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Sicilian Culture: Authentic Local Tour
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7 Ratings
Messina
Explore Isola Bella and Taormina with Alessandro for an authentic Sicilian adventure. Discover hidden gems, savor local flavors, and dive into rich history.
Explore Isola Bella and Taormina with Alessandro for an authentic Sicilian adventure. Discover hidden gems, savor local flavors, and dive into rich history.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Messina - Upon disembarking from the ship, the operator will be waiting at the cruise terminal, just outside gate 5 of the Messina port, holding a sign with the traveler’s name. From this point, the journey to Isola Bella and Taormina Bay will commence, where the boat tour will begin.
- Taormina - The final stop of the tour is Taormina. Arrival…
- Messina - Upon disembarking from the ship, the operator will be waiting at the cruise terminal, just outside gate 5 of the Messina port, holding a sign with the traveler’s name. From this point, the journey to Isola Bella and Taormina Bay will commence, where the boat tour will begin.
- Taormina - The final stop of the tour is Taormina. Arrival will be at Piazza San Pancrazio, where travelers can explore the charming alleys of Corso Umberto, enjoy the stunning landscapes, and visit the Greek-Roman theater of Taormina (please note that the entrance ticket is not included in the tour price).
- Isola Bella - The boat tour starts in one of Sicily’s most breathtaking nature reserves. This marine park, with its crystal-clear waters, is home to the renowned Blue Grotto of Taormina. Isola Bella features a stunning tropical/Mediterranean garden, a villa, and a beautiful swimming pool overlooking the marine park. The tour also includes a visit to the Sant’Andrea cave, and all four bays from Giardini Naxos to the Bay of Sirens, the Faraglione, and Capotaormina. At the latter location, there will be a stop for swimming and refreshments with prosecco, water, and almond pastries.
- Messina - After the tour, travelers will return to the starting point at the cruise ship terminal.
What's Included
- The price of the boat tour is included in the price of the product
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- It is advisable to bring DA shoes because the beach is rocky
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tour hours can be changed based on the time the ship is in port
- On our tour there will always be a guide who will help us on the tour
- The price of the boat tour is included in the price of the product
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- It is advisable to bring DA shoes because the beach is rocky
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tour hours can be changed based on the time the ship is in port
- On our tour there will always be a guide who will help us on the tour
Additional Information
A tour with Alessandro can be exceptional for various reasons, particularly when emphasizing the quality of the experience and the authenticity of the explorations. Here are some aspects that could make a tour with him stand out:
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Comprehensive Knowledge of Sicilian History and Culture
Alessandro may possess an extensive understanding of Sicilian…
A tour with Alessandro can be exceptional for various reasons, particularly when emphasizing the quality of the experience and the authenticity of the explorations. Here are some aspects that could make a tour with him stand out:
- Comprehensive Knowledge of Sicilian History and Culture
Alessandro may possess an extensive understanding of Sicilian history, art, and culture, providing participants with a genuine immersion into local traditions. This transforms the tour into not just a visual journey, but also a cultural one, enriched with lesser-known historical insights and stories.
- Genuine and Local Experiences
A distinctive feature of Alessandro’s tour could be the access to genuine experiences often excluded from mainstream tours. This might include visits to quaint villages and tastings of local specialties like cannoli and almond wine.
Location
Messina Passenger Terminal
Via Vittorio Emanuele II
Gate 5 Alessandro waits with a sign with the name of the main traveler to recognize you leaving the ship you will find a 2 minute walk to the gate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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L492yeannad
Aug 19, 2025
Fantastic experience - Fantastic experience with Alessandro. Everything organized in detail Boat trip and then visit the city with extreme punctuality and organization. Highly recommended exceptional friendly person we could not fall into better hands
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Tracey
Aug 13, 2025
The best day exploring and snorkelling in Taormina. Loved it and couldn’t fault our guide . She was fantastic - We had the most amazing day with an amazing guide in Taormina exploring and swimming.
We have 3 children and we went snorkelling, had a party on the boat with music , biscuits , platter of fruit and Prosecco. Marisa our tour guide was so attentive , brilliant the children, took photos and videos and sent them on to us. She couldn’t have been more helpful
We left the cruise ship and were picked up on time outside the ship.we drove for less than an hour in an air conditioned private taxi.
Couldn’t fault it and it was our kids favourite day.
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127jayh
Jul 31, 2025
Great day in on land and sea - It was a great day. Everything was as described and better. The area is beautiful and this was a great way to see it in a small (private) group and affordable.
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Pioneer757981
Jul 26, 2025
Boat Cruise and Taormina with Alessandro - We had a great time with Alessandro. It was easy to find him when we disembarked and his minivan was clean and tidy. He pointed out places of interest as we were driving. The boat tour was a lot of fun. It was a bit choppy when we left but we soon got into smooth waters to see the caves and jump into the clear water. Morning tea was delicious and Alessandro's singing was an added bonus we weren't expecting. After the boat tour, he took us up to Taormina to explore on our own. We had a fantastic day exploring by land and sea.
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Patriciaperry
Jul 17, 2025
Highlight of our entire vacation - The best part was Allessandro. He took us on a boat ride with picturesque views of the cliffs and Taoramina, beautiful grattos, and information about the area. We stopped for a swim, mimosas, great snacks. But the best part was when he serenaded us singing " Amore-a' (sorry, spelling).. It was really the highlight of our entire trip. I would highly recommend bookingsicily.com.
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Navigator159901
Jul 11, 2025
Sicily Tours Alessandro 🇮🇹🇮🇪 - Highlight of our Trip – Sun, Sea & Serenades! 🇮🇹⛵🍾
What a fantastic day out on the boat with Alessandro & the crew – absolute legends! From the moment they picked us up from the ship until they dropped us back again, we were looked after like VIPs (Very Italian-Prosecco-lovers 😉).
The fizz flowed all day – prosecco on tap, fresh fruit, water, and even a surprise serenade that made us feel like we were starring in a romantic Italian film. Think “Mamma Mia” meets “La Dolce Vita” – but with more sunscreen and snorkels! 😄
The kids had the time of their lives diving off the boat into crystal-clear water, snorkeling, and soaking up the sun. There were 9 of us altogether, but the boat was spacious and comfy – plenty of room for everyone to lounge, laugh, and leap into the sea.
The views of Taormina, Isola Bella, and Messina were simply stunning – made even better with a soundtrack of classic Italian tunes drifting in the breeze.
Honestly, we didn’t want the day to end – if Alessandro ever needs a crew, we’re ready to sign up! Grazie mille for the memories! 💙🌊🎶
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