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 grants access to the Arab-Norman fortress, also known as the Saracen Castle or the Castle of Mount Tauro. It historically served as a strategic control point for routes from Catania to Messina.

Utilize the audioguide in English to learn about the castle's layout while exploring at your own pace. The audioguide includes a detailed map of 21 points of interest within the castle, such as the tower and city walls, which exceed 4 metres (13 feet) in height.

Discover the history of the castle, tracing its Byzantine origins, Saracen invasions, the Hohenstaufen rule, and the domination by the Crown of Aragon.

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

Opening Times

The castle operates under the following schedule:

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