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Gateway to Sicily: A Messina Self Guided Walking Tour

New To The Site! Sicily, Italy

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75 to 90 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Messina, with its strategic location between two continents and two seas, has been a cultural crossroads for centuries. On this self-guided walking tour, you‘ll explore the resilient ‘gateway to Sicily’ that‘s been destroyed multiple times, but always reemerged more beautiful than before.

The tour starts at Largo Giacomo Minutoli, a square near the harbor. You‘ll wander through the historic center, where wide, modern streets that were laid after the devastating 1908 earthquake conceal fascinating stories about its Greek, Roman, Arab, Norman, and Spanish pasts.

What's Included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Food and drink
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Largo Giacomo Minutoli
98122 Messina ME, Italy

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

End point

Zona pedonale
Piazza Duomo, 98122 Messina ME, Italy

What To Expect

Teatro Vittorio Emanuele (Pass By)

You'll catch a glimpse of the Teatro Vittorio Emanuele, with its fascinating past, but please remember that admission to the theatre is not included in this tour.
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Piazza Municipio (Pass By)

We'll also pass by the Piazza Municipio, adding to the historic charm of the neighbourhood.
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Annunziata dei Catalani Church (Pass By)

We'll also pass by the Chiesa Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, with its lovely facade. However, entry to the church itself is not included in this tour.
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Pasticceria Gelateria Ragusa Eventi (Pass By)

We'll also pass by the Pasticceria Gelateria Ragusa Eventi, with its delicious treats. However, entry to the bakery itself is not included in this tour.
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Quattro fontane (Pass By)

We'll also pass by the Quattro fontane, with its storied past.
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Palazzo Cerruti Bisazza (Pass By)

Passing by the Palazzo Cerruti - Bisazza, you'll witness another architectural gem of Messina. Please note that entry is not included in this tour.
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Statua di Don Giovanni d'Austria (Pass By)

We'll also pass by the Statua di Don Giovanni d'Austria, a fascinating character in the country's history.
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Palazzo Calapaj-d'Alcontres (Pass By)

We'll also pass by the Palazzo Calapaj-d'Alcontres, with its illustrious past. However, entry to the palace itself is not included in this tour.
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Piazza Duomo (Pass By)

We'll also pass by the Piazza Duomo, the historical heart of the city.
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Campanile del Duomo di Messina (Pass By)

We'll end the tour near the Campanile del Duomo di Messina, the jewel in the city's historical crown. However, entry to the tower itself is not included in this tour.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Gateway to Sicily: A Messina Self Guided 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). 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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What's Included

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  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • 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
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Cancellation Policy

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Free cancellation
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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).

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