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Taormina Ancient Theatre Tickets with Audio Guide

4.5/5(67)

Maurizio M

Family

Verified booking

4 days ago

Visiting the ancient theater of Taormina is a unique and unforgettable experience, and when your guide is named Serena, it becomes truly SPECIAL! She knew how to translate the language of the stones, wiped away the dust of centuries, and brought them back to life for us, radiant and easy to understand.

Morgan B

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

the theatre is amazing and it was helpful to have the handout with descriptions as it was difficult to hear the audioguide even with volume completely up

Joan M

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

It was great to have own own personal guide to share the history of the Greek theatre . We were able to explore at a leisurely pace and able to hear all of our guides insights. So much better than a huge crowded tour. Marita was exceptional!

Greg M

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

After arriving at the entrance to the theatre and seeing the long line for tickets we bought our tickets on Headout online and skipped the entire line. The theatre is amazing with views to match. Well worth a visit.

Helene B

Solo

Verified booking

Jun 2026

The guide was excellent, particularly saying only a couple of sentences in English then Italian. It was much easier to listen to instead of long explainations in one language and then the other.

Marta G

Family

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Alexio: a guide with a wealth of knowledge and experience, and a great ability to convey it. There were four of us of different ages, and he captured everyone's attention. An excellent guide.

Bypass hour long ticket queues to explore Taormina’s over-2,000-year-old Greco-Roman theatre with historical insights from a multilingual audio guide.

Wander at your own pace through the amphitheatre, sitting on tiered stone seating that once held up to 10,000 spectators.

Step onto the stage framed by Roman Corinthian columns, and test the theatre’s ancient acoustics as your voice carries through the space.

Hear stories of gladiator combats from the 2nd century AD, ancient Greek festivals, and medieval Roman gatherings through rich audio commentary.

Take in sweeping views of Mount Etna to the Bay of Naxos beyond the stage as you wrap up your experience.

Add a guided tour in English or Italian for an expert-led exploration of the site, perfect for an immersive and interactive experience.

Timed-entry to Taormina Ancient Theatre

Audio guide in Italian, English, French, German and Spanish (as per option selected)

An expert-led tour in English or Italian (as per option selected)

Price breakup for adult tickets (Official Audio Guide option only): 19.50€

Ticket: 14€

Booking fee: 2.9€

Audio guide: 5€

Price breakup for reduced tickets (Official Audio Guide option only): 11€

Ticket: 3.50€

Booking fee: 2.90€

Audio guide: 5€

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Maurizio M
Family
Verified booking
4 days ago
Visiting the ancient theater of Taormina is a unique and unforgettable experience, and when your guide is named Serena, it becomes truly SPECIAL! She knew how to translate the language of the stones, wiped away the dust of centuries, and brought them back to life for us, radiant and easy to understand.
Joan M
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
It was great to have own own personal guide to share the history of the Greek theatre . We were able to explore at a leisurely pace and able to hear all of our guides insights. So much better than a huge crowded tour. Marita was exceptional!
Greg M
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
After arriving at the entrance to the theatre and seeing the long line for tickets we bought our tickets on Headout online and skipped the entire line. The theatre is amazing with views to match. Well worth a visit.
Morgan B
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
the theatre is amazing and it was helpful to have the handout with descriptions as it was difficult to hear the audioguide even with volume completely up
Margaret B
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
What an incredible historical site. I chose to use the headset to get more information. I had a recommend going.

Explore Taormina’s ancient Greco-Roman theatre at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide offering rich historical context.

Getting started

Arrive at the theatre entrance, present your pre-booked ticket, and enter after a brief security check for your self-paced visit.

What to expect

Carved into the Sicilian hills, Taormina’s Ancient Theatre dates back to the 3rd century BC and was later transformed by the Romans. Once a venue for Greek plays and Roman gladiatorial combats, it remains one of Sicily’s most remarkable and well-preserved landmarks, still hosting performances over 2,000 years later.

Features

Audio guided access: Explore effortlessly with a multilingual audio guide, offering enriching historical insights into the theatre’s history, architecture, and evolution.

Self-paced exploration: Wander through the theatre’s three main sections, the stage, orchestra, and cavea, and take in sweeping views of Mount Etna, the Bay of Naxos, at your own relaxed pace.

Upgrades: Choose a guided tour in English or Italian for a deeper, more interactive exploration led by an expert.

What to bring

Carry a valid ID proof for verification purposes.

Please have sufficient charge in your smartphones.

Accessibility

This experience is suitable for wheelchair users.

Visitors with disabilities and one accompanying companion can enter free of charge upon presenting valid certification from health or social care services.

Additional information

On the first Sunday of every month, admission to sites across eastern Sicily, including those in Taormina, is free, with tickets issued only on-site at the ticket office.

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.