Top Messina Half-day Tours

While your ship is in Messina, see more of Sicily on a half-day trip to Taormina. Take a guided tour of this historical city, including a stroll along Corso Umberto, once an ancient Roman street, and a visit to the Greco-Roman Theater. Plus, sample Sicilian delicacies, admire views of Mt. Etna and Giardini-Naxos bay from Castelmola, and on return to Messina, check out this ancient port’s highlights. Port and Taormina pickup and drop-off included.

Visit Taormina and Castelmola on this tour from Messina. During a quick stop in the village of Castelmola, admire a view of the surrounding Sicilian landscape, including Mt Etna. Then head to Taormina to see sights like Isola Bella and the Greek Theatre. Browse local shops or bars, if you wish, and take a walk along Corso Umberto.

Explore the beautiful seaside resort towns of Taormina and Castelmola with a private tour from Messina. See Taormina's ancient Greek Theater overlooking the beach. Gaze at the gorgeous Giardini Naxos Bay to understand why this area has been a popular resort for a very long time. Continue to nearby Castelmola to browse its small boutiques before returning back to Messina.

Make the most of your shore excursion with this 4-hour tour of the historic seaside resort of Taormina from Messina. See the beautiful cathedral and spectacular Greek Theater. Enjoy views over the Ionian Sea and Giardini Naxos Bay. Admire Mt. Etna looming over everything. Get a brief tour of Messina before returning to port.

Experience the ultimate 'Godfather' film-buff's dream come true with a private 'Godfather' movie tour from Messina. Visit the town of Savoca to see the 1971 filming location for the wedding, as well as the bar where Michael Corleone asked for Apollonia's hand. Continue to Forza d'Agrò to see the square that served as the main square of Corleone during the Francis Ford Coppola movie. Head for Taormina to enjoy some sightseeing and shopping before returning to Messina.

Explore the natural beauty of the Alcantara Gorge on this day trip from Messina. Marvel at the geologic formations of lava turned to stone. Splash around in the cold water of the river that runs through the gorge. Enjoy visiting a part of Sicily's very special heritage many tourists miss.

A few kilometers from Taormina, perched on a rocky hill, surrounded by citrus groves, vineyards and olive groves, lies the town of Savoca, a small medieval village that in 2008 was included among the most beautiful villages in Italy. Here the time seems to have stopped, one almost has the feeling of having been catapulted in the past, about 50 years ago, when the cars still didn't circulate and life ran slowly and harmoniously. A walk along the semi-deserted streets of the historic center, surrounded by ancient buildings, opens the door to panoramas that cannot leave you indifferent. city of art, perhaps little known, which however owes its fame to the famous film "Il Padrino" by Francis Ford Coppola

For 'Godfather' lovers this is a must-see tour. For everyone else, this is a golden opportunity to become acquainted with The Godfather in a very special manner. The tour continues to the charming Taormina with its ancient Corso Umberto. Explore this beautiful seaside resort town of Taormina with a private tour from Messina.

A journey into traditional cuisine. A gastronomic experience to touch the true Sicilian wealth and taste its smells and taste. Prepare the typical dish by exception the famous macaroni, let yourself be guided by the cooks of the restaurant and put your hands on it. Knead and work to make the famous maccheroni alla norma .. then sit at the table with your travel friends and savor typical Sicilian dishes paired with good Etna wine. Cu tip makes muddichi Who eats makes crumbs or who does something inevitably makes some mistakes

On this guided private walking tour, you will explore Messina, one of the most ancient cities of Sicily with its beautiful boulevards and imposing palaces. Walk through the streets of Messina and see some of Sicily's most excellent cathedrals, museums, and monuments.

The Gole Alcantara is one of Sicily’s most popular attractions, and often has the crowds to match. On this private half-day tour, let a local guide help you sidestep the tourists and show you the park’s caverns and rock formations, gardens, and best swimming places. Later, explore the seaside town of Giardini Naxos on foot. Finish the tour with food and wine tasting at a local wine bar.