Things to Do in Catania
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• Get a 12-minute cable car ride and ascend to 2,500m at Europe’s highest active volcano.
• Take in sweeping views of Etna’s craters and coastline, step into volcanic tubes and the black lava landscape, all at your pace.
• Add a 4x4 ride and ascend to 3000m, then get a guided trek from a multilingual guide with Bocca Nuova and Voragine crater views.
• **Note:** For your safety, some activities may be suspended during bad weather. These temporary closures are non-refundable.
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 figures, 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 Tour 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 15 euros per person (children under 10 years old free).
• Ascend to 2,000m and explore crater rims and hidden lava caves with geological insights from a certified English-speaking volcanological guide.
• Choose tours in French, German or Italian based on your preference.
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!
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!
• Explore the Grotta delle Nevi cave with an expert guide and learn about its formation and volcanic history.
• Pause at a traditional mountain refuge for a break, picturesque backdrops, and a chance to take in the views.
• Hike along the Sartorius Mountains loop in Etna Natural Park and discover unique formations and craters.
• After exploring, return to the meeting point and embark on a scenic journey back to Catania.
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.
• Explore the semi-cave hornitos, shaped by ancient explosive eruptions and the old lava streams of Valle del Bove.
• Walk with a certified guide who enriches the trek with insights into Etna’s craters and past eruptions, all in your preferred language.
Catania is a unique and mysterious city famous for its Baroque architecture, Mount Etna, and Greek origins, but it also has a hidden side. Traces of the Greek Goddess Athena and the ancient Egyptian Isis 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
- The fish market
- The "Ursino" Castle
- Piazza Dante
- Via Crociferi
- Via Etnea
- The Roman theatre
• Dive in the lava beds of the Gulf of Catania, formed by Mount Etna's volcanic eruptions.
• This guided experience is suitable for all divers, from beginners to advanced.
• Diving guides are multilingual (well-versed in English, Spanish, French, and Italian) and experts in marine ecology.
• Fun Fact: Castle Normanno is one of Aci Castello's most famous landmarks. Earlier, it used to be surrounded by the sea. However, one of Mount Etna's lava flows connected it to the mainland.
We will accompany you like a local on a tour through the city of a thousand faces, infinite history and a thousand emotions. A place where history, tradition and culture come together in various views. An emotional journey through colors, scents, music in the most hidden places of the city, we will accompany you on a visit to Catania destroyed 9 times and rebuilt stronger and more beautiful each time.
• 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.
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 🙂
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.
• 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.
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!
