Etna and Taormina Tour from Messina
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Join this extraordinary opportunity to discover and visit Mt.Etna (90 km away from Messina). Walk on the lava, take pictures of the lunar-like landscape, and feel the thrill of standing on the highest active volcano in Europe. Learn about ancient eruptions and how man is now capable of leaving close to the volcano.
Take a stop in Taormina, the most famous tourist destination in the area, and visit Corso Umberto with its exclusive shops and renowned cafés. Enjoy a lunch with a view or indulge in a nice walk through the maze of narrow streets to find your favorite view of the Ionian Sea.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Minimum number of 4 people per tour apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund’
A maximum of 50 people per booking
Infant meals not included
Cellular number required
departure times are set according to arrival of the cruise ships
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tour leader
Transport by air-conditioned bus
Live commentary on board
Food and Drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
What To Expect
La Madonnina del Porto
The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino
Fontana di Nettuno
The fountain of Neptune is the second fountain created in Messina by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli
Options
Private tour
Pickup included
Share group tour
Pickup included
Small group (min 8 -max16)
Pickup included
Reviews
151 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Make the most of your port in Messina!
Joan D,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was all we had hoped it would be! Our guide, Carmelo, was excellent, providing interesting information and stories about his specialty, Mt Etna, on the road up to the lava flow. It was exciting to see the summit spewing white smoke and be able to get some photos of Etna. Wisely, Carmelo took us up the mountain first thing in the morning so we could see Etna before the clouds covered her. We then stopped at the adorable upscale town of Taormina where we had about 2 hours to explore and enjoy shopping and gelato and incredible ocean views. And we still had an hour to see Messina when we returned before boarding our ship. It was a perfect day’s adventure!
Taormina and Etna with The Gold of the Gods
V6178IPlaurar,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carmelo was so enthusiastic and informative. Clearly he loves Mt. Etna and Sicily. He also shared personal photos of Etna eruptions and edible Sicilian treats. A very good tour guide!
Amazing tour with gorgeous views and great guides
Curious209235,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing tour! Our tour guide was very friendly and pointed all the different villages, facts, and history. The boat ride along the coast was amazing with stop at the Blue Grotto and also a stop to swim. The boat driver was also great! I would highly recommend this tour and going to Sicily! We will be back.
Amazing Experience — Just Wish We Had More Time in Taormina!
g8julieh,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a fantastic experience on the Etna and Taormina tour from Messina! The guide was super nice, friendly, and very knowledgeable, sharing lots of interesting facts throughout the trip. Mount Etna was absolutely stunning, and Taormina was beautiful with its charming streets and amazing views — I just wish we could have stayed there a bit longer. Everything was well organized and perfectly paced overall. Highly recommend this tour!
Very well organized tour
Niels B,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well organized tour with a very good tour guide and driver. Thanks to Carmelo and Pepe😎
Amazing tour with Carmelo
Sarahbow09,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Carmelo, he was very friendly and informative, he told us all the authentic places to eat in our stop in Taormina. Was a great day!
Beautiful experience, top organization!
lenagN3074TR,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I participated alone in the excursion to Etna and Taormina from Messina and it was a truly unforgettable day! Claudia and Michelangelo were fantastic: welcoming, nice and super prepared. The organization was perfect and the places visited wonderful. I absolutely recommend this experience to anyone who wants to discover Sicily in an authentic and pleasant way!
Wonderful! One of the best.
David Z,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour and guide. Our guide. Claudia was exceptional and explained everything all along the way. Visiting Etna was a great experience and from theee we headed to Taormina where we had a bite to eat and strolled the main street before heading back to the ship.
Visit to Mount Etna and Touramina
Neal H,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Sara was really good sharing lots of information. We saw the hotel that was demolished in 2002 (?) eruption plus some drinks tasting. Touramina is well worth a visit including the amphitheater.
Terrible bus!!
Y2184NSjohns,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Sarah did an excellent job as tour guide. However, for those sitting in the back of the small tour bus, the trip was absolutely overshadowed by the incredibly poor quality of the tour bus. I’m sure there were no shocks at all, and every time the driver went over a bridge expansion joint, the tail end would bounce in the air. I’d recommend the tour guide, but certainly not this experience.
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