Category Messina Shore Excursions

Messina port trips often reach Taormina, Etna or the villages above the Ionian coast. Cruise passengers should compare pickup position, return buffer and time spent in transit.

Sicily · MESSINA SHORE EXCURSIONS

15 Messina Shore Excursions Tours in Sicily That Live Up to It

73 reviewed

Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina

Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina - Getting on the Ground at Messina Port, Gate 5

1.Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 645 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Messina to Castelmola and Taormina for sea views, Corso Umberto strolling, and church-and-square stops on a guided half-day excursion.

“Great itinerary and guide, way better than the other tours our friends experienced with the offerings from the cruise line. Only thing, is our bus was brutal, no leg room, cramped, seats would not stay upright making things tighter, and very rough/noisy ride overall. This should be addressed - hard to recommend being bounced around in a cramped cabin for several hours.”

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2,5-Hour Messina Walking Tour

2,5-Hour Messina Walking Tour - Starting point, pickup, and where you’ll end up

2.2,5-Hour Messina Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 291 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50Best value

See Messina’s top sights in 2.5 hours, timed for the noon clock show, plus a puppet theater museum and a Sicilian tasting.

“The tour was interesting but to be honest there is not a lot to see (at least of interest in us) in Messina. We did enjoy the noon show of the cathedral bell tower. The guide did a good job with what she had to work with. The cannoli's at the end were delicious. Unfortunately at end of tour most shops and businesses closed for a few hours in the afternoon, so we just returned to the ship.”

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Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion

Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion - Corso Umberto walk: where the photos and stories line up

From Messina : Taormina-Castelmola, dreamlike views!

From Messina : Taormina-Castelmola, dreamlike views! - Castelmola: The Medieval Hill Village With the Almond-Wine Stop

4.From Messina : Taormina-Castelmola, dreamlike views!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $193

Private port-to-Taormina day from Messina with Castelmola almond wine, Taormina’s viewpoints and amphitheatre area, plus time back in Messina.

“Sicily stole my heart as well as Marisa, Fulvio and Alessandro! This amazing trio was a perfect addition to an amazing vaction we were enjoying. They made us feel so welcomed and special. They treated us to some amazing canolies and almond liqueur at a wild and crazy bar in Castelmola. Great spots for pictures and Taormina was spectacular as well. Marisa provided the history and Fulvio was our driver. Genuine kind hearted loving people who I would recommend in a heart beat. They showed a lot of love to Louie one of our family members with down syndrom and made him feel so special as well as the rest…”

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The Godfather and Taormina Tour from Messina

The Godfather and Taormina Tour from Messina - Savoca: Bar Vitelli and the Godfather Town Feeling

5.The Godfather and Taormina Tour from Messina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $120

Godfather filming stops in Savoca and Taormina from Messina, with pickup, air-conditioned bus, and the Duomo ticket included.

“This was an amazing tour. Seeing where the Godfather film was shot was a good experience. There are excellent opportunities to do higher end shopping on this tour. Alessandra did a wonderful job. Walking was not that strenuous.”

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Etna and Taormina Tour from Messina

Etna and Taormina Tour from Messina - Messina pickup, quick city sights, and staying on schedule

6.Etna and Taormina Tour from Messina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Messina port day trip to Mount Etna and Taormina: lava walks, Silvestri Craters views, Roman street time, and Greco-Roman theater stops.

“We had an incredible time on this tour from the Messina cruise port. The communication is fantastic. We received a text (whatsApp) as to who and where to meet several days prior to arrival. Carmello is a fabulous guide. He gave a great lesson on the entire island of Sicily, including its Culture, Geography, and History. We learned about the different regions of the island and their regional agriculture. I recommend the fresh orange juice, arancini, and canola (cannoli). As for the mountain, it is frigid and windy. We went in early October. Thank goodness I had my wind Jacket with hat/gloves. We ascended to 2000m, which is about 2/3…”

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Taormina and Isola Bella Day Tour with Boat Trip from Messina

Taormina and Isola Bella Day Tour with Boat Trip from Messina - Corso Umberto and the ancient Greek-Roman theatre

7.Taormina and Isola Bella Day Tour with Boat Trip from Messina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 146 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Guided Taormina and Isola Bella day tour from Messina with a small-boat cruise, Isola Bella time, and a Greek theatre walk.

“We saw the beautiful countryside on the drive from Port to Taormina which is about an hour. Alessandra our tour guide was amazing and we learned lots of history during the drive.. Taormina has a lot of shopping a couple of church’s, restaurants. We then took the boat tour, which I expected to be very short, but it wasn’t. It was a nice tour our boat captain enjoyed his job and made sure w head a great time. We even had time for a swim in the Ionian Sea. Alessandra and boat captain shared Italian treats with us and that was an unexpected surprise.”

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Taormina and Castelmola from Messina Shared Group Tour

Taormina and Castelmola from Messina Shared Group Tour - Taormina basics, plus the landmarks you will likely hit

Messina Private excursion Taormina and Castelmola

Messina Private excursion Taormina and Castelmola - Taormina by foot: time for Greek Theatre views and real wandering

9.Messina Private excursion Taormina and Castelmola

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $181

Private Messina day trip to Taormina and Castelmola for Etna views, Greek Theatre time, Christ the King, and Messina’s Duomo clock.

“We had an incredible experience thanks to Serena and Giovanni! Serena was an amazing tour guide — knowledgeable, friendly, and full of energy. She made sure we saw a wide variety of sights and shared fascinating insights that brought everything to life. Thanks to her, we even got to explore beautiful Taormina, which was a highlight of our trip. Giovanni, our driver, was fantastic — professional, courteous, and made us feel safe and comfortable the entire time. Together, they made our day unforgettable. Highly recommend this duo for anyone visiting the area!”

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Sicilian Street food tour: eat local in Messina

Sicilian Street food tour: eat local in Messina - Stop 1: Annunziata dei Catalani Church and the idea of layers

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

The Best Private Tour: Taormina, Castelmola, Savoca from Messina. - From Messina along the Ionian coast to Taormina’s first views

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $211

Private Messina tour to Taormina, Castelmola, and Savoca, with Godfather stops, Mount Etna views, and Roman Greek Theater time.

“Sonia was a superb guide! She was very knowledgeable about Messina and the surrounding areas we visited. Our driver, John Paul, was a fantastic driver. Very caring about his passengers!”

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Messina: Guided City Highlights Walking Tour

Messina: Guided City Highlights Walking Tour - Palazzo Zanca to the 1908 earthquake rebuilding story

12.Messina: Guided City Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

2-hour guided walk in Messina with the bell tower clock, cathedral mosaics, Montalto legend, puppet museum ticket, and a sweet stop.

“Good group size. Chiara explained clearly and informational. Many interesting detailed. Duration was just perfect and not for a minute boring. Speed of walking was very doable. We very much enjoyed the tour by Chiara.”

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From Messina: Savoca,Taormina,Castelmola jewels of Sicily

From Messina: Savoca,Taormina,Castelmola jewels of Sicily - Savoca: the quieter hill town stop that movie fans chase

Private Tour of Savoca, Castelmola, Taormina and Messina

Private Tour of Savoca, Castelmola, Taormina and Messina - Taormina Walk: Corso Umberto, Sea Views, and the Greek Theater Area

Messina City and Coast Tour

Messina City and Coast Tour - Coast stops: fishing villages, Capo Peloro, and easy photo breaks

15.Messina City and Coast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Four-hour Messina city and Ionian coast tour with an air-conditioned bus, live English guide, and views at Capo Peloro and the clock tower.

“What a good day we had in Sicily. We got to see so much of the town. Our guide Sara was so good. She was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. She even told where to go to get the best food!! We loved the churches and all the sites. Also the delicious cannelloni at the end of the tour!! Beautiful city and fantastic guide.”

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