Italy · Walking Tours

2-Hour Walking Tour of Messina with Cathedral Clock and Sicilian Snacks

2 Hours Round trip from P.za Municipio Easy pace

The Cathedral and its imposing bell tower

The natural bay of Messina and its golden Madonna della lettera statue

The Don Giovanni bronze statue and its refined palaces at the back

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stroll around Messina's town centre and its low-built historical palaces
02 Visit the Cathedral and admire the largest astronomical clock in Europe at noon
03 Watch the unique carousel in the Cathedral's bell tower
04 Taste typical local food such as granita, cannolo, arancino, or a gelato sandwich

Discover Messina and its unique setting overlooking the strait that separates Sicily from the mainland. Stroll through the town centre among low-built historical palaces and the imposing Cathedral, home to the largest astronomical clock in Europe. Join me at noon to admire the carousel in the bell tower, then stop to taste the famed granita, whose original recipe dates back to the ninth century, or try a cannolo or an arancino, the typical rice ball, for a true glimpse of the Sicilian attitude to life.

Discover Messina and its unique setting overlooking the strait that separates Sicily from the mainland.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Messina Town Centre, Cathedral, and Local Flavours

Meet me at Piazza Municipio, just outside the port, where I'll introduce you to Messina's glorious past.
Walk around the imposing 18th-century marble statue portraying the city as a young woman and enjoy the view over the straits, with the golden statue marking the entrance to the harbour.
Continue towards the Catalani Church and the statue portraying Don Giovanni d'Austria.
Approach the Cathedral and admire the refined details of its great portal, then step inside the church and discover how the tsunami and even the bombs dropped during World War Two changed the building forever.
Discover the details of the beautiful Renaissance fountain next to the church.
Stop at a local cafe/bakery for a snack.
Enjoy the astronomical clock and its unique carousel.
End the tour in front of the Cathedral.