All Messina Tours & Excursions in 2026
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Bill_R, May 2026
Touring Sicily
The tour of some small Sicilian mountian villages (Taormina and Castelmola) was absolutely wonderful. Enzo was a wonderful driver navigating the mountainous roads expertly and safely. Kimberly was a wonderful tour guide whose energy was contagious. Thier love for the area was evident and allowed us to tour and see some unique stops and sites not on the normal tour. A walking tour in Taormina which included the Trevelyan Park (Villa Comunale) was a true gem. Recommendations for lunch at Momma Rossa's was also a hidden gem and provided a truly wonderful memory. The free time was well spaced out and enough guidance provided to make good choices while on our own. 5 star experience from a 5 star duo.
Mitzi_B, May 2026
Day in Messina
We had a great day in Sicily complete with delicious arancini and cannolis!! Marco was very knowledgeable about the history of Castelmola and Taormina. I am in a scooter and he was so accommodating in making sure I saw all of the beautiful sites! He was a pleasure!! Grazie!
Rick_G, May 2026
Elisa the tour guide was...
Elisa the tour guide was extremely informative. She gave us back details of Sicily going back to the Greek and Roman empires, extremely friendly, providing helpful information and tips on area, local interest, and places to go in for retail shopping and lunch recommendations highly recommend this tour
paul_s, May 2026
Great excursion well worth the money.
Our guide Simone went the extra mile showing us many sites and allowing us to spend more of less time on each stop. He was very knowledgeable about all of Sicily and was kind and a great driver as well. We had only four in our group which was great. One of the best tours we have done on our cruise.
RngRhonda_C, Apr 2026
Great trip
We will definitely use this service again. Booking via Viator was very easy and easy to reach when I had a question, and the tour manager patiently explained all the possibilities, which reassured us before the trip. The arrangements and coordination were excellent, the drivers were great, and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We truly enjoyed the trip.
proactive_b, Apr 2026
A perfect memory to take from Etna.
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.
Nicole_T, Apr 2026
A must do!
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!
Mary_C, Apr 2026
The Sicilian Pasta Adventure
Maria’s home was a delight once we got there. Loved being in a locals home . Extremely Warm Hearts!! The pasta was so delicious, and participated in making.
The tiramisu was already prepared and ready for us to eat. The BEST I’ve ever eaten!!
I suppose language barrier was our biggest hurdle
We were directed to one address to get there and then last minute were redirected to Maria’s home who hosted
It was much further away .
20 min taxi ride
We ended up being an hour late
The hostess did not speak English at all so this made for quite an adventure both while finding the location and when we called her to let her know we were late .
Fortunately some really helpful Sicilians directed us and helped us find a taxi to the class.
Again, we absolutely LOVED being in a
Sicilians home for lunch . Our family is always up for an adventure!!
Definitely more a once in a lifetime experience ,more so than a cooking class.
Janel_V, Jan 2026
The Perfect Taormina Day
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.
Terrell_S, Nov 2025
Incredible! Fun and educational!
This was a wonderful class. Our hostess, Daniela, was warm and welcoming and more than happy to answer questions. Visiting her home was a treat. She greeted us with wine and appetizers which we were able to snack on as we prepared our pasta dough. We made dough from both flour and semolina and then formed cavatelli, ravioli, and pappardelli. The meal was delicious and ended with a mouth-watering homemade canoli!
Ellen_M, Nov 2025
Great guide, driver and tour!
Great tour with Sara. Driver navigated skillfully on narrow roads and got us close to stops. Sara has lived in Sicily her whole life and has lots of knowledge of history, good sense of humor! Highly recommend. Meeting place right at cruise pier, very convenient!
carrie_g, Oct 2025
Private Messina tour from cruise port
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.
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