Tickets to Taormina Castle + Audioguide

Explore an Arab-Norman fortress with this ticket to Taormina Castle, which includes an audioguide for your visit.

Why Visit Taormina Castle?

This ticket to Taormina Castle grants access to the Saracen Castle or the Castle of Mount Tauro, historically a strategic control point between Catania and Messina. The audioguide in English allows for a self-paced exploration of the castle’s layout, accompanied by a detailed map of 21 points of interest, which include the tower and city walls, over 4 metres (13 feet) high.

Discover the castle’s history, from its Byzantine origins through the Viceroyalty era of Sicily, including Saracen invasions, Hohenstaufen rule, and the authority of the Crown of Aragon. Upon returning the audioguide, visitors receive a personalized "Nobilis Castri Tauromenii" certificate featuring two of the castle’s seals as a souvenir.

Opening Times

The castle has the following opening hours:

November 1 to March 31: 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