Description

Discover Catania on foot with a private licensed guide. This half-day urban trekking tour takes you through the heart of Sicily’s second largest city – rebuilt entirely in Baroque style after the catastrophic 1693 earthquake that destroyed it.

Walk through the famous lava stone streets and admire the stunning contrast of black basalt and white limestone that define Catania’s unique architectural identity. Visit Piazza del Duomo, the symbol of the city with its iconic Fontana dell’Elefante – a lava stone elephant that has been the city’s emblem for centuries. Explore the magnificent Cathedral of Saint Agatha, patron saint of Catania, and discover the hidden stories behind its walls.

Stroll along Via Etnea, the city’s main boulevard with a direct view of Mount Etna, and explore the ornate Via dei Crociferi lined with Baroque churches and monasteries. Visit the imposing Castello Ursino, a 13th-century Norman castle, and the grand Benedictine Monastery – one of the largest in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The tour concludes with an authentic street market aperitivo experience – a curated tasting of local street food and Sicilian wines, capturing the true spirit of Catanian food culture.

Tour highlights:

• Piazza del Duomo & Fontana dell’Elefante
• Cathedral of Saint Agatha
• Via dei Crociferi (UNESCO)
• Benedictine Monastery (UNESCO)
• Castello Ursino
• Teatro Bellini exterior
• Authentic street market aperitivo

Duration: approximately 3 hours

Starting point: Piazza del Duomo, Catania