2,5-Hour Messina Walking Tour

In Messina Strait

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2h 30 mins · 4.5 (315)
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2,5-Hour Messina Walking Tour
Your 2,5 -hour walking tour starts from the Catalani Church, an example of Arab-Norman style. Then you will continue to the City Hall, the biggest palace ever rebuilt after the earthquake of 1908. The Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, located in Antonello Square, is the second one in Southern Italy. An highlight of the tour is the Cathedral Square, with its the beautiful bell tower which was built between 1930 and 1933. The tour will end at the Museum of the Sicilian Puppet Theater, an exhibition of the priceless collection of Gargano Family.
Free cancellation Pickup included

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Tasting of typical Sicilian products
  • Entrance fee to the Museum of Sicilian Puppet Theater

What's not included

  • Food and Drinks
  • GRATUITIES
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Itinerary

  1. is one of the few great monuments that have resisted earthquakes and the fury of incendiary bombs of war events, (10 min)
  2. The biggest palace ever rebuilt after the earthquake of 1908. (10 min)
  3. built by the architect Camilo Puglisi Allegra in between 1924 and 1929 (10 min)
  4. the most important monument of the city (20 min)
  5. the main attraction of the city of Messina (10 min)
  6. admire part of the priceless collection of Sicilian Puppets that the Gargano family preserves from generation to generation since the earliest years of the XIX century. (15 min) Admission included

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
FOR GUESTS THAT ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: The meeting point at our office DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY, located in Via I Settembre, 110, 45 minutes before the tour.
End point
The tour will end in Via Garibaldi only 2 minutes away from the original departure point.

Practical information

Operated by
DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY
Max group size
30 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
en
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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)

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.