Visites guidées

Guided Walking Tour of Messina

Messina Cathedral facade during guided walking tour in Messina, Italy.

Messina Cathedral facade during a guided walking tour in Messina, Italy.

Durée

2 h

Visite guidée

Learn about the fascinating past of Messina, one of Sicily's oldest towns, on this guided walk including tasting local sweets in a famous pastry shop.

Get to know Messina’s myths and traditions on a guided tour that takes you close to the city’s most significant monuments.

See the second largest cathedral in Sicily and learn the legend behind the Sanctuary of Madonna di Montalto.

Be impressed by the mechanical and astronomical clock at the Bell Tower, considered to be the world’s most complex and largest.

Find out about the city’s inspiring recovery from a devastating earthquake in 1908.

Fun Fact: Founded by Greeks, the city was formerly called Zancle (scythe), a nod to the shape of Messina’s harbor.

Visite à pied de 2 heures

English/Spanish/French/Italian/Romanian-speaking guide

Tasting typical Sicilian products in a pastry shop

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Why Visit Messina?

Messina is known for its beautiful architecture, history, and culinary delights. After the destruction in 1908 and the subsequent rebuilding of the city, Messina presents a more modern and contemporary aesthetic. Despite this, you will come across several historical monuments that will welcome you with all their splendor and timeless beauty.

À quoi s'attendre lors de votre visite ?

As you discover the magnificent monuments, your guide will enlighten you with the many myths and traditions that the city is known for. Learn about the legend associated with the Sanctuary of Madonna di Montalto, which provides fantastic city views from an elevated vantage point.

Admire the neoclassical city council building of Palazzo Zanca, and see the famous Cathedral known for its 14th-century mosaics. Another monument to look out for is the 12th-century Church of S.S. Annunziata dei Catalani which reflects a beautiful mix of Sicilian and Norman architecture. The tour ends at a famous pastry shop where you can indulge your sweet tooth with some delicious local sweets.

Informations importantes

In case of bad weather conditions, the tour may be subject to changes and/or variations.

Il est recommandé de porter des chaussures confortables, car cette expérience implique de marcher un peu.

Horaires

Jan 2 to Mar 31 2023 and Nov 1 to Dec 31 2023

Mon to Fri: 10:30am onwards.

Apr 1 to Oct 31 2023

Daily: 10:30am onwards.

Votre bon d'échange vous sera envoyé immédiatement par courrier électronique.

Veuillez présenter le bon sur votre téléphone portable, muni·e d'une pièce d'identité en cours de validité avec photo au point de rencontre.

Veuillez vous présenter au point de départ de la visite au moins 10 minutes à l'avance pour éviter tout retard.

Point de rencontre

Meet your guide at Via I Settembre, 110

Address: Via I Settembre, 110, 98122 Messina ME, Italy

Comment se rendre au point de rencontre