Private Taormina Walking Tour & Greek Theatre

Highlights

  • Meet your guide at the entrance to the Greek Theatre, where you’ll begin your Taormina tour. From there, you’ll visit Palazzo Corvaja and the Odeon, a 2nd-century Roman theater that was only unearthed in the late 19th century.  From that look back in time, you’ll continue in the present-day life of Taormina’s Old Town. Immerse yourself in Old Town’s serene energy, where you can hear live musicians amid the cafe chatter and smell traditional dishes being prepared in cafes and restaurants. See the beautiful San Domenico cloister, now a luxury 5-star hotel. Stop for a breathtaking view of the infamous volcano, Mt. Etna, looming over the sea. Hear about the history of Taormina from your guide, including the array of conquering armies that inevitably shaped the culture, cuisine, and architecture of Sicily. Learn about the influence of the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Byzantines, and Normans on this little town. See such attractions as the Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano, Porta Catania-Chiesa del Carmine, and the Duomo Stairs before your tour concludes in Piazza Duomo. Here, your guide leaves you with a parting story about the city’s symbol, and lets you continue your evening in Taormina at your leisure.

Summary

Meet your guide at the entrance to the Greek Theatre, where you’ll begin your Taormina tour. From there, you’ll visit Palazzo Corvaja and the Odeon, a 2nd-century Roman theater that was only unearthed in the late 19th century.  From that look back in time, you’ll continue in the present-day life of Taormina’s Old Town. Immerse yourself in Old Town’s serene energy, where you can hear live musicians amid the cafe chatter and smell traditional dishes being prepared in cafes and restaurants. See the beautiful San Domenico cloister, now a luxury 5-star hotel. Stop for a breathtaking view of the infamous volcano, Mt. Etna, looming over the sea. Hear about the history of Taormina from your guide, including the array of conquering armies that inevitably shaped the culture, cuisine, and architecture of Sicily. Learn about the influence of the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Byzantines, and Normans on this little town. See such attractions as the Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano, Porta Catania-Chiesa del Carmine, and the Duomo Stairs before your tour concludes in Piazza Duomo. Here, your guide leaves you with a parting story about the city’s symbol, and lets you continue your evening in Taormina at your leisure.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Experience the magic of the Sicilian resort town of Taormina when it cool down on this narrated walking tour. Your guide will reveal the history, culture, natural beauty and archaeology of this fascinating town perched on a hill as you visit Greek Theatre, Palazzo Corvaja, the ancient Roman theater, Piazza Duomo and other important areas and monuments. Enjoy coastal views from Corso Umberto and immerse yourself in the energy and typical Sicilian vibe of Old Town.

What’s included?

  • Local Licensed guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Entrance fees to Greek Theatre

  • Gratuities

  • Entry/Admission - Ancient Theatre of Taormina

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience

1.Very small groups are limited up to 8 2.Social distances during the tour are kept at a distance of one meter 3.All guides are provided with masks 4.All on-site partners are ensured to follow appropriate safety policy

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Sicily Activities

About operator:

Sicily Activities, boutique Tour Operator and Destination Management Company, offers bespoke travel experiences all around Sicily, including, hospitality concierge, transportation, excursions, finnest dinning and other exclusive services to make Sicilian journeys special. Designing luxury custom trips became the favorite part of our job. Whatever your dream is travelling by traditional vespa or either big limousine, painting together with Sicilian artist, tasting fragrant wine or cooking in Sicilian castle, we can make it for you…with all our passion, love and experience we earned, having long insider access to secret authentic places and creative local friends.

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