Messina, Italy
Tours Delivered,
Since Mar 9, 2020
5.0
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Guide #43203
Hello! My name is Cristina and I'm a well - experienced tour guide since 2000, and besides, I am a tour leader since 2004. I use to take groups all around my wonderful island. I live in Lipari, the largest of the seven Aeolian islands in the north-eastern Sicily. I like travelling and I'm a trekking lover. I have a degree in Foreign Languages from the University of Messina, I speak English and French very well but I also speak Spanish fluently. From 2015 to 2021, I've been the president of the Association of Tourist guides called "Guide Turistiche Eolie Messina Taormina". I really enjoy doing my job and the advantage of it is changing itineraries every day: one day can be a guided tour of Lipari, so the typical magic condition of a little island or the day after, the fascinating environment of a visit to Mount Etna, the big volcano. Sicily is rich in archaeological sites, wonderful churches, small villages to discover or cities with an enormous artistic heritage. I enjoy illustrating the treasures of my region to anyone who decides to visit it. Not only history and monuments but also traditions, gastronomy and everyday life. I am lucky to guide travellers to the discovery of outstanding places such as the Aeolian Islands, Messina, Taormina, Etna, Catania and many more. Explore Sicily as a local, let's do it toghether! Group or individual visits, classic or tailor-made itineraries? I wait for you to show you the wonders of my island. I have a degree in foreign languages. I am a qualified tourist guide since 2000. I am a qualified Tour Leader since 2004 President of the association "Guide Turistiche Eolie Messina Taormina" from 2015 to 2021 I am not a driver. I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
Messina
Lipari
Taormina

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19 reviews
Cristina is a wonderful guide! She is professional and personable. She knows Italian history and shares it well. Our walking tour of Taormina was not difficult. It included the Greco/Roman theatre, a stop for Italian sweets and ended with the best foccacia and arancini ever! Thank you Cristina! We would definitely recommend this tour.
Cristina showed us a great time on our walking tour right from the cruise terminal. So much history in Messina and Cristina was eager to share it with us. I hope we have the opportunity to tour with her again and venture outside the city next time.
Replied from CRISTINA L.
Thank you so much, Charley, I'm thrilled you enjoyed the tour! It was a real pleasure to guide you and Linda through Messina’s history. It was truly a joy to finally meet you after all this time. I’m so glad you were able to make after having to cancel years ago. I’d love to welcome you back one day to explore even more together, beyond the city!
We had a great time on our tour. She was very knowledgeable about the history of the area. My father was using an electric scooter and she was able to adjust everything so he was able to join us.
Replied from CRISTINA L.
Thank you so much Jennifer for your kind words! I’m really glad you enjoyed the tour and that your father was able to take part comfortably — it was a pleasure having you all with me in Messina. Sharing the history of this beautiful city is always a joy, and I’m happy I could help make the experience smooth and enjoyable for everyone. Hope to see you again someday!