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The Best Private Tour: Taormina, Castelmola, Savoca from Messina.

5.0(100)Messina1 hour
VIATOR4.9(27)TRIPADVISOR5.0(73)

Description

The tour will be a unique experience as you will experience the experience of Taormina Castelmola and Savoca accompanied by our drivers / hostess who will give you information about the places you visit telling the traditions of habits and traditions of a land rich in history and legends, The particularity 'of this Tour you will decide the start and end times of the tour, the driver will be at your complete disposal for every need, the tour will be' done with mini van max 8 seats on specific request of a larger group we have 18-seater Mini Bus.

Tour Options

Additional information
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

180 min

The tour starts in Messina area Porto, then along the Ionian coast through the highway we will arrive in Taormina making a stop to admire the beauty of Isola Bella and take some suggestive photos, we will continue to Taormina center where there will be free time about 2 hours for visit the Roman Greek Theater and go shopping by crossing the famous Corso Umberto. Then we will go to Castelmola to taste the famous almond wine and see the view overlooking Mount Etna, we will return to Messina where we will stop at the Cristo Re Shrine and in the Cathedral of Messina with the imposing clock tower astronomical.

60 min

Walk in the village with a visit to some shops with typical ceramics of Caltagirone, view of the Etna Volcano, free time for shopping.

60 min

You will arrive in one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, where some of the most characteristic scenes of the Godfather Film have been shot, you will have free time to visit the village and observe the Church of Santa Lucia live, and the famous Bar Vitelli, location of some of the most evocative scenes of the film.

Highlights

Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Child seats are available on request when booking.
Air-conditioned vehicle
DRIVER

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Child seats are available on request when booking.
Air-conditioned vehicle
DRIVER
Not included
TICKET ENTRANCE THEATER, MUSEUM, FOOD, DRINKS AND MANCES

Pickup Locations & Times

For special needs contact on whatsapp and we will be happy to help you.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(100)

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zinahp2022
August 14, 2026
Great day trip from our cruise ship.

A great day in Sicily. Excellent communication throughout. Our driver Luca was waiting when we arrived and was very informative about the three different towns we visited. Beautiful views and picturesque towns. Definitely recommend.

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T1560VQnikis
July 18, 2026
Best private tour of Messina Area, Sicily

If you’re visiting Sicily, do yourself a favor and book a private tour with Sonia and Franco! This was, without question, one of the highlights of our trip. Sonia is an exceptional guide—her knowledge of Sicily’s history, culture, and local traditions brought every stop to life. She shared fascinating stories and insights that you simply wouldn’t get exploring on your own, and her warm, engaging personality made the entire day enjoyable from start to finish. She was also incredibly flexible, tailoring the itinerary to our group’s interests and pace while making sure we experienced the very best locations. Nothing ever felt rushed, and we appreciated how accommodating she was throughout the day. A special thank you for recommending our lunch—it was absolutely outstanding and the best meals we had in Sicily! Franco was an excellent driver, making the day comfortable, relaxing, and stress-free while navigating the island with ease. Together, Sonia and Franco make an incredible team. Their professionalism, local expertise, kindness, and genuine passion for Sicily created an unforgettable experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better day and would highly recommend them to anyone visiting Sicily. Five stars aren’t enough

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723cameranc
July 18, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sicily Guided Tour

From the moment we disembarked the ship….Sonia met us with a smile! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you’re visiting Sicily on a cruise and looking for an unforgettable day, I cannot recommend Sonia and Francesco enough! We spent 7 wonderful hours touring the island with them, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. They took us to beautiful locations that we never would have found on our own and shared fascinating stories about Sicily’s rich history, culture, and traditions along the way. Their knowledge, passion, and genuine love for the island made every stop even more meaningful. Beyond being incredibly informative, Sonia and Francesco were warm, friendly, and made us feel welcome from the moment we met them. The entire day was well organized, relaxing, and so much fun. If you’re getting off a cruise ship and want to experience the very best of Sicily with knowledgeable, personable guides, look no further. Sonia and Francesco are absolutely the best. Thank you both for an amazing day and memories we’ll never forget!

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Shannon_C
June 7, 2026
Excellent

Erica and Francesco were excellent. Very knowledgeable and attentive. Highly recommend this trip! Beautiful countryside and unique sights!

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L8596AXalexg
May 28, 2026
Fun time in Messina

Amazing tour with Sonia. Thank you so much.

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pmjhere
April 21, 2026
Couples paradise!

It was amazing! Fillipo and Sonia were so accommodating and friendly. They picked us up (early) and got us back to the ship with room to spare. Amazing

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J6031VArachels
April 17, 2026
Amazing tour of Sicily!

We had a fabulous time with Erika and Filippo! We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the some of the beautiful sites of Sicily, and hearing the intriguing stories. Thank you so much for an amazing day! We look forward to coming back again someday!

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greatlakeslucy
January 19, 2026
Sicily the Beautiful!

This tour with Erika was amazing! Filippo was an excellant driver, navigating the twist and turns with caution. Erika was a wealth of information and made this tour so special. Sicily is so, so beautiful and the three towns we visited were beyond our expectations. We were a group of 16 and they were able to accomodate our group with a mini bus. Also, made lunch reservations in Castelmola at a restaurant with a beautiful view. Savoca, Castelmola, and Taormina are definitely worth visiting. Many thanks to Erika for a very special day!

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N4883TVdeborahl
January 8, 2026
Our family trip to Messina

The whole experience in Messina was absolutely captivating. Sonia, who showed us around was extremely informative, professional, and they may add funny! Would definitely choose this tour again.

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marybethm397
October 14, 2025
Beautiful day!

By far, Erika was the most knowledgeable tour guide we had during our wonderful three week trip to Italy. She was so flexible in her approach to ensuring that all 10 of us experienced all that we hoped for. Her obvious and sincere passion for Sicily made the day even more enjoyable. We highly recommend this tour not only because of the beautiful stops but for the richness of the day provided by Erika and her coworkers. Thank you to all of them!! You all remain in our hearts.

Operator response

Thanks a lot for your feedback

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