Taormina Private Shore Tour from Messina cruise port

4.9
(55 reviews)

5 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered

Discover Taormina, a jewel unique in the world with our private shore tour from Messina port. Your driver will pick you up from the cruise port at your most preferred time. On board of a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, you will reach the historical centre of Taormina, where you will have free time to explore the pearl of Mediterranean: the wonderful Greek Roman Theatre with terrific views over Mount Etna and the bay, the Cathedral of San Nicolò di Bari, the Public Gardens, the fascinating Corso Umberto with its boutiques and colorful balconies and much more. You will have the chance to take the cable car to reach the bay of Taormina and see Isola Bella, which is a protected natural site as well as a beautiful beach.
The driver will pick you up from the bay or the centre at the agreed time to take you back to your cruise.

Kindly note that it is also possible to add a tour guide at extra cost.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance tickets
Tour Guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

You will meet your driver just outside the excursions gate and he/she will hold a sign with your name on it

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Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Our driver will pick you up from your cruise port at your most preferred time. On board of a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, you will reach Taormina center, where you will have free time to explore the pearl of Mediterranean: the wonderful Greek Roman Theatre with terrific views over Mount Etna and the bay, the Cathedral of San Nicolò di Bari, the Public Gardens, the fascinating Corso Umberto with its boutiques and colorful balconies and much more. You will have the chance to take the cable car (cost € 3,00 per person one way) to reach the bay of Taormina and see Isola Bella, which is a protected natural site as well as a beautiful beach. The driver will pick you up from the bay or the centre at the agreed time.

    5 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Stroll along Corso Umberto, the main colorful pedestrian street of Taormina.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Piazza IX Aprile lies along Corso Umberto and opens onto a terrace with a beautiful view of Mt. Etna and the bay. There is square stone clock tower and San Giuseppe church

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The Greek Theatre of Taormina is the most fascinating historical monument in the pearl of the Ionian Sea, a world-famous tourist attraction.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    The duomo of Taormina is dedicated to St. Nicholas, with its austere stone façade stands in the charming Piazza del Duomo. The Cathedral of Taormina, is part of the medieval buildings of Taormina and in its external appearance, it maintains the characteristics of Sicilian Romanesque-Gothic architecture.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    The public gardens were created by Florence Trevelyan, an English woman who planted rare species here and built the fanciful and imaginative Victorian stone follies that still survive today. its position offers some excellent viewpoints.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Taormina Transfer

Tags

Day Trips
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Top Product
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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