Messina City and Coast Tour

Highlights

Meet your air-conditioned bus at Cathedral Square or the port terminal in Messina to start your tour. Among the sights, you'll see an excellent example of 12th-century Arab-Norman architecture at the Church of the Annunziata dei Catalani, and view the world's largest astronomical clock in the bell tower. Hear from your guide about Sicily's myths and folklore as you pass by the Santuario della Madonna di Montalto. Your tour also follows the winding roads of the Ionian coast. Stop for photo ops of traditional fishing boats and the coastal landscape at the UNESCO–listed Capo Peloro (Cape of Peloro). Then return to your original departure point where your tour ends after six hours.

Summary

Meet your air-conditioned bus at Cathedral Square or the port terminal in Messina to start your tour. Among the sights, you'll see an excellent example of 12th-century Arab-Norman architecture at the Church of the Annunziata dei Catalani, and view the world's largest astronomical clock in the bell tower. Hear from your guide about Sicily's myths and folklore as you pass by the Santuario della Madonna di Montalto. Your tour also follows the winding roads of the Ionian coast. Stop for photo ops of traditional fishing boats and the coastal landscape at the UNESCO–listed Capo Peloro (Cape of Peloro). Then return to your original departure point where your tour ends after six hours.

Tour info

Duration

5 hours

Why take this tour?

Explore the coastal jewel in northeast Sicily on this 6-hour Messina city tour. Spin along the Ionian coast by air-conditioned bus as a guide sheds light on the region’s colorful local myths and folklore. Take in top attractions including the Church of Montalto and the Sanctuary of Christ the King, and marvel at 12th-century Arab-Norman architecture at the Church of the Annunziata dei Catalani. Along the way, enjoy fine views over the UNESCO–listed Cape of Peloro — where traditional fishing boats sit in the pretty harbor.

What’s included?

Transport by air-conditioned bus
Guide
Live commentary on board
Tasting of typical Sicilian products
Food and drinks
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 5h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

The guests will receive sanitized audio guides and one-use earphones. The distribution of paper or printable materials will be avoided. It is required only the digital booking voucher on your mobile device.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Discover Messina Sicily

About operator:

DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY is an innovative system of tourist services which has developed during the years, through the partnership with companies in tourism sector, a vast network of touristic itineraries connecting the most important cultural sites of the city and the province with guided themed paths for the knowledge of the cultural, natural and landscaping heritage of the Sicilian territory. Since 2012 it has become a service particularly appreciated by the cruisers so much to climb the rankings of the most important tourist portals in the world, including Trip Advisor.