Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina

Discover the villages of Taormina and Castelmola and their unique and impressive views with us. Castelmola Sicily is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, at 550 meters above sea level. We will wind up in its panoramic square, where we will be surprised by the view, on one side, of Mount Etna- the highest active volcano in Europe. We stop also at local cafès to taste the typical sweet almond wine. Our day tour continues with a Taormina tour, to visit the most popular tourist destination of Sicily, which was recently made if possible even more famous by the second season of White Lotus Sicily. During the Taormina tour in Corso Umberto, you will be fascinated by an explosion of colors, sounds, and flavors typical of Sicily. Don’t miss churches, ancient buildings, and exclusive boutiques, as well as great views to take fantastic photos! The Taormina and Castelmola tour will be an unforgettable and multi-sensory experience.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   1 hour

   This will be one of our two destinations of our tour.

2. 2

   Corso Umberto

   2 hours

   Corso Umberto is the main street of Taormina

3. 3

   Piazza Duomo

   Pass by

   Piazza Duomo is situated in the historical centre of Taormina and is the meeting point from where the visit of Corso Umberto I, the main street, starts.

4. 4

   Quattro Fontane di Taormina

   Pass by

   The fountain is built in Baroque style and takes its name "4 fountains" from the four small columns that are located at the four corners of the central body and which are surmounted by four seahorses from whose mouth came the water that ended in the trays below.

5. 5

   Palazzo Ciampoli di Taormina

   Pass by

   Palazzo Ciampoli was a stately residence in Catalan style.

6. 6

   Duomo di Taormina

   15 min

   The Cathedral Fortress, as the Cathedral of Taormina was defined, was built around 1400 on the ruins of a small church from the Middle Ages and dedicated to San Nicola di Bari.

7. 7

   Torre dell'Orologio

   Pass by

   Together with the third wall, whose remains are still visible on the right side up to the castle, it delimited the part of the city defined as 'fifteenth-century village'.

8. 8

   Piazza IX Aprile

   Pass by

   Piazza IX Aprile is Taormina's most elegant "living room". Characteristic are the outdoor bars and artists who paint portraits and landscapes.

9. 9

   Chiesa di San Giuseppe

   Pass by

   This church is situated close to the Torre dell'orologio, overlooking the IX April square.

10. 10

    Chiesa di Santa Caterina

    10 min

    The church rises on the ruins of Odeon, built also on the ruins of a Greek theatre dedicated to Aphrodite

• 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 poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

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