Private Tour Taormina, Savoca and Castelmola. Departure from Messina

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Sicily, Italy

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Overview

Trying to visit multiple destinations in Sicily in a single day can be a challenge, especially without your own transportation. Leave the driving and navigation to someone else on this private, hassle-free tour, which visits panoramic Taormina, the medieval village of Savoca, and Castelmola, home to an ancient Norman fortress. Door-to-door port or hotel pickup from Messina is included for a seamless experience.

Private tours ensure a personalized experience, adapted to your tastes and rhythm
Check out “Godfather II” filming locations in the quaint village of Savoca
Stay cool in the Sicilian heat with bottled water and air-conditioned transfers
Flexible scheduling: Choice of tour timings lets you organize your day with ease

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Parking Fees
Fuel surcharge

Gratuities
Tour guide or hostess on board (on request)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

For cruise passengers arriving in Messina, collection is made at the Messina Port terminal. For tourists staying in the hotel / B & B, the collection is made directly in the facility. Please indicate preference.

Meeting point

Messina Passenger Terminal
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 96, 98122 Messina ME, Italy

Drop-off point

Messina, Metropolitan City of Messina, Italy

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

05/07/2019 - 10/13/2027
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Itinerary

Savoca

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Castelmola

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Taormina

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Isola Bella

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Messina

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 20 reviews

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No more than an expensive van service

Kateg, Sep 2026

Only a taxi service. Our requested tour guide was a driver did not speak English. Godfather bar was a huge disappointment. Wouldn’t let us in to tour unless sit eat and drink. Riding no tour or instruction on where to go due to language barrier.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Hi, I’m sorry about the trouble you experienced. However, it isn't true that Jonadan—the driver—doesn't speak English; I can confirm, though, that he isn't a tour guide. I don't know why Bar Vitelli in Savoca wouldn't let you in to eat, and I'm sorry you weren't treated well.

5 stars for the experience & 10 for our guide Ciccio

Lynn_Z, Jul 2026

What a WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE! Our guide Ciccio was amazing, He went over and above to make it a Great experience for the entire Family! Would book him again if I ever get the chance!!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you. Ciccio..

Sicily Experience

Debra_D, Nov 2025

We saw beautiful scenery and enjoyed the restaurant. Our driver very nice however wish he had been more proficient in English.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you

Once-in-a-lifetime trip: Savoca, Castelmola and Taormina

Michelle_P, Jun 2024

Incredible trip with so many memorable moments - the ride up the hill in Savoca, the church carved out of the rock, and Mount Etna in the background. Paolo was very knowledgeable and pointed out many interesting features we wouldn’t have otherwise noticed. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

gracias a todos por un día maravilloso.

Don't miss Messina!

Donna_O, Jun 2024

We had such a wonderful time here! Everything we saw was interesting and beautiful and fun. Our guide, Paolo, was fabulous!

Response from Host, Jun 2024

thank you all. you were wonderful, Paolo.

Godfather film locations in Savoca

Suzanne_R, Sep 2023

Driving up to the Church were Michael Corleone got married at the top of the hill on a motorcycle that held 5 people. Also going to Bar Vittele where Michael met his future bride’s father.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

thanks to you. see you next time?

Poor Communication

TIMOTHY_R, Jul 2023

Although John Franco was a very friendly guy, he spoke little English so communication was difficult. Please be aware this is only transportation from port to 3 stops. That is all. In addition, we were taken to his friend’s restaurant at the end of the tour and forced to buy 150 euros of food that we did NOT order, even after we told John Franco several times that we did NOT want to eat. I would not recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

I'm sorry for this inconvenience, that I don't speak very well this yes. at the restaurant I said if you wanted to go and he said yes, it's not my fault that you paid 150 euros. I'm sorry for this inconvenience.

Messina Trip

Linda_N, May 2023

The scenery was breathtaking!! Buying fresh hot bread snd cheese in Savoca and eating in the van on our way to Taormia! Make time for the Greek theater there is a line and have to buy tickets for admission. Tour guy Joseph saved the day by turning our van around as we were heading for our ship as one of the girls left her wallet at a café!! wallet was recovered, and we made it to a Port on time!! Brush up on your Italian, as we had a little bit of a language barrier. The complementary dessert at the end was delicious.!!!