Tickets to Taormina Castle + Audioguide

Explore an Arab-Norman fortress with this ticket to Taormina Castle, which includes an audioguide. Ready to travel back in time?

Why Visit Taormina Castle?

This ticket to Taormina Castle allows entry to the Arab-Norman fortress, known as the Saracen Castle or the Castle of Mount Tauro. It served as a strategic control point for routes from Catania to Messina.

With an audioguide in English, you can explore the castle at your own pace while understanding its layout. The audioguide includes a detailed map of 21 points of interest such as the tower and city walls, which are over 4 metres (13 feet) high.

Discover the history of this bastion, from its Byzantine origins through the Viceroyalty era of Sicily, including the Saracen invasions, the Hohenstaufen rule, and the domination of the Crown of Aragon.

Upon returning the audioguide, you will receive a personalised "Nobilis Castri Tauromenii" certificate with two of the Taormina Castle's seals as a souvenir of your visit.

Opening Times

The castle has the following opening times:

November 1 to March 31: from 10 am to 4 pm, final admission at 3:15 pmApril 1 to October 31: from 10 am to 8 pm, final admission at 7:15 pm