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Taormina: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Sicily’s Hilltop Town

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Overview

Are you looking for a way to see Taormina without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Find out how the Greeks, the Romans, the Arabs and, eventually, the Spanish, each left their own discernible mark on this charming town overlooking Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanoes.
• Hear from producer Cristina Leone, a local tour guide
• Do it all in an hour, or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish.
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it.
• Use the virtual tour option at home.

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go". Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and if you're in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap Start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's Included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Corso Umberto
98039 Taormina ME, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Largo Giove Serapide
98039 Taormina ME, Italy

This hour-long audio tour ends in front of the Porta Messina.

What To Expect

Porta Catania di Taormina (Pass By)

This self-guided audio tour starts in the southern part of the town with magnificent views over Mount Etna and the sea below, at one of the entrances to the original ancient city, Porta Catania.
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Corso Umberto (Pass By)

You’ll follow the town’s pedestrianized main street, Corso Umberto, with its stores and cafes, is also popular with shoppers and foodies.
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Piazza Duomo (Pass By)

At the town’s most beautiful square, Piazza di Duomo, I’ll explain the significance of the statue of a female centaur gazing down from the top of the fountain (Fontana di Piazza Duomo), and tell you how Taormina came to adopt this as the town’s symbol.
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Duomo di Taormina (Pass By)

’ll point out the ancient and well-preserved Duomo di Taormina, the main church, and show you how the cultures that intermingled over the centuries are reflected in this important monument’s architectural styles.
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Piazza IX Aprile (Pass By)

On this tour, you’ll have a chance to be treated to one of the most captivating panoramas in Sicily at Piazza IX Aprile.
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Belvedere di Taormina (Pass By)

On this tour, you’ll have a chance to be treated to one of the most captivating panoramas in Sicily at Piazza IX Aprile.
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Vicolo Stretto (Pass By)

On this tour, you’ll have a chance to wander down Vicolo Stretto, the narrowest street in Taormina.
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Bar Pasticceria Etna (Pass By)

On this tour, you’ll have a chance to visit Bar Pasticceria, a traditional pastry shop where you can sample delicious treats.
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Odeon (Pass By)

On this tour, you’ll pass by the Odeon theatre and learn a bit about its history while you walk.
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Palazzo Corvaja (Pass By)

On this tour, you'll learn about Palazzo Corvaja, a palace that was built in the 10th century and still inhabited until relatively recent times.
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Church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (Pass By)

On this tour, you'll see layers of history at the Church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, which was built upon the remains of a Roman theatre with an ancient Greek and Roman road beneath it.
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Porta Messina (Pass By)

By the end of this tour at Porta Messina, you’ll have a new appreciation for the heritage, art, and traditions of beautiful Taormina.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taormina: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Sicily’s Hilltop Town?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taormina: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Sicily’s Hilltop Town?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English.
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS.
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
The following is NOT included:
  • Smartphone and headphones.
  • Transportation.
  • Food and drink.
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The minimum age to participate is 6..

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Accessibility information for the Taormina: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Sicily’s Hilltop Town is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Taormina: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Sicily’s Hilltop Town will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

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