This tour will give you the chance to understand the past and present of this island. We will start with a walking tour of Messina, a city conquered by many and reconstructed after being devastated by several earthquakes in the past, it will show its intriguing history in every corner. Savoca, will let you into the world of Mafia, and how important it was in the history of this island. Past and present under one tour. In Top Private Tours we want you to have an amazing experience, that is why our tours can be customised to you liking! Hope to see you soon!
MINIVAN/VAN
Pickup included
The Madonna della Lettera, that blesses the city, is the first element one sees when entering the port of Messina. Commissioned by the Archbishop of Messina, the statue is the work of Tore Edmondo Calabrò.
The Catalani church is in fact a metaphysical place of history, a place where you can see how different religions, disasters and types of architecture formed, not only this church, but the city where it was built.
The bell tower of the Cathedral of Messina contains one of the biggest and most complex mechanical and astronomical clocks in the world. Designed by the firm Ungerer of Strasbourg it was inaugurated in 1933 and it is one of the city’s main attractions.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Cruise passengers: we will be waiting for you at the pier with a sign with your name on it