Sicily & Italy · Private Luxury Tours Since 2008
No crowded buses. No strangers. No fixed schedule. Just you, your group, and a private Mercedes van driven by someone who knows every back road, hidden trattoria, and secret viewpoint on the island.
Our Story
Messina Cruise Tour was born from a simple idea: show visitors the real Sicily, not just the postcard version. Since 2008, our team of passionate Sicilian guides has specialized in private shore excursions for cruise passengers, serving every major port in Sicily and Italy. We travel in private Mercedes vans, at your own pace, discovering the island through the eyes of people who genuinely love it.
Today, Mario, Ignazio, Sergio, and Luciano have guided thousands of American families, couples, and cruise passengers across Sicily — from Messina and Catania to Palermo and Agrigento — as well as Rome, Naples, and Tuscany. Every tour is a conversation, not a performance. Every itinerary bends to your group.
No strangers, no compromises. The itinerary bends to you. Change your mind mid-tour? No problem.
We've done this thousands of times. We know exactly how long each site takes and guarantee you're back at the dock before departure — every single time.
Our drivers know the chef at the family trattoria, the shortcut to the best viewpoint, and which gelato shop is worth the detour. You can't get that from a guidebook.
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On a cruise? Flying in? We're there. Click your port to get in touch.
Simple Process
Tell us your port, date, group size, and what excites you. We respond within hours — usually much faster.
We'll suggest the perfect itinerary and send a clear, all-in price per person. No hidden fees. No surprises.
We handle everything. Your driver meets you dockside or at your hotel — on time, every time.
A private, unforgettable day. We return you safely before your ship sails — guaranteed.
What Our Guests Say
"I was there last month and we used Mario of Sicily With Mario. I can't say enough good stuff about him and his brother! Absolutely fantastic."
"Mario was always prompt and quick to respond via email. Our day in Taormina and Castelmola was the absolute highlight of our cruise. Loved Sicily!"
"We had THE most wonderful day with our guide. The team was always very prompt with responses and easy to deal with. An unforgettable day. Grazie mille!"
"Our family of 8 — all loved every minute. Mario is a wonderful driver who truly cares about his guests having the best possible experience."
"Our day out of Messina was our absolute favourite port of our 9-day cruise — and that includes Rome and Florence. Mario is something truly special."
"The best transport service we have EVER had. Super clean, super friendly, super punctual. Very mindful of my handicapped mother. I would recommend them 10 times over."
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