We took the tour with Valentino and he has been one of the best guides I have ever had. Perfect balance between historic...
Javier
On this free walking tour of Catania, we'll discover the history of a city that had to rise from the ashes more than seven times like a phoenix.
If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Basilica della Collegiata
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Javier
Bilbao, SpainWe took the tour with Valentino and he has been one of the best guides I have ever had. Perfect balance between historical notes, rigor, and sense of ...
Alejandra
SpainFantastic! Valentino was an exceptional guide; he helped us fall in love with Catania (much more than that other city that shall not be named), learn ...
German
SpainHighly recommended! A must-do to complete your visit to the city of Catania. Valentino, our guide, gave us an enjoyable and entertaining tour. He was ...
Nayara Ruiz Lumbreras
Madrid, SpainAbsolutely fantastic! We're so grateful for the service and explanations. It's wonderful to have someone who lives there and knows so much about the c...
Azucena
Madrid, SpainIt was perfect, we loved it. The explanations were very engaging for a long but very interesting tour. Our guide, Valentino, was spectacular, with ext...
María Luciana
Málaga, SpainAn excellent tour of Catania led by Valentino. A Sicilian guide who knows and loves his land, and whose humor and wisdom helped us understand and fall...
Virgilio
Madrid, SpainValentino was a very fun and engaging guide who made our visit to Catania a truly memorable experience. We saw the entire city center, and he showed u...
Patricia
Madrid, SpainOne of the best guided tours of my life! Valentino is an excellent guide, fun and incredibly knowledgeable about his city. He was able to keep us comp...
Carmen
SpainImpossible to improve. The visit was complete, pleasant, interesting, and fun. Our guide Valentino provided a thorough and focused explanation of the ...
Carolina Blanco Guzmán
Madrid, SpainOur guide was Valentino, and I can't think of a better way to visit Catania than by listening to his stories. He showed us and told us about monuments...
On this free walking tour of Catania, we'll discover the history of a city that had to rise from the ashes more than seven times like a phoenix.
At the appointed time, we'll meet in front of the Basilica della Collegiata, right in the heart of the Via Etnea. Here, we'll start this free tour of Catania, a city devastated by volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and war. Are you ready to discover the most fascinating chapters of its history?
We'll start the guided tour talking about the origins of this Sicilian city while admiring the Roman amphitheatre, a 2nd-century construction built with basaltic stone from the Etna volcano. While viewing this architectural jewel, we'll learn how the Greek town of Katane was founded and follow the timeline to the fall of the Roman Empire.
During the tour, we'll also unravel the life of the composer Vincenzo Bellini, nicknamed The Swan of Catania, and learn about the legend of Saint Agatha, the patron saint of the city.
Of course, we'll enter the emblematic Via Crociferi, a street full of 18th-century buildings and monumental churches, such as San Giuliano and San Camillo. We'll also talk about the characteristics of Sicilian Baroque. Did you know that Catania is a World Heritage Site and one of the late baroque cities of Val di Noto?
After 2 hours of touring, we'll finish the free tour of Catania at the meeting point.
This tour does not allow groups of more than 6 people, even if they book separately. If you're a larger group, we recommend booking this private tour of Catania.
If you have other questions, contact us
Basilica della Collegiata
Javier
Bilbao, SpainWe took the tour with Valentino and he has been one of the best guides I have ever had. Perfect balance between historical notes, rigor, and sense of ...
Alejandra
SpainFantastic! Valentino was an exceptional guide; he helped us fall in love with Catania (much more than that other city that shall not be named), learn ...
German
SpainHighly recommended! A must-do to complete your visit to the city of Catania. Valentino, our guide, gave us an enjoyable and entertaining tour. He was ...
Nayara Ruiz Lumbreras
Madrid, SpainAbsolutely fantastic! We're so grateful for the service and explanations. It's wonderful to have someone who lives there and knows so much about the c...
Azucena
Madrid, SpainIt was perfect, we loved it. The explanations were very engaging for a long but very interesting tour. Our guide, Valentino, was spectacular, with ext...
María Luciana
Málaga, SpainAn excellent tour of Catania led by Valentino. A Sicilian guide who knows and loves his land, and whose humor and wisdom helped us understand and fall...
Virgilio
Madrid, SpainValentino was a very fun and engaging guide who made our visit to Catania a truly memorable experience. We saw the entire city center, and he showed u...
Patricia
Madrid, SpainOne of the best guided tours of my life! Valentino is an excellent guide, fun and incredibly knowledgeable about his city. He was able to keep us comp...
Carmen
SpainImpossible to improve. The visit was complete, pleasant, interesting, and fun. Our guide Valentino provided a thorough and focused explanation of the ...
Carolina Blanco Guzmán
Madrid, SpainOur guide was Valentino, and I can't think of a better way to visit Catania than by listening to his stories. He showed us and told us about monuments...
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