5 Messina Shore Excursions Worth the Money

1.Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 237 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Review of the 7-hour Messina shore excursion to Taormina and Castelmola, with Greek Theater access, guides, transport, costs, and tips.

“We had the best time on this tour! Our tour guide, Sara, was so friendly and so knowledgeable, I could listen to her talk for hours. We loved visiting Castelmola and Taormina. We even added a quick stop to see the astronomical clock in the town square which was really cool. She gave us a great tour of Taormina and even gave us a list of places/foods that we had to try while we were in Messina. I would 10000% book another tour with Sara again!”

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2.Best Shore Excursion Etna, Taormina, Messina With Tasting Of Sicilian Products

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $227Top rated

Review of a private Messina shore excursion to Mount Etna, Taormina, and Sicilian food tastings, with timing, costs, and practical advice.

“The tour we received did not cover most of the items from the tour description on Viator website (see below for summary), so this misrepresentation is very disappointing. We contacted Viator to no avail. We will be disputing this charge with our credit card company immediately. From Tour Description on Website: Mount Etna Walk on the sylvan craters with a breathtaking view of the Ionian coast of Sicily. 1 hour • Admission Ticket Free 2 Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re Short stop for souvenir photos from the panoramic balcony of Messina 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free NOT PROVIDED 3 Duomo di Messina Stop to visit the famous Piazza del…”

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3.Taormina Private Tour from Hotel or Cruise Terminal of Messina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $156

Review this private Messina to Taormina tour, with coastal views, free time, Isola Bella, Messina stops, pricing, and practical tips.

“Taormina was amazing, a beautiful place and lots to see and do - public gardens, shopping, isola Bella, all well worth the trip. The downside was the price versus the value - we paid close to $ 1000 Cdn for essentially a taxi ride to and from the cruise port. Just not worth the $$$”

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4.Private Godfather tour + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $355

Review of Messina’s private Godfather tour to Savoca and Forza d’Agro, with movie sites, Sicilian lunch, sea views, and practical tips.

“Everything was amazing. Marco was the best! We got to see some really cool filming locations from all three movies and enjoyed a private lunch in a family owned restaurant.”

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5.Deluxe SicilyTaormina and Savoca Tour from Messina Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $83Best value

Review of the six-hour Sicily shore tour from Messina to Savoca and Taormina, with Godfather sites, free time, transport, value, and tips.

“Our first time in Sicily and we were not sure what to do. Friends suggested taking a tour outside of the city to truly see all that Sicily had to offer. We were glad we did. The small bus easily took us to Savoca and then onto Taormina. Our tour guide was very personable and offered a lot of information about both of our sites. It really helped us to learn about the rich history that Sicily has. In Taormina, he offered some really good suggestions for things to see and places to eat. The tour was a good mix of free time and guided time where we learned about…”

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