Villa Comunale Tours and Tickets

Perfect for movie-buffs and die-hard “Godfather” fans, this walking tour takes you deep into the Sicilian settings of the Francis Ford Coppola classic. You’ll get a first-hand peek at backdrops for the film’s standout scenes. Discover hidden landmarks along the way, like a 15th-century synagogue and Roman-built village centers. Admire spectacular views along the Ionian coast with free time to explore at your own pace.

Discover more of Sicily as you take a tour of Giardini Naxos, Taormina, and Castelmola on this full-day tour from Catania. With a small group, see where the Greeks first landed on the island, then enjoy panoramic views and explore Castelmola with its medieval castle and alleys. Admire the medieval architecture of Taormina, the amazing setting of “The White Lotus", and finally take a dip in the waters of Isola Bella like the characters of the famous show.

Discover Taormina, a jewel unique in the world with our private shore tour from Messina port. Your driver will pick you up from the cruise port at your most preferred time. On board of a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, you will reach the historical centre of Taormina, where you will have free time to explore the pearl of Mediterranean: the wonderful Greek Roman Theatre with terrific views over Mount Etna and the bay, the Cathedral of San Nicolò di Bari, the Public Gardens, the fascinating Corso Umberto with its boutiques and colorful balconies and much more. You will have the chance to take the cable car to reach the bay of Taormina and see Isola Bella, which is a protected natural site as well as a beautiful beach. The driver will pick you up from the bay or the centre at the agreed time to take you back to your cruise. Kindly note that it is also possible to add a tour guide at extra cost.

Glide past Taormina’s top sites on this 3-hour Segway tour. Led by an expert guide, explore the Borgo Medievale, Taormina’s oldest district. See the bustling Piazza del Duomo, city hall and the San Domenico Palace Hotel, once an ancient monastery. Check out views of Mt Etna from Villa Comunale before heading to the ancient Greek amphitheater of Teatro Greco. Learn about the gladiatorial games held in the impressive spot before concluding your tour at your original departure point.

The Tour offers a service with a full optional latest generation Mini Van for up to 8 people plus the driver. • Professionalism. • Punctuality. • Kindness. Together with an always clean and sanitized car, we always try to make your tour perfect and stress-free. The Tour starts at the Port of Messina, the journey will be approximately 40 minutes to get to Taormina. We will stop by and visit Castelmola with its panorama overlooking Taormina, after which we will arrive at the gates of Taormina, the scheduled stop will be three hours to freely visit the historic center where you can find the Ancient Greek Roman Theater, panoramic squares, on the bay of Giardini Naxos and on the Etna Volcano, typical Sicilian shops, and do some shopping. On the return from Taormina, timing permitting, you will stop for a souvenir photo from a panoramic point before returning to the starting point.

This shore day trip is dedicated to those who don’t want to miss to see the most famous “Godfather” movie location in Sicily before enjoying Taormina.  You will visit Savoca, a charming medieval village set in the rock of a hill where it is possible to recognize the places of don Vito Corleone such us the Church of Santa Lucia, where the wedding scene between Michal and Apollonia was filmed and Bar Vitelli. After the stop in Savoca, the driver will drop you off in Taormina historical center. The driver will pick you up at the agreed time to take you back to your cruise port.

When your boat docks in the Taormina port, see the sights in a fun and easy way: by Segway. A tour by self-balancing scooter allows you to cover more ground than a regular walking tour, so it’s a great way to see everything that Taormina has to offer. Glide around the historical Borgo Medievale district and Villa Comunale, stop for photos by the ancient Teatro Greco, and discover the best viewpoints to see Mt Etna.

Why is this experience on board the fiat 500 unique? Because the attention we pay to every detail should not be underestimated. With us, in addition to the fun, you will be attacked by culture and natural wonders. Without forgetting the instagrammable aspect! Yes, because with us you will have many souvenir photos of your stay in Sicily.

With Adriana to discover Taormina, it's located in a privileged position at about 200m above the sea level; it appears like a terrace with a beautiful view where the sea and the volcano Etna are protagonist. Will walking in the main street name is Corso Umberto, to find two different gates, where built to defend the city: Porta Catania the oldest one built by the Arabs; from here it can admire the Etna volcano and coast of Naxos the first Greek colony in Sicily. Porta Messina is the northern gate, more recent than Porta Catania, built in the period of Ferdinando 1st the Spanish king.

Explore three charming cities on the east coast of Sicily - ancient Giardini Naxos, picturesque medieval village Castelmola and Taormina - Pearl of the Ionic sea. Churches and palaces, views of rocky mountains and azure sea, smells of orange blossom, oregano, and mint … Sicily is an inspiring island!