Taormina & Castelmola: Private Shore Excursion From Messina Port

The Highlight of Our Trip to Sicily! If you are looking for an authentic and unforgettable experience in Taormina and Castelmola, look no further! We had the most incredible day, all thanks to our amazing guides, Francesco and Yli. From start to finish, their warmth, enthusiasm, and extensive knowledge of Sicily shone through. They shared fascinating insights into the culture and history of the area, making every stop memorable and engaging. As cruise ship passengers, punctuality was top priority for us—and Francesco and Yli managed the timing flawlessly. We enjoyed every single minute without ever feeling rushed, and they got us back to the port right on schedule with complete peace of mind. The cherry on top was the local tasting: the Sicilian wine and delicious, fresh cannoli were absolutely outstanding! We couldn't have asked for a better day or a better company. Thank you so much, Francesco and Yli, for making our visit so special. We truly hope to come back very soon and tour with you again! 10/10 highly recommended!

We had an absolutely incredible private shore excursion from Messina Port to Taormina and Castelmola, all thanks to our amazing guide, Francesco! From the very beginning at the cruise dock, Francesco was warm, welcoming, and highly professional. His knowledge of the local history and culture made the drive incredibly engaging. What truly made this tour exceptional was that Francesco went above and beyond—he took us to some of his favorite secret/hidden spots with breathtaking views that we never would have found on our own. The entire day was perfectly paced, and we returned to our cruise ship with wonderful memories and fantastic photos. If you are stopping at Messina Port, booking this tour with Francesco is an absolute must! Thank you, Francesco, for such a memorable day in Sicily!

Francisco was amazing and so accommodating! he gave us so much knowledge and told us a ton about Sicily. Highly recommend and loved touring around with him! He even had water when we needed it the most!

If you have very limited time in Sicily (cruise ship port Messina), THIS is the way to spend your day. Francesco was prompt, friendly, professional, flexible and the love for his island was evident. We were a family of 7 ranging from 20-82 years old. Vehicle was clean and comfortable. This was a private tour and when we mentioned we would love to get close enough to the water's edge, he made that happen! Our stops to Castelmola & Taormina were AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL, MEMORABLE! The establishment we stopped at for almond wine and cannoli had a "interesting" theme and not for everyone's comfort level, however, the food/drink was delish! The crowds of tourists is no joke, insane. You have to go with the flow and appreciate/experience regardless. My husband is Sicilian so this was a special cruise stop for us. Book with this company, you will have an awesome time!

Castelmola had beautiful views and great little shops and cafes. Taormina had even more shopping and restaurants and was nice to walk around. Francesco was an amazing guide. He shared a lot about his country as we drove comfortably in the AC on a very hot day. Duomo di Messina is breathtaking! Our only regret was missing the noon show at the astronomical clock tower at the church. Highly recommend!!