Taormina Private Tour from Hotel or Cruise Terminal of Messina | 4 hours to 5 hours

22 Reviews | Messina
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian, Spanish
  • Private transportation
  •  Mini Van 8 seats Mini bus 19 seats
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Authorized Tour Guide
  • Entrance to museums, theaters, food and drinks

Overview

The chance to visit Taormina, one of the most interesting and suggestive places on the Ionian coast in full autonomy, dedicating yourself to doing what you like best, shopping, photos, visits to monuments, tasting gastronomic specialties, without forgetting to know the main attractions of the city of Messina such as the Duomo with the largest astronomical clock tower in the world and the Shrine of Christ the King from where you will see the whole coast kissing the city of Messina and being able to take some pictures with the port behind it with the cruise ship with the which you have arrived.

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Meeting points

The starting point will be in the Port of Messina area but will be communicated exactly the day before the Tour.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Porta Catania di Taormina

    You will have the opportunity in full autonomy to visit Taormina, for a time of 2 hours to see the main attractions such as Palazzo Corvaja, Corso Umberto with its splendid shops for shopping, Piazza IX Aprile and the famous Greek Theater.

    2 hours

  • Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re

    Stop with a brief stop for souvenir photos from the panoramic point of Messina.

    15 minutes

  • Isola Bella

    Passage from the Ionian coast where you can admire Isola Bella and take some photos during the short stop on the panoramic balcony. If you then decide to take a dip in the sea we will be happy to give you 1 hour to stay on this beautiful beach admiring Isola Bella up close, you will decide.

    1 hour

  • Cathedral of Messina

    Short stop in the cathedral square to admire the largest astronomical clock in the world and visit the church.

    30 minutes

  • Messina

    We will leave from Messina and on a pleasant journey through the Ionian coast seeing the beauty of the seascapes we will arrive in Taormina

    45 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 11100% refund
June 12No refund

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Wow- what a great tour and day!

Published on Oct, 2024

A very nice private tour for my wife and I. Filippo was very communicative in booking the trip. We were so lucky to have Lillo as our driver/guide. Very friendly, very knowledgeable, and very helpful. On the drive to Taormina, we learned about Messina and the history of the island. We made a photo stop above Isola Bella on the way up. Lillo dropped us off right at the gate of the city center in Taormina and was right there waiting for us at the agreed pickup time. On the return to Messina, Lillo took us to the Duomo Cathedral and Astronomic clock, where he explained the scenes on the clock. Last stop was for cannoli. A great way to finish the day. Highly recommend this trip.

An amazing experience

Published on Nov, 2023

An amazing, unforgettable tour with friends. Filippo and Erika far exceeded any expectations we had and the scenarios we have seen made it all even better. Filippo is an excellent driver and Erika was really knowledgeable and thoughtful about everything we needed. The van was such a luxury, comfortable and clean. There are not enough words to describe!! Please put Sicily on your bucket list and book a tour with them, you won’t be disappointed!

Excellent Experience!!

Published on Oct, 2023

We had a fabulous experience!! Erica and Filippo were so friendly and accommodating. Eric shared so much info on the history and life in Sicily, specifically Taormina and Messina. We had originally scheduled one of their private preplanned tours, but decided to make some changes as we went along and they didn’t skip a beat. They even arranged for a private cannoli tasting and made some extra stops in Messina. I highly recommend this team for their professionalism and hospitality. They are truly fabulous ambassadors of their homeland!

Tour of Taormina from Messina with Filippo

Published on Oct, 2022

Our group of three had a wonderful day in Taormina and Messina with our charming tour guide, Filippo. He is a great driver using his spotless van, and he went above and beyond to ensure that we had free time in Taormina and Messina to enjoy and the sights in these lovely towns. Filippo speaks excellent English, and he is an experienced and professional guide. He is knowledgeable about the history and important sights that he recommended we visit. We highly recommend this tour and give Filippo a big thumbs up!

Luxury 8-seater minivan at standard cab rates!

Published on Apr, 2022

We enjoyed a fantastic ride with Filippo in Sicily during our cruise off shore stop. He drove us to the most beautiful sights, gave us as much time as we needed to visit Taormina, and even took us to some authentic local shops where to buy the real local stuff! I can only recommend Filippo's service 100%: spotless comfortable minivan, same price than other cab drivers were offering us upon getting off at the port.... So glad I had booked that with him in advance! And another plus, he speaks perfect Spanish as his married to a Colombian!

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