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

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.
Open-top sightseeing bus on Messina to Taormina transfer route.
Passengers enjoying City Sightseeing Turin hop-on hop-off bus tour.

Duration

1 hr - 5 hrs

Open today

9:00am - 7:45pm

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide
4.5/5(30)

Gary P

Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
You can walk all around the theater, and the physical audio guide (rather than a guide streaming onto your phone) was both convenient and informative. The only downside was that you cannot drive to the entrance. You have to park somewhere in town and walk into the site.

Sandra S

Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
There is a problem with the map that is given out with the audio guide. The numbers on the map do not correspond to the numbers in the theatre, so we ended up doing the whole thing backwards! Someone should fix the numbers so that when you to the Greek Theatre you don't have the same experience.

Maria P

Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
The site is magnificent and the audio guide provided at the entrance is an excellent way to understand the significance and learn the history of the place.
    • Seamlessly explore Taormina’s 3rd-century BC Ancient Theatre with a multilingual audio guide, paired with transfers from Messina, in one easy combo.

    • With the shuttle service, travel comfortably from Messina to Taormina with onboard Wi-Fi and assistance.

    • Enjoy a 3-hour stopover in Taormina to explore the city at your leisure.

    • At Taormina Ancient Theatre, discover the Greco-Roman architecture, ancient stone seating, and perfectly functional acoustics.

    • Before wrapping up, enjoy panoramic views of Taormina rooftops, Mount Etna, and Bay of Naxos from the upper levels.

  • Taormina Ancient Theatre

    • Timed-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.

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    Guests from United States, Spain, United Kingdom and over 11 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Sandra S

    Couple
    Verified booking
    May 2026
    There is a problem with the map that is given out with the audio guide. The numbers on the map do not correspond to the numbers in the theatre, so we ended up doing the whole thing backwards! Someone should fix the numbers so that when you to the Greek Theatre you don't have the same experience.

    Gary P

    Couple
    Verified booking
    May 2026
    You can walk all around the theater, and the physical audio guide (rather than a guide streaming onto your phone) was both convenient and informative. The only downside was that you cannot drive to the entrance. You have to park somewhere in town and walk into the site.

    Thierry R

    Group
    Verified booking
    May 2026
    To be sure that everything would goes well!

    Maria P

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    The site is magnificent and the audio guide provided at the entrance is an excellent way to understand the significance and learn the history of the place.

    David R

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Dec 2025
    Beautiful experience a magical place.
  • 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.

    Features:
    • Convenient transport: Hassle-free round-trip shuttle ensures a stress-free journey.

    • Flexible stopover: Spend 3 hours exploring Taormina at leisure during the stopover.

    • 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

    • Timed -entry: Bypass 1-2 hour long onsite queues to enter the site at your reserved time.

    • 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.

  • Taormina Ancient Theatre

    What to bring

    • Carry a valid ID proof for verification purposes.

    • Please bring fully charged smartphone or device for your audio guide.

    What’s not allowed

    • Pets and animals are not allowed.

    • This tour is not accessible to wheelchair users.

    Additional information

    • 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.

    • Tickets can only be used for the date and time selected at purchase.

    Shuttle bus

    What’s not allowed

    • Pets and animals are not allowed.

    • Wheelchairs (this tour is not wheelchair accessible).

    Additional information

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