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2,5-Hour Messina Walking Tour

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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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Via Vittorio Emanuele II
27, 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
111, 98122 Messina ME, Italy

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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

Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock (Orologio Astronomico)

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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  • 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

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

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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.
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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).
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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.

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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..

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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
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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)

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  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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  • 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
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