Day Trips

Messina to Taormina Same Day Shuttle Bus Tickets

Travel from Messina to see one of the fine cities of Sicily, Taormina and enjoy coastline views on this 5-hour getaway in a shuttle bus service.

See the most famous city in Sicily, Taormina, on this round-trip shuttle bus service from Messina for a different experience.

This shuttle takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get to Taormina and functions on the days the day cruise operates, leaving the marina on Via Battisti at 10:30pm.

Enjoy the spectacular view of the coastline of the Ionian Sea as you travel from Messina to Taormina and spot fine monuments.

Get a good 3 hours to explore the pretty town of Taormina which is best known for its ancient Greek theatre.

Fun fact: The Greek theatre in Taormina appears in a scene from Godfather where Al Pacino meets with his Sicilian counterpart.

5-hour round-trip from Messina to Taormina

3-hour stop over at Taormina

Shuttle bus service from Messina

Onboard assistance

Wi-Fi onboard

Drinks and meals

Pick up service

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Messina to Taormina

Exploring Sicilian cities offers a complete experience where on one side you have quaint towns with rich culture and on the other, you have the beautiful coastline. This round-trip shuttle bus service from the marina on Via Battisti, takes you to the charming town of Taormina. This service departs at 10:30pm and it aligns with the days on the day cruise.

The 1 hour 15-minute journey goes along the coastline of the Ionia Sea, treating you with the best of views. It is a scenic route throughout and gives you a fair idea of how Sicily's landscapes are.

The town of Taomarina

Taomarina is best known for its ancient Greek theatre which still hosts events and performances. You get 3 hours to explore this town, so make sure you make the most of its medieval streets and architecture. You can also stop by the Piazza IX Aprile, a famous square that leads you to the theatre and other interesting places of interest that you might want to explore.

What to bring

Carry comfortable clothes for your day tour by shuttle bus.

Wear comfortable footwear as you explore Taormina by foot.

What's not allowed

It's best to let your pets stay at home.

Accessibility

This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

The departure time from Taormina is around 2:30pm, but this is subject to traffic conditions.

Departure from Messina: 10am and departure from Taormina: 2:20pm

Arrival back in Messina: 4pm

On the following dates, the tour will depart 1 hour earlier: Departure from Messina: 9am and return to Messina: 3pm

Early departure applies on: 24 April, 15 May, 21 May, 5 June, 11 June, 26 June, 2 July, 23 July, 25 July

Tour duration: 6 hours

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Boarding point

Board your bus at City Sightseeing.

Address: Via Cesare Battisti, 10, 98100 Messina ME, Italy.

Get directions to the Boarding point

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