Taormina Castelmola : Private Cruise Tour From Messina

We had such a great time in Sicily and Fulvio was a big part of it!

What a fun day with Hanna and Enzo! We saw so many different landscapes, historical buildings, a really special bar that will remain a surprise for readers... so worth seeing... and even managed to take us to the hotel where White Lotus season 2 was filmed. Wow! The entire trip was so worth it! Hanna is the sweetest guide I've ever met and her colleague Enzo, one of the safest drivers I've seen. Very important on those narrow up & down streets! He also seems to know all the other bus and taxi drivers. A big thank you to the both of them for having made this day so special for us!

Great tour with Alessandro and Marisa. They were fun, flexible and very knowledgeable of the area. Views were spectacular. We all thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Car Karaoke was an added bonus to the fun! Highly recommend this tour.

We had a great experience with Booking Sicily Tours, from the ease of booking to the actual excursion. Communication was smooth, and arranging everything was hassle-free. We visited Taormina and Castelmola, both beautiful towns with spectacular views! Special thanks to our guide, Isabella, who was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience so enjoyable, & to our driver, Fulvio, for taking us around safely and comfortably. We never felt rushed and had enough time to explore, take photos, and enjoy the scenery. It was a wonderful way to spend our day in Sicily. Thank you, Isabella, Fulvio, & Alessandro of Booking Sicily Tours! Highly recommended!

Excellent engagement with our group. Went out of their way to take us to a bakery and treated us to delicious foods. We love Kimberly & Alessandro.

We had a wonderful day with Kimberly and Alessandro. They were extremely accommodating to requests (and need for an extra bathroom stop) and were very helpful with photos. Would highly recommend! The van was super comfortable as well. Convenient pick up at the cruise port.

This was the most enjoyable, fun day of the entire two weeks we spent on this journey. Pari and Fulvio were a true delight. They are very special people. You must book your experience with them if you can. The people of Sicily were so friendly and kind it is impossible not to fall in love with this place and its people.

From the moment we met Pari and Fulvio, we immediately felt like family and completely at home in Sicily. ❤️ Our tour guide, Pari, was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip. She was incredibly knowledgeable, but what made her so special was how warm, fun, personable, and genuinely welcoming she was. She made us feel like we weren’t just tourists being shown around—we felt like we were being welcomed into her city and given the chance to experience Sicily the way a local would. Pari took us all around the city, showing us so many beautiful sights and little hidden gems along the way. She knew the best shops, bars, places to stop, and little corners where we could slow down, take everything in, and really soak up the culture and atmosphere of Sicily. She had an answer for every question we asked and somehow made everything we saw even more interesting with the stories and history behind it. Her love for her city was contagious, and you could tell she genuinely wanted us to fall in love with Sicily just as she had. And we absolutely cannot forget Fulvio, our wonderful driver! He was amazing—so accommodating, patient, kind, and helpful throughout the entire day. He was just as much a part of what made this experience special as Pari was. In one of those funny little coincidences that makes a trip memorable, Fulvio shared a last name with someone in our group, which quickly turned into an ongoing joke about them being cousins. Naturally, this joke had to be taken a step further, and we even bought hair gel to style our friend’s hair like our wonderful driver! 😂 It’s those silly, unexpected moments that turn a great excursion into a memory we’ll be laughing about for years. And then there was the restaurant recommendation. Pari sent us to Mamma Rosa, tucked among the beautiful cobblestone streets, and we had what I can honestly say was a life-changing meal. It was one of those meals that becomes part of the memory of the trip forever. And FYI: basil salt with olive oil is LIFE CHANGING! 😂🇮🇹 What I loved most was that the day never felt rushed or overly planned. It felt effortless, authentic, and full of those little moments you don’t necessarily find in a guidebook. We laughed, explored, ate incredibly well, discovered places we never would have found on our own, and got to experience the heart and soul of Sicily. The hardest part of the day was saying goodbye. I genuinely cried when we left Pari and Fulvio at the ship port, which probably says more about the experience than any review ever could. We had spent just one day together, yet somehow it felt like we were saying goodbye to people we’d known for so much longer. They made us feel welcomed, cared for, and connected in a way that went far beyond what we ever expected from a tour. So many memories made in just one day. We came to Sicily expecting to see a beautiful city, but we left with full hearts, incredible stories, inside jokes, an unforgettable meal, and a genuine affection for two people who made us feel like family. If you are considering this tour, DO IT. Pari and Fulvio are an absolute dream team, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. They didn’t just show us Sicily—they made us feel a part of it. We will carry this day with us long after our trip is over, and I only wish we could have spent more time with them. But, thankfully there is always time for cannolis! Pari and Fulvio, thank you for sharing your city, your warmth, your humor, and your hearts with us. You gave us so much more than a tour. You gave us a day we will never forget. ❤️🇮🇹 We love you! Grazie mille. Until we meet again! ❤️

We had an amazing day in Castelmola and Taormina with our driver and host Francesco. The passion for his country was evident as he guided us through the day taking us to great spots for history, food and the beauty of Sicily. We booked late but Alessandro arranged Francesco and we were more than happy for the experiences we had. Thank you for a great day.

Marisa and our driver were amazing. They made everything so easy and shared lots of interesting information along the way. Their timing to events were spot-on. Marisa took some great photos of us and was flexible when we wanted to change the itinerary. We shared plenty of laughs, had some wonderful moments of awe, and had a great time overall.

Alessandro and Kimberly were excellent! They were a great team showing us around Sicily. We felt comfortable and safe with two real locals. They recommended the best lunch restaurant that turned out to be our best meal in all of Italy! We were traveling with a group of 6 including older adults and they were so thoughtful and accommodating. I highly recommend.

We just loved this tour. It was a wonderful day for our family with Marisa and Alessandro. They were beyond friendly and knowledgeable and fun! We made some great memories especially with my 80 year old mother at the bar in Castelmola.

We had a great time on this tour. It was a private tour so it was just our family- so we didn’t have to share a cramped bus with a bunch of stranger. The communication before the cruise was phenomenal. I never had to worry about getting back to the boat on time. Our guide Marissa was a wealth of knowledge and super friendly. Alessandro navigated perfectly. The dynamic duo ❤️. The took pictures and made us feel like family. She

We had a fabulous tour of Messina with Marissa and her cousin. They made the entire day truly special, treating us to wonderful local goodies and delicious tastings along the way. Marissa’s knowledge, experience, and perfectly paced itinerary were far beyond our expectations. She also recommended a marvelous, off-the-beaten-path restaurant where locals dine—the food was absolutely exceptional. Her warm personality blossomed throughout the day, and we left feeling as though we had experienced Messina through the eyes of a friend. Anyone fortunate enough to tour with Marissa will not be disappointed. If we could give more than five stars, we certainly would!

We had a fabulous tour of Messina with Marissa and her cousin\. They made the entire day truly special, treating us to wonderful local goodies and delicious tastings along the way\. Marissa’s knowledge, experience, and perfectly paced itinerary were far beyond our expectations\. She also recommended a marvelous, off\-the\-beaten\-path restaurant where locals dine—the food was absolutely exceptional\. Her warm personality blossomed throughout the day, and we left feeling as though we had experienced Messina through the eyes of a friend\. Anyone fortunate enough to tour with Marissa will not be disappointed\. If we could give more than five stars, we certainly would\!

Amazing!!! Hana and Alessandro were great! We had an incredible time in Sicily! Hana was very knowledgeable and very sweet! 10 stars!!! God bless them ❤️

Kimberly and Fulvio made everything so easy and relaxing. We got to decide how to spend our time and got a completely customized experience. We spent time at the beach and when we were ready to leave they picked us up and went to Taormina to shop and eat lunch. Highly recommend, would book again!

Marisa and Alexandro were exceptional! They surprised us with a very special anniversary stop. We learned a lot about the Sicilian culture and saw many beautiful areas. They took photos of us along the way and were so helpful during our travels. Highly recommend asking for them!

We had the most incredible day with Paria and Fulvio!!!!!!! The very best team!!! Paria was so knowledgeable and tons of fun!!!We felt very save with Fulvio behind the wheel. Highly recommend this tour! One of our best days ever!!!!!

Excellent tour company. I highly recommend them. Fabrizio the driver and Hana the tour guide were friendly, professional and excellent. Car seat was perfect for my 20th month old. Had the best tour of Sicily ever! I will book them again next time!

Five stars are not enough for the incredible day we spent with Paria and Max! Since we were on a cruise stopping in Messina and only had one day to explore, we wanted everything to run smoothly. They exceeded every expectation by picking us up and dropping us off right at the boat, giving us a completely stress-free trip out to Taormina. Paria was incredibly lovely, warm, and attentive, making us feel completely taken care of the entire day. We moved seamlessly through town without a single issue, seeing everything on our wishlist and more. The customer service from the top down is exceptional—Alessandro, the owner, was so professional and even texted us a few hours into the tour just to make sure we were happy and having a great time. If you are looking for a perfect, seamless private tour from the cruise port, we highly recommend booking with them! Would

We couldn’t imagine touring Sicily and Taormina without Alessandro as our guide. After our family booked prior, we simply enjoyed our booking so much, there was no question to call Alessandro again this trip. His knowledge and enthusiasm preparing and providing the tour are world-class. We had the opportunity to plans and spend the morning in Castemola town, shopping, savoring the local espresso and pastries, site seeing the beautiful sites, then spending the day in Taormina center, tasting the pasta’s and local cuisine at recommended places, and ending our wonderful day at Spiaggia Isola Bella beach and lounging later that afternoon. A full an effecient tour of the area on our cruise stop in Sicily, which we have decided to make our family tradition and was all built by the attention to detail and care Alessandro consistently brings as our guide. He knows where, who, and how to go see in the various places and does so as we are expecting. Book and make the memories from a great tour with Allenssandro!

What an amazing experience for us and 18 people from our cruise ship, Everyone gave Alessandro and Marisa five stars. They both go out of their way to make their tours an experience to remember…, from accommodating a guest with a wheelchair to treating the group to cannolis and almond wine to guiding and advising at every stop to serenading on the mini bus and taking and sharing group pictures and videos. We will long remember this amazing tour and thank you Alessandro and Marisa

We highly recommend this tour! Hana, our guide, along with Fulvio, our driver, led us on an amazing tour! Exceptional history and kindness from Hana. She guided us through the cities, showed us around and had excellent recommendations for shopping and food. Fulvio gave us a smooth ride along with his sweet hospitality. Thank you to them both for a magnificent day!

It was such a wonderful trip! Our driver, Alexander, and tour guide, Marisa, took us to all the places we had planned to visit. They explained the history of Sicily very well and even became our photographers for the day! I highly recommend taking this tour. Thank you, Il bellissimo Alexander e la bellissima Marisa, for making our trip so enjoyable and memorable! Selina from Boston

What an amazing day in Sicily with Marisa !! We had such a great time exploring and learning about Sicily. Marissa was so knowledgeable and fun and showed us all the spots! Loved every minute of it! My friends probably didn’t like the last part when we sang karaoke on the way back to the port but oh well too bad! 😜

Pari our tour guide was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and spoke fluent English. We all genuinely felt she loved what she was doing and that made the experience even better. The transport s was also on another level. Felt like a business class coach and they were able to accommodate multiple car seats for our kids.

Amazing trip couldn't have asked for anything better! Thank you both for making our trip so enjoyable and informative.

An amazing day with Alessandro and Giulia! It was a fun and well organized day where we were able to visit many beautiful sites and experience Sicily’s wonderful culture. Meeting us at the cruise terminal and our comfortable ride made for a great day. Alessandro was excellent in responding very quickly to any questions I had before the tour. It was lovely having Giulia with us, looking after us and explaining things. We also appreciated the pivot, when we needed to change some of our plans, during the tour. A perfect day for this multi-generational family. Thank you Alessandro and Giulia for such a memorable day!!

Our group of for had a great tour of Taormina and Castelmola with Marisa and Alessandro. They were extremely professional and very informative. Our group highly recommends them. It was our best tour of all our 14 day cruise on the Mediterranean. We would use them again if we have the opportunity. We would give them 10 out of 20.

We had a fabulous tour with Marisa and Alessandro. An extremely personable pair. Would highly recommend touring with them.

We had a phenomenal time in Taormina…we were able to visit the town due some shopping. The town was absolutely beautiful! We stopped to sight see and then spent the rest of the afternoon at the beach! The water was so beautiful and clear! Our tour guides were fantastic and very knowledgeable! We learned so much about the history of Sicily! Totally recommend this tour guide. Super friendly!

We had an amazing trip guided by Francesco. He picked us up easily in the port and took us many places. He arranged the schedule so that we would avoid the crowds – and we did! The bar in Casaloma with The almond wine and cannoli was a hoot! Very fun to see. It was one of our best excursions on our trip. We would definitely use this tour group again and highly recommend them to anyone!

We had a fantastic day on our tour with Booking Sicily Tours. The tour was customized exactly the way I wanted it. They also included several sites we were unaware of that added great value to our tour. Booking our tour it was easy with great communication. I would highly recommend Booking Sicily Tours. Thank you Alessandro and Marisa for such a memorable day.

Alessandro and Marisa did an amazing job showing us around! Marisa was incredibly thorough, knowledgeable, and helpful in answering all our questions. They both made the experience fun, kept us laughing, and made us feel completely comfortable throughout the day. Their personalities and attention to detail made this so much more than just a tour. It was a wonderful experience and truly a day we will always remember. We highly recommend them. We visited Savoca, Taormina, and Castlemola. Stopping at some fun places for pictures and food. I came off the Viking Boat and it was easy and smooth.

We had a great time on our tour of Castelmola, Taormina, and beach time at Isola Bella! Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable and made the whole experience really enjoyable. We especially appreciated that we got plenty of time at each stop to explore on our own without ever feeling rushed. It was a great balance of having a knowledgeable guide while still getting the freedom to wander around and enjoy each place at our own pace. We also got grrat recommendations in toarmina. We would definitely recommend this tour!

We enjoyed a fabulous tour of Castelmola and Taormina with our vivacious guide, Paria and Fulvio, our safe and capable driver! Paria provided lots of interesting and fun information during our travels with lots of laughs along the way! Highly recommend⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What an amazing day tour with Hana our tour guide and Fulvio our driver. Our tour was to Taormina and Castelmola. Hana was so informative and helpful. We had many photo stops ,went to an amazing bar. You have to see to believe 🤣🤔. We had canoli and almond wine. Time for shopping then a delicious lunch at Mumma Rosa. Then more sights on way back to cruise ship. They also guarantee you are back to ship on time. Absolute peace of mind. I highly recommend this tour group 💯👍 the best.

Our private tour in Taormina was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, everything was customized perfectly to meet the needs of our group. They were reliable, communicative, professional, and truly went above and beyond to make our day special. The most incredible surprise was that they arranged a beautiful celebration for my parents’ **55th wedding anniversary**. It was such a thoughtful and unexpected touch that made an already wonderful day unforgettable. ❤️ We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Taormina. If you’re considering booking it—**BOOK IT! You will not regret it!** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hana and Enzo were fabulous. Hana was very personable and knowledgeable about the history of the area. They were both accommodating to slight changes we made to the standard itinerary giving us more time to explore the villages and do some shopping. Hanna was a perfect picture taker and Enzo even carried our packages for us. Excellent tour highly recommend!

Peria ,our guide and Fulvio our driver were excellent. Peria was full of information about the history and the historical places that we visited. Her knowledge base was extraordinary. She made it fun as well as gastronomically fulfilling.

Great day!! We visited a few different cities. Taormina was amazing and we finished the day at Tao beach club!

Fantastic tour with Fulvio and Kimberley, highly recommend our time in Taormina and Castemola ❤️

Have just had the most amazing day with Marisa as our guide. Her knowledge and passion for her home town shines. Marisa worked with our group so well and the food places we went to were so delicious. This company was very easy to book with and lots of contact with me in the booking process. Absolutely recommend Thank you.

We had the most wonderful day in Sicily with Alessandro and Marissa, visiting Castelmola, Taormina and Messina. From the very beginning, it was clear that they weren't just there to give us a tour - they wanted to give us a truly memorable experience. We started in beautiful Castelmola, where they took us to what must be the best bar in town. The story behind it is absolutely hilarious - ask Marissa to tell you the story! We had a lovely drink there, tried the original cannoli and, most importantly, had a lot of laughs together. Taormina was another highlight. It is absolutely beautiful, and Marissa brought the history to life with all the stories and details she shared with us. And then, on the way back, Alessandro and Marissa somehow transformed our tour van into a driving karaoke bus! J'& We sang along to some of the most famous Italian songs, which was such a fun and unexpected part of the day. And as if that wasn't enough, they took us for gelato after the tour - the perfect finishing touch to an already perfect day. If you're looking for a day in Sicily that feels personal, fun and full of genuine local experiences, I would 100% recommend Alessandro and Marissa. They have different tours available, so definitely check them out and find the experience that's perfect for you. Thank you both for such a fantastic day - we will remember it for a long time! And when we're back in Sicily, we will definitely book another tour with you!

We had the most wonderful day in Sicily with Alessandro and Marissa, visiting Castelmola, Taormina and Messina. From the very beginning, it was clear that they weren’t just there to give us a tour — they wanted to give us a truly memorable experience. We started in beautiful Castelmola, where they took us to what must be the best bar in town. The story behind it is absolutely hilarious — ask Marissa to tell you the story! 😂 We had a lovely drink there, tried the original cannoli and, most importantly, had a lot of laughs together. Taormina was another highlight. It is absolutely beautiful, and Marissa brought the history to life with all the stories and details she shared with us. And then, on the way back, Alessandro and Marissa somehow transformed our tour van into a driving karaoke bus! 🎶😂 We sang along to some of the most famous Italian songs, which was such a fun and unexpected part of the day. And as if that wasn’t enough, they took us for gelato after the tour — the perfect finishing touch to an already perfect day. 🍦 If you’re looking for a day in Sicily that feels personal, fun and full of genuine local experiences, I would 100% recommend Alessandro and Marissa. They have different tours available, so definitely check them out and find the experience that’s perfect for you. Thank you both for such a fantastic day — we will remember it for a long time! And when we’re back in Sicily, we will definitely book another tour with you! ❤️🇮🇹

Kimberly and Fabrizio were a great! They took us to Castelmola and Taormina. Kimberly was a very informative guide and Fabrizio was a great driver & photographer. He always had cold waters ready and never a minute late! Kimberly gave us 3 recommendations while we were in Taormina - Street food, gelato, and a beautiful garden. We did a half day tour due to the time and constraints and it was very nice. They even had a surprise for us in Castelmola- it was very funny and delicious!

Fantastic experience with Isabel and Fulvio. Everything was at our pace and they were so helpful with one of our party that struggled with the walking. Our sightseeing was beautiful and we all enjoyed our personal experience.

We had a driver and a translator go along. Driver parked in areas alliowed and the translator toured us around wherever we wanted to go. She was very personable and positive. She changed the itinerary to accommodate what we wanted to do all day. Customer service was top-notch and they were very pleasant with a beautiful van that took us all over the area. We went to Casteloma and it was beautiful with a stop for cannoli and panoramic views. Then we toured the theatre in Taormina , shopped and had a good Italian meal. I don’t do too many reviews unless it is a tour worth booking for others to enjoy! Don’t think twice just book it!