Messina Cruise Tour: Sicily's Top Destination

This is the perfect excursion for cruise travelers docking in Messina, who can reach one of Sicily’s most stunning and popular tourist spots in less than an hour.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

The withdrawal is expected at the port of Messina at the exit of the cruise terminal, otherwise from the hotel where you are staying.

What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • No worries with fuel surcharges included
  • Free parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees for monuments
Location
Messina Passenger Terminal
Via Vittorio Emanuele II
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Y2964uyjo_om
Jul 31, 2026
Tour from Messina to Taormina - Taxi from Messina to Taormina with Santino, very good trip, the driver very fun, with good music in the car, very available
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Ling_c
Jul 23, 2026
In order to fully... - In order to fully experience the town Taormina, there's a lot of hills to climb. If you are not as mobilized, please be aware. This tour also stops by a beautiful beach which has access to an unique island preserve, but you will have to go down a flight is stairs to it. Bring a towel and explore.
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Ronald_g
Jun 15, 2026
A fun day in Taormina - Carmelo was a great tour guide for Taormina and the surrounding area, as well as Messina, his home. We took all of his recommendations , and we're very happy.
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Departure736866
Jun 13, 2026
Phenomenal Sicily tour with Ciccio! - Absolutely incredible tour with Ciccio! Highly recommend!!. He was so kind and made our trip seamless touring Savoca , Taormina and Iso belle We were concerned about logistics of hilly terrain /stairs with my elderly mom but Ciccio had a perfect plan. If my mom could not do a portion of trip he would sit with her while we enjoyed seeing the sites and the beautiful beach . He arranged a phenomenal lunch spot in Taormina La Zagaro . Final treat was amaretti cookies he shared from local bakery and dropped us at gelato right near our ship. Hope to return someday and do this tour again WITH Ciccio!
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Richard_v
May 25, 2026
Taormina blew us away! Carmelo was fantastic! - This excursion is a GREAT option if you dock in Messina. Carmelo, our driver, was excellent. The van was well air conditioned and comfortable. Taormina is a short 45 minute drive and was absolutely amazing quaint town. Great shops, restaurants and cafes. Lots of natural shade and cool breezes. Afterwards we went to isola Bella which was also beautiful. If you have time and desire I strongly encourage bring bathing suit so you can go in the water. Restaurants were also amazing.
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173dimitrijem
Apr 25, 2026
Great memories are priceless - Eight of us had an amazing experience led by our great driver and tour guide Ciccio, who took us around all the famous amenities around Messina and Taormina for a really reasonable price. Ciccio was very pleasant, precise about time and he was a lovely host on an island we've visited for the first time. I highly recommend Pellegrino services if you want to make the most of your one day stay on Sicily.
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Renatino61
Dec 2, 2025
Beautiful experience - We got off the ship, we were lucky enough to meet Santino, who proposed this Tour, we were 6, he accompanied us explaining with professionalism and love all the sites we met along the way. He waited for us while we visited the places, always patient and helpful at the end seemed like one of the family. Value for money more than excellent.
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Explore30294658270
Oct 6, 2025
Amazing - Overall great experience, people are very nice and the driver was very helpful. Would recomend, very amzing with showing you the right places
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Ciccio_mt125
Sep 16, 2025
Very good - During our stop in Messina with the MSC World Europa ship, there were seven of us (a family consisting of three teenagers and four adults) and we relied on Pellegrino Services for a tour between Messina and Taormina. Accompanying us was Francesco, known as “Ciccio”, and we could not have asked for better. The van was in excellent condition, impeccably clean and fragrant: already on board you could feel the care and attention to detail. Francesco was very quick and safe in transport, always attentive to our comfort and our pace. He took us to suggestive places, showing us spectacular corners of Messina and Taormina, enriching the experience with stories and explanations that made the day even more special. His availability, professionalism and passion in making discover his land have transformed a simple move into an unforgettable memory. We highly recommend Pellegrino Services and in particular Francesco “Ciccio” to anyone who wants to live an authentic, safe and pleasant experience in Sicily
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Paulinacy9675zl
Sep 14, 2025
Excellent experience!!! - Santino our cab driver is AMAZING!!! He is very educated, speaks very clearly which you can understand very clearly. He took us from Mesina to Taormina and was very nice! Definitely recommend giving him a call!!!!
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From $98
up to 15 guests
6 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).