Jun 7, 2025
Great transfer! - Our group of eight, traveling on a Princess Cruise, had an incredible experience exploring Taormina and Castelmola on our private transfer with Pellegrino Services. Both cities were absolutely breathtaking, offering stunning views, rich history, and a charming atmosphere.
Santino was responsive and helpful via email when booking our private transfer. Our driver, Giuseppe, was knowledgeable and incredibly accommodating. He communicated with us via WhatsApp to ensure everything was seamless. Giuseppe took us to multiple picturesque spots, allowing us in the beauty of the region at our own pace.
One of the best parts of the tour was the ample free time we had in both cities. We wandered through the streets, visited a café, browsed local shops, and fully immersed ourselves in Taormina and Castelmola without feeling rushed.
This private transfer was the perfect way to experience Sicily’s charm, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day with Pellegrino Servuces. Highly recommend this option for anyone seeking a relaxed, well-organized, and unforgettable free time in these stunning locations!
Matt
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Jun 2, 2025
Great day in Taormina! - We had a great day today with a private transfer to Taormina & Castelmola! Santino was very responsive and helpful when we were booking the tour, and easy to find the day of. Giuseppe was our driver and he was fabulous. We were traveling on a cruise and this was an excellent alternate to the overpriced, big-bus tours that the cruise ships offer. We would definitely book again!
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Nov 9, 2024
Great day visiting Taormina, Castelmola and Messina with Ciccio - Our original tour company didn’t show up for our prepaid tour and Pelliegrino Tours saved the day providing us with a wonderful day. They took us to all the places we wanted to visit. Very friendly and professional service and comfortable clean vehicle. Our driver/guide Ciccio was fantastic. Very friendly and fun. He showed us some unique spots and made great recommendations for eating and enjoying the areas we visited.
We had an amazing day with Pelliegrino Tours and our driver Ciccio.
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Oct 11, 2024
Sicily for ever - Gianfranco was our amazing driver. He was on time and made our visit of Castelmola, Isola Bella and beautiful Taormina a memorable day. Thank you Jean Francois Ciao
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Aug 4, 2024
FANTASTIC!!!! - Domenico was fantastic. He explained and showed us all along the way of the tour. We were a group of 12 with 5 kiss amd everyone had an awesome time
Domenico was fantastic. He explained and showed us the whole route of the tour. We were a group of 12 people with 5 kisses and everyone had a great time
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May 28, 2024
Taormina and surroundings - Santino accompanied us on a truly amazing tour, punctual and prepared, do I recommend it? Absolutely TOP!!!!!
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Aug 7, 2023
Recommendable!! - Recommendable!!! Very kind and gave us more time.
Good price and good treatment!!!
Delighted. We shared with more people and it was cheaper than an excursion. Also we lost the phonocular and he picked us up.
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Aug 1, 2023
Wonderful service - The pickup from the cruise port was a breeze, making our day hassle-free. Our group of 4 couples explored Castelmola before heading toTaormina . The tour, shopping, and lunch made for a delightful experience. Effortless and enjoyable outing! Would highly recommend. Bravo!
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Jan 10, 2024
Good shore excursion to Castelmola, Taormina and Isola Bella - Alessando, our guide, picked us up promptly at the cruise terminal in Messina.
He was a skillful driver expert at handling traffic on a very busy stretch of road. There were many twists and turns on our beautiful drive along the coast but he was able to navigate through it all and got us safely and expediently to our stops and on time to our cruise ship.
Although Alessandro was friendly and answered our questions, we would have liked more information as we passed some amazing places. But this did not detract from our enjoyment of this wonderful tour. Since we were in an SUV, we were able to be dropped off right at the center of things. We had stops in beautiful Castelmola, Taormina and another stop to enjoy a panoramic view of Bay of Isola Bella.
We had enough time to explore and enjoy our time during our 5 hour tour.
On our last stop, Alessandro kindly offered us some almond pastries (Sicilian delicacies) specialty of the area.
We were very satisfied and recommend Pellegrino Services for private and more personalized tours in Messina at an affordable price.
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Nov 29, 2019
Very Disappointing Transfer - There were 16 of us in the group, all English speaking, mainly Americans and Australians. Two in the group spoke Italian and very little English. The driver did not speak English at all. The whole time he engaged totally with the Italians who sat in the front seat with him. This tour was a disaster. He could not even tell us where the toilets were or what time to get back on the bus.
Halfway through the transfer, people were texting Pellegrini letting them know we were dissatisfied. At the end of the transfer, the driver dropped us outside a church and pointed towards the ship. That was the extent of his communication with us. Not the driver's fault, the company should have supplied a driver who had even a little command of English.
We discovered when we got back on the ship that people we met did the same tour in a taxi with two others which cost exactly what we had paid. A total rip off!
We would not recommend Pellegrini Services to anyone who is interested in doing this tour. They are too careless in making proper arrangements.
Lyn, Brisbane Australia
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