Taormina City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Taormina City Centre
Popular places to visit

Corso Umberto
During your visit to Taormina, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Corso Umberto. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Greek Theatre
Visit this ancient theater to admire Roman ruins, watch internationally acclaimed musicians and enjoy stunning views across the Bay of Nexus.

Porta di Catania
Pass through this gateway, following in the footsteps of visitors to Taormina many centuries ago, to find trendy cafés and bars in the Old Town.

Piazza del Duomo
A 17th-century fountain and a 13th-century cathedral are among the historic landmarks on this iconic plaza, where you’ll find a lively market in summer.

Naumachie
Lush gardens skirt a cobbled lane facing this triumph of Roman engineering that once carried the town’s water. An ancient wall today hoists modern buildings.

Cathedral of Taormina
You can find out about the history of Taormina with a stop at Cathedral of Taormina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Activities

Private tour of Etna with food and wine tasting in the cellar

COOKING CLASS in Taormina at Chef Massimo HOUSE!!

Taormina Boat Tour with Aperitif on Isola Bella

Taormina and Castelmola from Messina Shared Group Tour
Our pick of the best Taormina City Centre Hotel Deals

Hotel Villa Paradiso
Very nice hotel, great location. Rooftop bar is a great space, and Giussepe (Peppino) was terrific - professional, friendly and a great bartender.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
Outstanding stay and impeccable service!
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Hotel Continental
Welcoming and friendly staff Great location with perfect views of Mt Etna and short walk to Corso Umberto.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Hotel Victoria

NH Collection Taormina
The view from our hotel balcony was worth the price of the room. Very convenient to walk up to the Palace/fortress of Taormina, down to the main shopping street and across to the Roman amphitheater. Breakfast outstanding.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Villa Taormina
The room we wound up with was lovely. Clean, and nicely decorated. The hotel itself was amazing- beautiful old house right in the most historic area, filled with antiques. Staff and breakfast were exceptional.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Check Taormina City Centre hotel availability
Other neighbourhoods around Taormina City Centre

Mazzaro
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Mazzaro. A stop by Lido Mazzaro or Isola Bella might round out your trip.

Spisone
While visiting Spisone, you might make a stop by sights like Spisone Beach and Ionian Sea.



