Fiat 500 Taormina reviews from travelers
Most reviewers praise the friendly guide who knew the area and found perfect spots for photos and views.
Many did not expect the photo stops themselves to become the best part of the ride.
A few wished the pickup point had been confirmed clearly before the day.
★★★★★Brilliant start to finish, one of our best bookings ever.
mark · United Kingdom
★★★★★From pickup to drop-off, Audrey was first class. Super knowledgeable about the area, speaks great English, and her Fiat was amazing!
Teresa · United States
★★★★★Our guide Audrey was lovely and knowledgeable, sharing lots of info in a relaxed, friendly way. The perfect way to visit Savoca. Highly recommend!
Margaret · United Kingdom
★★★★★Audrey was a great driver and host - friendly and informative about local history and Sicilian daily life.
David · United Kingdom
★★★★★Fantastic tour with Audrey! Knowledgeable and fun, arrived early, and even dropped us in Castelmola to explore after Savoca. Highly recommend!
Elisabeth · United States
★★★★★Loved this half day trip - delightful guide, fun car, beautiful hilltop village. Try the granita and brioche at Cafe Vitelli!
Andrew · United Kingdom
★★★★★So personable - it felt like time with a friend while learning history. Thank you again, highly highly recommend!
Joseph · United States
What to know before booking a Taormina Fiat 500 ride
*Pick-up is included* with both experiences, so you skip hunting for a meeting point. The Taormina tour collects you anywhere in Taormina and the surrounding areas; the Savoca tour can start in Taormina, Giardini-Naxos, Castelmola or Letojanni.
Both experiences come with a driver, so you ride as a passenger the whole way. The Taormina tour uses the Fiat 500 Dolcevita with a local driver-host; the Savoca ride runs in a convertible 500 through the hills.
You choose the itinerary length: 30 minutes, 1 hour or 2 hours. The 1-hour tour adds a scenic stop with a view of Isola Bella, and the route can climb to Castelmola for hilltop panoramas over the coast and Mount Etna.
The Taormina tour is private, so the car is yours alone with the driver-host. The Savoca experience is also private and takes a maximum of two people per car, which suits couples and close friends.
*Pick-up is included* with both experiences, so you skip hunting for a meeting point. The Taormina tour collects you anywhere in Taormina and the surrounding areas; the Savoca tour can start in Taormina, Giardini-Naxos, Castelmola or Letojanni.
*Pick-up is included* with both experiences, so you skip hunting for a meeting point. The Taormina tour collects you anywhere in Taormina and the surrounding areas; the Savoca tour can start in Taormina, Giardini-Naxos, Castelmola or Letojanni.
*Pick-up is included* with both experiences, so you skip hunting for a meeting point. The Taormina tour collects you anywhere in Taormina and the surrounding areas; the Savoca tour can start in Taormina, Giardini-Naxos, Castelmola or Letojanni.
*Pick-up is included* with both experiences, so you skip hunting for a meeting point. The Taormina tour collects you anywhere in Taormina and the surrounding areas; the Savoca tour can start in Taormina, Giardini-Naxos, Castelmola or Letojanni.
*Pick-up is included* with both experiences, so you skip hunting for a meeting point. The Taormina tour collects you anywhere in Taormina and the surrounding areas; the Savoca tour can start in Taormina, Giardini-Naxos, Castelmola or Letojanni.
*Pick-up is included* with both experiences, so you skip hunting for a meeting point. The Taormina tour collects you anywhere in Taormina and the surrounding areas; the Savoca tour can start in Taormina, Giardini-Naxos, Castelmola or Letojanni.
Frequently asked questions about your Fiat 500 trip from Taormina
Which Taormina route suits coastal scenery, and which suits hilltop views?+
For coastal scenery, pick the option with an Isola Bella viewpoint stop. For hilltop panoramas, choose the Castelmola stop, where the village squares and its castle look out over Taormina, the Ionian coast and Mount Etna.
Do I get to go onto Isola Bella itself?+
The tour sees the shoreline from the viewpoints and stays off the island, which is how the scenic stop is designed. You get the view of the islet, the narrow tidal causeway and the Ionian Sea from above.
What will I actually see at the Isola Bella stop?+
Isola Bella is a small green islet just offshore, joined to the mainland by a strip of land that appears and disappears with the tide. Its clear water, pebbly beach and exotic plants make it the most photographed stretch of coast around Taormina.
Why go up to Castelmola?+
Castelmola sits on the hill above Taormina, and the viewpoint at Castello di Mola rewards the climb with a wide panorama over the town, the Ionian coast and Mount Etna. It is the stop to pick if you want the big view.
How long are the tours, and which duration should I choose?+
The Taormina city tour runs in three lengths: 30 minutes, 1 hour and 2 hours, with the itinerary chosen to fit. The half hour covers the old town and its viewpoints, the hour adds the Isola Bella scenic stop, and the two hours give the fullest loop.
Am I the driver or a passenger on a Taormina Fiat 500 tour?+
It is a passenger ride: a local driver and host drives the Fiat 500 Dolcevita, so you can watch the road and the views. Anyone wanting to drive themselves would look at a different destination, such as the self-drive option in Syracuse.
Can someone with limited mobility or a larger frame manage the car?+
The Fiat 500 is a compact historic car with a tight cabin, and you climb in and out at photo stops, so comfort depends on your mobility needs. Check with the tour operator before booking if getting in and out of a small, low car is difficult for you.
What about the Godfather locations near Taormina?+
The film scenes were shot in Savoca, not Taormina, at Bar Vitelli and the Church of San Nicolò, where Michael and Apollonia married. The nearby Savoca tour runs in an open-top Fiat 500, starts in Taormina or Giardini-Naxos, and takes about four hours to cover Savoca and Forza d'Agrò.
