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.
Private Walking Tour of Catania with Expert Guide.
Summary Description
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.
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
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Piazza Stesicoro, 32, Catania, IT
Start Location Notes: Meet your guide In front of the monument dedicated to Vincenzo Bellini in Piazza Stesicoro
Start Location Directions: Meet your guide In front of the monument dedicated to Vincenzo Bellini in Piazza Stesicoro
Accessibility
- Travellers easily arrive and depart on public transport
Commentary
Guide : English, Italian
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.
- 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
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: 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.
Options and Pricing
Minimum 2 pax
| 2020 to date | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (15 - 99 years) | €220.00 |
| Child (2 - 14 years) | €30.00 |
| Infant (0 - 1 years) | N/A |
Terms and Conditions
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Basic Information
- Duration: 2 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 15
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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