Etna and Taormina Tour from Messina: Explore Active Volcano and Historic Sites

Embark on an unforgettable adventure from Messina to explore the majestic Mt. Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano. Discover the historic sites of Taormina, including the Greek Theatre and Corso Umberto. Marvel at the breathtaking landscape and visit the UNESCO Heritage site of Isola Bella.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Madonnina del Porto - This stele was erected at the behest of Archbishop Angelo Paino.
  • Fontana di Nettuno - The Neptune Fountain is the second fountain in Messina crafted by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli.
  • Chiesa di S. Francesco all’Immacolata - This is a magnificent temple, ranking as the second largest church in Messina.
  • **Mount…
What's Included
  • Tour leader
  • Transport by air-conditioned bus
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Seize this incredible chance to explore and visit Mt. Etna, located 90 km from Messina. Experience walking on the lava, capture photos of the moon-like terrain, and enjoy the excitement of being on Europe’s tallest active volcano. Discover the history of ancient eruptions and how humans have adapted to living near the volcano.
Make a stop in Taormina,…

Location
Via I Settembre, 110
Via I Settembre
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Susan_p
May 4, 2026
A must do tour of Mt Etna and Taormina - Absolutely amazing tour! Exceptional tour guide (Carmelo) and driver. Carmelo was extremely informative and provided little treats throughout the day 🩷. Or driver was wonderful and got us to our destinations safely and comfortably (thank you!). We were amazed by Mt Etna and were able to try some of the local produce (recommend the honey lemon!). After an hour at Mt Etna we drove to our second destination Taormina and what a beautiful stop it was. This has definitely been a highlight of our holiday so far. We would give more than 5 stars if we could.
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Imane
May 4, 2026
Very nice - The tour was amazing and very well organized. A big thank you to Carmelo, Antonella, and Giacomo for their kindness and professionalism. And of course, the stunning nature of Sicily made the whole experience unforgettable.
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Mjsampsel
May 3, 2026
Service Above the BEST! - Discover Messina is THE BEST! Even before the tour, they reached out to get our sighting/activity preferences. Meeting place clearly marked and within cruise terminal, new van with leather seats and safety belts. Informative guides that were helpful and kind, complimentary water, cookies and map of the area we would be exploring. NEVER had a tour that has gone to the extra lengths that this company did. Tip-top 5+ Stars; the BEST tour company ever!
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Jeffrey
Apr 21, 2026
Fantastic trip to Nt Etna and Taormina - Our tour was with Giancarlo as driver and Carmelo as guide. We felt very safe with Giancarlo’s driving. Carmelo was extremely knowledgeable about the volcano’s history and the surrounding areas. In Taormina, he provided deep history and gave us great suggestions for food. He made the entire time we spent together enjoyable and informative. We wholeheartedly recommend this tour.
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Joan_d
Nov 7, 2025
Make the most of your port in Messina! - This tour was all we had hoped it would be! Our guide, Carmelo, was excellent, providing interesting information and stories about his specialty, Mt Etna, on the road up to the lava flow. It was exciting to see the summit spewing white smoke and be able to get some photos of Etna. Wisely, Carmelo took us up the mountain first thing in the morning so we could see Etna before the clouds covered her. We then stopped at the adorable upscale town of Taormina where we had about 2 hours to explore and enjoy shopping and gelato and incredible ocean views. And we still had an hour to see Messina when we returned before boarding our ship. It was a perfect day’s adventure!
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V6178iplaurar
Oct 29, 2025
Taormina and Etna with The Gold of the Gods - Carmelo was so enthusiastic and informative. Clearly he loves Mt. Etna and Sicily. He also shared personal photos of Etna eruptions and edible Sicilian treats. A very good tour guide!
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Curious209235
Oct 21, 2025
Amazing tour with gorgeous views and great guides - This was an amazing tour! Our tour guide was very friendly and pointed all the different villages, facts, and history. The boat ride along the coast was amazing with stop at the Blue Grotto and also a stop to swim. The boat driver was also great! I would highly recommend this tour and going to Sicily! We will be back.
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G8julieh
Oct 21, 2025
Amazing Experience — Just Wish We Had More Time in Taormina! - I had a fantastic experience on the Etna and Taormina tour from Messina! The guide was super nice, friendly, and very knowledgeable, sharing lots of interesting facts throughout the trip. Mount Etna was absolutely stunning, and Taormina was beautiful with its charming streets and amazing views — I just wish we could have stayed there a bit longer. Everything was well organized and perfectly paced overall. Highly recommend this tour!
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Niels_b
Oct 20, 2025
Very well organized tour - Very well organized tour with a very good tour guide and driver. Thanks to Carmelo and Pepe😎
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Downsizing09
Nov 20, 2025
Recommended tour - We had a good day. The weather was clear so that we could see Mt Etna. The guide was very informative. Taormina is worth the visit. Recommended
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).