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Tours and activities in Messina

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Messina: Private Pasta Class with a Local by Cesarine

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a selection of local wine. During the lesson, the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a wo…

5.0(59)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 59 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £123.25 per person

Messina Pasta & Tiramisu Experience for Small Groups by Cesarine

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class…

4.9(58)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 58 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £75.65 per person

Etna and Wine an experience between nature and aromas with taste.

Etna and Wine is a combination that is more than just an excursion, it is a journey through the most authentic flavors and volcanic landscapes of Sicily. What makes Lady Etna tour unique is the multisensory experience it offers. You will walk through lava flows and silent craters, hear millennial stories of fire and earth, and at the end you will toast with fine wines born right from the volcano.…

5.0(49)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 49 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £135.15 per person

Taormina and Castelmola private and guided tour with Arancino

Enjoy this 4/5-hour private guided tour to the most important Sicilian resorts: Taormina and Castelmola; * Private Car * Private walking tour in Taormina and Castelmola; * Expert local guide * Arancino tasting * Almond wine tasting

4.7(59)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 59 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £214.20 per person

Messina: Sicilian Street Food Tour by Do Eat Better

Discover Messina through its flavors on our Messina Food Tour, a journey through the historic streets of this vibrant Sicilian port city. Taste the dishes locals love most, from iconic street food to traditional Sicilian specialties, with each stop carefully selected to showcase authentic culinary traditions and beloved local spots. Your guide is a passionate local foodie who shares insider tips,…

4.9(49)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 49 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £55.25 per person

Cook and Taste with a Local in Messina by Cesarine

Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Messina cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson, the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equ…

5.0(31)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 31 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £63.75 per person

From Messina Cruise Terminal: Private Godfather tour + Lunch

Private tour from Messina by comfortable air-conditioned car with a personal local guide to the must-see Sicilian hilltop villages that have become world-known thanks to F.F. Coppola, who filmed his legendary "The Godfather" here - Top Three of the Greatest American Movies. This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else, to ensure the highest standards for our clients. Get the fascinatin…

4.7(32)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 32 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £246.50 per person

Etna Private tour from Messina Cruise Terminal + Lunch at Winery

During the private tour by comfortable air-conditioned car, you will visit Etna - the highest active volcano in Europe. This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else to ensure the highest standards for our clients. Your friendly private guide will tell you history of volcano creation, about eruptions, culture, myths, and folklore of "Mamma Etna" and Sicily itself. Driving by private car…

4.7(29)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 29 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £294.09 per person

Special Tour: Etna, Savoca and Taormina With Luxury Van

The tour allows people who have little time available to visit the most suggestive places of the Ionian coast of Sicily by mixing history, landscapes and culture. You will see the splendid panoramas of Etna, you will admire the town of Savoca where the most suggestive scenes of the film The Godfather were filmed and you will go shopping and walk in the historic Taormina full of restaurants, stree…

5.0(22)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 22 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £169.15 per person

Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Messina

Immerse yourself in a small group dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Messina treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 3-course menu including starter, pasta and dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white w…

4.8(17)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £84.15 per person

Private Tour of Gole Alcantara with Organic Lunch in "Trattoria"

Live this amazing adventure visiting the main national park of Sicily Gole Alcantara. This tour is private, made exclusively for your party. Minimum participants is 2 people. The Gole Alcantara is one of Sicily’s most popular attractions, and often has the crowds to match. On this private half-day tour, let a local guide help you sidestep the tourists and show you the park’s caverns and rock form…

4.7(16)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 16 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £212.50 per person

From Messina Cruise Terminal: Etna -Taormina-Godfather with food

Private full day tour of the most important and beautiful Sicilian sites - Mount Etna Volcano , Taormina, the most important tourist resort in Europe, full of fascinating streets and ancient monuments. The Godfather tour with a traditional Sicilian Lunch in Savoca. This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else, to ensure the highest quality for our guests, and includes pickup and drop-o…

4.9(9)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £369.74 per person

Messina Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine

Immerse yourself in the history and culinary traditions of Messina with a walking tour and cooking class that combines culture, food, and authentic flavors. Start with a guided stroll through Messina’s streets, visiting local markets and food shops to discover fresh Sicilian ingredients and learn about the region’s cuisine. Afterward, head to a local kitchen for a hands-on class, where you'll pre…

5.0(7)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £84.15 per person

Cesarine: Market Tour & Dining at a Local's Home in Messina

Visit the vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a Cesarina's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Messina treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, desser…

5.0(7)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews3 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £118.15 per person

Share Your Pasta Love in Local's Home in Messina

Step into a charming local home in Messina for an intimate and authentic pasta-making experience. In just 1.5 hours, you’ll be welcomed with a traditional Italian aperitivo, learn to prepare fresh homemade pasta from scratch, and enjoy your delicious creation with a complimentary glass of wine. This immersive culinary experience is perfect for food lovers, travelers, and anyone looking to connect…

4.3(6)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £67.15 per person

Private Godfather Tour with Sicilian Cannoli Tasting

The tour will allow you to visit Savoca , Taormina and Messina without time limits you will decide the stops with your driver or hostess who will accompany you giving information on board the means of transport , plus at the end of the tour you can enjoy in a famous Pastry shop in Messina the real Sicilian cannoli made at the time while sipping a glass of almond wine typical of Sicily . * Persona…

5.0(4)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £152.15 per person

Pasta & Wine Class: Make Ravioli in Messina

Discover the art of homemade ravioli in a hands-on cooking class in Messina, one of Italy’s most beautiful destinations. In a local kitchen, a skilled Italian cook will guide you through the secrets of fresh pasta-making. You’ll learn to mix and knead dough, prepare regional fillings, and shape classic ravioli. While your ravioli is being cooked, enjoy an aperitivo and learn about Messina’s culin…

5.0(4)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £75.65 per person

Private Wine Tasting Tour, Taormina and Messina from Messina

The first stop of the tour includes the arrival in Taormina where passengers will have about 3 hours to calmly explore one of the most characteristic cities of Sicily. In Taormina it will be possible to walk along the famous Corso Umberto, the main street of the city, full of shops for shopping and restaurants to taste our typical dishes. We will continue our tour starting towards Piedimonte Etne…

4.2(5)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £110.49 per person

Messina Sicilian Cooking Class Food Experience

Perfect for cruise passengers, this immersive Sicilian experience begins just steps from the Cruise Terminal. Enjoy a guided walking tour, taste refreshing granita near Piazza del Municipio, and join a hands-on cooking class in a real local home. Prepare arancini, fresh tagliatelle with traditional Sicilian sauce, and assemble an authentic cannolo before savoring your homemade lunch with wine. A…

4.0(4)Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £143.65 per person

Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Messina

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have…

5.0(2)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £123.25 per person

Wine Experience & Taormina Tour From Messina with Luxury Van

The tour will be carried out only for you who will choose to live and taste the flavors of Sicily by calmly living a day first immersed in the greenery of one of the most famous wineries in Sicily and then experiencing some Greek Roman history by visiting Taormina in full autonomy spending a couple of hours between monuments and shops that attract the attention of tourists from all over the world.

5.0(1)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £136 per person

Transportation to Etna Wine Tasting from Messina

This experience start at the designated location (port, railway station, hotels) with a transfer to Linguaglossa. You will enjoy a guided tour of the modern winery and then a tasting with a guide that give to you all the informations about the typical products. (The tasting is not included in the price). BOTTOM LINE Take you booking at the winery in advance.

3.0(2)Rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £586.49 per person