Things to Do in Catania
Join us on this day trip to the Valley of the Temples and the Scala dei Turchi, where you'll visit an archeological gem and one of Sicily's natural treasures.
• 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 experience a unique adventure because we are able to combine professional knowledge of the city with daily experience, as we are all from Catania. Our tour will tell you about the millennial history of the city, its connection with Mount Etna, its most illustrious characters, and its famous gastronomy.
The tour begins at Piazza Duomo with the Elephant Fountain, the Cathedral, and the Town Hall. Crossing the historic fish market, you will reach Ursino Castle. Then Piazza Mazzini, Piazza San Francesco, and via dei Crociferi to end at Piazza Università
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TRAVELERS:
The Guiding Sicily Tourist Guides, covered by Civil Liability insurance to protect the client, do not just describe Catania in its peculiarities, but build an original itinerary, offering the visitor many possible ways to enjoy it. The planning of the itinerary and the management of the guide service require skills that only a licensed 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 20 euros per person (children under 10 years free).
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!
• 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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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
• Discover a storied past and a history written in lava and ashes from a multilingual tour guide.
• Enjoy the flavors of the region during a delicious tasting of wines, liqueurs, honey, and more.
• Fun fact: Mount Etna stretches for a circumference of 93 miles and covers 1,190km², over twice the size of any of Italy's largest mountains!
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 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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Discover the authentic soul of Catania with an essential walking tour: a journey through history, baroque and traditions, to experience the city through its most iconic places and the stories that make it unique.” - In the popular heart of Catania: from Civita to San Berillo
Catania boasts many districts, each of which has many stories to tell. Our itinerary will wind through 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 instead one of the most fascinating and controversial neighborhoods, known for its troubled history, its popular identity and the recent redevelopment process that is transforming it into an artistic and cultural center.
• Learn about Mount Etna's landscape and volcanic activities from your guide during a thrilling jeep ride to some of the volcano's most suggestive places.
• Hike for about 3 km to discover the beauty and intrigue of Mount Etna's lateral craters, formed by lateral eruptions that expelled magma and ash, and connected to the main magma chamber of the volcano.
• Discover the excitement of exploring a strange and spooky cave formed by cooling lava flows, and observe the captivating geological formations up close.
• Fun Fact: Mount Etna's first recorded eruption dates back to 1500 BC, and since then, it has erupted more than 200 times.
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!
• 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.
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.
First, I would like to briefly introduce myself: My name is Mirco, I am 31 years old, and I have been working in the tourism sector for 10 years. I offer high-quality experience tours that are off the beaten path of the classic, crowded tourist routes.
If you have just landed in Catania and want to get oriented in the city center, this tour is perfect for you!
During this relaxed walk, I will accompany you and show you the most interesting aspects of the city center – from the monumental streets to the nightlife districts and the popular street art!
I will tell you about the culture of Catania and Sicily in general and give you some tips on the city's typical cuisine. We will slowly traverse the entire center, touching the fish market, Castello Ursino, Via Crociferi, and the Roman Amphitheater, until we finally reach the nightlife streets of Catania.
I will always have my iPad with me and show you old photos of Catania as well as exciting videos about Mount Etna and interesting traditions of Catania during the tour. Of course, I will also give you tips on typical foods and recommend local restaurants where you can enjoy an excellent lunch or dinner.
I am an easy-going person who enjoys chatting and exchanging views. My goal is for our shared walk to feel like a real "outing with friends" and for you to finish this tour with a personal enrichment!
See you soon!
