lots of laughs creating memories that will last forever. We never felt rushed at any of our stops and had confidence we would make it back in good time for our ship. After each stop Angelo would make sure the van was air conditioned keeping it cool as it was super hot as well as providing all the cold refreshments. We consider Angelo and Alex as family. If you want a fun excursion make sure and book with Angelo you will not be disappointed. Until next time my friend 💙

We had the most amazing day with Andrea who took us to Taormina, Castemola, and Isola Bella. He was a very safe driver along the windy roads of Sicily and brought a positive energy to the day! Andrea was patient, kind, knowledgeable and did all he could to make our day memorable. We could not asked for more exploring this beautiful place. Booking with Angelo was seamless- he was responsive and easy to work with! If you are thinking of booking a tour- do it!

Thank you Antonio. You made our entire tour magnificent. Your kindness, your willingness to go out of your way. You even treated us to a granita. Thank you. I hope people ask for you when they are in Sicily. Kind regards, sharon

Angelo and his guide Oleksandra are wonderful. The knowledge they shared was amazing and they were very accommodating to my limited mobility needs and adjusted the tour accordingly. We had a great time and would book them again.

Very good excursion. We were able to see Mt Etna. I would recommend this excursion to anyone. Clean and comfortable van.

Andreas and Angelo were amazing! They provided excellent background on the area and shared their personal stories. We would highly recommend anyone get their tour from Andreas and Angelo!

Great tour fantastic staff and sights

We had an amazing day in Sicily with our tour guide Andrea. He picked us up directly from our cruise ship in Messina in a Mercedes van that comfortably fit all five of us. Our first stop was the beautiful hilltop town of Castelmola, where Andrea shared local history and guided us to incredible panoramic views of Mount Etna and the coastline. He made the experience feel personal and relaxed rather than rushed. We then visited Taormina and explored charming streets, scenic overlooks, and a beautiful church along the way. Throughout the day we also enjoyed authentic Sicilian treats, including cannoli and pistachio granita. Before returning to the ship, we stopped for a seafood lunch overlooking the water. Andrea’s knowledge, professionalism, and friendly personality made the entire experience unforgettable. If you are visiting Sicily by cruise ship and want a comfortable, personalized, and memorable tour experience, we highly recommend Andrea.

We had an awesome time. Angelo arranged a van that could take our entire family of 14. Angelica the guide was excellent with her comments and background information and the driver was superb handling the roads. I would highly recommend this company and this tour. You will not be disappointed. Fantastic tour and the locations were incredible!!

Fabulous time with Angelo and Angelina! Angelo has wonderful communication before the tour, and due to a delay in disembarking our cruise ship, they were very patient and kind and waited for us and took us on the best trip to Taormina! Lovely spot, great sweet snacks, water, and awesome tour! We then got dropped to the airport which was fabulous and Angelina ever came inside to show us to our ticketing booth! Highly recommend! Thank you!

we were on a cruise ship and decided to take this tour. Oleksandra was our tour guide for the day. She was so much fun and extremely knowledgeable, She made sure we were always comfortable and free of questions. Taormina and Castlemola were absolutley beautiful. We were able to taste some local treats like Arincini, granita and the best cannoli I have ever had. We were back to our cruise ship with time to spare. This was a private tour with just 2 couples and it was great. I would highly recommend this tour to anybody.

Amazing experience with Alexandra and Angelo. They took us to the best places, took photos, gave us a gift, provided fun food experiences, and gave a great tour with history. It was fun for everyone!!

We had the best day with Oleksandra on a private tour of Castlemola and Taormina. She gave us great insight into the history of Sicily and showed us all the best spots including tasting all the culinary delights of Sicily. Would highly recommend this company and tour.

The perfect tour to Taormina & Castelmola! Easy pick up from the Messina cruise terminal, immaculate mini-van, very professional & friendly tour guide & driver. I highly recommend this private tour!!!

Sicily one the most quaint & beautiful places in Italy. We would gladly return and have Angelo, Michelle & Aurora show us more. From the quaint towns to delish cannoli, chocolate shops, views of Mt Etna to amazing Aranchini what a wonderful day that went to fast. The pick-up & drop-off was right next to the Cruise ship. The van was clean & air-conditioned with bottles of water. Thanks again for sharing your beautiful Sicily, teaching us to eat like a Sicilian & use correct italian grammar.

We had an amazing day thanks to Aurora and Salvo! Have a driver and a guide made the experience perfect. Castello di Mola and Taormina are so picturesque and full of great food and shopping. I’d highly recommend this tour!

Our tour to Castelmola and Taormina from the Messina cruise port was excellent from start to finish. Our guide, Altusha, was knowledgeable and engaging, sharing fascinating insights about each place we visited and treating us to delicious local flavors. Our driver, Salvo, was kind and professional, making us feel safe and comfortable throughout the journey. We highly recommend this tour

Angelo and Olexandra were the best!!! They took us to all the best locations and were so friendly and welcoming. 5 stars!

Angelo is very relatable and personable. Alexandra was lots of fun, very entertaining, knowledgeable and entertaining. It was the best Italian tour we’ve had.

What a fun and informative excursion! Angelo and his team Oleksandra and Salvatore were great. They were kind, compassionate and helpful. They helped us fall in love with Sicily. We were treated to taste some delicious sweet delicacies known to Sicily!! Highly recommend Angelo and his team!! You won't regret it!!

Francesco was brilliant- we had a fantastic time. He and brother Angelos greeted us so warmly at the cruise terminal, earlier than expected. He took us to a wonderful little village called Castelmola which was absolutely beautiful even seeing a very clear view of an erupting Mount Etna which was incredible. We was provided some complimentary canoli which was amazing and delicious. Then we made our way to Taormina which was also incredibly beautiful. We saw some amazing views. Next stop was visiting Isola Bella from up high - stunning views. Our final stop was visiting a church in Messina as well as the stunning cathedral. A fantastic day had by all 4 adults.

Oleksandra our guide and driver Francisco were so amiable and full of information. They made the history fun and we felt safe and taken care of. We loved how organized the trip was and how taking a private tour saved so much time. The van was very comfortable. We were able to see so much more than when we have taken large group tours. Messina, Castelmola and Taormina were gorgeous.

Angelo was amazing. He was extremely knowledge, funny, very punctual and very attentive. He went above and beyond to make sure we all had a great time. 10/10 recommend asking for Angelo.

We had a great time with our guides Nicola and Altrusha in Sicily. We saw Taormina and Castelmola, as well as a couple of other quick stops. Lots of information, and fun interaction with the guides. Rain most of the day, but Nicola’s driving was safe and efficient the whole way. 100% recommend!

We just took this tour today with Angelo and Alessandra and would highly recommend it. They treated us with warm hospitality and were very informative. They provided us with water and pointed out restrooms during the tour. They bought us souvenirs and during the last stop bought us canolas which were delicious! Thank you again Angelo and Alessandra!

We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Angelo, our private driver and Oleksandra, our tour guide! Angelo was easy to communicate with before the tour and met us at our ship. We were a party of 4 and his van was clean and the perfect size. Oleksandra, our tour guide was extremely knowledgable and made the history of Messina, Taormina and Caselmona come to life! We stopped in Caselmona, where we were able to see Mount Etna and the beautiful coastline. They took us to a Gelato and pastry shop, Geleteria Pasticceria where we sampled homemade cannolis which were delicious! We also sampled the gelato which was homemade and incredible! The shop owner was so friendly as well! Oleksandra also showed us a bar where we sampled the almond wine. Our next stop was Taormina and we learned about the theatre, the churches and so much more! We asked for more free time to explore and shop and they were flexible and just wanted us to have the best day! We ended in Messina where we sampled Granita, a frozen Sicilian dessert which also was delicious! We learned about the beautiful cathedral of Messina and saw the clock tower move when it turned on the hour. Oleksandra is passionate about Sicily and her enthusiasm for her home is contagious! Angelo is a sweetheart and made sure our day was perfect! They were the most perfect hosts! I would highly recommend booking a tour with both Angelo and Oleksandra! They are the Best!!

Such an amazing tour! Angelo perfectly arranged everything and his communication leading up to the tour was also fantastic. While I enjoy cruising I’m not a fan of ship sponsored excursions and always arrange my own after significant research. Still some go smoother than others but this tour was smooth from start to finish. Our group of 6 was picked up at the pier and Angelo was exactly where he said he would be. He customized our tour and our group was able to experience exactly what I requested. We enjoyed a boat tour to the 3 caves passing by Isola Bella with ample time to swim. We also visited Castelmola with breathtaking views of the sea and Mt. Etna as well as Toarmina. Angelo was accompanied by an English speaking guide, Alexandra, who explained several historic landmarks to us. They treated us to cannoli in Castelmola and local granite (Sicilian ice cream) in Messina before returning us timely to the pier. His van was clean, comfortable, air conditioned and he always had cold bottles of water waiting for us which was appreciated on a hot day. We were able to experience so much of beautiful Messina and the surrounding area in a day.

Wonderful tour with knowledgeable driver and guide. Very friendly and generous people. Had great time with family and friends.

Highly, highly, highly recommended!!!! This was an absolutely perfect way to see Messina, Taormina, and Castelmola. We had an absolute blast!! The van was very comfortable even for our large group. Angelo and Alexandra gave us the best recommendations for food, treated us and the kids to granite and cannoli, and took us to all the best vantage spots. They were both so nice and knowledgeable. We have zero complaints!! Look nowhere else for your trip!!!

Driver was fantastic from pick up To drop off. Very punctual and good communication up front. Got us to our excursion on time and took us places afterwards. Overall very kind and considerate.

It was a beautiful day. Angelo took us to places where we had nice views. He was very friendly, polite and helpful. It was a much better option than wandering around alone or being in a huge group. He invited us for a drink and dessert. Also offered water whenever needed. I’m very pleased. Thank you Angelo again. 🌞

What an amazing experience Angelo and Alexandria were fantastic.We got to see absolutely beautiful places and took a boat tour to swim. Would 100% recommend and will be using him again when we come back! Thank you so much for an amazing time!!

We did the Godfather and the Taormina trip with Angelo’s team. I found him via Facebook and contacted him via WhatsApp . Angelo was quick to respond, He answered all our questions. On the day of the trip, he along with his team were waiting with our name signs to pick us up. Our tour guide, Alexandra was great. She explained everything while we were being driven. The driver was great too. He took pictures for us and guided us to the best photo spots. Enough time was given to us for sightseeing, taking pictures, having lunch and shopping at both the places. It was a perfect trip and all credit goes to Angelo and his wonderful team. We highly recommend him. Very trust worthy and honest. He went over and beyond for us. Whenever we will visit Sicily, we will always contact Angelo for our trips. Thank you Angelo.

Our group had an amazing day on beautiful Sicilia with Angelo, Nicola and Alberto. The ride was very pleasant and they were super friendly and nice. They took us to the most beautiful places on the Island and we had our first swim this year on the famous beach by the Isola bella. We would highly recommed this trip👌 Thank you guys for a perfect day.🤗

While preparing for a Mediterranean Cruise I discovered Angelo's tour for when we were stopping at Port in Messina. We are so glad we did this Tour. Angelo was so easy to work with and made sure we had a great day. It was a small group with others from our cruise and he took us to several beautiful locations with lots of time to explore on our own and capture some beautiful photos. All this while being mindful to get us back to the port on time. The last stop was at a beautiful church and then we just needed to cross the street to re-enter the port. I am so glad we booked with Angelo instead of trying to navigate local transportation on our own or book a tour with an oversized group thru the cruise line.

Very good, Tour! Angelo is sympathy, personal, educated, and professional. I recommend your services!!! He knows very well the region and special places.

Angelo was a great guide and very accommodating and I can highly recommend him 10 out of 10 He took us to all the most important tourist, destinations, hotspots, and made sure we get to see more than we anticipated

Reliable, professional, and punctual. Angelo pampers you throughout the tour, explaining the history and legends of the places visited.

This is the second time we have booked this excursion with Angelo and once again the experience was a 10. Everything was perfectly organized, both Angelo and Mariana were always attentive to ensuring we enjoyed ourselves to the fullest and shared their knowledge and recommendations very warmly. You can tell they are passionate about what they do and that makes the excursion even more special. Without a doubt, we will repeat whenever we have the opportunity. Thank you so much for helping us have an unforgettable day.

The proposed excursion is organized down to the smallest detail with more than enough free time to visit the planned locations. Angelo respected the times and schedule, and was very helpful both with explanations and with small gestures to make the day more pleasant, given the great heat. Fresh water on board the minivan and umbrellas provided by him to make the hour we had the chance to spend on the beach with a refreshing swim more pleasant!!!! definitely highly recommended!!!!! trust him with peace of mind!

Exceptional experience, Angelo is an exquisite person, helpful and easygoing, he delighted us with a very well-organized tour, a wonderful day! We even managed to go swimming only thanks to him. Highly recommended!

It was a wonderful experience. Angelo is an expert and helpful guide. With him we discovered beautiful places in Sicily. We were pampered with a cannoli tasting

Wonderful experience! Angelo is a very accommodating and generous person. We visited stunning places at a relaxed pace, and he catered to the needs of families with small children on a hot summer day! Delightful breaks to taste typical products generously offered! Heartfelt thanks from Annabelle, Vito, and Domenico.

Angelo is a kind and reliable person, but above all, it feels like being with family. I recommend him; he is available and caring. Thank you for this experience!!! I wholeheartedly recommend it.

Angelo is an exceptional person! We took a beautiful tour visiting Castelmola, Taormina, and Messina, which allowed us to discover the beautiful Sicily and savor the local specialties, including cannoli and granita, among others! His tour is a must, especially if you are reaching Sicily as cruise passengers.