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What to do and see in Messina, Sicily: The Best Walking Tours
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 Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
2. Messina Private Walking Tour with Food and Wine tasting
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore this amazing old city rich of history and beautiful sights with your personal tour leader. During this private walking tour you will also enjoy food and wine tasting at one of the most charming wine bars of Messina. This is a private tour in a small group (from 2 persons), made exclusively for your party, and you can always step down to make some shopping, drink coffee or make some photos, etc.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Food and wine tasting
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By LMA5001
Incredible experience. Pasquale is a very nice and upbeat person. He took us to the best wineries. From the moment he picked us up it was clear that he had the entire day in perfect control. He is always professional and also fun. We really enjoyed the wine and food and the cellar tours. Pasquale even sent us several pictures from the day of fun that we had together. It was the highlight of our trip to Sicily. The communication was great - I asked Pasquale to arrange to have a cake for my girlfriend's birthday ... he made sure that at every destination there was a cake and everyone sang. He made me look like a hero! Thank you Pasquale!!!
3. Special Tour: Etna, Savoca and Taormina
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
4. Private Tour of the Godfather and in addition visit of Taormina from Giardini Naxos
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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)
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. Private Tour Etna and Taormina from Catania
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
6. "Night excursion to Argimusco illuminated by the Moon" Montalbano Elicona
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This night hike is very fascinating because the fortresses, illuminated by the light of the moon, take on an even more magical and mysterious appearance. The Argimusco plateau is a unique place, able to give the visitor a sense of peace and tranquility that will leave him wanting to return several times to contemplate the beauty of the landscape. It is also low light pollution, so the sky is particularly starry.
Inclusions: Environmental guide
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7. 2-Hour Messina Walking Tour
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4.4 based on 70 reviews
Your 2-hour walking tour starts from Cathedral Square, under the beautiful bell tower which was built between 1930 and 1933. Other interesting monuments worth of admiration are the Catalani Church, a testimony of Arab-Norman style, the Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, which is the second one in Southern Italy and the Mount of Mercy in Baroque style. With so many places to visit don't overlook the Sanctuary of Montalto and the Shrine of Christ the King and the Palace Zanca.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Tasting of typical Sicilian products
Exclusions: Food and Drinks, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By FelicityH222
We started with the boat tour in the morning. Seeing Sicily from the water was beautiful and an amazing experience. I love swimming in the crystal clear water - it definitely helped with my fear of “what’s swimming under me??” Taormina is beautiful and the knowledge and warmth our tour guide Chiara made the experience exponentially more amazing
8. Private Wine Tour and Tasting from Taormina
Through a comfortable private transfer from Taormina, in less than 70 minutes you will reach the winery where the whole experience will take place. You will discover a unique estate that covers over ten hectares on the wonderful and unspoilt headland of Capo Rasocolmo in Messina, dominated by a lighthouse and located just in front of the Aeolian Islands. In this fairy tale location, you will enjoy a unique experience walking through the 'Faro' Doc vineyards and have the chance to taste different varieties of wines (Faro Doc, Inzolia and Idromele). All of this while you admire the beautiful natural scenery all around you.
Inclusions: Tour of the estate, vineyard and olive grove, Wine tasting session – DOC Faro, Inzolia, Idromele, Sampling of local products and Organic Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Exclusions: Anything not listed above
Reviewed By MarcoLauraViaggio
Spending the day with Annarita was absolutely incredible. Her knowledge of and passion for this magnificent part of history is unmatched. We were having such a great time connecting with her that our time went by so quickly. We’ll be requesting her for future tours in the area, for sure. We’ll also be returning to the palace now that we have a better understanding of its history. Treat yourself to this very special experience!
9. Messina: private walking tour with a local guide
On this guided walking tour, you'll explore the city of Messina, with its wide boulevards and elegant turn-of-the-century buildings. Walk through the streets of downtown Messina and discover Sicily's finest cathedrals, museums and monuments.
Inclusions: guide, private tour
Exclusions: Entry or admission fee, Food and drinks, entrance fees to museums/attractions (in case you decide to visit any of them in particular), food & drinks
10. Off-the-Beaten Track Messina: private tour with a guide
On this guided walking tour you'll explore the city of Messina from a different perspective, going off the "beaten track". You'll see beautiful and interesting places only locals know and enjoy great (hidden) views on the city and the sea. Ready?
Inclusions: Live guide
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Reviewed By MarcoLauraViaggio
Spending the day with Annarita was absolutely incredible. Her knowledge of and passion for this magnificent part of history is unmatched. We were having such a great time connecting with her that our time went by so quickly. We’ll be requesting her for future tours in the area, for sure. We’ll also be returning to the palace now that we have a better understanding of its history. Treat yourself to this very special experience!
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