The 4 Best Sicily Shore Excursions

1.Taormina Private Shore Tour from Messina cruise port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) Our pick

Meet your private driver outside Messina cruise port and ride to Taormina in an air-conditioned vehicle. Explore Corso Umberto, Piazza IX Aprile, the Greek Theatre, Duomo, and Villa Comunale at your own pace. The driver handles the road while you choose how to spend your time.

“We were assigned a driver who did not speak English which made the drop off and pick up coordination at several locations stressful. He tried his best to meet our needs but our travel experience could have been more enjoyable if we could have asked him questions.”

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2.From Messina private excursion Savoca Taormina Castelmola Messina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $178

Meet your English-speaking driver at Gate 5 in Messina and spend 5 to 7 hours touring Savoca, Castelmola, Taormina, and Messina. Guide Francesco can point out film sites, photo stops, local food, and the best views, with only your group along for the ride.

“I highly recommend this tour. Our guide, Francesco, took us to all of the best sites and picture spots. We roamed around at our leisure and it was very easy to reconnect to move on to the next location. We had the best lunch and cannolis. Thank you!”

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3.Private Etna tour from Messina Cruise Terminal+ Lunch at Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $316

Travel by private car from Messina, Catania, or Taormina to Mount Etna with a local guide such as Marco, Massimo, or Alberto. Visit lava craters and a honey shop, then enjoy Etna DOC wines and traditional food at a mountain winery. A cable car and 4x4 ride to 3,000 meters costs extra.

“WOW! Our trip to Mt. Etna exceeded expectations. Primarily due to our fantastic guide, Alberto! He is local not only to the area but to the mountain itself! He was highly prideful of Sicily and especially passionate about Mamma Etna. He was kind, sweet, and extremely knowledgeable. I don't know if this travel company allows requests, but if you can, definitely ask for him. 5/5, BEST, TOP!”

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4.City Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $126Best value

You’ll spend about three hours riding a Segway through central Messina with a local guide, stopping at Piazza Duomo, the Catalani Church, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele III, and the Fountain of Neptune. A 30-minute lesson, helmets, and rain ponchos are included.

“Very fun experience. I was very nervous at first but they were very patient and in no time I was cruising along like a pro. My teenagers loved it and our guide was very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”

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