Messina Taormina private tour: cultural heritage experience
Overview
Enjoy a day to the discovery of two wonderful locations of the Ionian coast: Messina and Taormina.
Starting from Messina, drive for almost 50 minutes and reach Taormina and walk from Porta Catania – the Southern entrance to the town – towards Corso Umberto which is its main street. Here take the opportunity to discover the monuments, the wonderful squares with their views above Mt Etna and the coast and taste an authentic Sicilian cannoli or a delicious arancino. After two hours and 30 minutes in this unique location drive back towards Messina and admire the historical heritage of Sicily’s third-largest city visiting the monuments and the churches but also the natural beauties driving among the coast till Capo Peloro – the nearest point of the island to the mainland and also the best point of observation of the Strait of Messina.
At the end of the tour, return to the departure point where the driver and the guide will say goodbye inviting you for a long second journey in Sicily.
Starting from Messina, drive for almost 50 minutes and reach Taormina and walk from Porta Catania – the Southern entrance to the town – towards Corso Umberto which is its main street. Here take the opportunity to discover the monuments, the wonderful squares with their views above Mt Etna and the coast and taste an authentic Sicilian cannoli or a delicious arancino. After two hours and 30 minutes in this unique location drive back towards Messina and admire the historical heritage of Sicily’s third-largest city visiting the monuments and the churches but also the natural beauties driving among the coast till Capo Peloro – the nearest point of the island to the mainland and also the best point of observation of the Strait of Messina.
At the end of the tour, return to the departure point where the driver and the guide will say goodbye inviting you for a long second journey in Sicily.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver
- Professional tour guide
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Port pickup/drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Duomo di Taormina
- Entry/Admission - Quattro Fontane di Taormina
- Entry/Admission - Porta Catania di Taormina
- Entry/Admission - Corso Umberto
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Porta Catania di Taormina, Corso Umberto, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
Is the Southern entrance in the city of Taormina.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Corso Umberto, Taormina, Sicily Italy
This is the main street of Taormina among which the major part of the monuments and attractions are located.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Duomo di Taormina, Piazza Duomo, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
The most important church of Taormina
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Quattro Fontane di Taormina, Piazza Duomo 8-9, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
A wonderful monument located in the Cathedral square in Taormina.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Chiesa di Santa Caterina, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
One of the most suggestive churches located in Taormina
Pass By: Palazzo Corvaja, Largo Santa Caterina, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
Historical building located in the centre of Taormina
Pass By: Duomo di Messina, Piazza del Duomo, Messina, Sicily Italy
The most important church of Messina
Pass By: Campanile del Duomo di Messina, Piazza Duomo, Messina, Sicily Italy
The Belltower is the most important attraction of Messina
Pass By: Annunziata dei Catalani Church, Piazza dei Catalani, Via Garibaldi, Messina, Sicily Italy
Ancient church located in the historical centre of Messina
Pass By: Faro di Capo Peloro, Localita Torre Faro, 98164 Torre Faro, Messina, Sicily Italy
The lighthouse located on the Northern side of Messina in front of the Strait of Messina.
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
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Porta Catania di Taormina, Corso Umberto, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
Is the Southern entrance in the city of Taormina.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Corso Umberto, Taormina, Sicily Italy
This is the main street of Taormina among which the major part of the monuments and attractions are located.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Duomo di Taormina, Piazza Duomo, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
The most important church of Taormina
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Quattro Fontane di Taormina, Piazza Duomo 8-9, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
A wonderful monument located in the Cathedral square in Taormina.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Chiesa di Santa Caterina, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
One of the most suggestive churches located in Taormina
Pass By: Palazzo Corvaja, Largo Santa Caterina, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
Historical building located in the centre of Taormina
Pass By: Duomo di Messina, Piazza del Duomo, Messina, Sicily Italy
The most important church of Messina
Pass By: Campanile del Duomo di Messina, Piazza Duomo, Messina, Sicily Italy
The Belltower is the most important attraction of Messina
Pass By: Annunziata dei Catalani Church, Piazza dei Catalani, Via Garibaldi, Messina, Sicily Italy
Ancient church located in the historical centre of Messina
Pass By: Faro di Capo Peloro, Localita Torre Faro, 98164 Torre Faro, Messina, Sicily Italy
The lighthouse located on the Northern side of Messina in front of the Strait of Messina.
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
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- 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.
Martha_R
August 2023
Tuvimos una experiencia increíble! Margarita y Giacomo fueron excelentes guía y conductor con amplia experiencia y el vehículo en excelente estado. Margarita es muy conocedora y clara en sus explicaciones. Muy recomendado!
Tuvimos una experiencia increíble! Margarita y Giacomo fueron excelentes guía y conductor con amplia experiencia y el vehículo en excelente estado. Margarita es muy conocedora y clara en sus explicaciones. Muy recomendado!Balanat
July 2023
We took the bus tour thru Discover Messina Sicily. Katia, our tour guide was very knowledgable. She came prepared and explained in detail about the area. She even told us what to eat and where to eat Sicilian food. Swordfish grilled turned to be the speciality of the Toarmina area. Anybody going...
We took the bus tour thru Discover Messina Sicily. Katia, our tour guide was very knowledgable. She came prepared and explained in detail about the area. She even told us what to eat and where to eat Sicilian food. Swordfish grilled turned to be the speciality of the Toarmina area. Anybody going to tour Messina area as a big group can reach out to her at [email protected]kay1a333
June 2022
We had the pleasure of doing a full day excursion with 2 wonderful guides - Sara and Mariarita. The guides were very inviting, easy to approach and ask questions, and were funny throughout the entire day! Our group was separated so we did a boat tour up Toarimo waterfront and was able to see t...
We had the pleasure of doing a full day excursion with 2 wonderful guides - Sara and Mariarita. The guides were very inviting, easy to approach and ask questions, and were funny throughout the entire day! Our group was separated so we did a boat tour up Toarimo waterfront and was able to see the Blue Grotto caves from the boat. We were disappointed we weren’t able to go in and possibly swing in the caves, but for safety reasons, the caves have been blocked off. Overall, great experience and would highly recommend!!