Messina tours, things to do and tickets
Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina
Duration: 6 hours
An opportunity to discover and visit Taormina (52 km away from Messina) with its Greek Theater, Corso Umberto and its exclusive shops and famous bars. You will admire the wonderful landscape and Isola Bella, a nature riserve-Unesco Heritage. The tour also includes a short visit to the picturesque village of Castelmola.
$80.32*Per person
2-Hour Messina Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours
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.
$37.48*Per person
Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion
Duration: 7 hours
Travel by air-conditioned bus with a maximum group of 30 passengers for this opportunity to discover and visit Taormina (32 miles (52 km) away from Messina) with its Greek Theater, Corso Umberto, and its exclusive shops and famous bars. You will admire the wonderful landscape and Isola Bella, a nature riserve-Unesco Heritage. The tour also includes a short visit to the picturesque village of Castelmola.
Walking in Taormina is over paved and cobblestone surfaces, some of which are sloped. The Greek Theater requires climbing steep uneven stone stairs to enter and numerous steps inside.
Walking in Taormina is over paved and cobblestone surfaces, some of which are sloped. The Greek Theater requires climbing steep uneven stone stairs to enter and numerous steps inside.
$101.74*Per person
Sicily: The Godfather Filming Locations Tour
Duration: 7 hours
Discover the beautiful locations in Sicily made famous by Coppola's Godfather films, including a visit to the Castello Degli Schiavi.
$100.24*Per person
From Taormina: Godfather and Mafia Tour with Sicilian Lunch
Duration: 5 hours
Visit Savoca and Forza D'Agro, villages where The Godfather was filmed. Learn the real history behind the Mafia. Enjoy a plate of typical sicilian pasta with wine in charming panoramic restaurant.
$105.57*Per person
Taormina: Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket to the Ancient Theater
Duration: a few seconds
Skip the lines with this entry ticket to the Ancient Theater of Taormina, one of the largest buildings for shows in the Italian Peninsula. Discover the many wonders of this famous archaeological site.
$14.18*Per person
Mount Etna and Taormina Full-Day Excursion from Palermo
Duration: 11 hours
Visit Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, on a day trip. Explore Taormina, a popular village perched on a cliff overlooking the sea.
$122.63*Per person
Private
Sicily: Godfather Private Tour with Optional Food and Wine
Duration: 5 hours - 6 hours
Discover the Sicilian towns of Savoca and Forza D'Agro are known worldwide as locations in F. F. Coppola's movie, The Godfather. Learn more about the movie & the real Italian mafia, visit the film sets & taste the flavor of old Italy.
$202.61*Per person
Giardini Naxos, Taormina and Castelmola 5-Hour Tour
Duration: 5 hours
Visit the ancient towns of Giardini Naxos and Taormina on a 5-hour bus tour from Catania. Take a look at the Ionian Sea and Isola Bella from above, learn more about the Greek history of Sicily.
$76.78*Per person
Taormina or Giardini Naxos: Off-Road ATV Tour of Mount Etna
Duration: 5 hours
Discover the untouched nature of Mount Etna on a thrilling ATV tour from Taormina or Giardini Naxos. Discover stunning lava flows, volcanic craters, and the magnificent Coruccio Cave.
$212.2*Per person
Giardini Naxos: Semi-Submarine Tour to Isola Bella
Duration: an hour
Explore the wonderful seabeds of Giardini Naxos, Taormina, and Isola Bella aboard a semi-submarine. Enjoy underwater views through the large submerged windows, and visit the Blue Grotto.
$41.59*Per person
Private
Messina and Taormina City Tour from Messina - Private tour
Duration: 4 hours - 6 hours
Enjoy this Taormina and Messina tour. Discover these two beautiful Sicilian towns full of history, culture, and amazing panoramas. Don't miss this opportunity.
$74.68*Per person
Private
Private Godfather Tour from Messina with Option of Local Food and Wine Tasting
Duration: 5 hours - 8 hours
Tour from Messina by comfortable car or minivan with personal tour leader to the must-see Sicilian hill towns world-known thanks to F.F. Coppola, who filmed his legendary "The Godfather" here, Top 3 of the Greatest American Movies. Get the friendly and informative insight into the filming process and interesting trivia, learn the real Sicilian Mafia story, its structure, rise and development, and anti-Mafia fight. Discover the history and culture of the movie locations and Sicily itself, and feel the romantically rustic atmosphere of old Sicily. Walk along the authentic streets of Savoca and Forza d’Agro remained unchanged since the movie was made, visit ancient churches, Bar Vitelli where Michael spoke to Apollonia’s father, and other locations. Optionally, you may have tradional food and local wine on a terrace with a breathtaking view of the sea and surrounding countryside at a family-owned restaurant in Savoca.
$262.37*Per person
Private
Mt. Etna: Private Tour in 4x4 from Taormina
Duration: 6 hours
Ascend from beach level up to the extinct craters at 2,000 meters to discover the unique nature of the Mt. Etna Volcano and panoramic views from the Valley of Bove.
$425.47*Per person
Private
Private Tour to Taormina and Castelmola from Messina
Duration: 6 hours
Tour to Taormina where you can visit its famous sites like the Greek theater, the Cathedral and Mount Etna and Giardini Naxos bay. Continue with a transfer to the town of Castelmola and head back to Messina.
$201.3*Per person
Tour to Etna Volcano and Taormina from Messina
Duration: 7 hours
Join this tour to see Mount Etna which boasts a very special heritage. Included in the tour is the visit of Taormina, a place to visit if you are in Sicily.
$149.68*Per person
From Taormina: The Godfather Movie Tour of Sicily Villages
Duration: 4 hours
Discover the medieval castles, coastal villages, and Sicilian sites of Savoca & Forza D'Agrò that served as the backdrop to Godfather scenes with a guide.
$308.18*Per person
The Godfather Movie Tour from Messina
Duration: 4 hours - 6 hours
Private tour of The Godfather movie. Discover the movie places, walk through the tiny road that Francis Ford Coppola and Mike Corleone walked in 1971.
$82.38*Per person
Private
Private pasta-making class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Messina
Duration: 3 hours
Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a selection of local wine.
During the lesson, the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.
This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
During the lesson, the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.
This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
$155.28*Per person
Private
Private cooking class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Messina
Duration: 3 hours
Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Messina cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine.
During the lesson, the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.
Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
During the lesson, the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.
Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
$155.28*Per person
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