Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion

4.7
(231 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Taormina and Castelmola tour with Greek Theater will let you experience the history of one of the Sicilian Greek colonies and its astonishing ancient Theatre, used as a film set for many movies and TV series, such as the recent White Lotus Sicily show.

The tour starts with a visit to Castelmola Sicily a picturesque village situated just above Taormina, the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful setting and a wonderful outlook over the magnificent bay of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna rising in the distance.
Then our journey continues with a Taormina walking tour, seeing the Aragonese-style Porta Catania and Corso Umberto, once part of the ancient Roman street Via Valeria.
Enjoy a Taormina walking tour visiting the monuments of the town, as well as the most exclusive shops, restaurants, and hotels, such as the famous San Domenico Palace and the newest White Lotus Sicily location and the theatre of Taormina, the second-largest in Sicily, built by Greeks and Romans in the 3rd century BC.

What's Included

Professional guide
Entrance ticket to the Greek roman theater
Transport by air-conditioned bus
Port pickup and drop-off
Live commentary on board
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: Our representatives will meet you inside the port, at GATE 5. They will hold a sign with your name and a flag with our company logo: a LION HEAD.

OR
Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The fountain was created by Montorsoli in 1557

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    small village located at 500 meters above the sea level

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The baroque fountain of the Minotaur, built-in 1635, standing in Piazza Duomo in Taormina

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The cathedral was built around 1400 on the ruins of a medieval church, dedicated to Saint Nicola di Bari

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    the main street of Taormina

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    the greek-roman amphitheatre built in the 3rd century B.C.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    Located in the Southern part of Taormina, it is part of the second defence walls system of the city.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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