Taormina: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Sicily’s Hilltop Town
Overview
Are you looking for a way to see Taormina without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Find out how the Greeks, the Romans, the Arabs and, eventually, the Spanish, each left their own discernible mark on this charming town overlooking Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanoes.
• Hear from producer Cristina Leone, a local tour guide
• Do it all in an hour, or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish.
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it.
• Use the virtual tour option at home.
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go". Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and if you're in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap Start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Meeting Location
Corso Umberto
805, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Largo Giove Serapide
4, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
This hour-long audio tour ends in front of the Porta Messina.
What To Expect
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Porta Catania di Taormina (pass by)
Corso Umberto (pass by)
Piazza Duomo (pass by)
Duomo di Taormina (pass by)
Piazza IX Aprile (pass by)
Belvedere di Taormina (pass by)
Vicolo Stretto (pass by)
Bar Pasticceria Etna (pass by)
Odeon (pass by)
Palazzo Corvaja (pass by)
Church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (pass by)
Porta Messina (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Lifetime access to this tour in English.
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Smartphone and headphones.
- Transportation.
- Food and drink.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Taormina: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Sicily’s Hilltop Town is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Music Pass: Entry to 6 Museums, Trolley Tour, Ole Smoky Tasting will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
