Step back in time with a 2.5-hour guided walk through Messina’s historic centre, featuring medieval churches, the famous Bell Tower show, and Sicilian sweets.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all ages with basic walking fitness.
Wildlife
History
Messina’s port has been a strategic Mediterranean gateway since ancient Greek times, influencing its diverse cultural heritage.
Conservation
Local efforts focus on preserving historical landmarks and promoting sustainable tourism to protect Messina’s urban heritage.
Discover Messina
Step back in time with a 2.5-hour guided walk through Messina’s historic centre, featuring medieval churches, the famous Bell Tower show, and Sicilian sweets.
Discover Messina is a Taormina-based tour operator offering guided experiences across Taormina, Messina, Mount Etna and nearby towns.
The operator provides a diverse portfolio of day trips, shore excursions, private tours and specialist experiences departing from regional hubs including Catania, Messina, Giardini Naxos and Taormina.
Offerings include Mount Etna wine tours and off-road adventures, hands-on pizza and pasta cooking classes, guided visits to the Greek‑Roman theatre in Taormina, cultural walking tours of Messina’s historic centre, street food tastings, boat trips to Isola Bella, snorkeling in marine reserves and themed excursions such as Godfather and film-location tours.
Many trips are led by specialist guides — for example, volcanological guides on Etna off‑road tours and food experts for street food experiences — ensuring informative commentary and attention to safety.
Discover Messina’s catalogue lists fifty distinct tours and experiences, ranging from short three‑hour city walks to seven‑hour wine, cooking and full-day excursions.
Itineraries commonly include tastings, lunches or boat rides depending on the trip, and meeting points are typically at ports or central city locations.
This range of local, specialist-led tours makes Discover Messina a practical choice for travelers seeking authentic Sicilian wine, food, history and outdoor experiences in eastern Sicily.
Location
Taormina, Sicily
Operates across Taormina, Messina and Etna
Etna Tours
Mount Etna
Wine, hiking and off-road experiences
Tours Offered
50 tours
Day trips, classes, boat trips and more
Specialist Guides
Volcanologists & food experts
Guides for Etna and food tours
Check availability for wine tours, cooking classes, private walks and boat trips — secure a preferred date and itinerary.
Wear comfortable shoes
Cobblestone streets and uneven pavement require sturdy, comfortable walking shoes.
Bring a camera
The Bell Tower’s mechanical show and intricate architecture offer amazing photo opportunities.
Stay hydrated
Carry water, especially in warm months, as the tour involves continuous walking outdoors.
Check the Bell Tower schedule
Plan your visit to coincide with the clock show times for the full experience.
Comfortable walking shoes
Needed for navigating uneven historic streets.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the stroll.
spring;summer;fall;winter
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Protect yourself from Sicilian sun exposure.
summer;spring;fall
Camera or smartphone
Capture moments of the Bell Tower show and architecture.