All Messina Tours & Excursions in 2026

I wasn't sure what to expect when at the meeting point. As soon as Alessandro turned up and greeted us so warmly. I knew we were going to have a great tour. What a nice guy, really funny and so passionate about his vocation. A great insight into the volcano and how it shapes the way of life all around it. As the day went on, it became apparent this man knows just about everyone and is universally loved! It's definitely money well spent and I'd recommend this trip to anyone that likes a bit of adventure. He really pulls out all the stops.

We had an absolutely fantastic small group tour to Savoca and Taormina, made unforgettable by Anna and our driver, Elizabeth. Anna was an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about the history and culture of the region. She brought Savoca to life with fascinating stories (including its connection to The Godfather), and gave us just the right balance of guided insight and free time to explore Taormina at our own pace. Highly recommended!

Our guide, Chiara, was wonderful. Very knowledgeable about Messina. Her pace was good and she made sure we were all with her. We all had earpieces so we could hear her. She was very nice and answered all of our questions. I would definitely take another walking tour in Messina. If you get Chiara, you are lucke.

We had a wonderful time from start to finish on this unforgettable cooking class in Messina! The chef and her husband are lovely and welcomed us into their lovely home. We chose to have them pick us up from the cruise port and take us back which was extra but so worth it for the convenience and we got to chat with him and learn more about their family before the class started. The pasta was so much fun to make while being so easy! The kids even loved to participate in rolling the dough out and putting it through the machine. We also made tiramisu which was probably the best I’ve ever had! You will not be disappointed at all with this experience!

Paria and Alberto were terrific. The tour was beautiful and interesting with just the right balance of guiding and having time on your own. Taormina is beautiful and well worth the trip, especially the Greek theater and views of Mt Etna, Taormina and Ionian Sea. An added bonus of stopping in Castelmola was great, and we sampled the perfect cannoli. We were there in January so crowds were low and weather was cool and breezy. That's our sweet spot for travel. Alberto's kind personality and Paria's bubbly enthusiasm were the icing on the cake.

We joined this tour as a shore excursion starting from the Messina port. From booking on Viator to pick up at the pier, the company was extremely organized and communicated very well. We were told in advance, to look for the orange shirts with a Lion head, where and when to meet on the pier and even our tour guide’s name. When we came off the ship, everything was exactly as described which made it very easy to find the right tour and Sabrina greeted us warmly. During the ride, Sabrina provided tons of information, along with a cookie and water. She speaks English well (maybe a little fast, but still easily understandable). The drive itself was stunning, with many expansive views and the 2 locations we stopped were gorgeous. Lots of shopping, beautiful picture opportunities, good food and everything you imagine when visiting Italy. I highly recommend this tour and you would be lucky to have Sabrina leading it. She paced well to the audience, spoke to everyone, made suggestions for things to eat and experience. She is knowledgeable and friendly! Antonella was our driver and she took great care of us also. The drive up the mountain was steep and windy, but she handled it with ease and confidence. She also got as close as possible to drop off points and never made us wait too long. Everything was timed well, with enough time to see and enjoy the sites, grab a snack and people watch without wasting hours of time. What else can you ask for? A beautiful day all around!

From the beginning of our correspondence, our tour guide Marco was lovely. We had an unusual tour because it unexpected poured rain, forcing us to divert inside and off of our schedule. HOWEVER — that didn’t stop Marco. He took us around efficiently to sites including: historic churches, Castelmola, Christina’s for arancini. He also took great instagram photos of us and made sure we understood everything and that he explain that equally as smoothly.

This tour was professionally handled in a great manner. From pre trip communication to meeting at the port to the tour and drop off back at port, this was a great experience. Lilllo was early to pick us up ( we were early too as the pick up was right as we disembarked!). He shared historical, cultural and fun information as we went along the tour. Due to weather, the itinerary was adjusted and we visited unexpected places for a fun treat. He gave us choices and ample time to explore Taormina and Castlemola with a view of Isola Bella. He pointed out fun facts and locations about White Lotus and The Godfather. We chose not to go to the beach because of rain. Transportation was totally comfortable and, on the return to Messina, we were treated with REAL gelato and cannoli’s. The church there was spectacular inside. Our group of 7 had a great experience and much thanks to Lillo for taking us around and teaching us about this lovely place.