• Teatro Vittorio Emanuele - Enjoy a view of the Teatro Vittorio Emanuele, renowned for its captivating history. Please note that theatre admission is not part of this tour.
• Piazza Municipio - The tour will also take you past Piazza Municipio, enhancing the area’s historic allure.
• Annunziata dei Catalani Church - The tour includes a view of the Chiesa Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, admired for its beautiful facade. Entry to the church is not included.
• Pasticceria Gelateria Ragusa Eventi - Pass by the Pasticceria Gelateria Ragusa Eventi, known for its delightful confections. Entry to the bakery is not part of the tour.
• Quattro fontane - The tour will also pass by the Quattro fontane, celebrated for its rich history.
• Palazzo Cerruti Bisazza - As you pass by Palazzo Cerruti - Bisazza, admire another of Messina’s architectural treasures. Entry is not included in the tour.
• Statua di Don Giovanni d’Austria - The tour includes a view of the Statua di Don Giovanni d’Austria, a notable figure in the nation’s history.
• Palazzo Calapaj-d’Alcontres - The tour will pass by the Palazzo Calapaj-d’Alcontres, known for its distinguished history. Entry to the palace is not included.
• Piazza Duomo - The tour will also pass by Piazza Duomo, the city’s historical center.
• Campanile del Duomo di Messina - The tour concludes near the Campanile del Duomo di Messina, a highlight of the city’s historical landscape. Entry to the tower is not included.

• Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
• App for Android and iOS
• Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
• Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

• Smartphone and headphones
• Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
• Food and drink
• Transportation

Messina, positioned strategically between two continents and two seas, has served as a cultural intersection for centuries. This self-guided walking tour invites you to discover the resilient ‘gateway to Sicily,’ a city that has been destroyed multiple times but has always reemerged more beautiful than before.

The tour begins at Largo Giacomo Minutoli, a square located near the harbor. As you stroll through the historic center, you’ll encounter wide, modern streets that were constructed after the catastrophic 1908 earthquake, hiding intriguing tales of its Greek, Roman, Arab, Norman, and Spanish heritage.

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