Private Walking Tour of Catania with Expert Guide.

From€220

2 hours

Max 15 people

Commentary: Guide · en, it

Catania, Italy

About this activity

Experience the best of Catania with a private local guide on this two-hour tour of the “centro storico”, the historic center. You’ll view the well-preserved ancient Roman Theater and recognizable sites from Hollywood films like “The Godfather” and “Star Wars”. Take in the sweeping baroque piazzas while your guide regales you with fascinating tales at the city’s top highlights.

Highlights

Explore some of Catania’s most beautiful outdoor sites
Discover Catania like a local Sicilian
Walk through a beautifully-preserved ancient Roman theater
Admire the Piazza del Duomo with its striking architecture
Enjoy the comfort of a private expert guide.

Full description

The Piazza Stesicoro is the perfect place to start a walking tour of Catania. From here, you can easily reach many of the top city highlights on your two-hour walk with a private guide. You'll stroll the city and see the remains of an impressive Roman Theater. Earthquakes were frequent in Catania’s history, especially being so near a volcano, so the architecture is in the newer Baroque style, unlike other major Italian cities.

You'll make your way down the Via Etnea towards Piazza Università where the city’s famed university is located. Once you ascend the Alessi Staircase up to Via dei Crociferi you may recognize your surroundings from the celebrated Godfather films as a few scenes were filmed here.

Next, it’s on to San Francesco Square, where you’ll hear about the square's church and learn about the Cardinal Dusmet monument from WWII in the center. Lastly, your tour ends in Piazza Duomo, a place locals love to congregate to eat and drink, and from here you can choose to visit the historic city hall or the interior of the Cathedral.

Sites Visited

Piazza Stesicoro,

Roman Theater,

Via Etnea,

Piazza Università,

Alessi Staircase,

Via dei Crociferi,

San Francesco Square,

Piazza Duomo

Included / Excluded

Local guide
Expertly guided walking tour

Entrance Tickets (should you wish to enter a site)
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Meeting point

Start Location

Piazza Stesicoro, 32, Catania, IT

Meet your guide In front of the monument dedicated to Vincenzo Bellini in Piazza Stesicoro

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Important information

Know before you book

This is a walking tour. While there are stops along the way, guests should be able to walk at a light to moderate pace without difficulty. Comfortable walking shoes are a must.
Tours run rain or shine. Please dress accordingly. In the event of exceptionally heavy rain, the tour may be canceled and you will be given a full refund.
Please note, this tour does not include entrance to the main sites. If you’d like to visit any particular site, you will need to buy a ticket at the location.

Know before you go

This is a walking tour. While there are stops along the way, guests should be able to walk at a light to moderate pace without difficulty. Comfortable walking shoes are a must.
Please arrive at the meeting point ready for your tour - prior to arrival use the bathroom and ensure you have eaten.
Tours run rain or shine. Please dress accordingly. In the event of exceptionally heavy rain, the tour may be canceled and you will be given a full refund.
Please note, this tour does not include entrance to the main sites. If you’d like to visit any particular site, you will need to buy a ticket at the location.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, sites may occasionally close. We make every effort to stay as close to the advertised itinerary but substitutions/omissions may be necessary.
No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.