MESSINA · VOLCANO TOURS
Good messina volcano tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the Etna and Alcantara Gorges tour from Taormina, with 3,000-meter views, off-road access, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“Great trip. The guides were amazing and so knowledgeable.”
Review of a private Messina shore excursion to Mount Etna, Taormina, and Sicilian food tastings, with timing, value, and practical advice.
“The tour we received did not cover most of the items from the tour description on Viator website (see below for summary), so this misrepresentation is very disappointing. We contacted Viator to no avail. We will be disputing this charge with our credit card company immediately. From Tour Description on Website: Mount Etna Walk on the sylvan craters with a breathtaking view of the Ionian coast of Sicily. 1 hour • Admission Ticket Free 2 Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re Short stop for souvenir photos from the panoramic balcony of Messina 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free NOT PROVIDED 3 Duomo di Messina Stop to visit the famous Piazza del…”
Review of the Etna, Savoca, and Taormina luxury van tour from Messina, with itinerary details, value advice, practical tips, and FAQ.
“What a wonderful day! Very informative with plenty of free time to explore on our own. The small towns were delightful.”
Review of the Etna, Taormina, Castelmola tour from Messina, with cruise tips, pricing, itinerary details, and practical advice.
“Philipo and Erika are a get team and look after your every need. They are both very knowledgeable, passionate, and proud Sicilians which makes for an excellent tour. They are also very adaptable if you would like to change. When we arrived at Mt Etna it was all fogged in so rather than spend a whole day there in the fog they took us around showing us many other sites we would have never seen otherwise.”
Review of the Etna and Taormina tour from Messina, with port pickup, minivan transport, free time, price advice, and practical tips.
“Our guide Chris gave us an unforgettable experience from start to finish. He picked us up right at the port and took us on a seamless journey to Mount Etna and then into beautiful Taormina. His knowledge of the history, culture, and landscapes was incredible—he shared stories and insights that made each stop so much more meaningful. Chris was professional, friendly, and clearly passionate about Sicily. We never felt rushed, and he made sure we saw the highlights while still enjoying time to soak in the atmosphere. It felt like traveling with a local friend who knew all the best details.”
Review of Sicily Best Tour’s Messina shore excursion to Mount Etna, Taormina, and Messina Cathedral, with practical tips on value and timing.
“My wife and I aren't really "history buffs." We wanted to see Etna and Taormina, but we were dreading getting stuck with a guide who drones on for hours about dates and statues.”
Review of the Etna and Alcantara tour from Messina, with Mt. Etna hiking, Sicilian food, transport details, value, and practical tips.
“Our tour was only four people which was amazing. We were picked up easily at the port in Messina and drove towards Mt. Etna. We stopped at a bakery for an included breakfast. I didn’t know this was part of the trip but we were able to get a cafe and your choice of baked items: croissants, cookies, cannolis or arancini. Then we continued to the base of Mt. Etna trails. Because this was a small group we were able to get to an area that the big tours aren’t so as a result our experience was very private. It is a very beautiful and different experience. It reminded me…”
Review of a private Sicily day tour from Messina, combining Mount Etna, Taormina, Savoca, Godfather sites, and a local lunch.
“Elena was excellent and engaging. She was knowledgeable and gave great at explaining all the history and kept us engaged. We were not rushed at any point in our trip and gave us plenty of time if needed to shop or get coffee during our full day private trip. Will recommend this company and guide to everyone. Day well spent!”
Taste five Etna oils, four Sicilian wines, and nine savory spreads in a small-group tasting at Giardini Naxos.
“Was an amazing experience! It was our first time so it’s was packed full of information and really interesting. Thank you so much! I would recommend to anyone staying in the area.”
Review of a private Mount Etna tour from Messina with volcano views, honey tasting, pistachio farm lunch, wine, and private transport.
“Excellent service! Mauricio was fantastic, more than accommodating to anything we needed! Even stopped to get us jackets when we weren’t prepared! Highly recommend. Sicily is gorgeous!!”
Explore Mount Etna, Taormina, Messina, Isola Bella, and Sicilian honey on a private half-day tour from Sicily’s Ionian Coast.
“The view from Mt. Edna was incredible. We also loved the little winery stop where we also got to try some local honey. The town of Toormina was one of the most charming that we’ve seen. We loved this tour and our driver Lillo!”
Ride a 4WD bus up Mount Etna from Messina, hike to 2,850 meters, see craters, and enjoy sweeping Sicilian coast views with a volcanologist.
“Discover Messina did a great job today. The 10 passenger van was comfortable, Carmelo has a good command of English and his map demo of the day with botanical, geologic, and volcanic descriptions were spot on including his personal photos. He offered free cookies and water (feed them, they'll follow), appropriate cautions, a local wine and honey stop and left us with a great impression of this terrific island.”
Review of the private Etna and Taormina tour from Catania, with volcano views, Sicilian tastings, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“We booked a custom private tour with Filippo and Sonia. We wanted an out of the box experience and they were very accommodating and patient with us as we were unsure what time we were arriving in Messina. They picked us up with oRead more”
Review of private transport from Messina to Gambino Winery on Mount Etna, with pickup, minivan service, wine tasting costs, value, and booking tips.
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