Audio Guide of Corso Umberto

Corso Umberto is the main street of Taormina, a public thoroughfare. Museums and attractions along it have their own opening hours, but the rest of the day you can enjoy a leisurely stroll. At night, it often turns into a lively promenade filled with bars and restaurants.

No, access to Corso Umberto is completely free. It is a public street and the heart of Taormina's social life, ideal for a walk at no cost. What you will have to pay for is entry to the museums located along the street.

Well... it depends! If you just want to walk straight through without stopping, one hour may be enough. But if you like wandering, browsing the shops, and stopping for a coffee, you can easily spend between 2 and 3 hours, or even more if you stop for lunch. I recommend doing the cathedral section at night, and the Greek Theatre section during the day.

Corso Umberto, which follows the route of the ancient Roman consular road, is the historic and cultural backbone of Taormina. It connects Porta Messina with Porta Catania and is full of old palaces, churches, and monuments that tell centuries of Sicilian history. It is like an open-air museum. If you want to learn more, click here for more information.

To avoid the biggest crowds, I suggest going early in the morning, before 10:00, or later in the afternoon, just before sunset. As for the time of year, spring, especially April and May, and autumn, especially September and October, are usually ideal, with good weather and fewer tourists than in peak summer. If you want to check events, you can visit the Taormina town hall website.

In general, Corso Umberto is fairly accessible, as it is a pedestrian street with few steep slopes. However, some shops or secondary attractions may have steps. If you need special assistance, I recommend contacting the Taormina tourist office at +39094223243 for more detailed information. In any case, I recommend going with someone if you think you may need help with a ramp.

So many! Very close by you have the famous Ancient Theatre of Taormina, the picturesque Villa Comunale Gardens, and the stunning Isola Bella. There are also several historic churches along Corso Umberto itself. You could easily fill several days.

Of course, here are some PRO TIPS: wear comfortable shoes, because you will be walking quite a bit. Do not stay only on the main street. Get lost in its little side lanes. You will discover beautiful corners and unique shops. As for food, the restaurants on the side streets are usually more authentic and cheaper than those right on Corso Umberto. If you are like me, I recommend having dinner at Trattoria Da Nicola and trying the pistachio pasta. It is amazing.