Messina Regional museum and historical city center - Private tour
Overview
Experience the history and culture of Messina, one of the largest cities in Sicily together with its historical center. Located in the northeastern part of the island, the city center suffered the disaster of the earthquake on December 28, 1908. The Regional Museum of Messina preserves original decorations and precious works of art, recovered among the ravages of the old city: mosaics, paintings, sculptures, statues, and extremely decorated funerary monuments are just some of the pieces of art exhibited in the halls of the museum. The masterpieces of the Regional Museum of Messina are doubtless the works of art by Antonello da Messina, Montorsoli and Caravaggio provided between the XV and the XVII century. Furthermore, focus on the archaeological exhibition, testifying the past history of Messina when it was a Greek colony (Zancle) and then a province of the Roman Empire. Don’t miss the hypogeum complex of the Monastery of Saint Salvatore dei Greci.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Round trip transfer by private A/C van
- Walking tours
- Live commentary on board
- Discover Messina Travel Assistance
- Liability Insurance
- Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Duomo di Messina
- Entry/Admission - Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: La Madonnina del Porto, 98122, Messina, Sicily Italy
The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino
Pass By: Fontana di Nettuno, Messina, Sicily Italy
The fountain of Neptune is the second fountain created in Messina by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli
Pass By: Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata, Viale Boccetta incrocio Via XXIV, Messina, Sicily Italy
It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina
Pass By: Santuario della Madonna di Montalto, Via Dina E Clarenza 16, 98122, Messina, Sicily Italy
a stately sanctuary built on the hill of Caperrina, the panoramic point of the city
Pass By: Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re, Viale Principe Umberto, Messina, Sicily Italy
One of the most important and imponent monuments of the historical centre of Messina.
Stop At: Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare, Viale della Liberta 465, 98121, Messina, Sicily Italy
The regional Museum hosts wonderful works of art such as two paintings of Caravaggio and two paintings of the great Antonello da Messina.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Annunziata dei Catalani Church, Piazza dei Catalani, Via Garibaldi, Messina, Sicily Italy
is one of the few great monuments that have resisted earthquakes and the fury of incendiary bombs of war events
Stop At: Duomo di Messina, Piazza del Duomo, Messina, Sicily Italy
one of the most important religious buildings
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: La Madonnina del Porto, 98122, Messina, Sicily Italy
The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino
Pass By: Fontana di Nettuno, Messina, Sicily Italy
The fountain of Neptune is the second fountain created in Messina by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli
Pass By: Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata, Viale Boccetta incrocio Via XXIV, Messina, Sicily Italy
It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina
Pass By: Santuario della Madonna di Montalto, Via Dina E Clarenza 16, 98122, Messina, Sicily Italy
a stately sanctuary built on the hill of Caperrina, the panoramic point of the city
Pass By: Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re, Viale Principe Umberto, Messina, Sicily Italy
One of the most important and imponent monuments of the historical centre of Messina.
Stop At: Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare, Viale della Liberta 465, 98121, Messina, Sicily Italy
The regional Museum hosts wonderful works of art such as two paintings of Caravaggio and two paintings of the great Antonello da Messina.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Annunziata dei Catalani Church, Piazza dei Catalani, Via Garibaldi, Messina, Sicily Italy
is one of the few great monuments that have resisted earthquakes and the fury of incendiary bombs of war events
Stop At: Duomo di Messina, Piazza del Duomo, Messina, Sicily Italy
one of the most important religious buildings
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Suzie_A
September 2023
Our tour guide was Chiara. She was fantastic. She explained the art with so much passion. She was very accommodating of what we wanted to do with the extra time we had and made some recommendations of other things to see and do.
Our tour guide was Chiara. She was fantastic. She explained the art with so much passion. She was very accommodating of what we wanted to do with the extra time we had and made some recommendations of other things to see and do.Storyteller702976
October 2018
We were met right off our cruise ship. We joined our guide, Maria Laura, and jumped into the van with another couple from our ship. Maria Laura took us to many stops in the city, telling us the history, and interesting facts about Messina. One stop was for lunch, where I tried the local calzo...
We were met right off our cruise ship. We joined our guide, Maria Laura, and jumped into the van with another couple from our ship. Maria Laura took us to many stops in the city, telling us the history, and interesting facts about Messina. One stop was for lunch, where I tried the local calzone. And another stop was at the bakery for cannnoli. After touring the city, we traveled outside the city, where Maria took us to the lakes. Our next stop was to the museum, where Maria gave us A personal guide there. Lastly, we went to Messina Cathedral and the Astronomical Clock to finish our tour. With plenty of time before our ships departure, we still had time to shop around the drop off at the port. Just A really pleasant day. We highly recommend this tour with Maria Laura, who answered all of our question. She really made the tour enjoyable.