2-Hour Messina Walking Tour provided by Discover Messina Sicily
2-Hour Messina Walking Tour
2-Hour Messina Walking Tour
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Duration:
2h
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Group size:
15
Stroller accessible
Ticket type:
Mobile
Free cancellation
- Duration:2h
- Taking Covid-19 safety measures
- Group size:15
- Stroller accessible
- Ticket type:Mobile
- Free cancellation
About
Know before you go
- Duration: 2h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English, Italian, Spanish
What to expect
Know before you go
- Duration: 2h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Available languages
English, Italian, Spanish
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
What to expect
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Call the number below and use the product code: 23689P7
Important information
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Tasting of typical Sicilian products
Exclusions
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Duration
2h
Departure details
- Traveller pickup is offered.
- For the participants which are not cruise ship passengers the meeting point is on our DISCOVER MESSINA OFFICE located in VIA I SETTEMBRE, 110, MESSINA.
- Messina Cruise Terminal - Terminal Crociere, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 47, 98122 Messina ME, Italy The guide will meet you OUT OF THE EXIT GATE of the ship terminal wearing an orange scarf and a signboard with our logo: A LION HEAD.
- Via I Settembre, 110, 98122 Messina ME, Italy FOR THE GUESTS THAT ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: The meeting point at our office DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY, located in Via I Settembre, 110.
- Messina, Metropolitan City of Messina, Italy
- Via G. Garibaldi, 111, 98122 Messina ME, Italy The tour will end in Via Garibaldi only 2 minutes away from the original departure point.
- Ports:
- MESSINA PORT
- GIARDINI NAXOS PORT
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please provide contact details in Special Requirements field at time of booking (e.g. cellular number)
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Tasting of typical Sicilian products
Exclusions
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Departure details
- Traveller pickup is offered.
- For the participants which are not cruise ship passengers the meeting point is on our DISCOVER MESSINA OFFICE located in VIA I SETTEMBRE, 110, MESSINA.
- Messina Cruise Terminal - Terminal Crociere, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 47, 98122 Messina ME, Italy The guide will meet you OUT OF THE EXIT GATE of the ship terminal wearing an orange scarf and a signboard with our logo: A LION HEAD.
- Via I Settembre, 110, 98122 Messina ME, Italy FOR THE GUESTS THAT ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: The meeting point at our office DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY, located in Via I Settembre, 110.
- Messina, Metropolitan City of Messina, Italy
- Via G. Garibaldi, 111, 98122 Messina ME, Italy The tour will end in Via Garibaldi only 2 minutes away from the original departure point.
- Ports:
- MESSINA PORT
- GIARDINI NAXOS PORT
Duration
2h
Return details
- Via G. Garibaldi, 111, 98122 Messina ME, Italy The tour will end in Via Garibaldi only 2 minutes away from the original departure point.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please provide contact details in Special Requirements field at time of booking (e.g. cellular number)
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
Travel safe during COVID-19
Last updated: 18 Jun 2020
A note from 2-Hour Messina Walking Tour
The guests will receive sanitized audio guides and one-use earphones.
The distribution of paper or printable materials will be avoided.
The capacity of all the buses will be reduced by almost 25% of their maximum occupancy.
It is required only the digital booking voucher on your mobile device.
What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Itinerary
- You’ll have 3 starting optionsOr, you can also get picked upSee Important Information for details
- 1Duomo di MessinaStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 2Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock (Orologio Astronomico)Stop: 10 minutesSee details
- 3Annunziata dei Catalani ChurchStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 4Galleria Vittorio Emanuele IIIStop: 10 minutesSee detailsPass byTempio Votivo di Cristo ReMonte di Pieta
- 5Santuario della Madonna di MontaltoStop: 10 minutesSee detailsPass byLe Quattro Fontane
- You'll end atVia G. Garibaldi, 111Via G. Garibaldi, 111, 98122 Messina ME, ItalyThe tour will end in Via Garibaldi only 2 minutes away from the original departure point.See address & details
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4.5
46 reviews
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Vjez713
Europe5 contributions
Chiara was great and told me everything about Messina even though I was the only one participating. She picked me up from the station which was very nice of her. Take the morning tour so you get to see the bell tower show at noon which is the highlight of the tour. The city is different from the older parts of Sicily because most has been destroyed by the earthquake and the war. The significant buildings have been rebuilt or restored. After the tour you can go and leave for another destination.
Written 23 August 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
discoverME
Thank you, Friso! I'm very grateful for your review. Your satisfaction is the greatest support.
Written 24 August 2021
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Marty222
Bondi, Australia6 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Booked a 2 hour walking tour for our day visit to Messina. Was met by Chiara from Messina Discovery Travel at the cruise terminal exit gates. She then took us on a tour of her city. Very knowledgeable, professional and personable tour and she managed to bring the history of Messina and it’s monuments to life. Totally enjoyed this experience and was finished with a stop at one of Messina’s oldest cafes. A nice touch. Highly recommend this guided tour and Chiara.
Written 7 May 2022
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discoverME
Thank you! I'm happy that you enjoyed this experience visiting the city center of Messina
Written 9 May 2022
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jorge007
Illinois109 contributions
Nov 2019
Our guide, Chiara, was very knowledgeable and energetic. The sites were interesting and the bell tower show at noon is not to be missed. There are steps to climb during the tour but otherwise it is easy walking. The cannoli at the end of the tour was delicious.
Written 15 December 2019
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Thank you, I'm very glad that you enjoyed the walking tour visiting the attractions of Messina and the cannoli at the end. Best regards, Chiara
Written 29 January 2020
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Similians
Exeter16 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
We were looking forward to our tour in Messina but as the guide failed to turn up at the meeting point we were very disappointed and would certainly not recommend this tour
Written 31 August 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
discoverME
Dear Sir
We are sorry for not being able to offer our tour and assist you.
Due to technical and organisational issues, that day was critical for the entire team and for this reason we were unable to offer you the necessary support.
We thank you for the review as it was useful to understand our mistakes and helped to improve our assistance system.
Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards
Written 5 September 2019
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patparis007
Paris, France13 contributions
We had really a very good time with Chiara, our tour guide. Very practical and convenient the Whastapp message before the tour so we knew that everything was set and easy. It was a pretty hot August day in Messina, but Chiara managed to keep all of us - teenagers included - hooked on her stories about the sites, the story and the legends on Messina. 2 hours was the perfect timing for our group and Chiara managed to easily squeeze in lots of interesting stuff !
Written 4 August 2019
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Shell1809
Hemel Hempstead, UK9 contributions
Had a fab walking tour of Messina with the lovely, funny and knowledgeable Charlotte, for our first visit to Messina. As it was my birthday she surprised me at the end with a delicious cake. Charlotte really did everything she could to make sure we had a good time. We was only in Messina for the day on a cruise. Would definitely recommend this morning tour for other visitors. Booking was easy and communication very good. 5*
Written 2 October 2018
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Wadswatcher
OH115 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
The 2 hour Messina Walking Tour exceeded our expectations. Communication before doing the tour was excellent and everything went very smoothly finding the location of the tour. The entire staff of Discover Messina were extremely friendly and took time to talk with us personally. Carlotta, our guide, was magnificent. She was extremely informative, knowledgeable, and understood our walking needs. Her personality was very enjoyable, funny and made the tour exciting and interesting. (Carlotta, we are on the lookout for a husband for you!)
Written 9 November 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Soonergma
Norman, OK25 contributions
Was contacted about the tour company wanting to change the time of our tour. I have written them back twice with no response. Not sure exactly what to do. Any advice?
Written 29 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
discoverME
Dear Sir/madam
We have answer you through the Viator platform. Please check the message box on Viator. We are sorry if you thought we were not answering for certain reasons. We can assure you that we never live our guests without the details of their tour.
Best regards
Written 30 January 2020
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Domercruisers
Wilmington, NC76 contributions
We had a great time wandering around Messina’s old town. Margarita was an excellent guide. The tour showed us various historical sites. Although the hike to the top of the town was challenging for us, the views from the church was perfect. We highly recommend this tour.
Written 1 November 2019
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Carolyn and Dic... S
Clifton, VA22 contributions
Aug 2019
This was an outstanding historical walk through Messina which enabled us to see the beautiful cathedrals, the Astronomical Clock, the Piazza Unione Europea, etc. Our tour guide Tania spoke five languages and was completely knowledgeable about all the places we visited, giving us historical perspective at all times. She was very attentive to me when I fell behind the group when we climbed about 200 steps to reach one of the cathedrals.
Written 13 September 2019
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Momof6GR
Grand Rapids10 contributions
We have 10 in our party but the sight will only let me book 9? Any suggestions?
Freedom786964
Apopka, FL2 contributions
Do you have available for today for 2 people for the walking tour?
Dianne16322
Ramona, CA12 contributions
Hello - we will be arriving by Celebrity on August 4th. There are four of us and we are interested in the 10:30 walking tour. How large are your walking groups? And is the pick-up/meeting point at the cruise terminal?
Discover Messina Travel
Messina, Italy
Hello, at the moment for the date required, we have only 2 participants at this type of tour. We try to keep a small-medium number of participants in order to offer better assistance.
julsngraham
Scotland21 contributions
How many does this tour take? Is it a small group? What is the maximum amount it would Sunday 7th July I am interested in Thanks
KiwisCanFly
Tauranga, New Zealand2 contributions
We were lucky enough just to have our family of 3 and one other couple on our tour. Our guide was great and did say they try and keep the groups small.
Thelma L
Ebensburg, PA56 contributions
How far was this tour from the port to the meeting place? Walkable? Is this tour cruise sponsored? How do you book or can you just walk to the meeting place and buy the ticket?
KiwisCanFly
Tauranga, New Zealand2 contributions
Hi there, we just booked online and the guide met us outside the cruise terminal. Hope that helps.
Patricia383
Burnaby, Canada9 contributions
Do they meet and return you to the dock , we are on a cruise ? Also is their a lot of hills on this tour or fairly flat?
Jake R
2 contributions
Hi - apologies if this response is too late. The walk is up is a long winding incline to the Sancta Maria church on the hill. On our tour, the elderly Rudolph's who are in their early 70s managed without too much fuss.
guyveni
Pinehurst, NC1 contribution
I will be flying in that day and want to know if we get there on time for one of your tours can we purchase tickets when get there without an advance purchase?
Thelma L
Ebensburg, PA56 contributions
What is the distance from the port to the meeting place? Is this a cruise sponsored tour?
dirceud
Belo Horizonte, MG
A apresentação na Torre do Relógio é ao meio dia , certo? Como conciliar com este walking tour ? Tem em portugues ou espanhol?
Bronwyn A
Melbourne, Australia
l am interested in the 2 hour Messina Walking Tour do I get brought back to the cruise ship if not is it easy to find my way back. Also as I'm reading the reviews one person says that the tour included a unique train ride through the city could you tell me is that included in the tour please.
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Ed K
00Fantastic experience
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FelicityH222
00Amazing day!
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ariadnaannaufa
00Awesome, I love it
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JamesMarsha
00Great half day tour of Taormina and Castelmola
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samiddz
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cparker2017
00Great Tour by a Great Tour Guide
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travellingash7
00Great Tour!
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sroy2002
00Very informative tour
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IrishTodd
00Excellent Tour Guide
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L304LRroberts
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gusMontreal
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Linda P
00Well worth the time
First, our guide was Mariarita and she was delightful and well-versed in the area. The tour locations were spectacu…
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