Private Tour of Taormina

Visit Taormina with an experienced guide to discover the highlights of this beautiful Sicilian city. The tour includes exploration of the historic center, featuring extraordinary sights like the Ancient Theater and the Odeon Theater.

Private Tour of Taormina

Your journey begins at a time of your choice in the Piazzetta Buciuni, near Porta Catania, a 15th-century fortress. The first stop is the Ancient Theater, which serves as an open-air venue and is notable for hosting the David di Donatello award ceremonies. This theater is the second largest in Sicily after the one in Syracuse, offering breathtaking views of Taormina along with the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna.

Next, you'll view the Naumachia, a red brick structure with large and small niches. The tour continues to the Odeon Theater, a Roman-era site from the 2nd century AD commissioned by Caesar Augustus Octavian. Your guide will explain the theater's significance.

As you stroll through the historic center, you'll see notable buildings including the 14th-century Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano and the Palazzo Corvaja in Gothic style. You'll also examine the Baroque facade of the Church of St. Joseph and the Taormina Cathedral, constructed in the 1400s on the site of a medieval temple dedicated to St. Nicholas of Bari.

After 2 hours of touring, the experience concludes.

Advantages of a private tour

A private tour provides a more personalized service, with the flexibility to choose your preferred day and time.