Gateway to Sicily: A Messina Self Guided Walking Tour

1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Messina, with its strategic location between two continents and two seas, has been a cultural crossroads for centuries. On this self-guided walking tour, you‘ll explore the resilient ‘gateway to Sicily’ that‘s been destroyed multiple times, but always reemerged more beautiful than before.

The tour starts at Largo Giacomo Minutoli, a square near the harbor. You‘ll wander through the historic center, where wide, modern streets that were laid after the devastating 1908 earthquake conceal fascinating stories about its Greek, Roman, Arab, Norman, and Spanish pasts.

What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour starts at Largo Giacomo Minutoli, 98122 Messina, Metropolitan City of Messina. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    You'll catch a glimpse of the Teatro Vittorio Emanuele, with its fascinating past, but please remember that admission to the theatre is not included in this tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll also pass by the Piazza Municipio, adding to the historic charm of the neighbourhood.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll also pass by the Chiesa Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, with its lovely facade. However, entry to the church itself is not included in this tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll also pass by the Pasticceria Gelateria Ragusa Eventi, with its delicious treats. However, entry to the bakery itself is not included in this tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll also pass by the Quattro fontane, with its storied past.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Passing by the Palazzo Cerruti - Bisazza, you'll witness another architectural gem of Messina. Please note that entry is not included in this tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll also pass by the Statua di Don Giovanni d'Austria, a fascinating character in the country's history.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll also pass by the Palazzo Calapaj-d'Alcontres, with its illustrious past. However, entry to the palace itself is not included in this tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll also pass by the Piazza Duomo, the historical heart of the city.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll end the tour near the Campanile del Duomo di Messina, the jewel in the city's historical crown. However, entry to the tower itself is not included in this tour.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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