Shore Excursions in Sicily at a glance
- Our pick: Taormina & Castelmola private tour from Messina: Etna views, € 135 per person (4h–7h, 5.00★ · 106).
- Also recommended: The Godfather & Taormina: Private Shore Excursion from Messina, € 142 per person (4h–6h, 5.00★ · 20).
- Also recommended: Messina Segway Tour: Small-group city sightseeing, € 110 per person (3h, 4.70★ · 10).
Price per person across the 4 options priced per person: € 110–€ 170 (median € 135). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 4 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 3 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 2 kid-friendly and 4 private.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Shore Excursions in Sicily
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5 options
Taormina & Castelmola private tour from Messina: Etna views Private shore excursion from Messina port to Taormina and Castelmola with driver pickup, Sicilian wine and cannoli tasting. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (106 reviews) Duration: 4h–7h Live guide: EN · IT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 135 per person
The Godfather & Taormina: Private Shore Excursion from Messina Private shore excursion from Messina cruise port to Taormina and Savoca with your own driver. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (20 reviews) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN · IT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 142 per person
Messina Segway Tour: Small-group city sightseeing 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. Every day · 10:00 and 15:00 · From age 16 ★ 4.70 (10 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · DE · PT · IT +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 110 per person
Fishing boat tour Catania coast: Catch & cook lunch Fish from a 20-meter boat off Catania, learn traditional techniques, swim in coves, and eat your catch cooked fresh on deck: four hours with a live Italian guide. Every day · 09:30, 15:30, 16:00 and 20:00 · Ages 14–90 ★ 5.00 (20 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 170 per person
Taormina & Mount Etna tour from Messina: Private vehicle Private shore excursion from Messina port to Taormina and Mount Etna's Silvestri Crater with driver, air-conditioned vehicle and port pickup included. Five to seven hours. Every day · 08:30 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 5h–7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 667 per group
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taormina & Castelmola private tour from Messina: Etna viewsOur pickPrivate · Pickup offered | € 135 per person | 4h–7h | 5.00★ · 106 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| The Godfather & Taormina: Private Shore Excursion from MessinaAlso recommendedPrivate · Pickup offered | € 142 per person | 4h–6h | 5.00★ · 20 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Messina Segway Tour: Small-group city sightseeingAlso recommendedGroup of up to 8 | € 110 per person | 3h | 4.70★ · 10 | Every day · 10:00 and 15:00 | English, German, Spanish +3 |
| Fishing boat tour Catania coast: Catch & cook lunchPrivate | € 170 per person | 4h | 5.00★ · 20 | Every day · 09:30, 15:30, 16:00 and 20:00 | Italian |
| Taormina & Mount Etna tour from Messina: Private vehiclePrivate · Pickup offered | € 667 per group up to 7 people · ≈ € 95 per person if 7 go | 5h–7h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 08:30 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Messina Segway Tour: Small-group city sightseeing (€ 110 per person)
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