Messina Taormina: cultural heritage experience
Overview
Enjoy a day of discovery of two wonderful locations of the Ionian coast: Messina and Taormina.
Starting from Messina, drive for about 1 h and reach Taormina and walk from Porta Catania – the Southern entrance to the town – towards Corso Umberto, which is its main street. Here take the opportunity to discover the monuments, the wonderful squares with their views above Mt Etna and the coast and taste an authentic Sicilian cannoli or a delicious arancino. After two hours and 30 minutes in this unique location, drive back towards Messina and admire the historical heritage of Sicily’s third-largest city, visiting the monuments and the churches, but also the viewpoint overlooking the city center and Capo Peloro – the nearest point of the island to the mainland and also the best point of observation of the Strait of Messina.
At the end of the tour, return to the departure point.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Port pickup/drop-off
- Driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Professional tour guide
- Gratuities
- Entrance ticket to the Greek-roman theatre
Meeting and Pickup
Our representatives will meet you inside the port, at GATE 5. They will hold a sign with your name and a flag with our company logo: a LION HEAD.FOR GUESTS WHO ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: The meeting point at our office DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY, located in Via I Settembre, 110, 45 minutes before the tour.
What To Expect
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Porta Catania di Taormina
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Corso Umberto
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Quattro Fontane di Taormina (pass by)
Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock (Orologio Astronomico) (pass by)
Annunziata dei Catalani Church (pass by)
Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Messina Taormina: cultural heritage experience?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-23689P43
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 24 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
An opportunity to discover and visit Taormina (52 km away from Messina) with its Greek Theater, Corso Umberto and its exclusive shops and famous bars....
$136
Discover Etna with our expert guides! we will pick you up in Taormina, Giardini Naxos or other facilities. You will explore breathtaking volcanic landscapes: the...
$126
As I have been living in Taormina since over 30 years I will be able to show you also the hidden corners, out of the...
$276
Discover the beauty of Mount Etna on a private tour with pickup from your accommodation aboard a luxury Mercedes V-Class minivan and English-speaking driver. Reach...
$215
An opportunity to discover and visit Taormina (52 km away from Messina) with its Greek Theater, Corso Umberto and its exclusive shops and famous bars....
$136
Discover Etna with our expert guides! we will pick you up in Taormina, Giardini Naxos or other facilities. You will explore breathtaking volcanic landscapes: the...
$126
As I have been living in Taormina since over 30 years I will be able to show you also the hidden corners, out of the...
$276
Discover the beauty of Mount Etna on a private tour with pickup from your accommodation aboard a luxury Mercedes V-Class minivan and English-speaking driver. Reach...
$215
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Discover two of Eastern Sicily’s most iconic destinations on a full-day Etna & Taormina tour designed for the whole family. Travel from the dramatic volcanic...
$111
First of all choose if You would like to have a Shared Small Group Tour with maximum 8 Guests, or a Private Tour only for...
$193
Taormina Sunset Aperitif on-Board
The sunsets in Taormina are among the most spectacular that nature can offer .. The shades of colors, ranging from orange to purple, will enchant...
$52
Participating in a cooking course does not only mean learning new local recipes, but also deepening the true culture, customs and habits of a food...
$174
Discover two of Eastern Sicily’s most iconic destinations on a full-day Etna & Taormina tour designed for the whole family. Travel from the dramatic volcanic...
$111
First of all choose if You would like to have a Shared Small Group Tour with maximum 8 Guests, or a Private Tour only for...
$193
The sunsets in Taormina are among the most spectacular that nature can offer .. The shades of colors, ranging from orange to purple, will enchant...
$52
Participating in a cooking course does not only mean learning new local recipes, but also deepening the true culture, customs and habits of a food...
$174
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
Filter by:
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water.
- Port pickup/drop-off.
- Driver.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Live commentary on board.
- Hotel pickup/drop-off.
- Professional tour guide.
- Gratuities.
- Entrance ticket to the Greek-roman theatre.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Messina Taormina: cultural heritage experience is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Messina Taormina: cultural heritage experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Port pickup/drop-off
- Driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Professional tour guide
- Gratuities
- Entrance ticket to the Greek-roman theatre
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
