Cruise passengers, Castelmola in our Taormina from Catania comparison.
Trade-off: English only; food extra; minimum numbers apply.
Last checked: September 26, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A small group shore excursion from Catania to Taormina and Castelmola, with port or hotel pickup, commentary en route and free time for the Greek theatre and cathedral on your own. Food and drink are extra, minimum numbers apply from two people a booking, and cruise guests supply ship times at booking. 4.64 from 39 reviews at €134 per person.
This small-group tour from Catania to Taormina allows you to visit its famous sites like the Greek theater, the Cathedral and a view on Mount Etna and bay of Giardini Naxos. Visit is on your own. Guide will give information on the vehicle and then free time for the visit. Continue with a transfer to the town of Castelmola and head back to Catania to the starting point.
This tour runs daily. Scheduled through December 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 26, 2026.
We offer customs pick up points. Please to specify in your booking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #4 of 6 | €134 | 6h | 4.64 (39) | shared |
| Etna and Taormina con pranzo | €98 | 8h | 4.89 (73) | shared |
| Etna 2000m & Taormina | €95 | 7h | 4.84 (101) | shared |
| Mount Etna and Taormina day tour | €100 | 8h | 4.8 (44) | shared |
Ranked #4 of 6 in Taormina from Catania by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €95 to €252, median €100; typical length 6h 30m. 2 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 6 Taormina from Catania