Messina Shore Excursion: City Tour with Museum of Ancient Weapons

Hop aboard your air-conditioned coach at the port terminal or Messina’s Cathedral Square. Then, travel in comfort through the historical streets as your guide brings this coastal port's past to life.
Admire Messina Cathedral’s bell tower, home to the world's largest astronomical clock; and visit the Church of the Annunziata dei Catalani (Church of the Catalans), an extraordinary example of 12th-century Arab-Norman architecture. Continue to the Church of Montalto and the Sanctuary of Christ the King, and listen as your guide sheds light on the region’s colorful myth and folklore.
Sample some typical Sicilian delicacies and, with your guide, take the opportunity to explore the Museum of Ancient and Rare Weapons, a private collection of military weapons and artefacts from Europe, North America, and Islamic countries from between 1400 and 1940.
Stroll around the interesting antique weapon displays, considered some of the world’s richest, and view cannon, rifles, and swords as you learn about their history and state of conservation.
During your tour, follow the winding roads along the Ionian coast and gaze out over the UNESCO–listed Cape of Peloro, where traditional fishing boats bob on the calm waters.
Afterward, return to your original departure point where your tour comes to an end.