Things to Do in Catania
Travel to Savoca & Forza d’Agrò and follow in the footsteps of famous director Francis Ford Coppola on this tour of set locations from The Godfather in Sicily!
• Start your visit at the lower station, scan your ticket, then board the cable car for a smooth round trip that gets you quickly above the main crowds.
• Take in wide volcanic landscapes, crisp mountain air, and changing lava fields from your cabin, then spend unhurried time walking the plateau at 2,500m.
• Upgrade to include round-trip 4x4 bus transfers beyond the cable car, reaching up to 3,000m and getting closer to Etna's upper volcanic area.
• Add an expert alpine volcanological guide to join a short hike near 3,000m, learn how Etna shapes the landscape, and get insider insights into recent activity.
With us, the guides of Guiding Sicily, you will have a unique experience because we are able to combine professional knowledge of the city with daily life as we are all from Catania. Our tour will tell you about the millennial history of the city, its connection with Etna, its most illustrious figures, and its famous gastronomy.
The tour starts from Piazza Duomo with the Elephant Fountain, the Cathedral (exterior) and the Town Hall. Crossing the historic fish market, you will reach the Ursino Castle. Then Piazza Mazzini, Piazza San Francesco, and via dei Crociferi to end in Piazza Università.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE TRAVELER:
The Tourist Guides of Guiding Sicily, covered by Civil Liability insurance for the protection of the client, do not just describe Catania in its peculiarities, but they build an original itinerary, offering the visitor many possible ways of enjoyment. The planning of the itinerary and the management of the guide service require skills that only an authorized professional can offer. For this reason, this is NOT A FREE TOUR and at the end of the guided tour, we ask the visitor to leave a contribution of at least 15 euros per person (children free under 10 years old).
• Start in Catania with a 4x4 ride to Mount Etna's base, then follow your guide as the trail leaves the road and the hike begins on rising slopes.
• Follow your guide up to Mount Etna's craters, with a waterproof jacket or poncho provided, and finish with the 4x4 ride back down to Catania.
• On the upper section your guide sets the pace, gives short stops near the crater rims, and leads the group back along the same path toward the base.
• Upgrade to a higher summit goal of 3,400 meters alongside your guide.
Catania is a unique and mysterious city famous for its Baroque architecture, Mount Etna, and Greek origins, but it also has a hidden esoteric side. uncover ,decodify esoteric symbolism,alchemy, Astrology along the tour.Traces of the Ancient Greek and Egyptian Divinities are evident throughout the city Seafood cuisine, ricotta cheese cannolo, wines, and honey along with its spectacular beaches makes it a must-see destination.
I invite you to come and discover this magnificent city and uncover its hidden gems.
Itinerary:
- The Cathedral external
- The Town Hall
- Museum
- The "Ursino" Castle
- Piazza Dante san Nicola
- Monastery
- Via Crociferi san francesco Borgia
- Roman baths
- The Roman theatre
• Ride the cable car to 2,500 m, then follow your guide across lava fields and ash ridges toward dramatic crater viewpoints.
• Explore craters safely with your guide while learning how recent eruptions sculpted the landscape, rocks, and fumaroles you’ll see.
• From meetup to descent, local staff accompany you at every step, ensuring a supported and informative mountain experience.
• Upgrades available: opt for a 4x4 to 3,400 m, hotel pickup, or a guided 3,000 m trekking route to match your goals and pace.
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Welcome to Catania!
Join this free walking tour to live a complete and unforgettable experience of this beautiful city.
Our tour is an experience that actively involves participants. Not only are we local friends who know the city, but we also feel a special connection to it.
During the tour you will be able to discover some of the typical points of interest in Catania , but also lesser-known aspects , which will make the tour a complete experience.
This bond and the chiaroscuro of our city is what we want to tell in a memorable and exciting tour.
Amunini!
• Begin in Catania with a 4x4 ride that climbs to 2,000 meters, setting you down near the craters where your guided hike into the lava zone starts.
• Follow paths that circle craters and cross lava fields at 2,000 meters, with pauses built in so you can look, photograph, and breathe.
• Finish with local tastings after the trek, sharing what you discovered while your guide answers questions and helps tie the whole experience together.
• Choose the language you want to hear on the trail, picking from English, German, Italian, French, or Spanish during checkout.
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We are local guides with a great passion for Catania, our tour tells a story of a very complex city and its relationship with the volcano and its patron Saint.
Our main aim is to give everyone the opportunity to know and love Catania for what it is, with its contrasts. On this tour we see places such as: - Piazza università (meeting point) - Piazza Duomo - Cathedral - City Hall - Fish Market - Piazza Mazzini - Crociferi Street -Etnea Street - end point is Piazza Stesicoro, by the amphitheater.
Here we can receive only 5 reservations, so when we confirm the tour, please reply and back-up your participation.
Thank you very much and we are looking forward to welcoming you in Catania!
• Visit Scala dei Turchi, a striking white marl cliff shaped like a natural staircase above the Mediterranean.
• Enjoy free time by the beach to admire the cliff’s white rock, turquoise waters, and coastal views.
• Explore the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples, one of the world’s most important Greek archaeological parks.
• Listen to stories and insights through the onboard audio guide as you travel across Sicily’s landscapes.
I will take you on a journey through one of the most fascinating cities in Sicily, exploring its art, legends, and captivating stories. We will delve into the most important places and discover some hidden gems.
We will explore the history, conquests, and traditions of this city. We will uncover the secrets behind the numerous legends and stories surrounding Catania and Sicily as a whole.
What I would like is not just to give you some information and satisfy a bit of curiosity, but above all to provide you with the right tools and the best advice so you can enjoy Catania as much as possible; to make you experience this place not as a tourist, but as a traveler and a local.
Book with me and you won't regret it 🙂
• Begin in Catania by boarding a 4x4 that climbs to 2,000 meters, following roads along the volcano before stopping close to the craters.
• Share the route with at most 12 guests while your guide sets the pace, answers questions, and chooses paths around the craters before return.
• Upgrade to a guided hike with a volcanological expert, walking around the craters while they lead the route and share explanations about the terrain.
• Select the language for your crater tour when booking, choosing a guided visit in English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, or Portuguese.
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This lava city hypnotized me. Catania is full of myths and legends and all so current! This is where the story happened! None of the historical eras have been disproved, they are all still there... and visibly there. The scent of good food, good wine, special desserts! A city to savor with your eyes and palate! But let's not get distracted: the historic center of Catania with the skyline, Piazza Duomo, Castel Ursino, the Greco-Roman ruins, the baroque reconstruction and much more.
• Hear myths, legends and geological facts associated with the volcano from a multilingual driver guide on your journey.
• Upon arrival, enjoy sunrise views and trek up to 2,750m, independently at your pace for up to 2 hours.
• Upgrade your experience with a delicious Sicilian lunch to round off your adventure.
Discover the authentic soul of Catania with an essential free tour: a journey through history, baroque, and traditions, to experience the city through its most emblematic places and the stories that make it unique. - In the popular heart of Catania: from Civita to San Berillo
Catania has numerous districts, each with many stories to tell. Our itinerary will cover two of the most important neighborhoods. La Civita, located between the baroque center and the sea, owes its name to the Latin civitas, which indicates the "city" par excellence: in medieval times, this area was considered the noble and residential heart of the city. San Berillo is one of the most fascinating and controversial neighborhoods, known for its tumultuous history, its popular identity, and the recent process of redevelopment that is transforming it into an artistic and cultural center.
