Taormina Castelmola tour: Private guide and tastings

Walk two hilltop towns and taste what makes them Sicilian

A 5-hour private guided tour from Catania to Taormina and Castelmola with hotel or port pickup, featuring walking tours of both towns, arancino tasting, and almond wine tasting at a legendary bar. The guide speaks English or Italian and the tour is private to your party only.

The experience

Your guide picks you up from your hotel, port or another location in Taormina, Catania or Messina and drives you to Taormina, the town known as the pearl of the Ionian Sea. You walk the main street Corso Umberto and see the Greek theater, Palazzo Corvaja, St. Catherina church, the Odeon theater, Palazzo Duchi di St. Stefano, and the Duomo with its important paintings. The gardens there overlook Mount Etna. Because the tour is private to your party, the pace and stops are yours to shape.

From Taormina, you drive up into the mountains to Castelmola, an ancient town with medieval streets and the remains of a castle. The main square offers a view down to the coast. At the legendary bar Turrisi, you taste almond wine, the characteristic liquor made in Castelmola. At the end of the tour, back in Taormina, you taste Sicilian arancino.

What’s included

• Private car and driver.
• private walking tour of Taormina and Castelmola.
• expert local guide in English or Italian.
• arancino tasting.
• almond wine tasting.
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

Options for this experience

3 options

Tour from TaorminaGuide in English or Italian · 10:00A 5-hour private tour of Sicily's main resorts, Taormina and Castelmola, starting with pickup, which is included.

Tour from CataniaGuide in English or Italian · 10:00 and 15:00Departure from Catania, with pickup included

Tour departing from the port of MessinaGuide in English or Italian · 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00A 5-hour private tour of Sicily's main resorts, Taormina and Castelmola, including lunch. Departures from Messina, and pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 15:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 12 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on site€ 14

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Prestelli Sicily Tours

Is this one for you?Book from Taormina if you're already staying there and want to add Castelmola in a morning or afternoon. Book from Catania or Messina if you're arriving by plane or ship and want both towns in a single outing before heading elsewhere on the island.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What will I see in Taormina during the walking tour?

Taormina's main street Corso Umberto leads past the Greek theater, Palazzo Corvaja, St. Catherina church, the Odeon theater, Palazzo Duchi di St. Stefano, and the Duomo, which holds important paintings and overlooks Mount Etna from its gardens.

What is Castelmola and what do I do there?

Castelmola is an ancient mountain town with medieval streets and castle remains. You walk through it and visit the main square for views of the coast, then taste almond wine at the bar Turrisi, a local landmark known for this Castelmola specialty.

Can I book this tour if I'm arriving at Catania airport or Messina port?

Yes. You can choose a tour departure from Taormina, Catania, or Messina port, and pickup is included from your hotel or port in any of those locations.

How long is the tour and what tastings are included?

The tour runs 5 hours and includes arancino tasting at the end in Taormina and almond wine tasting at bar Turrisi in Castelmola.

Is this tour shared with other groups or private to my party?

This is a private tour for your party only. No other travelers join you. The guide is yours alone for the day.