Catania: Heart of the City Guided Walking Tour – Catania, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Dive into the main monuments in Catania’s city center on this guided walking tour. Follow a local guide to uncover history, legends, and facinating anecdotes about daily life in Sicily. Get tips on what to see and do during your time in the city.

Meet your licensed guide in Piazza Duomo and admire the statue of the elephant, which is the symbol of Catani. Take a peak inside the Cathedral of Catania, which is the seat of the Archbishops of Catania.

Stroll through the lively fish market to see nice restaurants and view an area with a rich nightlife. Stop outside the Ursino Castle, the only medieval monument that survived the terrible earthquake which destroyed Catania in 1693.

Enjoy the stunning monasteries, churches and palaces which have made the Via Crociferi street so famous. Finish the tour in Piazza Università, one of the most scenic squares in the city and just a short walk from Duomo Square.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Step back in time as you hear about the city’s facinating past
Soak up and array of monuments as you walk down Via Crociferi
Capture pictures of top sights like the Cathedral of Catania and Ursino Castle
Live like a local with nightlife and restaurant tips from your guide
Find out where to shop like a local with a stroll through the fish market

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