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Overview

Taormina is certainly among the most beautiful and touristic places of the whole Sicily. The guided tour starts from the beautiful Ancient Theater (also called Greek Theater), symbol of Taormina in the world. It has been dug into the mountain and from here you can enjoy a breathtaking view overlooking the Ionian Sea and the volcano Etna in the background. The tour continues with a visit to the Naumachia (naval battle), a large monumental fountain formed by a wall, more than a hundred meters long and five meters high, made of red bricks. Following will reach Roman Odeon, a small ancient theater and then Palazzo Corvaia in purely Gothic style, the most famous palace of Taormina. The visit continues near Catania gate with Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano, also in Gothic style, and the Church of San Giuseppe in baroque baroque style. The tour ends at the cathedral of Taormina built around 1400 on the ruins of a small medieval church dedicated to St. Nicholas of Bari

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Porta Catania Gate

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Teatro Antico di Taormina
The Ancient Theater of Taormina is a majestic Greco-Roman theater carved into the rock, famous for its exceptional acoustics and panoramic views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Naumachia - Antico Gymnasium romano
The Naumachia is a large monumental fountain made of red bricks, over 100 meters long and 5 meters high, built in Roman times. It features a striking wall structure and is a prominent landmark in the historic center.
Duration: 15 mins
3. Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano
The Duchi di Santo Stefano Palace is an elegant Gothic-style building located in the historic center, known for its pointed-arch windows and refined architectural details reflecting medieval nobility.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Chiesa di San Giuseppe
The Church of San Giuseppe is a Baroque building located in the historic center, featuring a decorated façade and richly adorned interiors, typical of 18th-century Sicilian style.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Duomo di Taormina
The Cathedral of Taormina, dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Bari, is a medieval building constructed around 1400 on the ruins of an earlier church, featuring Gothic elements and simple interiors typical of the period.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Private walking tour of Taormina with licensed tour guide

Visit the Cathedral dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Bari

Stroll through the historic center, admiring Corvaja Palace, Catania Gate, Duchi di S.Stefano Palace

Visit the Ancient Theater of Taormina

Discover the small ancient theater Roman Odeon

Explore the monumental Naumachia Fountain

Visit the Baroque Church of Saint Giuseppe

Exclusion

Tickets for Greek Theatre

Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by ITALYGONIA TRAVEL

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