Excursions & Tours
About Messina
Exclusive Taormina and Messina
Price: $150.00 Sale Price: $130.00 Save: $20.00
Embrace Sicily's unique natural and man-made beauty on this orientation tour of Taormina and Messina.
119 Reviews
Excursion Size: Standard
Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 4 Hours 30 Minutes
Taormina and the Blue Grotto
Price: $217.00 Sale Price: $172.00 Save: $45.00
Take advantage of your stop while in Sicily to make guided visits to two of the most famous sites of the island, Taormina and Naxos Bay with the Blue Grotto.
40 Reviews
Excursion Size: Standard
Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Food/Beverage: Snacks, Beverage (Typical Sicilian products in Taormina. Fruit tasting on the boat and water.)
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 7 Hours
Castelmola and Taormina
Price: $99.00
Spend the day discovering Castelmola and Taormina, two breathtaking ancient villages nestled in the mountainous Sicilian coast where spectacular views take the word scenic to a entirely new place.
45 Reviews
Excursion Size: Standard
Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 6 Hours
Highlights of Taormina and Castelmola
Price: $99.00
Take in the sights on this exclusive small group tour from Taormina to Castelmola that lets you set your own itinerary.
29 Reviews
Excursion Size: Small
Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 4 Hours
Best of Taormina
Price: $89.00
See the best of Taormina on this self-guided tour.
18 Reviews
Excursion Size: Small
Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Food/Beverage: None
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 4 Hours
Castelmola and Taormina with Theatre
Price: $129.00
Examine a 3rd century Greco-Roman theater, the world's biggest astronomical clock and more on this day trip to the medieval villages of Castelmola and Taormina. Plus, you will also have time to explore the historical port of Messina.
12 Reviews
Excursion Size: Standard
Excursion Type: Eco, Nature
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 7 Hours
Taormina and Savoca with The Godfather
Price: $109.00
Calling all Godfather fans: Visit a variety of the beloved movie's filming locations with this cultural tour of Savoca. You will also visit the beautiful medieval village of Taormina.
15 Reviews
Excursion Size: Standard
Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 6 Hours
Taormina and Isola Bella
Price: $140.00
Spend the day exploring the charming seaside town of Taormina and the nearby small island of Isola Bella. Window shop along the Corso Umberto, take photos of the Greek-Roman theatre and much more.
7 Reviews
Excursion Size: Standard
Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 7 Hours
Taormina and Etna with The Gold of the Gods
Price: $135.00
Sicily is known for sights and flavors, experience them all with this wonderful chance to indulge in visiting the spectacular Taormina, the imposing Mt. Etna and then the charming quaintness of a local farm to partake in the tastes of Italy.
11 Reviews
Excursion Size: Standard
Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Food/Beverage: Snacks, Beverages
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 7 Hours
Mt Etna and Taormina
Price: $149.00
Explore the base of Mount Etna and walk the streets of the ancient village of Taormina, an ancient Sicilian village with a Grecian surprise.
15 Reviews
Excursion Size: Standard
Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 7 Hours
Taste of Taormina
Price: $205.00
Craft your very own Italian pizza with locally sourced ingredients under the careful direction of one Taormina's renowned Porta Messina chefs. You will also walk along Corso Umberto while you learn about the city's past and enjoy its beautiful views.
2 Reviews
Excursion Size: Small
Excursion Type: Culinary / Food
Food/Beverage: Lunch Included
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 7 Hours
Castelmola and Etna Winery
Price: $169.00
Take a scenic drive along the picturesque Ionian coast while your guide introduces you to the history of Sicily before you reach Castelmola. Visit this small, charming village before continuing to a local winery.
1 Review
Excursion Size: Small
Excursion Type: Culinary / Food
Food/Beverage: Snacks, Beverages (Salami, olives, cheese, bruschetta, pasta, dessert; wine: three types of wine from the local winery. Cannoli tasting.)
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 7 Hours
Messina Walking Tour
Price: $55.00
Embark on a walking tour to visit one of the most ancient cities of Sicily. During this walking tour of Messina you will see the main sites including the Catalani Church, Palace Zanca and the largest astronomical clock in the world.
16 Reviews
Excursion Size: Small
Excursion Type: Walking Tour
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Etna Wine Experience
Price: $195.00
Stand at the edge of Crater Silvestri and learn the secrets of Sicilian wine making with this fun day trip to Mount Etna.
2 Reviews
Excursion Size: Small
Excursion Type: Culinary / Food
Food/Beverage: Beverage, Snack Included
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 7 Hours
Taormina and Winery Adventure
Price: $192.00
Discover Sicily when arriving to Messina as you will travel from the port to Taormina to discover this magical place with a guided walking tour. Roundout your day with a stop to the imposing Mt. Etna and taste the bounty of the region and her wines.
3 Reviews
Excursion Size: Small
Excursion Type: Culinary / Food
Food/Beverage: Snacks, Beverages (Salami, olives, cheese, bruschetta, pasta, dessert; wine: three types of wine from the local winery.)
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 7 Hours
Taormina On Your Own from Messina
Price: $59.00
Enjoy a day of discovery and enchantment in Messina and Taormina, whether you're a history buff, a lover of natural beauty, or simply in search of a unique Italian experience.
2 Reviews
Excursion Size: Standard
Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Easy
Excursion Duration: 5 Hours
Private Land of the Godfather
Price: Starting at $115.00/person
Sicily's unparalleled beauty, as featured in The Godfather film series, comes alive during this scenic tour of Savoca and Forza d'Agro.
1 Review
Excursion Size: Private
Excursion Type: Private Sightseeing
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Difficult
Excursion Duration: 4 Hours 30 Minutes
Private Mount Etna and Wine Tasting
Price: Starting at $216.00/person
Enjoy the magnitude and beauty of one of the world's most renowned active volcanoes and sample local wines during this memorable visit to Mount Etna.
1 Review
Excursion Size: Private
Excursion Type: Culinary / Food
Food/Beverage: Wine and Snacks
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 7 hours
Private Mount Etna Drive
Price: Starting at $137.00/person
Explore one of the world's most renowned active volcanoes during this memorable visit to Mount Etna.
Excursion Size: Private
Excursion Type: Private Sightseeing
Food/Beverage: None
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 5 Hours
Private Panoramic Messina
Price: Starting at $123.00/person
See the highlights of Messina and visit the museum on this half day tour.
1 Review
Excursion Size: Private
Excursion Type: Private Sightseeing
Food/Beverage: None
Activity Level: Easy
Excursion Duration: 4 Hours
Private Ruins of Tindari and the Black Madonna
Price: Starting at $110.00/person
Experience the dramatic scenery of Sicily's Northern coast on this half-day tour to visit the ruins of Tindari and the Black Madonna.
Excursion Size: Private
Excursion Type: Private Sightseeing
Food/Beverage: None
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 4 Hours
Private Taormina and Castelmola
Price: Starting at $80.00/person
Enjoy the panoramic views of the Gulf on Naxos on this private tour of Taormina and Castelmola.
4 Reviews
Excursion Size: Private
Excursion Type: Private Sightseeing
Food/Beverage: None
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 4 Hours
Private Taormina and Mount Etna
Price: Starting at $170.00/person
Embrace Sicily's unique natural and man-made beauty during this full-day visit to Taormina and Mount Etna.
Excursion Size: Private
Excursion Type: Private Sightseeing
Food/Beverage: None
Activity Level: Moderate
Excursion Duration: 8 Hours 30 Minutes
Messina Shore Excursions in Sicily, Italy
Serving as the capital of the Italian province sharing the same name on the northeast corner of the island of Sicily, Messina's rocky past has brought about an interesting environment for travelers to visit. Blending old architecture with modern construction, Messina is undoubtedly an intriguing destination to explore. While exploring Italian island beauty on our Sicily tours, discover the legendary Mount Etna, an active volcano with mythical and historical significance. Sample exquisite wine while leisurely strolling along the grounds of a rich Italian winery, or travel to Taormina and other small surrounding towns that attest to the utter brilliance of Sicily and Italian culture.