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A building with columns and a sign that says "I love Messina." 1
A group of people standing in front of a historical building with intricate architectural details. 2
A historic square with a prominent church and a tall bell tower. 3
A group of people posing in front of a historical fountain with statues. 4
Two historical figures in period costumes with a castle backdrop. 5
By DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY

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Free cancellation available
Price is $46 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Your 2,5 -hour walking tour starts from the Catalani Church, an example of Arab-Norman style. Then you will continue to the City Hall, the biggest palace ever rebuilt after the earthquake of 1908. The Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, located in Antonello Square, is the second one in Southern Italy.

    An highlight of the tour is the Cathedral Square, with its the beautiful bell tower which was built between 1930 and 1933. The tour will end at the Museum of the Sicilian Puppet Theater, an exhibition of the priceless collection of Gargano Family.

Activity location

  • Annunziata dei Catalani Church
    • Piazza dei Catalani, Via Garibaldi,
    • Messina, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Terminal Crociere
    • 98122, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Shared group tour

  • Earn $2.78
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30AM
Price details
$46.30 x 2 Adults$92.60
Total
Price is $92.60

Small group (min 8 -max16)

  • Earn $4.63
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30AM
Price details
$77.16 x 2 Adults$154.32
Total
Price is $154.32

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional guide
  • Inclusions
    Tasting of typical Sicilian products
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee to the Museum of Sicilian Puppet Theater
  • Exclusions
    Food and Drinks
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities
  • Exclusions
    Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
    • A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
    • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Please provide contact details in Special Requirements field at time of booking (e.g. cellular number)

Activity itinerary

Annunziata dei Catalani Church

  • 10m
is one of the few great monuments that have resisted earthquakes and the fury of incendiary bombs of war events,

Municipio di Messina

  • 10m
The biggest palace ever rebuilt after the earthquake of 1908.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele III

  • 10m
built by the architect Camilo Puglisi Allegra in between 1924 and 1929

Duomo di Messina

  • 20m
the most important monument of the city

Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock (Orologio Astronomico)

  • 10m
the main attraction of the city of Messina

Museo dell'Opera dei Pupi Rosario Gargano

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
admire part of the priceless collection of Sicilian Puppets that the Gargano family preserves from generation to generation since the earliest years of the XIX century.

Location

Activity location

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    Annunziata dei Catalani Church
    • Piazza dei Catalani, Via Garibaldi,
    • Messina, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Terminal Crociere
    • 98122, Messina, Sicily, Italy
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    Discover Messina Sicily
    • 110 Via I Settembre
    • 98122, Messina, Sicilia, Italy

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