Taormina Private Shore Tour from Messina cruise port

About this experience

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 to expect

1. Stop 1 · 5h

   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.

2. Stop 2 · 1h

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

3. Stop 3 · 15min

   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

4. Stop 4 · 30min

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

5. Stop 5 · 15min

   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.

6. Stop 6 · 30min

   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.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Before you go

• 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

Cancellation policy

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