Walk the storied streets of Messina with a local guide, capturing stunning views—from the Bell Tower to the shimmering Strait of Messina. This 5-hour photo tour offers historical insights and prime photo spots tailored for every level of photographer.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires comfortable walking over paved and cobblestone streets.
Wildlife
History
Messina’s Bell Tower, built in the early 20th century, houses the largest astronomical clock in the world, a landmark rebuilt after the 1908 earthquake.
Conservation
Local guides encourage respect for historic sites and sustainable tourism practices to preserve Messina’s cultural heritage and urban environment.
Discover Messina
Walk the storied streets of Messina with a local guide, capturing stunning views—from the Bell Tower to the shimmering Strait of Messina. This 5-hour photo tour offers historical insights and prime photo spots tailored for every level of photographer.
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 sturdy shoes
Expect uneven cobblestones throughout the city streets; solid footwear improves comfort for the full tour.
Bring water and sun protection
The tour involves several outdoor stops under Sicilian sun—carry water and apply sunscreen to stay comfortable.
Charge your camera or phone
Make sure your camera or smartphone is fully charged; there are plenty of photo ops that you won’t want to miss.
Use provided headsets
For groups over 15, headsets ensure you hear the guide’s detailed commentary over city noise—important for a richer experience.
Comfortable walking shoes
To navigate historic streets and uneven surfaces with ease during the tour.
Camera or smartphone
Essential for capturing the numerous photo opportunities along the route.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Protect yourself from the Sicilian sun during outdoor stretches of the tour.
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Light rain jacket or umbrella
Weather can shift quickly; staying dry keeps you comfortable and your gear safe.
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