Tickets to Taormina Castle + Audio Guide

Immerse yourself in the history of an Arab-Norman fortress by securing your entrance to Taormina Castle, which includes access to a comprehensive audio guide. Are you prepared to step back into a captivating past?

Reasons to Visit Taormina Castle

Your entrance to Taormina Castle grants you access to this remarkable Arab-Norman fortress, often referred to as Saracen Castle or the Castle of Mount Tauro. For many years, it served as a crucial control point along the transport routes connecting Catania and Messina.

Equipped with an audio guide in English, you can navigate through the castle at your own leisure, learning about its intricate layout. The audioguide is accompanied by a detailed map highlighting 21 points of interest within the castle grounds, allowing you to explore features such as the towering walls and the impressive watchtower, reaching over 4 meters (13 feet) high.

Your visit will unveil the fortress's rich history, tracing its Byzantine origins all the way to the Viceroyalty era of Sicily, while also covering significant events like the Saracen invasions, the reign of the Hohenstaufen, and the influence of the Crown of Aragon.

Before you conclude your visit and return the audioguide, take the opportunity to receive a personalized "Nobilis Castri Tauromenii" certificate, adorned with two seals from the Taormina Castle. This makes for a wonderful keepsake to remember your time spent within this historical treasure!

Opening Hours

The castle operates during the following hours:

• November 1-30: from 10 am to 5 pm, last entry at 4:15 pm
• December 1 to March 31: from 10 am to 4 pm, last entry at 3:15 pm
• April 1 to October 31: from 10 am to 8 pm, last entry at 7:15 pm