What to do and see in Messina, Sicily: The Best Sightseeing Tours

While you’re in port in Messina, take a full-day private shore excursion to Taormina and Mt Etna. Take in scenic views as your private driver takes you along the fabulous Sicilian coast. Explore one of the world's most active volcanoes at your leisure -- the majestic and fascinating Mt Etna. As you travel through these exquisite coastal landscapes at your own pace, experience a taste of southern Italy.

Inclusions: Private driver, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Port pickup and drop-off, Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

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

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

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 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

The tour will be a private tour you will live the experience of knowing the most representative places of the Godfather Film, having in addition the possibility to visit Taormina the pearl of the Ionian coast of Sicily, all receiving information on the places you will visit in edge of a comfortable and elegant mini van.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Authorized Guide, Entrance fees to museums, theaters, restaurants and tips (optional)

Experience the landscapes of the largest active Volcano in Europe recognized as Unesco heritage, taste the flavors of typical Sicilian products and be fascinated by the Greek Roman history that Taormina offers us.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver or Hostess speaking the language of the tour you have chosen for explanations on the mini van, Bottled water

Exclusions: Entrance fees to museums, theaters, food and drinks, entrance to the cable car, Tips (optional), Authorized Tour Guide

The chance to visit Taormina, one of the most interesting and suggestive places on the Ionian coast in full autonomy, dedicating yourself to doing what you like best, shopping, photos, visits to monuments, tasting gastronomic specialties, without forgetting to know the main attractions of the city of Messina such as the Duomo with the largest astronomical clock tower in the world and the Shrine of Christ the King from where you will see the whole coast kissing the city of Messina and being able to take some pictures with the port behind it with the cruise ship with the which you have arrived.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water,  Mini Van 8 seats Mini bus 19 seats

Exclusions: Authorized Tour Guide, Entrance to museums, theaters, food and drinks

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