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Taormina Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

52 Reviews 4.33 out of 5 stars Based on 52 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Taormina, Italy
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Overview

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Taormina, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace.

You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Taormina! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!

What's Included

  • Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
  • Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
  • Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
  • Headphones not included. You'll use your smarpthone and eventually your headphone!
  • Ticket to enter into monuments. If you want to explore them, you'll have to buy separate tickets
  • A guide in person. The visit will be via digital guide
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza San Antonio Abate
Taormina ME, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Via Nazionale
109, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy

You will finish the exploration in this beautiful spot!

What To Expect

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Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate - Presepe permanente

The former Church of Sant’Antonio Abate was built in 1330. It is called “former church” because it is no longer used for religious functions. After being severely damaged during the bombings of the Second World War in 1943 and subsequently rebuilt, the church lost its role as a place of worship. There is a cool story related to this church: let's discover it!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano

The Palace of the Dukes of St. Stephen is one of the best examples of Norman architecture preserved in Taormina.Built between the mid-13th century and the beginning of the 14th century, the palace was an integral part of the medieval walls that delimited the historic centre of the city.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Duomo

The main square of the city! Let's find out some interesting facts about the beautiful fountain and buildings in this square!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Duomo di Taormina

Taormina Cathedral, originally built in the 13th century on the ruins of a small church dedicated to San Nicola di Bari, was rebuilt and expanded at various times, initially in the 15th century, later in the 16th and finally in the 18th century. Let's discover it!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Corso Umberto

Corso Umberto is the main street of Taormina, which extends between two arches located at the ends: the arch of Gate Messina to the north and the arch of Gate Catania to the south. A beautiful walk!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza IX Aprile

IX April Square is located in the heart of Corso Umberto and is considered one of the most prestigious places in Taormina. This spacious square is famous throughout the world for the spectacular view it offers: from the distinctive profile of Mount Etna, to the view of the bay of Giardini Naxos, up to the hill that hosts the Greek Theatre.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa Madonna della Rocca

The Church of the Madonna della Rocca stands on a steep mountain overlooking Taormina, near the Saracen Castle. It owes its name to the characteristic of being built directly on the living rock.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Castello di Taormina (pass by)

The Arab-Norman Castle of Taormina is also known as the Castle of Monte Tauro, as it stands on the top of the rock of the same name. An amazing place to visit!
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Odeon

An odeon is a type of public building from Greco-Roman antiquity, designed primarily to host musical, theatrical, or oratory events of a smaller scale than open-air theaters. The term derives from ancient Greek and means “a place intended for singing.” The odeon of Taormina is one of the few found in Sicily. Let's discover it!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Corvaja (pass by)

Corvaja Palace is one of the main monuments of Taormina. Its construction dates back to the Arab era, namely the 11th century, when the first cubic tower was erected. In the 14th and 15th centuries, the palace was expanded and acquired its current appearance, with a fusion of Arab, Norman, Gothic, Catalan and Chiaramonte architectural elements.
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Ancient Theatre of Taormina (pass by)

The Greek Theatre, also known as the Ancient Theatre, probably dates back to the 3rd century BC, during the reign of Hiero II. More than 100,000 cubic metres of rock were manually removed to build the theatre. The Romans later renovated and expanded the building, adding columns, statues and ingenious architectural solutions. An amazing place that you are going to explore!
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Villa Comunale di Taormina

Trevelyan Park, also known as Municipal Villa of Taormina, was created in the mid-19th century thanks to the will of Lady Florence Trevelyan, an English noblewoman who was raised at the court of Queen Victoria, cousin of her grandmother, Lady Maria Wilson.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Isola Bella (pass by)

The first historical traces of Isola Bella date back to 1806, when Ferdinand I of Bourbon, King of the Two Sicilies, donated it to the Municipality of Taormina. Subsequently, around 1890, the island was purchased by the English noblewoman Florence Trevelyan for a sum of 14,000 lire. Let's discover more!
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
  • You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taormina Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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4.33
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taormina Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food.
  • Tips for monuments, history and curiosities.
  • Digital guide to visit the city by yourself.
  • Audio-guide and text in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, Ger, Fr).
The following is NOT included:
  • Headphones not included. You'll use your smarpthone and eventually your headphone!.
  • Ticket to enter into monuments. If you want to explore them, you'll have to buy separate tickets.
  • A guide in person. The visit will be via digital guide.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If 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.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Taormina Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Taormina Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once 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 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
  • Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
  • Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
  • Audio-guide and text in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, Ger, Fr)
  • Headphones not included. You'll use your smarpthone and eventually your headphone!
  • Ticket to enter into monuments. If you want to explore them, you'll have to buy separate tickets
  • A guide in person. The visit will be via digital guide

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
  • You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers

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