Private tour in Messina Ignazio A

Taormina, Giardini Naxos and Castelmola private tour

4.9

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Ignazio A.

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Ciao everyone My name is Ignazio, but clients call me Iggy, I have been working in the tourist industry for 15 years, I am graduated in Political Science and I moreover am a licensed marine guide. I am able to offer you a lot of excursions and services in the most beautiful and amazing sites in Sicily: Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Mount Etna, the Godfather sites, Syracuse, Catania, Palermo and more. Using my service and my experience I can moreover offer you the opportunity to taste the best of Sicilian wine, liquors, meals and our famous cakes. I am reliable, punctual, my services are always "on-time guaranteed" either pick-up or drop off. During your experience with me, I grant 100% flexibility on times and/or destinations since I am always glad to customize all my client's wishes at any time of the tour Let's discover the island kissed by Gods (that's how the mythology calls Sicily) with me. - Graduaded in Political Science - social studies; - Lauguages: English and Spanish - university level; - Marine certified guide since 2011; - Professional licensed driver since 1999 - Registred driver - professional permit to transport people in Europe; - Licensed Vehicle - drive and stop in any italian restricted areas I am a licensed guide for marine tours and diving, I am not a licensed guide to escort inside of the historical monuments.

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Overview of your Messina tour

The tour will start picking you up from the dock or other places you arrive. We visit first Giardini Naxos and its amazing bay, drive up to the village of Castelmola (1500 fts. ). We visit the enchanting village, with an amazing landscape and a great view of Mount Etna (11. 000 ft. - the highest active volcano in Europe), and the wonderful landscape of Giardini-Naxos Bay. We drive 5 min down to Taormina, the ancient Greek colony, with its amazing pedestrian path (the ancient Roman "Valeria" road), the Greek theatre, the monuments, the shops, the famous restaurants and pubs and more else; here you'll have approx 2 hrs of free time to visit the amazing town with a guide/map. At the end of the visit, we drive back to Messina (or Catania if you start the tour from Catania) for a quick city tour. The tour ends at the destination requested by the client.

Recent Reviews

Katherine F.United States
April 2026

Oh what fun and what sights we saw, Iggy was amazing, so friendly and accommodating, pick up was smooth, the sight were amazing the sorbet he treated us to was delicious and the Dean Martin songs and singing was so fun,highly recommended

Kenny M.United States
November 2025

Ignazio provided us a tour that was the highlight of our 10 day trip. He was friendly, timely, informative and eager to share his experience and knowledge. The itinerary was splendid as we were eager to explore Sicily. Naxos, Taormina and Castelmola were all wonderful stops and thoroughly enjoyed his recommended stops. His vehicle was clean and comfortable. I would tour with him again.

Melinda G.
November 2025

Ignazio was phenomenal! He was exceptionally knowledgeable, flexible and kind. Communication prior to tour was excellent. The vehicle was very comfortable! I highly recommend Tours by Locals and especially Ignazio. This option is much better than the large tours arranged by cruise lines. Highly, highly recommend.

Donna M.United States
September 2025

Ignaxio is a knowledgeable and helpful guide. He communicates well, picked us up right outside the cruise port and took us to wonderful sights. He managed our time well to make the most of our time in port while taking care to get us back to the ship on time. All of the recommended stops were breathtakingly beautiful. He’s a great pick to make the most of your time in Sicily.

Bob P.United Kingdom
June 2025

Perfect …… Had a lovely time with Iggy, his knowledge is extensive, his driving skills needed on such a winding landscape. The church bells even rang out every time he was in the vicinity…… Nice, helpful man with a pleasant manner. Highly recommended.

Carl Y.
June 2025

The tour was great and what made it exceptional was our main guide, Iggy. He was a pleasure to work with for the entire process starting with making the initial reservation. We had more than the normal maximum group number having 17 people in it. It was further complicated by having one wheelchair-bound member. Iggy was able to find a way to accommodate the larger group and to obtain a vehicle with a wheelchair lift. He was early for pickup which worked well since our party was ready early this giving us a bit of a head start. Iggy provided us plenty of information about the sights, climate, culture and history of the regions we visited. He was very understanding and accommodating especially when one member of our group had to use a restroom prior to a planned stop. Without any reservations, I wholeheartedly recommend this tour especially if Iggy is the guide.

Your Messina tour itinerary

1) Naxos: the bay and the panoramic spots, 2) Castelmola: the ancient city, the fortress, the panoramic spots, 3) Taormina: pedestrian path, Greek theatre, Odeon, Cathedral, shopping, Public Garden, panoramic spots, 4) starting point: brief visit of the town from where the tour starts

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Mercedes Sedan or Van - if you are more I can easily arrange for you a larger van

What's included
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Tickets Please contact me if you are more as I have larger Mercedes vans available
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Messina, Sicily, Italy

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  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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Tour categories
City Highlights
Day Trip
Layover
Tour reference number
566948
Languages
English
Italian
Spanish
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

4.9

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This private tour in Messina is perfect for travellers who want to explore the best of Messina and its province, including Taormina, Giardini Naxos, and Castelmola. It's ideal for those who appreciate stunning landscapes, historical sites, and local culture. The tour is also suitable for families with kids, seniors, and travellers with mobility concerns as it is wheelchair accessible and has a minimal activity level. Additionally, cruise ship passengers can enjoy this as a shore excursion.

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