---
title: Taormina and Castelmola private and guided tour with Arancino
lang: en
type: tour
city: Catania
country: Italy
price: 252
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.64
reviews: 55
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [en, it]
free_cancellation: true
guidekin_pick: Half or full day?
rank_in_category: 6 of 6 (Taormina from Catania)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/taormina-and-castelmola-private-and-guided-tour-with-arancino/
---

# Taormina and Castelmola private and guided tour with Arancino

**Guidekin's take:** A private guided day for your own party pairing Taormina with Castelmola, a walking tour in each plus an arancino tasting and almond wine. Hotel or port pickup in a private car is included and the guide speaks two languages; the Ancient Theatre ticket and tips are extra and bookings need two adults. 4.64 from 55 reviews at €252 per person.

**Half or full day?:** Taormina start: 5h, €252 per person, two adults minimum; Catania departure is a separate option, timing to confirm. 4.64, 55 reviews. Trade-off: From price starts in Taormina; confirm Catania timing. (last checked September 26, 2026)

## Overview

Enjoy this 4/5-hour private guided tour to the most important Sicilian resorts: Taormina and Castelmola;
* Private Car 
* Private walking tour in Taormina and Castelmola;
* Expert local guide
* Arancino tasting
* Almond wine tasting

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 11 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 4 start times: between 08:00 and 15:00
- Food included: Arancino tasting, Almond wine tasting
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €100: ages 4 to 17

## Key facts

- Price: from €252 per person for the Tour from Taormina option; other options up to €300
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 4.64/5 from 55 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 89% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Prestelli Sicily Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour from Taormina | €252 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian, English | Pick-up Taormina : 5 hr private tour to the main Sicilian resorts - Taormina and Castelmola. Pickup included |
| Tour from Catania | €295 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian, English | Departure Catania Pickup included |
| Tour from Messina port | €300 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian, English | Tour from Messina : 5 hr private tour to the main Sicilian resorts - Taormina and Castelmola with lunch. Departures from Messina. Pickup included |

## What's included

- Arancino tasting
- Driver/guide
- Private tour only for your party
- Almond wine tasting
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Taormina and Castelmola walking tour
- Transport by private vehicle

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Taormina Ancient Theatre

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 15:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

Pickup points listed by the operator: 11

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
- We have private tours, only for your party, however at the beginning of the excursion we will give each guest a mask, protective gloves and hand sanitizer.

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €504 | €252 |
| 4 | €860 | €215 |
| 6 | €1290 | €215 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Taormina from Catania start at €95 per person.

## Compared with other Taormina from Catania

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #6 of 6** | €252 | 5h | 4.64 (55) | private |
| [Etna and Taormina con pranzo](/italy/catania/tours/etna-and-taormina-con-pranzo/?format=md) | €98 | 8h | 4.89 (73) | shared |
| [Etna 2000m & Taormina](/italy/catania/tours/etna-2000m-taormina/?format=md) | €95 | 7h | 4.84 (101) | shared |
| [Mount Etna and Taormina day tour](/italy/catania/tours/mount-etna-and-taormina-day-tour/?format=md) | €100 | 8h | 4.8 (44) | shared |

Ranked #6 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.

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