Stroll amidst a blend of Roman and Greek architectural marvels while listening to an informative pre-recorded commentary, at a 3rd century theatre.
Highlights
Highlights
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Explore the exceptionally well-preserved Greek Theater of Taormina, considered one of the world's most spectacular amphitheaters.
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The theater offers views of the Calabrian and Ionian coasts of Sicily. On clear days, the unchanged view of Mount Etna spans over 2,300 years.
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Learn how this theatre went from staging musicals to gladiator battles with audio guides. You can tailor your pace and choose from 5 languages!
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Next to the theater, discover the Antiquarium—a small museum boasting treasures like the Caius Claudius Marcellus statue and an oval marble sarcophagus.
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Fun Fact: Taormina hosts concerts, plays, and operas, along with prestigious events like Taormina Arte, the Taormina Film Fest, and the David di Donatello award ceremony.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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Entry to Ancient Theater of Taormina
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Audio guide in Italian, English, French, German and Spanish
Exclusions
Exclusions
- Guide
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Your experience
Your experience
This experience gives you access to an audio guide. Accessible over your phone and available in 5 languages, these audio guides offer tidbits about the theatre and allow you to explore the space at your own pace.
Taormina's timeless theater
Annually, crowds flock to Taormina's Ancient Theater, drawn by its rich history and the beauty of this ancient relic. Carved into Sicilian hills, this well-preserved testament to Ancient Greece and Rome, initially constructed by Philistides in the 3rd century BC, underwent extensive Roman renovations. It was transformed over the centuries, serving as a venue for classical plays and later as an amphitheater for gladiatorial combat.
See Roman-Greek relics up close
The ancient Amphitheater offers breathtaking views of the Bay of Naxos to the south and the Strait of Messina with the Calabrian coast to the north. The structure itself comprises 3 sections: the stage, the orchestra, and the cavea. Two spacious side rooms flank the stage and stalls. Back then, it accommodated around 10,000 spectators (today, the capacity is 4,500). This venue continues to host opera and theater performances, standing strong over 2,000 years after its inception.
You can discover fragments of 3rd century BC painted plaster, Gymnasium remnants, and Greek inscriptions like the Strategists' tables in the Theatre. Roman relics include a calendar, consuls' lists by the baths, and a 2nd-century AD sarcophagus, a stone coffin, adorned with inscriptions, used to hold and protect the remains of the deceased.
Operating hours
Operating hours
Know before you go
Know before you go
What to bring
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It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.
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Please have sufficient charge in your smartphones.
Accessibility
- This experience is suitable for wheelchair users.
Additional note
- 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.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket Redemption Point
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Redeem your ticket at Teatro Antico di Taormina.
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Address: Via Teatro Greco, 1, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy.
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