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2,5-Hour Messina Walking Tour

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Messina walking tour - Catalani church
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Overview

Your 2,5 -hour walking tour starts from the Catalani Church, an example of Arab-Norman style. Then you will continue to the City Hall, the biggest palace ever rebuilt after the earthquake of 1908. The Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, located in Antonello Square, is the second one in Southern Italy.

An highlight of the tour is the Cathedral Square, with its the beautiful bell tower which was built between 1930 and 1933. The tour will end at the Museum of the Sicilian Puppet Theater, an exhibition of the priceless collection of Gargano Family.

What's Included

  • Tasting of typical Sicilian products
  • Entrance fee to the Museum of Sicilian Puppet Theater
  • Professional guide
  • Food and Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Via Vittorio Emanuele II
98122 Messina ME, Italy

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For the participants which are not cruise ship passengers the meeting point is on our DISCOVER MESSINA OFFICE located in VIA I SETTEMBRE, 110, MESSINA.

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Via G. Garibaldi
98122 Messina ME, Italy

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Annunziata dei Catalani Church

is one of the few great monuments that have resisted earthquakes and the fury of incendiary bombs of war events,
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Municipio di Messina

The biggest palace ever rebuilt after the earthquake of 1908.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele III

built by the architect Camilo Puglisi Allegra in between 1924 and 1929
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedral of Messina

the most important monument of the city
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Campanile del Duomo di Messina

the main attraction of the city of Messina
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museo dell'Opera dei Pupi Rosario Gargano

admire part of the priceless collection of Sicilian Puppets that the Gargano family preserves from generation to generation since the earliest years of the XIX century.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A minimum of 1 people per booking is required

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 2,5-Hour Messina Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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4.48
234 reviews

Average 4.48 out of 5 stars based on 234 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 2,5-Hour Messina Walking Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Tasting of typical Sicilian products.
  • Entrance fee to the Museum of Sicilian Puppet Theater.
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and Drinks.
  • Gratuities.
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the 2,5-Hour Messina Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 2,5-Hour Messina Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Tasting of typical Sicilian products
  • Entrance fee to the Museum of Sicilian Puppet Theater
  • Professional guide
  • Food and Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please provide contact details in Special Requirements field at time of booking (e.g. cellular number)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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