Messina and Taormina: Discover Ionian Coast Gems

Embark on a private tour of Messina and Taormina, exploring the cultural heritage of Sicily’s delightful Ionian coast. Discover historic monuments, stunning views, and indulge in authentic Sicilian cuisine.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Porta Catania di Taormina - Serves as the southern gateway to the city of Taormina.
  • Corso Umberto - The main thoroughfare of Taormina, home to many of the city’s monuments and attractions.
  • Duomo di Taormina - The principal church in Taormina.
  • Quattro Fontane di Taormina - A stunning monument situated in the Cathedral Square of…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
  • Port pickup/drop-off
  • Professional tour guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Driver
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance ticket to the Greek-roman theatre
Additional Information

Experience a delightful day exploring two stunning destinations along the Ionian coast: Messina and Taormina. Begin your journey in Messina and enjoy a scenic 50-minute drive to Taormina. Upon arrival, stroll from Porta Catania, the town’s southern entrance, along Corso Umberto, the main street. Here, you can explore the historic monuments, charming…

Location
Porta Catania di Taormina
Corso Umberto
Cancellation Policy

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

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Leonard_m
Oct 29, 2025
Taormina and Messina a place to see! - We had wonderful tour guides on our trip to Taormina and Messina the driver was Claudia and the guide was Alexandra. These guides were great and everything knowing the history of Sicily we had great weather and the town of.Taormina was great with many little shops and restaurants on a beautiful day. This tour was well worth the money and suggest one other stop in Sicily before we got to the ship we wanted a cannoli so it was right across the way from the ship it was called Ragusa a wonderful bakery with also wonderful cookies.
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Mgerchen2016
Oct 6, 2025
Visit Taormina and Messina - Maria screams and the driver giacomo were very friendly! It was a great family experience. Maria rita accompanied us on the tour and told us very interesting things. Thank you both very much.
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Catherine_f
Jul 28, 2025
Fabulous villages - We had a fabulous time visiting the villages of Castelmola and Taormina. Our guide Sara was amazing very helpful and knowledgeable
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Carol_m
May 11, 2025
Wonderful Tour and Guide - Very clear instructions as to pick up place. Close to cruise ship and very convenient. Water and snack were provided as were head sets when off the bus. Our tour guide, Mariarita, was great. Easy to understand. Knowledgeable and patient. Tour included free time in both Castelmola and Taormina. Much appreciated. Great company to deal with. Highly recommend.
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Irina_m
Feb 6, 2025
Very good. - I like this tour very much. Sara is one of the best tour guides I met. I will recommend this tour for friends and family.
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Victoriaml7172qm
Dec 28, 2024
Brilliant tour - the most knowledgeable tour guide! - We had such a great experience with Sara as our guide on this tour. Other reviews have said she exceeded expectations, and that was the case for us too. Sara's knowledge of Messina, Taormina and Sicily generally is incredible. She told us so much about the history and culture of the island, and there wasn't a question that she couldn't answer. I really appreciate that level of context when visiting a place, but she really impressed us. She also knew the best place in Taormina to get cannoli, which is valuable enough on its own!
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Rudolf_w
Oct 23, 2024
Messina has so much to offer. - Claudia was informative and accommodating, Santa Lucia castle is an invigorating walk with many beautiful sights. Definitely try some of the baked cookie offerings as well as wine and oil. Shopping in Taormina was fun and the cathedral a true wonder to marvel.
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Cy_m
Oct 10, 2024
Highly recommended - A nice well paced Tour The right balance of information and free time. Katia our guide was knowledgeable, personable, friendly, and caring. would definitely recommend.
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Tour62259512416
Oct 8, 2024
Mt Etna and Taormina Highlights - Sara was a great guide, very knowledgeable and fun to be with. She fitted the tour around our preferences and nothing was too much trouble. The vehicle was First Class and the driver was excellent. Highly recommend this tour!
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Sabrina_p
Oct 21, 2024
Aside for the horrible... - Aside for the horrible weather throughout the cruise, Messina and Taormina were the shining stars on this trip. Sabrina (our guide) was informative, friendly and knowledgeable. She narrated for most of the bus ride providing background information on the history of the island and the towns. The only reason why I didn't give this a full 5 stars is because I wish there was more time in Taormina.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).