Metropolitan City of Messina tours, things to do and tickets

Skip the lines with this entry ticket to the Ancient Theater of Taormina, one of the largest buildings for shows in the Italian Peninsula. Discover the many wonders of this famous archaeological site.

Set off on a guided sunset hike on the Stromboli volcano's Sciara del Fuoco. Discover a small island of fire in the large blue sea, and enjoy fantastic views of the beautiful surrounding landscape.

Visit the most exclusive locations in the Aeolian Islands. Explore stunning caves, inlets, and sea cliffs and finish your day by watching the sunset over one of the world's most active volcanoes.

Learn how to cook delicious Sicilian specialties in a family atmosphere, a few steps from the beach and the sea, with a professional Chef. We will make your holiday in Sicily unforgettable thanks to the flavors and aromas of our splendid land. You will taste a thousand of ingredients wisely mixed together so as to never create monotony and you will discover new flavors through rich dishes with a scent of sea, almond, ricotta or even oil, earth, life, of something good. Discover Sicily in its unique flavors, from Pachino cherry tomatoes to the pistachio of Bronte, a town located at the base of Etna volcano. I will delight you with the taste of aubergines while you prepare a plate of pasta “alla norma”, and discover the flavors of our sea through fresh fish from the local market, and flavored with spices such as capers from the Aeolian Islands and olives born from the fertile volcanic land.

Get close and personal with Sicily’s most famous volcano on this six-hour, small-group tour. Set off from Taormina — hotel pickups and drop-offs in the vicinity are included upon request — and arrive at Mount Etna, where you’ll spend the day walking through craters, exploring a lava cave, and learning about the volcano’s past eruptions at max. 2000 meters of altitude. Afterwards, you will be provided with a snack, complemented by wine, a little dessert and a sweet wine taste.

Discover the villages of Taormina and Castelmola and their unique and impressive views with us. Castelmola Sicily is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, at 550 meters above sea level. We will wind up in its panoramic square, where we will be surprised by the view, on one side, of Mount Etna- the highest active volcano in Europe. We stop also at local cafès to taste the typical sweet almond wine. Our day tour continues with a Taormina tour, to visit the most popular tourist destination of Sicily, which was recently made if possible even more famous by the second season of White Lotus Sicily. During the Taormina tour in Corso Umberto, you will be fascinated by an explosion of colors, sounds, and flavors typical of Sicily. Don’t miss churches, ancient buildings, and exclusive boutiques, as well as great views to take fantastic photos! The Taormina and Castelmola tour will be an unforgettable and multi-sensory experience.

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 type. - Starting from the Market, where the most important phase takes place. Guide to the right qualitative purchase: Selection of "Zero Kilometer" products, knowledge of the fresh seasonal product and deepening on the various types of use in the kitchen. -At work! Back at the restaurant all the participants will participate in the foreground throughout the preparation of Sicilian recipes, in a home-style just as per Sicilian tradition. Appetizers, first courses and second courses will be created with great family harmony all with a breathtaking view! -It's ready! After the preparation, the participants will sit in their seats to start the lunch prepared by them accompanied by two local homemade wines. -See you later! participants will receive a gift and the recipes of the lesson.

Explore the beautiful landscape of Mount Etna and its neighboring town of Taormina on this full-day tour. Set on the stunning coastline of Sicily, see a fragile natural world and its surroundings.

Experience the nature and culture of the Liparian Islands. Visit Lipari and Vulcano and see the incredible rock formations on the coasts. Admire the black sand beaches on Vulcano and get a glimpse of Gelso.

During the friendly and engaging full day excursions on Mount Etna you will be led to the discovery of all colours and fascinating histories of our volcano. Hike on the Etna, see a lava cave, enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch and wine tasting and visit the beautiful Alcantara Gorges from a panoramic point of view.

During this private tour, starting from a minimum of 2 people, you'll embark on a 6-hour journey in a comfortable air-conditioned car to visit three esteemed Etna wineries, where you will learn about their wine production process. Renowned for its fertile soil nourished by the eruptions of Mount Etna, this Region is hailed as one of the world's finest for grape cultivation and wine production. You will visit three top Etna wineries. Wines of these wineries are on top lists of premium wine associations. You will have the opportunity to taste a variety of white, rosé, and red wines, complemented by fresh domestic food. Immerse yourself in the authentic Sicilian countryside ambiance as you savor each sip of wine. All expenses, including food, beverages, and entrance fees, are covered in the tour price. Additionally, this tour is also available as a semi-private experience, accommodating up to 8 individuals.

Enjoy the most famous arias and duets from the greatest Italian Operas; music from operas such as Le Nozze di Figaro by W.A.Mozart, La Traviata by G.Verdi, Madame Butterfly, Tosca, and La Bohème by G.Puccini and Elisir d’Amore by G.Donizetti, interpreted by professional singers, performed with piano accompaniment.

Hike around the perimeters of extinct craters on Mount Etna on a half-day tour from Taormina. Benefit from the expert knowledge of a guide trained in volcanology, biology or geology. Walk along paths covered in lava and enter a lava cave.

Set sail with us from Giardini Naxos to discover the marvelous coast of Taormina. Start the tour early in the morning and enjoy free time to snorkel at the nature reserve.

Explore the stunning bays of Isola Bella and marvel at the beautiful sights, including Cape Taormina and the Grotta delle Sirene. Stop for a snorkel in the crystal clear waters.

Enjoy this one-day tour to see the highest active volcano in Europe. Travel by cable car and jeep to the top of Mount Etna with an experienced Alpine guide.

Explore craters, black ash deserts, and a lava cave at 2,000 meters above sea level on this full-day tour. Enjoy lunch and a wine tasting as well.

Enjoy a tour that is the perfect mix of volcanic adventure and refreshing moments of relaxation. Explore the Etna and Alcantara Gorges on this full-day tour and see forests and volcanic craters.

Discover two of Sicily's most mesmerizing natural wonders, Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges, on a day trip. Go on a trek with a guide and stop for lunch in a local winery.

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 Your party. Your Licensed guide will meet you in Your accommodation in Taormina area at 10.00AM with a 8 seats A/C Mercedes Minivan. Visit 2 Sicilian small authentic villages where The Godfather movie was played: Savoca and Forza D'Agro'. Take a Walking guided tour and listen to the real Mafia history, its structure and its boss and how it developed In Sicily after the Second World War till nowadays. Compare it with The Godfather movie story. After the tour enjoy a typical Sicilian light lunch in a panoramic terrace. Expected return in Your accomodation around 15.00