Tours/Sicily/Private Tour Taormina, Isola Bella and Messina. Departure from Messina
Viator · group up to 16 pax

Private Tour Taormina, Isola Bella and Messina. Departure from Messina

4.9(59)Sicily1 hour
VIATOR4.6(10)TRIPADVISOR5.0(49)

Description

This is the ideal tour for cruise passengers, arriving in Messina, which in less than an hour can visit one of the most beautiful and well-known tourist destinations in Sicily.

Tour Options

Private Tour Taormina, Isola Bella and Messina. Departure from Messina
  • Pickup included

Highlights

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Not included
Gratuities
Entrance fees for monuments

Pickup Locations & Times

Departure from the Port of Messina (time established based on the disembarkation of passengers). Arrival in Taormina after about 40 minutes. In Taormina, the Pearl of the Mediterranean, travelers will enjoy 2 and a half hours of free time to visit the historic center while walking along Corso Umberto. Here you will find the main monuments, restaurants and ice cream parlors with Sicilian specialities, craft and souvenir shops, and clothing shops with the most exclusive brands. Subsequently we will go to discover the Isola Bella nature reserve located in Taormina Mare, where you will be waited for 2 hours to explore the beautiful beach framed by a clear and crystalline sea. Returning to Messina, a short panoramic tour is planned.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(59)

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Ronald_G
June 15, 2026
A fun day in Taormina

Carmelo was a great tour guide for Taormina and the surrounding area, as well as Messina, his home. We took all of his recommendations , and we're very happy.

Operator response

thanks to you, carmelo

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Departure736866
June 13, 2026
Phenomenal Sicily tour with Ciccio!

Absolutely incredible tour with Ciccio! Highly recommend!!. He was so kind and made our trip seamless touring Savoca , Taormina and Iso belle We were concerned about logistics of hilly terrain /stairs with my elderly mom but Ciccio had a perfect plan. If my mom could not do a portion of trip he would sit with her while we enjoyed seeing the sites and the beautiful beach . He arranged a phenomenal lunch spot in Taormina La Zagaro . Final treat was amaretti cookies he shared from local bakery and dropped us at gelato right near our ship. Hope to return someday and do this tour again WITH Ciccio!

Operator response

Thank you for the wonderful experience you had with me, thank you, and I look forward to seeing you in Sicily. Ciccio...

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Richard_V
May 25, 2026
Taormina blew us away! Carmelo was fantastic!

This excursion is a GREAT option if you dock in Messina. Carmelo, our driver, was excellent. The van was well air conditioned and comfortable. Taormina is a short 45 minute drive and was absolutely amazing quaint town. Great shops, restaurants and cafes. Lots of natural shade and cool breezes. Afterwards we went to isola Bella which was also beautiful. If you have time and desire I strongly encourage bring bathing suit so you can go in the water. Restaurants were also amazing.

Operator response

Thanks to all of you, you were fantastic. Carmelo.

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173dimitrijem
April 25, 2026
Great memories are priceless

Eight of us had an amazing experience led by our great driver and tour guide Ciccio, who took us around all the famous amenities around Messina and Taormina for a really reasonable price. Ciccio was very pleasant, precise about time and he was a lovely host on an island we've visited for the first time. I highly recommend Pellegrino services if you want to make the most of your one day stay on Sicily.

Operator response

thank you all.

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renatino61
December 2, 2025
Beautiful experience

We got off the ship, we were lucky enough to meet Santino, who proposed this Tour, we were 6, he accompanied us explaining with professionalism and love all the sites we met along the way. He waited for us while we visited the places, always patient and helpful at the end seemed like one of the family. Value for money more than excellent.

Operator response

Grazie a voi, vi aspetto in Sicilia, vostro amico Santino.

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Explore30294658270
October 6, 2025
Amazing

Overall great experience, people are very nice and the driver was very helpful. Would recomend, very amzing with showing you the right places

Operator response

thanks see you soon!!!

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Ciccio_MT125
September 16, 2025
Very good

During our stop in Messina with the MSC World Europa ship, there were seven of us (a family consisting of three teenagers and four adults) and we relied on Pellegrino Services for a tour between Messina and Taormina. Accompanying us was Francesco, known as “Ciccio”, and we could not have asked for better. The van was in excellent condition, impeccably clean and fragrant: already on board you could feel the care and attention to detail. Francesco was very quick and safe in transport, always attentive to our comfort and our pace. He took us to suggestive places, showing us spectacular corners of Messina and Taormina, enriching the experience with stories and explanations that made the day even more special. His availability, professionalism and passion in making discover his land have transformed a simple move into an unforgettable memory. We highly recommend Pellegrino Services and in particular Francesco “Ciccio” to anyone who wants to live an authentic, safe and pleasant experience in Sicily

Operator response

Grazie a tutti voi , sarà un piacere rincontrarci x un’altro tour…. Ciccio

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paulinacY9675ZL
September 14, 2025
Excellent experience!!!

Santino our cab driver is AMAZING!!! He is very educated, speaks very clearly which you can understand very clearly. He took us from Mesina to Taormina and was very nice! Definitely recommend giving him a call!!!!

Operator response

thank you for your kindness!!!

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AlejandroC447
September 14, 2025
Excellent, the best tour with Santino

Excellent Service, Santino picked us up in Messina and took us to Taormina. He played us Italian music. We waited three hours in Taormina while we met. He took us to various places and returned us to the cruise ship.

Operator response

muchas gracias

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gracielamO7097SQ
July 23, 2025
Messina and Taormina

Very nice driver, he took us everywhere ! And he loves to sing in the car with us. We went to Taormina and it was great. We came with cruise and others wanted is to pay more, he was great!

Operator response

Thank you .. 👍👍

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