Tickets to Taormina Castle + Audio Guide

Explore an Arab-Norman fortress with this ticket to Taormina Castle, which includes an audio guide.

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. Historically, it served as a strategic control point for routes from Catania to Messina.

Utilizing an audio guide in English, visitors can explore the castle's layout at their own pace. The audio guide includes a detailed map of 21 points of interest, covering features like the tower and the over 4 meters (13 feet) high city walls.

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

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

Opening Times

The castle has the following opening times:

November 1-30: from 10 am to 5 pm, final admission at 4:15 pmDecember 1 to March 31: from 10 am to 4 pm, final admission at 3:15 pmApril 1 to October 31: 10 am to 8 pm, final admission at 7:15 pm