Tours & Activities in Messina

Return transfer in 1 day from Messina to Taormina

Skip the lines with this entry ticket to the Ancient Theater of Taormina, one of the largest buildings for shows in the Italian Peninsula. Discover the many wonders of this famous archaeological site.

A tour with Alessandro Booking Sicily Tours can be special for several reasons, especially if the focus is on the quality of the experience and the authenticity of the explorations. Here are some elements that could make a tour with him unique: 1. In-depth knowledge of Sicilian History and Culture Alessandro could have a thorough knowledge of Sicilian history, art and culture, offering participants an authentic immersion in local tradition. This makes the tour not only a visual experience, but also a cultural one, with little-known historical details and tales enriching the visit. 2. Authentic and Local Experiences One aspect that could distinguish Alessandro’s tour is access to authentic experiences that are often not included in mass tours. This could mean visits to small villages, tastings of local products such as cannoli and almond wine.

Explore one of the world's most beautiful theaters

Discover Sicily's most enchanting medieval city, Taormina, as you explore its historic streets. And you'll also visit Castelmola and the Etna volcano.

Don't miss a cooking show at a Cesarina's house at Messina and discover authentic traditional recipes!

Enjoy a day exploring Taormina at your own pace in this 5-hour return transfer service from Messina.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a selection of local wine. During the lesson, the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Feed your culture cravings at Messina's art powerhouse

Discover the thrilling history of Messina, a Sicilian city that has suffered earthquakes, invasions, and attacks, but has retained its stunning architecture.

Visit the local market and the historic food shops of Messina, attend the show cooking and discover the flavors of real home cooking!

Discover the rich history of one of the most ancient cities of Sicily with this Messina walking tour. Follow your guide to sights like the Bell Tower, the Cathedral, and the Montalto Sanctuary.

Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home,  learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Messina cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson, the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Discover the Ancient Theatre of Taormina with an expert guide leading the way

Enjoy a day in the wine region around Etna. Visit the tallest volcano in Europe and the picturesque town of Taormina and try wine from a local winery.

Enjoy a 2-hour sunset trek up to Sciara del Fuoco where you'll admire Stromboli's explosions of lava shining in the night sky!

Visit Savoca and Forza D'Agro, villages where The Godfather was filmed. Learn the real history behind the Mafia. Enjoy a plate of typical sicilian pasta with wine in charming panoramic restaurant.

The tour for small groups will allow you to have a personalized experience based on your needs without having to follow a tour guide who places you in a group of 30 or more people, the tour will be 'done in mini van 8 seats , if the group is larger will be made in mini bus with a maximum capacity of 18 people to be pampered as locals and not as tourists.

Explore the awesome natural history of Sicily's Pearl of the Ionian Sea

Fall in love with the charm of the Corleone family's home city of Savoca, as you explore its historic streets and visit the Roman ruins at Taormina.

Experience a scenic vineyard picnic with wine tasting, overlooking Alicudi, Filicudi and Salina islands.

Explore the magical shooting locations of the White Lotus television show during your Taormina visit. Traverse the coast of Giardini Naxos, Taormina, see spectacular caves, and enjoy a swim in crystal clear waters.

The service starts from the pre-established meeting place with the customer (preferably on Messina). Once we leave we will go to SAVOCA famous city where they shot the scenes of the movie THE GODFATHER with visit BAR VALLELLI. Next we will move to Taormina, one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Italy. There, travelers will descend to Porta Catania, the gateway to the center of Taormina and so they can walk along Corso Umberto, visit shops, visit the famous ancient Greek-Roman theater, taste typical Sicilian cuisine and more. After the tour in Taormina we will meet again where we left off, that is Porta Catania and we will return to the arrival point agreed with the customer, which in the event that it was the city of Messina, travelers can also visit the Shrine of Christ the King, which overlooks the Strait of Messina and the Cathedral of the Cathedral, where the largest astronomical clock in Europe is located.

Discover the first Greek settlement in Sicily

Step into a true paradise of the Ionian Sea on this excursion to Taormina. You'll even go on a boat ride to see Isola Bella!

Discover Lipari's wine culture on a guided tour. Explore vineyards, visit cellars, and savour exquisite wines at sunset.

Enjoy a tour that is the perfect mix of volcanic adventure and refreshing moments of relaxation. Explore the Etna and Alcantara Gorges on this full-day tour and see forests and volcanic craters.

The tour will be a private tour you will live the experience of knowing the most representative places of the Godfather Film, having in addition the possibility to visit Taormina the pearl of the Ionian coast of Sicily, all receiving information on the places you will visit in edge of a comfortable and elegant mini van.

Enjoy a day exploring Taormina at your pace with this return transfer service

Explore the baroque and neoclassical squares and corners of the Sicilian port city on two wheels with this segway tour of Messina.