Ciak…! Guided tour of Lipari
The Aeolian islands are again a film set.
The film director Christopher Nolan is making his new film called “The Odyssey” in Lipari. There will be popular actors, for example Matt Damon as the mythological hero Odysseus.
The book by Homer
Ulysses lands at the house of Aeolus in the 10th book of the epic poem. Therefore, the Aeolian landscape is perfect to convey the atmosphere described by Homer.
Then to the Aeolian isle we came, where dwelt Aeolus […] in a floating island, and all around it is a wall of unbreakable bronze, and the cliff runs up sheer. (Incipit BOOK X)
Epic emotions
It is certainly worth visiting with a tour guide the main places of Lipari in order to deepen its history, art, tradition and nature.
This is a journey among the fascinating alleys, the interesting Diocesan museum, the acropolis and the archaeological museum because the whole island is great for both archaeology and religion. The archaeology heritage will recall almost 6000 years of Lipari history. But, the guided tour will also allow to perceive secrets and people’s deep worship for the patron saint.
Guided tour of Lipari
On the occasion of the film shooting, many events take place in Lipari. The association Guide turistiche Eolie Messina Taormina propose the following guided tours.
Tour of the Castle of Lipari
Let’s discover the Aeolian Archaeological Museum and the fortified citadel
Guided tour of the acropolis with the archaeological area, the archaeological museum “Luigi Bernabò Brea” (classical section), Saint Batholomew Cathedral and its cloister.
- Saturday, April 19, at 17:30
- Friday, April 25, at 10:30
- Sunday, May 4, at 10:30
Meeting point next to the ticket office of the museum, 15 minutes before the scheduled tour which lasts two hours.
Tour through the alleys of Lipari
In search of the sacred art and a Mediterranean feel
A guided tour of two hours to discover the Diocesan museum and the peculiar alleys of the town centre of the island. Firstly, visitors will understand 
the spirit of this place thanks to many significant paintings and precious sacred works from ancient Aeolian churches, which now are on display in the Episcopal Palace. Moreover, visitors will explore the so called Strittu Longu – a narrow street – they move through the secondary alleys where once fishermen and people under forced residence spent their daily life. Today some pieces of Street Art could be enjoyed.
- Sunday, April 27, at 18:15
- Saturday, May 3, at 18:15
Meeting point next to the Hotel La Filadelfia, near the remains of the Roman baths.
How to book your guided tour in Lipari
On these days it is possible to follow a licensed tour guide to discover Lipari. The tour is in Italian and in English.
If you would like to book the chosen tour, text on WhatsApp +39 371 4171565 or write to guideturistichemessina@gmail.com.
Prices of the guided tour
- € 15,00 p.p.
- € 5,00 teens 12-18 years old
- free until 11 years old
(€ 8,00 is not included for the entrance fee to the Museum to be paid at the ticket office).
It is necessary to book the guided tour within 24h.
Upon request guided tours for pre-established groups on different days and at other hours can be organized, and in foreign languages too.
