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How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

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Taormina Private Walking Tour with theatre

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Overview

Taormina, one of the best-known cities in Sicily, one of the most visited in Italy, rises 205 meters above the Ionian Sea and benefits from an exceptional climate and geographical position.
Indisputable jewel of Sicily, like famous places all over the world, Taormina is certainly a corner of paradise visited every year by thousands of tourists.

The fascinating view of the Bay of Naxos and Mount Etna is unforgettable. The fame and discovery of Taormina dates back to the 19th century.

We will let you discover new and surprising aspects of Taormina.

Among the many who stayed there, D.H. Lawrence was one of the most assiduous. It was right here, between 1920 and 1922 together with his wife Frieda, that the English writer wrote essays, short stories and novels.
Corso Umberto is the main street of Taormina. Bordered to the south by Porta Catania and to the north by Porta Messina, it is the heart of the town.
Its ancient Cathedral is an architectural work from the Middle Ages that is unique in the world

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What's Included

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Theatre of Taormina
Professional guide

Itinerary

Stop 1

Taormina, one of the best-known cities of Sicily, one of the most visited in Italy, rises 205 meters above the Ionian Sea and benefits from an exceptional climate and geographical position.

Stop 2

The construction of the current church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria took place after the Capuchins purchased the previous church dedicated to the saint of Alexandria which was located outside the walls

Stop 3

Much smaller than the famous Greek Theater, the Odeon was built under the Roman Empire of Caesar Augustus Octavian in the 2nd century AD. C

Stop 4

Piazza IX Aprile is located right in the center of Corso Umberto and can be defined as the good living room of Taormina.

Stop 5

The Church of San Giuseppe, built between the late 1600s and early 1700s, overlooks Piazza IX Aprile, right next to the Clock Tower. A double flight of stairs leads to the entrance of the building.

Stop 6

The church of the Madonna della Rocca is located on the steep mountain overlooking Taormina, a few steps from the Saracen Castle.

Stop 7

Made in Baroque style, it is also called "4 fountains" by the 4 columns that are located at the corners of the central basin and which are surmounted by sea horses from whose mouth water came out which ended up in the basins below. The fountain was built in 1635 by order of the administrators of the time.

Stop 8

The Badia Vecchia palace was built in the fourteenth century and was initially a tower defending the walls of Taormina.

Stop 9

The Greek Theater or Ancient Theater is certainly the most representative and important monument present in Taormina. The ancient Theater of Taormina, which was born to host dramatic or musical performances, had been transformed during the Roman era to make room for gladiatorial games and naval battles. This led to the expansion of the orchestra, which in Greek times was intended for players, so as to be adapted to the new arena function.

Stop 10

The Corvaja palace is one of the most representative monuments of Taormina and overlooks on one side on Piazza Badia and Corso Umberto and on the other on Piazza Santa Caterina.