Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Messina January 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Messina Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Messina.dx4951)[Hotels in Messina](https://expedia.co.uk/Messina-Hotels.d4951.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Messina](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Messina.d4951.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Messina Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Messina.d4951.Car-Hire-Guide)[Messina Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Messina.d4951.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Messina ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Messina Types of activities Where to stay [Messina travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Messina.dx4951) ![Messina featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85579-Messina-Province.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Messina featuring a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85573-Messina-Province.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Messina featuring art and outdoor art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85577-Messina-Province.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Messina which includes heritage architecture and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85578-Messina-Province.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Messina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/449de9fe8c8c8743b5665cdea8ed8a11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Messina Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Messina has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Messina, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Messina with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Messina Messina is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Messina, and make it a breeze to explore Messina and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Messina to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Messina, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Messina. #### Messina attractions Messina has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Messina to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Messina. Looking for things to do in Messina can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Messina or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Messina attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. 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[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/taormina-and-messina-private-tour-from-messina.a49407499.activity-details?&rid=4951&location=Messina&swp=off) ![The Best Private Tour: Taormina, Castelmola, Savoca from Messina.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3197126/22b4117c-5846-402f-9135-2da1b10177c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Best Private Tour: Taormina, Castelmola, Savoca from Messina. 7h Free cancellation available £155 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-best-private-tour-taormina-castelmola-savoca-from-messina.a3197126.activity-details?&rid=4951&location=Messina&swp=off) ![Sicilian Street food tour: eat local in Messina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3440983/b76b801b-7c79-4e80-ae83-3d148cf97f71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sicilian Street food tour: eat local in Messina 4h Free cancellation available £61 includes taxes & fees per adult 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Messina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/557754/11a729b0-6b4c-4214-86ac-7d9a1d0bc7b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private cooking class at a local's home in Messina 4h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £126 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-cooking-class-at-a-locals-home-in-messina.a557754.activity-details?&rid=4951&location=Messina&swp=off) ![From Taormina or Messina: Private Horseback with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49749582/45eaa606-a8c7-46cf-826a-5a352d7a5b9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Taormina or Messina: Private Horseback with Lunch 4h 30m+ Free cancellation available £225 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-taormina-or-messina-private-horseback-with-lunch.a49749582.activity-details?&rid=4951&location=Messina&swp=off) ![Wine Experience & Taormina Tour From Messina with Luxury Van](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3112430/7b60f867-87cc-4311-8a62-07b1de678fdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wine Experience & Taormina Tour From Messina with Luxury Van 7h Free cancellation available £139 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wine-tour-in-linguaglossa-and-in-addition-visit-of-taormina-from-giardini-naxos.a3112430.activity-details?&rid=4951&location=Messina&swp=off) ![Special Tour: Etna, Savoca and Taormina With Luxury Van](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3112816/7e5bae8f-6d28-4917-9ff5-896b982dd2e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Special Tour: Etna, Savoca and Taormina With Luxury Van 8h Free cancellation available £172 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/special-tour-etna-savoca-and-taormina.a3112816.activity-details?&rid=4951&location=Messina&swp=off) ![Local Market visit and Dining at a local's home in Messina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/557696/886479f0-de89-45e0-87e6-00d6e074c28e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Local Market visit and Dining at a local's home in Messina 3h 30m Free cancellation available £120 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/local-market-visit-and-dining-at-a-locals-home-in-messina.a557696.activity-details?&rid=4951&location=Messina&swp=off) ![Randazzo Town with Etna Winery Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49804696/ae469e48-cc6c-4e4a-9267-564b009ccdf6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Randazzo Town with Etna Winery Experience 7h Free cancellation available £113 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/randazzo-town-with-etna-winery-experience.a49804696.activity-details?&rid=4951&location=Messina&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=4951&location=Messina&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Private cooking class at a local's home in Messina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/557754/11a729b0-6b4c-4214-86ac-7d9a1d0bc7b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private cooking class at a local's home in Messina 4h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £126 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-cooking-class-at-a-locals-home-in-messina.a557754.activity-details?&rid=4951&location=Messina&swp=off) ![Local Market visit and Dining at a local's home in Messina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/557696/886479f0-de89-45e0-87e6-00d6e074c28e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Local Market visit and Dining at a local's home in Messina 3h 30m Free cancellation available £120 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/local-market-visit-and-dining-at-a-locals-home-in-messina.a557696.activity-details?&rid=4951&location=Messina&swp=off) ![Fresh Pasta Private Cooking Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46605759/57cfb45c-7113-4548-a1e6-3b26e1c8167b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fresh Pasta Private Cooking Class 3h 30m Free cancellation available £104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fresh-pasta-private-cooking-class.a46605759.activity-details?&rid=4951&location=Messina&swp=off) ![Private Market tour + Cook + Dine in a local home in Messina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/557733/3f74442d-5690-4bdd-9772-4023f9ddc56c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Market tour + Cook + Dine in a local home in Messina 4h 30m Free cancellation available £186 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-market-tour-cook-dine-in-a-local-home-in-messina.a557733.activity-details?&rid=4951&location=Messina&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Messina | Number of things to do | 91 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Messina Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local](/things-to-do/messina-walking-tour-with-audio-and-written-guide-by-a-local.a50194133.activity-details): £6 | | Top 5 things to do | [Taormina: Ancient Theatre Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide](/things-to-do/taormina-ancient-theatre-skip-the-line-ticket-audio-guide.a48105597.activity-details)[The Godfather tour Sicily](/things-to-do/the-goodfather-tour-sicily.a45768156.activity-details)[Taormina and Castelmola from Messina Shared Group Tour](/things-to-do/taormina-and-castelmola-from-messina-small-group-tour.a1540848.activity-details)[Passenger transfer service from Torre Faro (Messina) to Scilla return](/things-to-do/6-hour-boat-tour-from-torre-faro-to-scilla.a48970175.activity-details)[The Godfather and Taormina Tour from Messina](/things-to-do/the-godfather-and-taormina-tour-from-messina.a1676174.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Giardini Naxos: Isola Bella and Grottos Cruise with Aperitif](/things-to-do/giardini-naxos-isola-bella-and-grottos-cruise-with-aperitif.a48195621.activity-details)[Sunset aperitif on a boat in Scilla](/things-to-do/sunset-aperitif-on-a-boat-in-scilla.a48956191.activity-details)[Messina 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Messina](/things-to-do/visita-guidata-chiesa-ss-annunziata-dei-catalani.a3440983.activity-details)[Messina walking Photo Tour in the Most Scenic Spots In Town](/things-to-do/messina-photo-tour-in-the-most-scenic-spots-in-town.a49114871.activity-details) | ## What to do in Messina --- ### Popular places to visit #### Stadio San Filippo Catch an event at Stadio San Filippo during your trip to Messina. Amble around the area's marina or experience its musical theatre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stadio-San-Filippo-Messina.d6077516.Attraction) #### Cathedral of Messina Learn about the local history of Messina when you spend time at Cathedral of Messina. Make time to visit the monuments and cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cathedral-Of-Messina-Messina.d6077062.Attraction) #### Lake Ganzirri Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Ganzirri during your travels in Ganzirri. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Ganzirri-VI-Circoscrizione.d6343983.Attraction) #### University of Messina Explore the campus of University of Messina during your trip to Messina. Discover the area's musical theatre and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Messina-Messina.d6182478.Attraction) #### Piazza del Duomo Find out about the history of Messina when you take a trip to Piazza del Duomo. Amble around the area's marina or experience its musical theatre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Piazza-Del-Duomo-Messina.d553248621533000173.Attraction) #### Messina Cruise Terminal Explore the waterfront in Messina with a trip to Messina Cruise Terminal. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Messina-Cruise-Terminal-IV-Circoscrizione.d865692978967257088.Attraction) #### Caronte & Tourist Explore the waterfront in Messina with a trip to Caronte & Tourist. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Caronte-Tourist-Messina.d636319350972018688.Attraction) #### Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock You can learn about the history of Messina with a visit to Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock. Stroll along the marina or visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Messina-Bell-Tower-And-Astronomical-Clock-Messina.d6077494.Attraction) #### University of Messina Walk around the campus at University of Messina as part of your travels around Messina. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Messina-Messina.d553248635997896906.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Messina ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/41e4e6b500a24adea9ab1a3bef6eabd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) [Photo](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=68769101) by [Xxlstier](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Xxlstier) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)) ### VI Circoscrizione You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in VI Circoscrizione. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Ganzirri or Strait of Messina. [](https://expedia.co.uk/VI-Circoscrizione.dx553248635213212725) ![Messina featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85579-Messina-Province.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### IV Circoscrizione You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in IV Circoscrizione. You might want to make time for a stop at Piazza del Duomo or Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock. [](https://expedia.co.uk/IV-Circoscrizione.dx553248635213213841) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/449de9fe8c8c8743b5665cdea8ed8a11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### III Circoscrizione Travellers like the restaurants in III Circoscrizione, and Strait of Messina is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/III-Circoscrizione.dx553248635213212026) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### I Circoscrizione You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in I Circoscrizione. You might want to make time for a stop at Strait of Messina or Ionian Sea. [](https://expedia.co.uk/I-Circoscrizione.dx553248635213213049) ![Messina featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85579-Messina-Province.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Centro Storico Messina If you're spending some time in Centro Storico Messina, Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock and Piazza del Duomo are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Messina-Centro-Storico-Messina.dx959926320528465920) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### II Circoscrizione While visiting II Circoscrizione, you might make a stop by sights like Stadio San Filippo and Strait of Messina. [](https://expedia.co.uk/II-Circoscrizione.dx553248635213214629) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Messina ![Villafranca Tirrena](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/096dde015fe53c342c77c1f7871f57d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Villafranca Tirrena ![Photo "Ganzirri" by Xxlstier (CC BY) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/1ec7ddc1a4cae5d701d466f91d5c3546.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) by [Xxlstier](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Xxlstier) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)) ### Ganzirri ![Photo "Itala" by Codas (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/7280fca1ad805a970cb0c6e9752b884d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Codas](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Codas) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Itala ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Messina worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Messina? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Messina? ### Is three days enough to stay in Messina? ### Is Messina a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Messina with kids? > - 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