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Audio guide
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Seamlessly explore Taormina’s 3rd-century BC Ancient Theatre with a multilingual audio guide, paired with transfers from Messina, in one easy combo.
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With the shuttle service, travel comfortably from Messina to Taormina with onboard Wi-Fi and assistance.
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Enjoy a 3-hour stopover in Taormina to explore the city at your leisure.
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At Taormina Ancient Theatre, discover the Greco-Roman architecture, ancient stone seating, and perfectly functional acoustics.
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Before wrapping up, enjoy panoramic views of Taormina rooftops, Mount Etna, and Bay of Naxos from the upper levels.
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Taormina Ancient Theatre
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Timed-entry to Ancient Theater of Taormina
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Audio guide in Italian, English, French, German and Spanish
Shuttle Bus
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5-hour round-trip from Messina to Taormina
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3-hour stop over at Taormina
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Shuttle bus service from Messina
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Onboard assistance
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Wi-Fi onboard
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Save time and enjoy seamless round-trip shuttle transport from Messina to Taormina, paired with entry to the 3rd-century BC Ancient Theatre for a self-paced, audio-guided exploration.
Getting started
Board the shuttle at Via Battisti Marina, Messina, at 10:30am for a scenic 1-hour 15-minute journey to Taormina. On arrival, enjoy a 3-hour stopover to explore the city at your leisure before returning to Messina.
What to expect
Shuttle service
Travel round-trip from Messina to Taormina in a comfortable shuttle, with onboard Wi-Fi and assistance, taking 1 hour 15 minutes each way.
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Convenient transport: Hassle-free round-trip shuttle ensures a stress-free journey.
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Flexible stopover: Spend 3 hours exploring Taormina at leisure during the stopover.
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Comfort & connectivity: Wi-Fi and onboard assistance keep your journey smooth and connected.
Taormina Ancient Theatre
Explore Sicily’s Greco-Roman theatre perched on a hillside with views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. Your multilingual audio guide reveals its ancient architecture, engineering and acoustics in your preferred language.
Features
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Timed -entry: Bypass 1-2 hour long onsite queues to enter the site at your reserved time.
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Self-paced, audio-guided exploration: Move through the theatre at your own pace with detailed commentary on its ancient architecture, engineering and acoustics in Italian, English, French, German, or Spanish.
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Taormina Ancient Theatre
What to bring
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Carry a valid ID proof for verification purposes.
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Please bring fully charged smartphone or device for your audio guide.
What’s not allowed
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Pets and animals are not allowed.
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This tour is not accessible to wheelchair users.
Additional information
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On the first Sunday of the month, admission to sites in Eastern Sicily is free, with tickets issued only on-site at the ticket offices.
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Tickets can only be used for the date and time selected at purchase.
Shuttle bus
What’s not allowed
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Pets and animals are not allowed.
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Wheelchairs (this tour is not wheelchair accessible).
Additional information
- The departure time from Taormina is around 2:30pm, subject to traffic conditions.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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