Although the weather was dreary and rainy, the tour was good. Kimberly, our tour guide, and Christos, our driver, both did their very best to make the tour memorable despite the horrible weather. They rearranged the order of stops, after conferring with us, to try to outsmart the deluge, we got wet at every turn, but the tour was still enjoyable. Thanks!

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Messina Pasta & Tiramisu Experience for Small Groups by Cesarine

Lauren_B, Oct 2026

Favorite experience of our trip

My husband, myself and our 14 year old son did the 2 pasta and tiramisu class and all 3 of us agreed that it was the favorite thing we did all week on our trip. Stefania and her family were so kind and welcoming, and the food was the best meal we ate on our trip as well

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Etna Private tour from Messina Cruise Terminal + Lunch at Winery

MaryJane_R, Oct 2026

Just do it!

Our driver Marco was a gem! He was not only a wealth of information he was fun and made sure we saw and experienced everything we wanted to see. So glad we took his recommendation and went to the north side of Mt Etna as we felt like we had it all to ourselves. Lunch at the winery was magical. Ms Rosa’s shop you don’t want to miss either.

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Best of Sicily Taormina & Savoca Tour from Messina Cruise Port

Christina_H, Oct 2026

Give it a go

Our guide, Anna, communicated before the tour regarding expectations. We got to see a bonus city, Castelmola, and even though it poured, it was the best stop. Taormina was absolutely incredible and very charming. Savoca was ok. Very little to see or do. Anna was incredibly knowledgeable and personable, and Alessandro was one heck of a driver. Highly recommend.

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Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion

Priscilla_E, Oct 2026

Great tour!!

This was a wonderful tour. We absolutely loved Taormina. Beautiful town and such an interesting history. The theater was incredible! We were so fortunate to be able to see Mt. Etna!! Had a fantastic lunch and bought some fabulous chocolate!!! Our tour guide Sara was very good and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour.

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Taormina Shore Excursion from Messina - Shared

Shelley_L, Oct 2026

Excellent Tour

So glad we booked this excursion our Italian tour guide was hilarious gave good information about the area then dropped us off in the beautiful town of Taromina before all the big buses came from the cruise ships. The van was very comfortable and we only had 15 people in our group got back to the ship a few hours before the crowds.

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Taormina and Castelmola private and guided tour with Arancino

Jeff_F, Sept 2026

Getting a local guide is the way to go

We met Elena, our guide, at the port after our tender dropped us off. Elena was very personable and friendly, and was totally open to how we wanted to customize the tour. She had a great suggestion for heading up to Castelmona first, where she took us to a great pub/bar with some “interesting” decorations. She explained about the various parts of the area, and then later we drove down to Taormina, where we went to a great Arancino spot, which was amazing. We never would have found it or the other sites without Elena’s first hand knowledge of the area. We were very happy with Elena and was glad to hear she was ok after Mt. Etna erupted the day our ship left port.

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Taormina and Castelmola from Messina Shared Group Tour

rosanne_c, Aug 2026

Greta day off the cruise ship

The perfect excursion from a cruise ship. Easy to book and easy to connect with tour guide. We had an air conditioned van and our group was small which I liked. Cristiano our tour guide was great! He delighted us with the rich history of the area and made sure we enjoyed all the key sights to see! Rally enjoyed the day and would definitely recommend if you want an efficient and enjoyable tour.

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Tour Savoca, Castelmola, Taormina and Messina

Stacy_S, Aug 2026

A little bit of everything and more!

If you want to see a little bit everything, this is the tour for you. It was so good! Salvatore our driver was so careful and prompt and informative as well and Olegsandra, or guide was so informative and easy going, we had so much fun with them. It was a just what we wanted to see everything and have time for Taormina as well. Would highly recommend this tour, there are several surprises in store they have planned as well, I won't spoil the fun, but it was a perfect day.

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Taormina Castelmola : private cruise tour from Messina

aukjegerrits, Aug 2026

Not just a tour - it’s the Sicilian experience!

We had the most wonderful day in Sicily with Alessandro and Marissa, visiting Castelmola, Taormina and Messina. From the very beginning, it was clear that they weren't just there to give us a tour - they wanted to give us a truly memorable experience. We started in beautiful Castelmola, where they took us to what must be the best bar in town. The story behind it is absolutely hilarious - ask Marissa to tell you the story! We had a lovely drink there, tried the original cannoli and, most importantly, had a lot of laughs together. Taormina was another highlight. It is absolutely beautiful, and Marissa brought the history to life with all the stories and details she shared with us. And then, on the way back, Alessandro and Marissa somehow transformed our tour van into a driving karaoke bus! J'& We sang along to some of the most famous Italian songs, which was such a fun and unexpected part of the day. And as if that wasn't enough, they took us for gelato after the tour - the perfect finishing touch to an already perfect day. If you're looking for a day in Sicily that feels personal, fun and full of genuine local experiences, I would 100% recommend Alessandro and Marissa. They have different tours available, so definitely check them out and find the experience that's perfect for you. Thank you both for such a fantastic day - we will remember it for a long time! And when we're back in Sicily, we will definitely book another tour with you!

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Tour to Etna Volcano and Taormina from Messina

Josh_B, Jul 2026

Fantastic Mt. Etna & Taormina Tour with an Outstanding Guide!

Michael was waiting for us the moment we got off the ship, making the whole day completely stress-free. He drove us to Mt. Etna and Taormina in a clean, comfortable Mercedes and was informative, funny, and personable throughout the trip. The tour was well-paced, and we never felt rushed. Highly recommend—an easy 5-star experience!

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