Messina Cruise Port Tours and Tickets

Wondering what to do while your boat is docked in Messina? Why not head out on a day-long shore excursion to see what Taormina has to offer? And while you're at it, see Mt Etna, too. Relax as a private driver chauffeurs you along the scenic Sicily coastline, and take some free time to explore the area around Mt Etna "” the island's famously fiery volcano. Later, savor an alfresco lunch in Taormina and see Palazzo Corvaja among other local sights.

Explore Sicily's northeastern port of Messina on this 6-hour shore excursion and tour. With a guide, see top attractions including Messina Cathedral, the 12th-century Church of the Catalans, Sanctuary of Christ the King, and Church of Montalto. Sample Sicilian culinary specialities, drive along the coast for views of the UNESCO-listed Cape of Peloro, and choose to visit Messina's Museum of Ancient and Rare Weapons. Entrance fees, plus port and central Messina pickup and drop-off included.

Make the most of your time in Messina, considered the coastal jewel of northern Sicily, on a 6-hour shore excursion ideal for first-time visitors. Tick off top Messina attractions including the Annunziarta dei Catalani Church, home to the famous Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock (Orologio Astronomico), and the Church of Christ the King. Plus, you'll also visit the Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare (Regional Museum). Port pickup and drop-off are included.

While your ship is in Messina, see more of Sicily with a 6-hour trip to Taormina. Take a guided tour of this historical city, including a stroll along Corso Umberto, once an ancient Roman street, and a visit to the Greco-Roman Theater. Plus, sample Sicilian delicacies, admire views of Mt. Etna and Giardini-Naxos bay from Castelmola, and on return to Messina, check out this ancient port's highlights. Port and Taormina pickup and drop-off included.

Make the most of your shore excursion with this 4-hour tour of the historic seaside resort of Taormina from Messina. See the beautiful cathedral and spectacular Greek Theater. Enjoy views over the Ionian Sea and Giardini Naxos Bay. Admire Mt. Etna looming over everything. Get a brief tour of Messina before returning to port.

When your cruise ship docks at the Messina port, set out to discover the Cyclops Riviera on Sicily's eastern coast. With a private driver, you'll travel along the picture-perfect Sicilian shores and spend time at the fishing hamlets of Acireale and Catania. Enjoy ample free time to explore each village, and pay visits to their key landmarks: Acireale's Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Corso Umberto, and Catania's Roman baths and theater are just a few of the sites worth seeing. 

Explore Messina's top attractions while in port in Sicily on this 3-hour Segway tour. Led by an expert guide, see the Messina Duomo, the Arab-Norman architecture of the Church of Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani and the Neo-Classical palaces that line the bustling squares. Learn about the earthquake that rocked the city in 1908 from your guide, as well as the story behind the area's reconstruction. After three hours of sightseeing, you will return to your cruise port.