Sicily, shown to you by the people from here.
We're Zancle Sicily Tour, a Messina-based team for private tours and shore excursions. Named for the ancient Greek name of our city, we show you the coast, the volcano and the villages at your pace, not a bus schedule's.
Local by birth, hosts by trade.
We're a small team based in Messina, the city the ancient Greeks called Zancle. It's where we're based and the place behind our name.
No shared coaches, no fixed groups you don't know. Every tour is private or small-group, planned around your ship's schedule and adapted to the time you have in Sicily.
We focus on clear pickup arrangements, comfortable transport and an itinerary that leaves room to enjoy the places you came to see.
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Select any tour below to see the full itinerary, estimated pricing for your group size, and the booking request form — no account and no payment needed now.
Castelmola & Taormina
Corso Umberto, the Greek theatre and the eagle's-nest views of Castelmola, all in one private day.
Savoca, Taormina & Castelmola
Savoca's film-set streets, Taormina's centre, and the panoramic finish at Castelmola.
Savoca & Taormina
Medieval Savoca and its film locations, then Corso Umberto and Taormina's historic centre.
Isola Bella & Taormina
The turquoise waters and nature reserve of Isola Bella, then Taormina's historic streets.
Taormina & Etna Wine Tasting
Taormina's historic centre paired with a guided tasting at a local Etna winery.
Alcantara Gorges & Taormina
The dramatic basalt gorges of the Alcantara river, then an afternoon in Taormina.
Mount Etna & Taormina
Volcanic craters and lava fields on Etna's slopes, then an afternoon in Taormina.
Tindari & Messina
The Sanctuary of Tindari and the Marinello lagoons, paired with a tour of Messina.
Starting rates for private groups. Final price may vary by pickup location, group size and itinerary. Airport and city transfers are available on request — contact us for a quote.
Made for cruise passengers.
We build each tour around the time you actually have in port, with private transport and clear pickup arrangements.
Private transport
Your group, your vehicle. No shared coaches, no waiting on anyone else's schedule.
Flexible pickup
We meet you at the port, your hotel, or the agreed meeting point for your day.
Ship-schedule aware
We plan the route around your reboarding time and the conditions on the day.
Local knowledge
A Messina-based team with practical knowledge of the roads, timings and stops.
What travelers say.
Our driver Enzo was waiting with a sign right at the port, and got us safely through a full day covering Castelmola, Taormina and Messina — even a clear view of Etna along the way.
— Cruise passenger, TripAdvisorOur guide's knowledge of the area was excellent — we never felt rushed, and still had time for lunch at a family-run restaurant along the route.
— Cruise passenger, TripAdvisorPunctual pickup, a well-organized route, and a driver who clearly knew the roads and the history. Exactly what we wanted for a short port day.
— Cruise passenger, TripAdvisorNeed a transfer or a custom day?
We also arrange airport and city transfers, as well as custom private itineraries. Send us your date, pickup point, destination and group size and we'll reply with availability and a quote.
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