Visit two of Sicily’s most popular destinations without thinking about driving and parking on this guided tour from Messina. You’ll get driven almost all of the way up Mount Etna, stop for views, and then take an excursion the rest of the way to the summit if you choose. Next, explore Taormina, where you’ll shop near Corso Umberto I (own expense) and see the Greek Theater (Teatro Greco). Plus, finish this tour with a cannoli tasting for an extra treat.

Mount Etna and Toarmina guided tour from Messina
Journey to the summit of Mount Etna (optional)
Spend some free time in Taormina
Sample a traditional Italian cannoli
Choose your own departure time for a flexible schedule
Get out of the heat in an air-conditioned minivan
Messina Cruise Port or hotel pickup and drop-off included

What's Included

Driver/guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Food and drinks

Departure & Return

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Tour for 7 people

1/1/2016 - 2/29/2024

Monday - Sunday:

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Tour for 8 people

1/1/2016 - 1/31/2024

Monday - Sunday:

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Tour for 4 people

1/1/2016 - 1/31/2024

Monday - Sunday:

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Tour for 5 people

1/1/2016 - 1/31/2024

Monday - Sunday:

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Tour for 3 people

1/1/2016 - 1/31/2024

Monday - Sunday:

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Tour for 2 people

1/1/2016 - 3/31/2024

Monday - Sunday:

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Tour for 6 people

1/1/2016 - 3/31/2025

Monday - Sunday:

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Children must be accompanied by an adult
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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4.5

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Amazing trip

Gustavo_T, Jul 2022

Our tour guide Michael was amazing. He provided lots of information about Messina and Sicily. We loved the stop to get olive oil & wine. Mt Etna was wonderful as well as the city of Taormina. Then we got to stop and see the clock tower & church in Messina. A terrific day!

No more Viator

Vladimir_R, Jun 2022

Absolute bad experience with this excursion. First of all, they park quite far from disembarking area. Have to walk a lot. But it is nothing in compare with what they have done! We have booked a PRIVATE tour, and paid for this, once we got to the meeting point, they advised that we will be waiting for other group! Finally there were 11 people all together. Tour guide called the boss and some one has said that driver was sick and they organised the a group tour. I have never received any apology or refund neither from the company, no from Viator. They should be responsible for such things as well. But the best punishment - never use Viator again. There are plenty other companies who provide this service. BTW, a guide was not a brilliant one, not much information.

We unfortunately couldn't make it up...

Michael S, Feb 2017

We unfortunately couldn't make it up the mountain to tour Etna being that a snow storm came in the night before and the roads were treacherous. Gino tried his best to drive through it but it became too much for our vehicle to deal with. With that being said, our tour guide Antonella and driver Gino did the best they could to make our trip worth while! Antonella was very upbeat and pleasant and also very knowledgeable of the area. We all had a great laugh when things weren't going as planned because she kept us all positive and that's what matters most! Gino was a fantastic driver and made sure to stop along the way so we could take pictures. All in all, we really enjoyed out visit to Sicily and hope that when we return, we are lucky enough to be joined by the same tour guides! They even topped off our trip by giving us each a famous Sicilian cannoli to enjoy. Thanks again to Antonella and Gino for making our trip AMAZING!

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