Messina Segway Tour: Small-group city sightseeing

Three hours on a Segway, moving through Messina's plazas and past its oldest churches.

A 3-hour Segway tour of Messina led by a local guide, visiting Piazza Cairoli, Piazza Pugliatti, Piazza Duomo and the Church of Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani. The group stays under eight riders. You begin with a 30-minute training session, then ride through the city's main squares and past landmarks including the Fountain of Orion and Montorsoli's Fountain of Neptune, hearing the stories behind them as you go.

Options for this experience

2 options

From € 110 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Open Group Tour 10:00 and 15:00 Guide in English or Italian Guided group tour; choose this if you want to be placed into a larger group

Private VIP Tour 10:00 and 15:00 Guide in 6 languages Private guided tour; choose this if you are booking for 1, 2 or 3 people, or for a larger private group

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Step-by-step itinerary

Messina Segway City Tour

• Meet at starting point
• Segway training session
• Segway panoramic sightseeing
• Visit Piazza Cairoli and Piazza Pugliatti
• See Messina Court of Justice and University
• Explore Piazza Duomo and Fountain of Orion
• Visit Church of Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani
• See monument to Don Juan of Austria
• Visit San Francesco d’Assisi church
• See Montorsoli’s Fountain of Neptune
• Visit Catalani Church

Stops and time spent at each 10 stops

1. Chiesa di Santa Maria Alemanna passing by
2. Piazza Cairoli di Messina passing by
3. Palazzo dell'Universita Entry included 5m
4. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele III Entry included 5m
5. Monte di Pieta passing by
6. Santuario della Madonna di Montalto Entry included 5m
7. Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata passing by
8. Villa Giuseppe Mazzini passing by
9. Palazzo Zanca passing by
10. Church of the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani passing by

What’s included

• Segway use.
• 30-minute training session.
• local guide.
• helmet (optional).
• ponchos in case of rain.

Times

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• Every day 10:00 15:00

Information

Ride a Segway through Messina's historic squares and churches with a local guide on a 3-hour small-group tour. Maximum eight riders, suitable for all fitness levels.

Group Up to 8

Live guide English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. See the exact address

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Ages Adult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy

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The experience

The tour starts with a half-hour orientation to get comfortable on the Segway before you leave the meeting point. Once you're steady, the guide leads the group through Messina's central plazas and past the city's significant churches and monuments. You'll pass Piazza Cairoli, where the Court of Justice and University stand, move through Piazza Pugliatti, and reach Piazza Duomo. The route takes in the Church of Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, the Fountain of Orion, Montorsoli's Fountain of Neptune, and the monument to Don Juan of Austria, with the guide sharing the history tied to each one.

The small-group format keeps numbers at eight riders maximum, which means the pace stays manageable and the guide can actually talk to you. A local expert leads in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one of two other languages. The tour runs in all weather (ponchos are provided if rain comes), and it's built for all fitness levels, so you don't need to be an athlete to join. You'll need to be at least 16 years old, and a helmet is available if you want one.

You can book this as an open group tour with other travelers or as a private VIP tour for your party alone. Public transportation runs near the meeting point if you need to get there without a car.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

What's the Church of Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani like?

The Church of Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani is one of Messina's oldest churches and a stop on the tour route. The guide will explain its place in the city's history as you pass it.

Do I need to know how to ride a Segway before I book?

No. The tour includes a 30-minute training session at the start, so you learn how to balance and steer before the group moves through the city.

Can I do this tour if I'm not very fit?

Yes. The operator states the tour is suitable for all fitness levels. You're riding, not walking, so stamina isn't the limiting factor.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather. Ponchos are provided if it rains, and you're advised to dress appropriately for the conditions.

How many people will be on the tour with me?

The maximum group size is eight riders, so you'll have a small, personalized experience. If you book the private VIP option, it's just your party.

Operated by CSTRents by Nimbus srl. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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