Things to do in Province of Messina, Sicily: The Best City Tours

The Gorges of Alcantara are a spectacular place unique in the world. With a height of 50 meters they create a real canyon originated by a cooling phenomena of antiques lava flows, generated by the cold water of the Alcantara river. The Botanic Park of the gorges allows visit to this show of nature in every moment of the year with the maximum comfort and safety. From May to September when the level of the water is lower it is possible to explore a part of the canyon, polished by the water during the years. During this 7-hour guided trek there is also a visit to Taormina, one of the most suggestive places in Sicily, rich in culture, art and history.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Collective tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

This 1.5-hour walking tour offers an overview of the city of Messina. Messina is also known as 'the door of the Mediterranean,' and wonderful landscapes and historical buildings await you.

Inclusions: Cannolo Siciliano, Professional guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off

An opportunity to discover and visit Taormina (52 km away from Messina) with its Greek Theater, Corso Umberto and its exclusive shops and famous bars. You will admire the wonderful landscape and Isola Bella, a nature riserve-Unesco Heritage where you will have the possibility to do a 2-hours boat tour.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned bus, Professional guide, Live commentary on board, Boat tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

This 7 hours tour will start from our beautfiul Messina towards Montalbano Elicona- Italy's most beautiful village in 2015, where we will discover the history and monumental richness of this site having also the oportunity to taste some of the typical products of the area in a local restaurant. You will have the chance to visit the main attraction of this village - the castle of Montalbano - where our guide, wearing medieval clothes, will make you live the past of this important stronghold.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Food tasting, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Starting our tour from Messina, crossing along the Tyrrhenian coast, after approximately 90 minutes we will reach our destination - Argimusco also called the "Sicilian Stonehenge" - where we will start our two hours of trekking in the middle of these mysterious megaliths. Your experience will continue with the visit of the castle of Montalbano Elicona and a tasting of typical products. The day-trip will end up in Messina with a short stop in the panoramic point from where you will be able to admire the hystorical centre and the Ionian coast.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Explore the coastal jewel in northeast Sicily on this 6-hour Messina city tour. Spin along the Ionian coast by air-conditioned coach, along with a maximum group size of 30 passengers, as a guide sheds light on the region’s colorful local myths and folklore. Take in top attractions including the Church of Montalto and the Sanctuary of Christ the King, and marvel at 12th-century Arab-Norman architecture at the Church of the Annunziata dei Catalani. Along the way, enjoy fine views over the UNESCO–listed Cape of Peloro — where traditional fishing boats sit in the pretty harbor. There is also included a stop to the Regional Museum of Messina, where you can visit rare and unique works of art and you can learn about the history and the culture of our city.

Inclusions: Local guide, Port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Lunch

Discover the charm of Taormina and learn the secrets of the italian pizza in a typical restaurant; enjoy your pizza for lunch with a good glass of wine and after have a relaxed walked on Corso Umberto, the main street of Taormina admiring the views and the atmosphere of this unique place.

Inclusions: Beverages, Bottled water, Lunch (pizza), Driver, Live commentary on board, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Discover two pillars of the Sicilian history which are carrying today signs - in their monuments - of the several civilizations that arrived and lived here through the centuries; a 7 hours tour full of art, culture, architecture and landscapes. You will reach Tindari, our first destination, faced above the gulf of Patti, on the promontory of the Nebrodi mountains. Here your emotions will be astonished by the beauty of the landscapes, the light-blue of the sea, the heat of the sun that will draw on your skin with its light. Then the tour will continue in our second and last destination – Milazzo-here you will travel back in time, between monuments, churches and the stately castle which is the landmark of this location.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Professional Tour Guide, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

An opportunity to discover and visit Taormina (52 km away from Messina) with its Greek Theater, Corso Umberto and its exclusive shops and famous bars. You will admire the wonderful landscape and Isola Bella, a nature riserve-Unesco Heritage. The tour also includes a short visit to the picturesque village of Castelmola. In the excursion you also have a lunch in a typical sicilian restaurant where you can eat some typical dishes of Sicily.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Driver/ Guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance ticket to the Greek Roman theatre

A whole day to discover places and culture among the splendid and suggestive natural glimpses of the highest active volcano in Europe and the uniqueness of the magnificent town of Taormina, defined and known as the "pearl of the Mediterranean".

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Helmets and torches for visiting the cave

Exclusions: Entrance to the Ancient Theater of Taormina, Lunch, snacks or water are not included, which we recommend to bring with you