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Walking Tour Catania: Discover the City of Lava with a Licensed Guide
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82 Ratings
Catania
Join our licensed guides on a walking tour of Catania's historic center. Discover the city of lava and unlock hidden horizons. Book now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Piazza del Duomo - At the GS (GuidingSicily) infopoint in Piazza Duomo you will meet one of us, all authorized guides with official licenses. Together we will go to the discovery of Catania, a city teeming with life and full of sounds, colors and smells, eager to discover itself in the prying gaze of the curious traveler.
Let’s start right from the DUOMO, Norman in origin and baroque in appearance, an imposing building that in a few decades celebrates its first thousand years of history. On this same square there is also Palazzo degli Elefanti, our Town Hall, and the fountain with the symbol of the city, the liotru, an elephant in lava stone surmounted by an obelisk.
If you have chosen the morning walking tour we will certainly not miss the adjacent historic fish market, where not only the freshest fish is exhibited, but you will find typical cold cuts and cheeses of the region, as well as fruit at literally bargain prices.
What's Included
- Expert-led tour by a licensed guide
Additional Information
An increasing number of explorers are trying to break into the travel industry, but it’s our commitment to professionalism that sets us apart, and it’s something we take great pride in. We are licensed, expert guides who have a deep-rooted love for our region and know just how to present it to the inquisitive wanderer.
Embarking on our walking tour of Catania’s historic heart, you’ll uncover views you wouldn’t have dreamt of! We eagerly anticipate your arrival!! The tour will be conducted in either Italian or English but on demand and subject to availability, you could select from other languages like: German, Spanish, Russian, Greek and French.
Location
Piazza del Duomo
The tour starts from the GS (GuidingSicily) infopoint overlooking Piazza Duomo, at the corner with Via Merletta, at 10.30am
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(82 Ratings)
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Donna_r
Jun 21, 2024
Excellent tour of the city with Giuseppe - Highly recommend this easy walking (mostly - a few sidewalks were old & rough) tour of the city. Covered a bit of history of the city as well as the present day status of the people & attractions. Giuseppe was a pleasant and informative guide who is from Catania. It was a hot day so he was mindful of taking breaks and finding shade for us. He was very helpful with guests with lost items during our tour. The fish market was fun & interesting tour stop. Really enjoyed it!
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Faraway652577
Jun 16, 2024
Optimal - We toured the city with Ivan, who was very professional and empathetic
Money well spent as at each stage he made us understand the life of Catania today and in the past.
Thank you
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Vidalarn
May 7, 2024
The best hostess Esther! - We went on this tour upon our arrival to Catania and had the good fortune of meeting Esther, our guide. Knowledgeable, fun, and full of interesting personal anecdotes that made us feel as if we were on a stroll with a friend. She started in the Duomo, telling us all about St. Agatha and her martyrdom, took us inside the church pointing to all the important aspects of the church and it’s relevance to the city’s inhabitants. Outside she told us about all the buildings around the main piazza before taking us to the market and then over by the monastery, all along intermingling anecdotes, facts of importance, and offerings recommendations for sites, bars, and restaurants to visit. Definitely a positive and certainly recommended!!
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D2630ibmarye
May 5, 2024
Brilliant - I have. Been on many tours and I can honestly say that this has been the best tour that I've ever been part of. The tour guide was fantastic. I learnt so much and the historical importance of every place was highlighted.
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Alessandrors9103sr
Apr 29, 2024
Approach to the city - Pleasant experience. Ivan, accompanying the information with a beautiful irony, in two and a half hours gave us a smattering of Sicilian history first and then that of Catania. Experience to be recommended as a first activity in Catania.
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Laura
Apr 21, 2024
Walking tour of Catania - Really enjoyable walking tour, very knowledgeable and didn't rush the tour. The guide was friendly and approachable.
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Ana_c
Apr 20, 2024
Great Catania walking tour - My friend and I took this 2 hour walking tour of Catania. It was absolutely great. The tour Guide spoke very clearly and gave us just the right amount of information. We saw the main sights in the inner part of the town. Can highly recommend it to any first time visitor of Catania. We then took the Hop on and hop off tour. It was a perfect combination.
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Gss290
Mar 11, 2024
Informative and interesting - Our guide Esther was very knowledgeable and our tour was very informative and interesting. Based around the central landmarks of Catania we were told of the history of the city up to current times and the impact of Etna on the city and its surrounds. Highly recommended! Thank you Esther!
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Moni0
Jun 14, 2024
one day visit - To see the Pesce market, the duomo, enjoy its pastries, eat in a typical restaurant, explore its beautiful streets, the historical part, making a base in Catania is a good option to explore.
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Simonwatterson
Apr 21, 2024
1 star review - Turned up on time didn’t see the group of 40! People… We waited for 15 mins no contact or phone call.. So didn’t go on the tour… Asked for a refund and refused… So understandable I have to leave a 1 star rating as we were there on time no contact was received to ask where we were and now refusing to give me a refund… Sorry not a good experience
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