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Combo (Save 5%): Taormina Ancient Theatre + Messina to Taormina Shuttle Bus Tickets

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Taormina Ancient Theatre + Messina to Taormina Shuttle Bus Tickets
Start: 2025-10-29T17:00:00
End: 2025-10-29T18:00:00
Location: Taormina

Tourist enjoying view at Taormina Ancient Theatre, Sicily, with ruins and landscape in background.

Taormina Ancient Theatre ruins with stone arches and columns under a clear blue sky.

Bus staff assisting passenger during Messina to Taormina transfer.

Group enjoying open-top bus ride from Messina to Taormina.

Duration

1 hr - 5 hr

Open today

09:00am - 05:45pm

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Explore Greek Theater of Taormina and go on a 5-hour round-trip from Messina to Taormina, all with one cost-saving combo.

4.1/5

(21)

Fernando

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The theater of Taormina is one of the best preserved Greek theaters, and in fact, today it is still used for performances in summer. It is shocking to think that on those same steps the ancient spectators were delighted with the words of Aeschylus, Sophocles or Euripides. Besides, the weather was very nice (mid-October) and we were able to visit at our leisure.

Hanne

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Came early, spent one and a half wonderful hour before it got too crowded. Liked the audio guide a lot, nice to walk around and listen and spend the time I wanted. Also liked that the audio guide included som general history and stories about the area

Chantepie

Jun 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I bought the tickets on the Headout website. The whole process went perfectly, very clear and easy to follow. At the entrance to the site, I exchanged the countermarks for tickets without any problem. I even turned up 1h30 before the initial resa time, and the exchange was made immediately. Apart from that, the site is monumental, the views sublime. A lot of pleasure and emotion.

Discover the remarkably well-preserved Greek Theater of Taormina and soak in panoramic views of Sicily's Calabrian and Ionian coasts.

Learn about the evolution of this theater, transitioning from musicals to gladiator battles, with an audio guide in 5 languages.

Enjoy a comfortable round-trip shuttle bus ride from Messina to Taormina, taking 1 hour and 15 minutes each way.

Go along the coastline of the Ionian Sea, treating your eyes to visually stunning landscapes, and then explore the town of Taormina at leisure.

Fun fact: The Taormina Ancient Theatre has attracted numerous notable visitors such as Oscar Wilde, Richard Wagner, and Truman Capote.

Taormina Ancient Theatre

Entry to Ancient Theater of Taormina

Audio guide in Italian, English, French, German and Spanish

Shuttle Bus

5-hour round-trip from Messina to Taormina

3-hour stop over at Taormina

Shuttle bus service from Messina

Onboard assistance

Wi-Fi onboard

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

4.1
21 reviews
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What our guests say
Fernando
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The theater of Taormina is one of the best preserved Greek theaters, and in fact, today it is still used for performances in summer. It is shocking to think that on those same steps the ancient spectators were delighted with the words of Aeschylus, Sophocles or Euripides. Besides, the weather was very nice (mid-October) and we were able to visit at our leisure.
Hanne
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Came early, spent one and a half wonderful hour before it got too crowded. Liked the audio guide a lot, nice to walk around and listen and spend the time I wanted. Also liked that the audio guide included som general history and stories about the area
Julia
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The Greek theater of Taormina is a must of a visit to this beautiful Sicilian town. The views are breathtaking.
Chantepie
Jun 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I bought the tickets on the Headout website. The whole process went perfectly, very clear and easy to follow. At the entrance to the site, I exchanged the countermarks for tickets without any problem. I even turned up 1h30 before the initial resa time, and the exchange was made immediately. Apart from that, the site is monumental, the views sublime. A lot of pleasure and emotion.
Dr.
Oct 2024
Verified booking
4/5
The theater and the surrounding landscape; however, one of the audio guides was not in German but in Italian

Taormina Ancient Theatre

Perched atop a picturesque hillside overlooking the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the ancient theatre of Taormina is an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to explore.

The structure itself is divided into three main sections: the stage, the orchestra, and the cavea. Flanking the stage and stalls are two spacious side rooms. Originally accommodating around 10,000 spectators, today, its capacity is 4,500. Despite over 2,000 years since its creation, this venue remains active, hosting opera and theater performances. Within the theatre, explore fragments of 3rd-century BC painted plaster, remnants of the Gymnasium, and Greek inscriptions such as the Strategists' tables. Roman relics abound, including a calendar, consuls' lists by the baths, and a 2nd-century AD sarcophagus

Shuttle Bus

Departing from the marina on Via Battisti, this round-trip shuttle bus service takes you to the enchanting town of Taormina. Operating at 10:30am, it coincides with the days of the day cruise. The 1 hour and 15-minute journey unfolds along the Ionian Sea coastline, providing captivating views and showcasing the diverse landscapes of Sicily. Make the most of your time in Taormina, famed for its ancient Greek theater still bustling with events. With 3 hours to explore, delve into its medieval streets and stunning architecture.

Taormina Ancient Theatre

Monday	09:00am - 05:45pm	last entry 05:00pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 05:45pm	last entry 05:00pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 05:45pm	last entry 05:00pm
Thursday	09:00am - 05:45pm	last entry 05:00pm
Friday	09:00am - 05:45pm	last entry 05:00pm
Saturday	09:00am - 05:45pm	last entry 05:00pm
Sunday	09:00am - 05:45pm	last entry 05:00pm

What to bring

Taormina Ancient Theatre

It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.

Please have sufficient charge in your smartphones.

Shuttle Bus

Carry comfortable clothes for your day tour by shuttle bus.

Wear comfortable footwear as you explore Taormina by foot.

What’s not allowed

Shuttle Bus

It's best to let your pets stay at home.

Accessibility

Taormina Ancient Theatre

This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Shuttle Bus

This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Taormina Ancient Theatre

On the first Sunday of the month admission to sites in Eastern Sicily is free of charge and tickets will only be issued on site, at the ticket offices. Tickets can only be used on the date/time chosen at the time of purchase. Admission will be free of charge also the 4th of November.

Shuttle Bus

The departure time from Taormina is around 2:30pm, but this is subject to traffic conditions.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Attraction 1

Ticket redemption point

Redeem your ticket at Teatro Antico di Taormina.

Address: Via Teatro Greco, 1, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy.

Get directions to the Redemption point

Attraction 2

Boarding point

Board your bus at City Sightseeing.

Address: Via Cesare Battisti, 10, 98100 Messina ME, Italy.

Get directions to the Boarding point