Italy Messina City Sightseeing Tours

Discover Messina, the “Door of Sicily,” with City Sightseeing. This hop-on hop-off tour offers two routes to explore the city comfortably. The Blue Line starts at Piazza Duomo, passing the Messina Cathedral, Via Garibaldi and the seafront, with stops near Teatro Vittorio Emanuele and the Regional Museum. The Red Line reaches Sacrario di Cristo Re, offering panoramic views over the Strait. A simple and enjoyable way to discover the city.

Reach Taormina from Messina with our same-day shuttle bus service!Discover one of the most famous cities in Sicily, be enchanted by the succession of breathtaking landscapes and coastlines overlooking the sea. In this natural terrace overlooking the Ionian Sea you will find monuments and good food.Once you arrive in Taormina you will have all the free time available to admire the beauties of this part of Sicily.

The Ancient Theatre of Taormina is a breathtaking historical treasure that attracts visitors year after year. Carved into the Sicilian hills, this remarkable site blends Greek and Roman heritage and remains beautifully preserved. Still hosting concerts and performances more than 2,000 years later, the theatre offers spectacular views of the Ionian Sea and even Mount Etna on clear days. Enjoy a self-guided visit and step back into antiquity at one of Sicily’s most iconic landmarks.

Acquaint your arty side with the riches of Sicily at the Interdisciplinary Regional Museum of Messina, and journey through the evolution of Sicilian art as you peruse centuries worth of paintings, sculptures, and priceless jewels. From the Middle Ages through the Renaissance and Baroque eras, and culminating in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, a chronological array of themed exhibitions tells the story of Sicily in a spectacular display of masterpieces and precious treasures.

Roam the archaeological site of Naxos, the first Grecian civilization in Sicily. Built on the volcanic peninsula of Schisò, you'll be able to walk amid the ancient ruins of a once-great city.As you walk through the archaeological park of Naxos, you may find it hard to imagine that it was once an important maritime settlement. Yet so many people have spent their lives on the ground you are treading on, and the nearby port would have housed a fleet of triremes. But in 403 BC large parts of the city were destroyed by Dionysius I of Syracuse and the city never recovered.Next to the walls of Naxos is the Archaeological Museum, where you can find various archaeological discoveries. See the painted terracotta that would have decorated the roofs of sacred buildings, as well as the reconstruction of a large pediment decorated with a Gorgon.

Featuring a professional tour guide, this unique experience will let you discover the history of the Ancient Theater of Taormina. Learn all about this magnificent historic site and see highlights like the Orchestra, the Versure, and the Summa Cavea. You'll also be able to admire the city's ancient artifacts in the Antiquarium, before you conclude your visit on the splendid terrace of the Belvedere.