Taormina Private Tour from Hotel or Cruise Terminal of Messina

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Messina, Italy

4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take the guesswork out of visiting Taormina while docked at Messina's cruise ship port with this hassle-free shore excursion. Enjoy free time in Taormina to visit its famed Greek theater and other sights in the old town at your own pace. Stop for photos at Isola Bella and Messina's most famous scenic overlook, plus take in the Messina cathedral and astronomical clock before returning to port.

Round-trip transportation from Messina's cruise port to Taormina
Avoid the set schedule of a group tour with free time in the old town
The peace of mind of a private experience with a van all to yourself
Photo ops along the drive at Isola Bella and Votive Temple of Christ the King

What's Included

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Mini Van 8 seats Mini bus 19 seats

Authorized Tour Guide
Entrance to museums, theaters, food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

On request we pick up passengers from All hotels in Messina and Province For passengers arriving with there Cruise ships will be welcomed inside the port of Messina in the special Private Tours area , there will be a hostess with a sign with the name of the customer

Meeting point

Port of Messina
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 27, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
The starting point will be in the Port of Messina area but will be communicated exactly the day before the Tour.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Porta Catania di Taormina

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Votive Temple of Christ The King

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Isola Bella

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedral of Messina

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Messina

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 31 reviews

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Filipino was great! Made...

Rania_S, Oct 2025

Filipino was great! Made it a great experience for us. Was attentive and informative. We enjoyed the experience

A definite must!

Stacy_S, May 2025

Excellent tour and well worth the expense! Filippo was an excellent tour guide and driver. He told us so many interesting facts along the way while pointing out unique things in and around the cities of Messina and Taormina. Would definitely recommend!

Excellent place - port value for this excursion

Derrick_H, Aug 2023

Taormina was amazing, a beautiful place and lots to see and do - public gardens, shopping, isola Bella, all well worth the trip. The downside was the price versus the value - we paid close to $ 1000 Cdn for essentially a taxi ride to and from the cruise port. Just not worth the $$$

Response from Host, Sep 2023

I'm glad that u make a review here but u made a mistake because our prizes are displayed on Viator and we don't make pay so much. Probably u make a tour with another company.

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