Must-do experiences
Taormina Castelmola tour: Villages & Mount Etna viewsTour from Messina through Taormina's Corso Umberto and the hilltop village of Castelmola at 550 meters, with a professional guide.
- 852 reviews
- 4.79★
- Duration
- 6h
- start times · Every day
- 5
Taormina & Castelmola tour from Messina: Private guidePrivate tour from Messina through Taormina and the medieval village of Castelmola, with a live guide in your language and hotel pickup included.€ 160€ 152per person
- 299 reviews
- 4.99★
- Duration
- 4h–7h
Messina Walking Tour: Bell Tower, Cathedral & Puppet MuseumGuided walking tour of Messina's rebuilt landmarks, including an Arab-Norman church that survived the 1908 earthquake, the Cathedral's astronomical clock.
- 338 reviews
- 4.51★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Recommended (7)
Taormina and Castelmola Tour: Greek Theater and Corso Umberto
- 296 reviews
- 4.77★
- Duration
- 7h
Messina Private Tour: Taormina, Castelmola & Isola Bella€ 150€ 136per person
- 201 reviews
- 4.93★
- Duration
- 4h–7h
Taormina & Castelmola Tour: Greek Theater & Etna Views€ 147€ 139per person
- 160 reviews
- 4.66★
- Duration
- 5h–6h
Mount Etna: Jeep OffRoad Lava Flows, Wine Tasting & Lunch
- 114 reviews
- 4.76★
- Duration
- 5h
Savoca, Taormina & Castelmola: Private Cruise Tour from Messina€ 170€ 161per person
- 103 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 5h–7h
Taormina, Castelmola & Savoca: Private Day Trip from Messina
- 101 reviews
- 4.97★
- Duration
- 6h–7h
Savoca, Taormina & Messina: Private Day Tour with Snacks€ 179€ 161per person
- 90 reviews
- 4.92★
- Duration
- 5h–6h
Lowest price (10)
Taormina and Castelmola tour from Messina cruise portShore excursion from Messina cruise terminal to Taormina's Corso Umberto and Piazza Duomo, then up to Castelmola for views of Mt. Etna. Includes guide.
- 26 reviews
- 4.81★
- Duration
- 5h–6h
- start times · Every day
- 6
Taormina & Savoca tour: Godfather sites and coastal viewsShore excursion from Messina cruise port to Taormina and Savoca with English-speaking guide, modern transport, and guaranteed return to ship.
- 35 reviews
- 4.66★
- Duration
- 5h–6h
- start times · Every day
- 6
Florence Day Trip from Livorno: Guided Tour with Free TimeFull-day Florence tour from Livorno Cruise Port with English-speaking guide, Central Market free time, and guaranteed return to your ship.
- 25 reviews
- 4.56★
- Duration
- 8h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Messina Street Food Tour: 4 Tastings Through Sicilian ClassicsJoin a 3-hour walking tour through Messina's streets with a local guide to taste four Sicilian street food classics: granita and brioche.
- 49 reviews
- 4.92★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Taormina & Savoca tour: Godfather filming sites from MessinaCruise passengers docking in Messina get a guided tour to Taormina and Savoca with hotel pickup and guaranteed return to ship.
- 20 reviews
- 4.80★
- Duration
- 5h–6h
- start times · Every day
- 6
Taormina and Castelmola tour from Messina: Guaranteed ship returnShore excursion from Messina cruise port to Taormina and Castelmola with English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and timed return to ship.
- 13 reviews
- 4.69★
- Duration
- 5h–6h
- start times · Every day
- 6
Taormina and Savoca tour from Messina cruise portPick up at Messina cruise terminal for a guided tour of Savoca's Godfather filming locations and Taormina's Corso Umberto, Quattro Fontane.
- 45 reviews
- 4.80★
- Duration
- 6h
- start times · Every day
- 6
Cooking class in Messina: Learn 3 Sicilian recipes at homeLearn to cook three authentic Messina dishes in a Cesarina's home kitchen, then taste everything you've made with local wine.
- 31 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day
- 5
Taormina & Castelmola tour: Guided shore excursionCruise port pickup at Messina, then a guided tour through Taormina's Corso Umberto, Piazza del Duomo and Quattro Fontane.
- 49 reviews
- 4.65★
- Duration
- 5h–6h
- start times · Every day
- 6
Taormina Shore Excursion from Messina: Greek Theater & TownPick up near Messina cruise port and drive to clifftop Taormina for a 4-hour tour: see the Greek theater and Cathedral.€ 88€ 83per person
- 48 reviews
- 4.46★
- Duration
- 4h
Messina at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03
- Most booked: Taormina Castelmola tour: Villages & Mount Etna views, € 95 (6h, 4.79★ · 852).
- Top rated: Taormina & Castelmola tour from Messina: Private guide, € 152 (4h–7h, 4.99★ · 299).
- Best value: Messina Walking Tour: Bell Tower, Cathedral & Puppet Museum, € 42 (2h 30m, 4.51★ · 338).
Of the 54 experiences: 53 with free cancellation, 43 with instant confirmation, 43 with hotel pickup and 24 bookable last-minute.