City Sightseeing Messina Hop On Hop Off (Blue and Red Line)

City Sightseeing Messina Blue and Red Lines
Price: $29.00
Ages 4 and under are free.
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Cultural, Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration 24 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Via Cesare Battisti,10 Line Blue/Red Stop n. 1
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, and comfortable, sensible, closed-toe walking shoes. Sunscreen and sunglasses are also suggested. Please have your knees and shoulders covered if visiting a religious site.
Restrictions Walking is at your own discretion. No entrance fees are included in this price. Many sites in the city are not wheelchair accessible. The bus does not have a second level. Seating on the bus is on a first come basis. Proof of age must be provided for all children and infants. Infants must sit on paying adults lap or will be charged child rate. Guests must be able to step up onto and off of the bus. For safety reasons it is strictly forbidden to bring luggages, awkward bags, big backpacks or bulky baggages on board the City ightseeing buses. Wheelchairs can only be accommodated on the bus if the bus is equipped with a footboard and a dedicated space for wheelchair. Not all buses are equipped. While the bus is moving both the passenger and the wheelchair have to be collocated in safety condition with safety-belts , the wheelchair have to be blocked with its brake and collocated in the appropriate space as per the bus layout. In case those conditions are not possible City Sightseeing will not allow the access on the bus. Buses are homologate for one wheelchair only.

The City Sightseeing Messina service offers two distinct routes to see this warm city, which is frequently referred to as the "door of Sicily."

The Blue Line starts at Piazza Duomo, Messina's most significant plaza, where you can view the Cathedral and the Bell Tower with its vivid clock, which is thought to be the largest and most intricate mechanical and astronomical clock in the world.The tour continues down Garibaldi until it approaches the Strait coastline and the renowned Promenade, while returning to the city along the seaside route. You can reach the Teatro Vittorio Emanuele, the exquisite Villa Mazzini, which houses the Municipal Aquarium, and the Regional Museum, that exhibits works by Caravaggio, Antonello Da Messina, and Girolamo Alibrandi, with ease as a result to the numerous stops along the route.

The Red Line allows you to reach the beautiful Sacrario di Cristo Re, constructed on a tiny hill on the ruins of the Castle of Matagrifone, which offers a spectacular view of the Strait.

These 24 hour bus circuits include audio narration in 6 languages, assistance on board, plus a free app to help you make the most of your experience. The Blue Line is 50 minutes in length and runs every 50 minutes, while the Red Line is 90 minutes in length and runs every 120 minutes. With the Hop On, Hop Off feature you have total control over which stops you want to visit as well as how long you wish to stay at each stop.

This tour is a must do for first timers to Messina and for those who want a flexible or comprehensive overview of the city. Book now.