Top Catania Cultural Tours

Discover Sicily’s second-largest city the way you want on this customizable private tour. Choose your tour length duration upon booking and tell your guide what interests you most. Then set off for a day of authentic exploring as you experience the city through the eyes of a local. Discover hidden gems, learn about Sicilian history, gain insights into local eateries, and much more.

Delve into ancient Roman and Greek history on a visit to both Neapolis Archaeological Park and Ortygia Island in Syracuse. Neapolis is home to some of Syracuse's most notable ruins, including a massive Greek amphitheater that is still used for performances during the summer months. Marvel at age-old quarries and a Roman amphitheater where gladiators fought each other to the death. Afterward, head over to Ortygia Island―a small island that serves as Syracuse's historic center―and nearby Noto, a stunning town filled with exquisite, photo-worthy baroque architecture.

Skip the large tour groups in Sicily, and opt for an intimate, private day trip instead. With a private driver whose focus is your personal group, see ancient Greek and Roman ruins at Neapolis Archaeological Park in Syracuse, stroll through Ortigia's small streets to shop for Sicilian products, and discover UNESCO-listed baroque architecture in Noto. Even better: A hotel or port pickup and drop-off service is also covered.

Leave the navigating to your driver and explore the history and architecture of Sicily with this full-day tour. See several popular landmarks in one day, including the Greek ruins of Agrigento and the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina. This small group tour through the Valley of the Temples offers an intimate atmosphere.

Your private driver will pick you up at your hotel or agreed meeting point in a relaxed atmosphere, you will arrive at the archaeological park of Neapolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the most important archaeological parks in Italy. Here you will discover the most significant ancient monuments - Greek Theatre, the largest in Sicily, legendary cave "Ear of Dionysius", famous for its unique acoustics, Hiero altar, the ancient Greek quarries "Latomie", Roman amphitheater, the Aretusa spring and enjoy spectacular panoramic views from the top of the hill. Then you will visit Ortigia: the Greek temple Apollo, the Cathedral square with its bright limestone buildings - the cathedral, Palazzo Beneventano, the church of Santa Lucia, the Arethusa fountain, the Jewish Quarter, Piazza Archimedes, Diana's fountain, the Fish Point of Sale, where you can feel the unforgettable atmosphere of Southern Italy. And finally the beautiful NOTO with its baroque UNESCO site

Head from Catania to three of Sicily’s top destinations during this full-day, attraction-packed guided tour. Travel comfortably by air-conditioned minivan. Highlights include the Neapolis archaeological park in Syracuse (admission tickets purchased separately), a visit to the Greek and Baroque-influenced island of Ortigia, and a stop in picturesque, UNESCO-listed Noto.

Join with us the Mt Etna & Taormina tour! This excursion gives you the opportunity to visit two of the most attractive places in Sicily in just one day! Following a hiking route up to 2000 meters, you will have the chance to admire forests, craters, lava formations, and scenic views of the mountain. You will visit a volcanic cave using the equipment provided from us (helmets and torches). After the trekking, you will stop at a nice Chalet, where you will enjoy a snack with sandwiches or, according to the weather conditions, you will do a lunch with typical Sicilian Street food. The lunch will be accompanied by water and local red Etna wine. Then we will move to the beautiful town of Taormina. Relax yourself having a walk along Corso Umberto, buying some souvenirs for your relatives and friends, discovering the magic of the Greek Theater, or simply taking pictures of the beautiful landscape. The tour is in Italian and English. Upon request also in Spanish and French.

This tour, which follows one of the scenes from one of the most important films in the history of cinema, offers great emotions not only to fans of the aforementioned film, but also to those who love historical rural villages, of great tradition and history, to the suggestive panoramic views allow visitors to admire incredible sceneries and promontories of which you can hardly fail to be literally fascinated, a cultural tour where it embraces the nature, history and culture typical of one of the most important and largest islands in the Mediterranean.

Spend the day exploring Europe’s tallest active volcano and touring the charming town of Taormina. Walk among the Silvestri Craters, explore a lava tube with headlamps and hardhats, and sample local products such as olive oil, honey, and Sicilian pizza. In Taormina, a walking tour takes you to the Greek Theater (own expense), the botanical garden, and other charming sites.

Visiting both Mt. Etna and Taormina in a single day with public transportation from Catania is almost impossible. With this small-group day trip, shave hours off your travel time and visit both the volcanic slopes and Taormina’s old town. Explore Mt. Etna with a guide to visit dormant craters and lava fields, plus savor bird’s-eye views. Afterwards, enjoy a few hours of free time to sightsee in Taormina before the return transfer.

One full day of exploring takes you to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites on this tour of the Archaeological Area of Agrigento and Villa Romana del Casale. A small-group tour of eight people or fewer makes it easy to learn bout the sites from your guide, and all-inclusive transportation makes traveling between destinations a cinch.

We will take you along an unusual itinerary, outside the traditional tourist routes, to discover places and landscapes unknown to most. First the discovery of the delightful medieval center of Enna and its marvelous views over the surrounding hills that can be enjoyed from the top of its 900 meters. A dive into history and archaeology will follow at the archaeological park of Morgantina and its archaeological museum. To finish with the discovery of Caltagirone, whose baroque influences do not end with the many decorations that enrich churches and buildings in the historic center, but also in the decorations of the much-known and sought-after local ceramics, of which you will learn about the techniques and secrets of processing at a local laboratory.

Discover more of Sicily as you take a tour of Giardini Naxos, Taormina, and Castelmola on this full-day tour from Catania. With a small group, see where the Greeks first landed on the island, then enjoy panoramic views and explore Castelmola with its medieval castle and alleys. Admire the medieval architecture of Taormina, the amazing setting of “The White Lotus".

Sicily’s small towns bring sea views, medieval and ancient history, and vibrant culture. This full-day tour visits the towns of Taormina, Savoca, and Castelmola in a small group setting. Your first stop is medieval Savoca and its Bar Vitelli, where scenes from The Godfather were filmed. Next, you’ll explore the terraced seaside town of Taormina, followed by the mountaintop town of Castelmola.

A curious and interesting experience allowing you to explore culture, history and relaxation in one day on one of the most unique beaches in the world, a tour that is increasingly loved and requested by a varied and different clientele, discovering one of the most ' important of SICILY.

The only tour of Catania where you don't have to worry about photographs, because you have a personal photographer who always follows you and takes all the moments of this special tour of Catania from the most beautiful and panoramic points!

The tour will be a private tour, so you will decide the customization of the tour, such as the possibility of having lunch at a restaurant without any problem of time, which will make your experience unique. In fact, the driver will wait for you if you want to extend the time for some stops programmed. You will also receive information about the places you visit on board the minivan. You will see 2 of the most beautiful locations in Sicily not as tourists but as locals.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Catania and venture to nearby Sicilian towns on this full-day excursion. Alongside a private guide, enjoy guided tours of the towns of Ragusa, Modica, and Scicli and visit several points of interest. Some highlights include the baroque architecture of Ragusa, a chocolate tasting, and the Chiafura Archaeological Park.

This is a private tour where the customer can personalize it. You can choose the pick-up time and pick-up location, according to your needs. You will have your own comfortable car/van and your English speaking driver who will guide you for the entire duration of the Tour. Reservation from 3 to 13 people.

Sicily is home to some of the most spectacular Greek and Roman archaeological sites in Italy, but visiting on your own means navigating the island’s confusing rural roads. With this tour, reach Villa Romana Del Casale in Piazza Armerina and the Valley of Temples in Agrigento with a private driver for a stress-free jaunt through ancient history, taking in these remarkable ruins at your own pace.

Explore Europe's highest active volcano with this Jeep tour on Mount Etna. Join a nature guide and head up to about 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) to discover lava flows and extinct craters, plus take in the views over the Caldera del Valle del Bove. Then don a helmet and headlamp and venture into a lava tube to better to learn how lava flows are formed and cool.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR: Experience the authentic Sicily, a unique fusion of Mediterranean cultures. A tour that reveals the treasures of the most beautiful Mediterranean islands, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage. A tour where art, history, traditions as well as smells and tastes wisely melt together to present an unforgettable stay.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR: Embark on an 8-day exploration of Sicily, beginning in Catania and concluding in Taormina. This tour offers a rich blend of cultural, historical, and culinary experiences, with accommodations in carefully selected 4-star hotels. Visit the lively fish market of Catania, the baroque beauty of Siracusa and Ragusa and the ancient Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. Savor the unique flavors of Modica's chocolate and Palermo's street food. Discover the artistic ceramics of Caltagirone, the grandeur of Monreale’s Cathedral and the picturesque coastal town of Cefalù. Optional excursions include a thrilling journey up Mount Etna. The tour wraps up in the enchanting city of Taormina, offering stunning views and historical treasures.