Taormina Tour with Greek Theater Ticket from Giardini Naxos: History, Nature & Breathtaking Views

Highlights

• Greek Theater Admission Included
• Professional Local Guide
• Customizable Tour

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Isola Bella

   Pass by

   This little island at the foot of Taormina, in the bay of the Ionian Sea, is a small oasis that is separated from the mainland by a strip of beach that appears or disappears depending on tides.

2. 2

   Porta Messina

   15min

   Inaugurated in 1808 by Ferdinand IV of Bourbon, marks the northern entrance to the historic center of the city. From it you can access Corso Umberto I°, the main street of Taormina.

3. 3

   Villa Comunale

   25min

   It was built by order of Lady Trevelyan , an English noblewoman who was in exile on charges of having an affair with Queen Victoria's firstborn. Trevelyan settled in Taormina, where she married the mayor and purchased 87 lots of land to create the current Public Garden.

4. 4

   Ancient Theatre of Taormina

   1h 20min

   The most important and best preserved ancient monument in Taormina. It was built in a wonderful panoramic spot, from which you can admire the mass of Etna and the Ionian Sea.

5. 5

   Piazza IX Aprile

   20min

   Piazza IX Aprile is the most elegant "living room" of Taormina. From the balcony you can admire a magnificent panorama that includes Etna, the bay of Naxos and the ruins of the ancient theater of Taormina.

6. 6

   Porta Catania di Taormina

   15min

   It marks the southern part of Corso Umberto I, it is part of the second city wall and its construction dates back to 1440, a date engraved on the aedicule depicting the Aragonese coat of arms in the center above the arch.

Before you go

Location

Italy