Corso Umberto I Tours
The Corso Umberto I is the main street in Taormina, running from one end of the historic center to the other. This pedestrian-only avenue is, as you might imagine, lined with shops, restaurants, and hotels, all beckoning the countless tourists who amble by each day during the high season. But it’s not just a tourist street - locals enjoy strolling along the Corso Umberto I, too.
Taormina’s Medieval Quarter is one of the prettiest sections of the city, and Corso Umberto I cuts right through its middle. The clock tower that marks the start of the Medieval Quarter is actually in an arched tower that spans the Corso Umberto I. The particularly picturesque Piazza Aprile IX sits along the famous street, and it’s one of the most popular places to pause and do some people-watching. The view from the piazza over the water is lovely, and the piazza itself is a beautiful backdrop to whatever is going on.
Further down the Corso Umberto I is another piazza, the Piazza Duomo in front of Taormina’s cathedral. This is another good place for a pause - many hang out on or near the Baroque fountain at the center of the piazza.
Taormina’s Medieval Quarter is one of the prettiest sections of the city, and Corso Umberto I cuts right through its middle. The clock tower that marks the start of the Medieval Quarter is actually in an arched tower that spans the Corso Umberto I. The particularly picturesque Piazza Aprile IX sits along the famous street, and it’s one of the most popular places to pause and do some people-watching. The view from the piazza over the water is lovely, and the piazza itself is a beautiful backdrop to whatever is going on.
Further down the Corso Umberto I is another piazza, the Piazza Duomo in front of Taormina’s cathedral. This is another good place for a pause - many hang out on or near the Baroque fountain at the center of the piazza.
Practical Info
Keep in mind that while you’ll find plenty of cheap souvenirs on offer
in shops along the Corso Umberto I, you’ll also find unique Sicilian
treats and crafts to take home, too. Plan to take your time wandering
this street - and many of the smaller streets that connect to it - in
order to find the hidden gems. For an insider look at this city’s most
famous street, take a walking tour of Taormina with an expert local
guide.
Address: Corso Umberto I, Taormina, Sicily, Italy
8 Tours and Activities to Experience Corso Umberto I
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Mount Etna Nature and Flavors Half-Day Tour from Taormina
Spend a day discovering Europe’s highest active volcano and lava caves on this Mt. Etna tour. As you travel from Taormina or Giardini Naxos, learn all about the infamous Sicilian volcano from a guide. Then, leave the vehicle to trek along the trails of Parco dell’Etna, and visit an intriguing lava cave back at ground level. On your return to Catania, you have time for one last stop at an organic farm where samples of wine and honey await.
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$81.12
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Private Tour of Taormina and Castelmola with Optional Food and Wine Tasting
Soak up the atmosphere of some of the most popular Sicilian resorts on this private tour. See the top sites in Taormina, Castelmola, and Giardini Naxos where you will explore the Corso Umberto, the Greek and Odeon theaters, lovely historic palazzos St. Catherina Church, and the Duomo. Gain a deeper understanding of the beautiful island and its history as you spend approximately five hours touring and learning with your guide.
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$210.53
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$210.53
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The places of the Godfather & Taormina (One-day tour)
If you want to spend an unforgettable day and enjoy all the best that the offers
place you have chosen to spend your holidays, choose Transfer Sicily Tours and not
you will regret it. Professional drivers with latest generation comfortable and safe vehicles
will guide you to discover authentic Sicily. Don't hesitate ... choose us!
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$368.72
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$368.72
per group
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Making Class Pizza in Taormina & Shopping Day (One Day Tour)
If you want to spend an unforgettable day and enjoy all the best that the offers
place you have chosen to spend your holidays, choose Transfer Sicily Tours and not
you will regret it. Professional drivers with latest generation comfortable and safe vehicles
they will guide you to discover authentic Sicily and if you are a pizza lover you cannot miss this wonderful experience! You will eat a delicious pizza made with your own hands and then you will have time to visit the most beautiful village in Sicily. What are you waiting for to contact us?
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$294.97
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$294.97
per group
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Best of Eastern Sicily: Taormina and Castelmola private tour from Giardini Naxos
Explore three charming cities on the east coast of Sicily - ancient Giardini Naxos, picturesque medieval village Castelmola and Taormina - Pearl of the Ionic sea. Churches and palaces, views of rocky mountains and azure sea, smells of orange blossom, oregano, and mint … Sicily is an inspiring island!
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$600.00
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$600.00
Price varies by group size
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
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PRIVATE TOUR: from MESSINA cruise port to TAORMINA and CASTELMOLA
We offer a private, exclusive and comfortable service from the dock where your cruise ship will arrive in Messina.
The approximate duration will be 6 hours and we would have the opportunity to visit Castelmola, one of the most beautiful Italian villages, to admire on one side the gulf of Taormina and on the other side the majestic volcano Etna.
After few minutes transfer service we will continue our visit to Taormina where along Corso Umberto you can visit the Greco-Roman theater (entrance tickets not included), see the local shops or enjoy an ice cream while walking.
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$498.27
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$498.27
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Etna - Taormina - Castelmola
Ascending the southern slope of Mount Etna, we will cross the lava flow of 1983 and 2002, and see up close its destructive effects. We will reach an altitude of 2.000 meters, where you can visit the Silvestri Craters originated from the eruption of 1892. Here you will walk on the edge of the craters, admiring the breathtaking landscape. On the way back, we will stop in a Honey Farm where you can learn the procedures for production of organic honey and taste varieties of honey and many other typical products like extra virgin olive oil, wine, Sicilian pesto etc. In Taormina, you will walk through the town enjoying the beauty of the historical center and the city's main attractions (Greek Theater, Cathedral, Belvedere Square). Afterwords, we will visit the characteristic medieval village of Castelmola with its Cathedral and the main square with its wonderful view on Mount Etna. An almost compulsory stop is Turrisi Coffee Shop, where it is possible to taste a special almond wine.
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$208.79
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$208.79
Price varies by group size
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Private Taormina Walking Tour and Wine Tasting
Discover Taormina’s historic secrets and modern delights on a 3-hour walking tour of highlights like Palazzo Corvaja, Santa Caterina church and Vicolo Stretto — the narrowest street in town. Gain skip-the-line entry to the ancient Greek theater, which boasts magnificent views of Mt Etna and Giardini Naxos. In the main square of Piazza IX Aprile, rest your feet and refresh with a tasting of unique Mt Etna DOC wines and savory local products at an enoteca.
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$196.65
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$196.65
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