10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Messina That You Shouldn't Miss

March 4, 2022 Moriah Teneyck

At Sicily’s northeast tip, Messina is the first city being kicked by mainland Italy’s boot, just three miles across the Strait of Messina. It's a main port of entry for visitors via hydrofoils and ferries. Trains board the ferry, too, before continuing service. The 12th-century Norman cathedral, rebuilt after a 1908 earthquake destroyed it and much of the town, is the most famous attraction.
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1. Messina Shore Excursion: City Segway Tour

Via Castello a mare, 98122 Messina ME, Italy CSTRents - Messina Segway PT Authorized Tour
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• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide • See top Messina attractions including: Piazza Cairoli, Piazza Pugliatti, where Messina’s Court of Justice and University can be found, Piazza Duomo, Fountain of Orion, Church of Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, monument to Don Juan of Austria, San Francesco d’Assisi church, Montorsoli’s Fountain of Neptune, Catalani Church • Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide • Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that’s suitable for all fitness levels • Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience

Inclusions: Segway tour, 30-minute orientation session, Guide, Use of helmet (optional), Ponchos (in case of rain)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Port pickup and drop-off, Biglietti d'ingresso

2. Special Tour: Etna, Savoca and Taormina

Port of Messina, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 27, 98122 Messina ME, Italy Sicily Best Tour
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The tour allows people who have little time to visit the most evocative places on the Ionian coast of Sicily, mixing history, landscapes and culture.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Water bottle included, The tour requires a minimum number of participants equal to 4.

Exclusions: Excluded: Theater entrances, Museums, food and drinks, tips (optional)

Reviewed By Diana Z

Sicily is beautiful and very different. Definitely a place to return. Though would not advise to stay in Giardini Naxos, the only benefit being sandy beaches.

3. Private Tour Etna and Taormina from Catania

porto di Catania, 95100 Catania, Italy Sicily Best Tour
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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

Reviewed By Diana Z

Sicily is beautiful and very different. Definitely a place to return. Though would not advise to stay in Giardini Naxos, the only benefit being sandy beaches.

4. Taormina tour for small groups from Messina

Port of Messina, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 27, 98122 Messina ME, Italy Sicily Best Tour
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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

Reviewed By Diana Z

Sicily is beautiful and very different. Definitely a place to return. Though would not advise to stay in Giardini Naxos, the only benefit being sandy beaches.

5. Giardini Naxos, Isola Bella, Taormina, castelmola The Best Of Ionian Coast

Port of Messina, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 27, 98122 Messina ME, Italy Sicily Best Tour
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Tour suitable for cruise passengers arriving at the ports of the Ionian coast, allows you to visit the most interesting places from a landscape and cultural point of view, you will be picked up at the place of departure indicated by you and brought back within the time you set, you can ask your driver the possibility of a longer stop in one of the places you visited for a possible lunch in a restaurant, our staff will be happy to advise you and satisfy your every need.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water, Driver or hostess who speaks the language for which you booked the tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees to museums, theaters, food, drinks and tips (optional)

Reviewed By Alan85aa

After considerable research on TripAdvisor, we decided on Sicily Best Tour for a private tour of Taormina, Castelmola and Savoca. Filippo picked us up at the port and took us along the Sicilian Coast to the beautiful town of Taormina, first treating us to delicious fresh cannolis and bottled water. He provided excellent guidance and advice on what to see and provided plenty of time for us to visit the most iconic sites in the town. We enjoyed everything about Taormina, but especially the Greek Theater and the shops along the main street. Instead of going to Castelmola, we decided to spend some time at Giardini Naxos. After a driving tour of the town and a walk on a black sand beach, Filippo took us up the mountains to the quaint town of Savoca. He walked with us to explain the highlights of the town, especially the locations where "The Godfather" was filmed. He provided excellent insights into the history of the town and the movie production. He had planned the day so that when we arrived in Savoca, the tour buses had left and there were only a few other tourists. The history, sites, and views from the towns were amazing, and we thoroughly enjoyed our day in Sicily. When we arrived back in Messina, Filippo also took us to see the key sites to include the largest astronomical clock in Europe. All in all, this was a great day and Filippo was an exceptional tour guide.

6. The Best Private Tour: Taormina, Castelmola, Savoca from Messina.

Port of Messina, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 27, 98122 Messina ME, Italy Sicily Best Tour
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The tour will be a unique experience as you will experience the experience of Taormina Castelmola and Savoca accompanied by our drivers / hostess who will give you information about the places you visit telling the traditions of habits and traditions of a land rich in history and legends, The particularity 'of this Tour you will decide the start and end times of the tour, the driver will be at your complete disposal for every need, the tour will be' done with mini van max 8 seats on specific request of a larger group we have 18-seater Mini Bus.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, DRIVER, Child seats are available on request when booking., Bottled water, Snacks

Exclusions: TICKET ENTRANCE THEATER, MUSEUM, FOOD, DRINKS AND MANCES

Reviewed By Diana Z

Sicily is beautiful and very different. Definitely a place to return. Though would not advise to stay in Giardini Naxos, the only benefit being sandy beaches.

7. Taormina and Messina Private Tour with Sicilian Cannoli tasting

Port of Messina, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 27, 98122 Messina ME, Italy Sicily Best Tour
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This tour will allow you to discover the beauties of the city of Taormina and Messina and taste the flavors of Sicilian confectionery tradition through the tasting of the famous Sicilian cannolo. All accompanied by one of our drivers or hostess who will give you information on board the vehicle on what you visit, without invading your free time in Taormina where you can independently dedicate yourself to do what you like most shopping, photographs, visits to historical and cultural attractions.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Sicilian Cannoli Tasting, Private transportation

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

Reviewed By Diana Z

Sicily is beautiful and very different. Definitely a place to return. Though would not advise to stay in Giardini Naxos, the only benefit being sandy beaches.

8. Best Shore Excursion Etna, Taormina, Messina With Tasting Of Sicilian Products

Port of Messina, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 27, 98122 Messina ME, Italy Sicily Best Tour
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Visit with us the largest active volcano in Europe recognized as Unesco heritage, and taste typical Sicilian products in one of the most famous farms on the slopes of Etna. You will also have the opportunity to see the main attractions of the historic center of Messina and the pearl of the Ionian Coast Taormina in full autonomy for 2 hours.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Driver / hostess speaking the language of the Tour you have chosen, Bottled water, Tasting of typical products: honey, olives, wines, liqueurs, olive oil.

Exclusions: Restaurants, optional tips

Reviewed By Diana Z

Sicily is beautiful and very different. Definitely a place to return. Though would not advise to stay in Giardini Naxos, the only benefit being sandy beaches.

9. CSTRents - Messina Segway PT Authorized Tour

Via Castello a mare, 98122 Messina ME, Italy CSTRents - Messina Segway PT Authorized Tour
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• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide • See top Messina attractions including: Piazza Cairoli, Piazza Pugliatti, where Messina’s Court of Justice and University can be found, Piazza Duomo, Fountain of Orion, Church of Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, monument to Don Juan of Austria, San Francesco d’Assisi church, Montorsoli’s Fountain of Neptune, Catalani Church • Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide • Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that’s suitable for all fitness levels • Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience

Inclusions: Segway tour, 30-minute orientation session, Guide, Use of helmet (optional), Ponchos (in case of rain)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Biglietti d'ingresso

10. Private Tour of Taormina and Castelmola from Catania

porto di Catania, 95100 Catania, Italy Sicily Best Tour

The tour will be a private tour, so you will decide the customization of the tour, such as the possibility of having lunch at a restaurant without any problem of time, which will make your experience unique. In fact, the driver will wait for you if you want to extend the time for some stops programmed. You will also receive information about the places you visit on board the minivan. You will see 2 of the most beautiful locations in Sicily not as tourists but as locals.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, A minimum number of 2 participants is required per booking

Exclusions: Excluding restaurants, entrances, museums, theaters and tips (optional)

Reviewed By Diana Z

Sicily is beautiful and very different. Definitely a place to return. Though would not advise to stay in Giardini Naxos, the only benefit being sandy beaches.

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