About this walk

Taormina occupies a single volcanic ridge just eight hundred meters long, and every power that ever ruled Sicily was forced to build inside those same boundaries. Walk this clifftop corridor from the Bourbon-renamed Porta Messina to the fifteenth-century Porta Catania, and you will cross a Greek theatre rebuilt in Roman brick, a Roman cistern long mistaken for a naval arena, an Arab watchtower wrapped in Gothic parliament halls, and a Baroque fountain standing before a fortress cathedral. Each layer sits directly on top of the last, all stacked onto one narrow ribbon of rock above the Ionian Sea. Everything runs from your phone. You get a clear map of all 8 stops, simple directions through Google Maps, and a short audio story with an interactive quiz at each location. The route runs from Porta Messina to Porta Catania along Corso Umberto. Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and explore freely. No groups, no schedules. Audio and text available in 7 languages. Every purchase includes a free eSIM, redeemable once per account, so you can stay connected in Sicily without roaming charges from the moment you land.

In your pocket

What's included

  • Self-guided tour

    Explore at your own pace. No groups, no schedule.

  • Audio guide

    Let the story play as you walk.

  • Interactive quiz

    Answer to unlock each stop.

  • Fun facts

    The best stories behind every landmark.

  • Smart map

    Navigation that shows you where to go next.

  • Play with friendsNew

    Go solo or make it a group game.

  • Free data includedNew

    500MB for global use.

    NINJA TRAVEL eSIM

The route

What you'll do

  1. Porta Messina

    Start here

    Porta Messina

    The gate that opens the walk

  2. Palazzo Corvaja

    Stop 2

    Palazzo Corvaja

    A medieval palace of parliaments

  3. Teatro Antico

    Stop 3

    Teatro Antico

    A Greek stage, a Roman theatre

  4. Naumachia di Taormina

    Stop 4

    Naumachia di Taormina

    The giant Roman cistern wall

  5. Piazza IX Aprile

    Stop 5

    Piazza IX Aprile

    Taormina's balcony over the sea

  6. Torre dell'Orologio

    Stop 6

    Torre dell'Orologio

    The clock tower gate to the old town

  7. Duomo di Taormina

    Stop 7

    Duomo di Taormina

    A fortress cathedral and its fountain

  8. Porta Catania

    Finish

    Porta Catania

    The gate that closes the walk

Where you'll walk

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Word of mouth

What travellers say

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  • Fabulous walking tour around the main areas of Dubrovnik old city.we were able to stop and listen as many times as we needed as there was also written information too

    Karen BakerGoogle review

  • A great way to discover the hidden gems in Sorrento. It provides history, cultural context and a flavour of the place. We would have missed so much had we wandered round without this valuable guide. Thank you for the research and information.

    alison ryeGoogle review

About the creator

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Good to know

What to bring

  • Charged smartphone with internet access
  • Comfortable shoes for walking around
  • Adequate clothes for the weather
  • Headphones (optional)

Your ticket

The ticket is valid for up to 6 months from the date of purchase, so you can plan your tour at your own convenienceOnce activated the tour, you will have 6 months to complete the self-guided tour

Refunds

Not satisfied or changed your plans? Get a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

Free mobile data

500MB from NINJA TRAVEL eSIM, claimed after purchase with a free account. One per account.

Languages

English, Italiano, Deutsch, Français, Português, Español, 中文

Questions

It's a self-guided walk on your phone. When you arrive, open the tour, follow the map from stop to stop and listen to the story of each place, or read it, at your own pace.