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On this private tour, you'll discover Messina, "the gateway to Sicily". With your local guide, you'll explore this incredible ancient city and learn about its Greek, Roman, Arab, Norman, Byzantine, and Spanish heritage.

You'll admire Messina's most important sites and hear anecdotes about its fascinating, sometimes tragic, history. You'll walk with your guide through the heart of Messina and see Piazza del Duomo where the cathedral of the city is located. Here, you'll also have the opportunity to see one of the largest astronomical clocks in the world as well as discover many other monuments.

You'll pass by the Church of the Annunziata dei Catalani, from the Norman-Arab period, the statue of Admiral John of Austria, the Church of San Francesco d'Assisi – the oldest church in Messina – the Vittorio Emanuele II Theatre, and other interesting sites.

Cosa farai

Explore the history of Messina at your own pace with a private guided tour and discover the gateway to Sicily
Learn about the city's rich heritage made of Greek, Roman, Arab, Norman, Byzantine, and Spanish influences
Admire the monuments of Messina such as the cathedral, Piazza del Duomo and Vittorio Emanuele II Theatre

Da sapere

Infants (age 0-5) can join for free. Please remember to reserve your free ticket at checkout
A different meeting point can be arranged for selected hotels. If you wish to meet the guide at your hotel in the center of Messina, please contact the local provider. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking