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Bike tour of Catania by e-bike

Bike tour of Catania by e-bike

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3 hours 30 minutes

Catania Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

The Best Way to Discover Catania: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at Piazza Università or a stroll through the historic Porta Uzeda and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Audio & Text: Listen to our audio guide or read the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Roman Amphitheater of Catania, Piazza Stesicoro, Via Etnea, Piazza Università, Teatro Massimo Bellini, Basilica Cattedrale di Sant’Agata, Fontana dell’Elefante, Porta Uzeda, Ursino Castle, and the Greek-Roman Theatre.

Catania Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

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2 hours

Price varies by group size

Catania walking Tour - small group

Catania walking Tour - small group

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2 hours

In the Popular Heart of Catania from Civita to San Berillo

In the Popular Heart of Catania from Civita to San Berillo

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2 hours

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Ghosts of Catania Exploration Game and Tour

Dark legends stir in the shadows of Catania’s narrow streets. A mysterious sorcerer has awakened vengeful spirits from the city’s past and only you can stop them. Are you brave enough to face what lies beneath? Follow a spine-tingling storyline as you explore Catania at your own pace. Using your phone, you’ll unlock riddles, solve puzzles, and uncover eerie tales rooted in real history. The route takes you through ancient ruins, hidden alleys, and overlooked corners, blending ghost stories with local lore. Each location reveals a new part of the mystery as you race to banish the spirits before time runs out. What makes this tour unique? It transforms Catania’s haunted past into a suspenseful puzzle experience you can play with friends, family, or even solo on your schedule. Perfect for thrill-seekers, curious minds, and fans of supernatural stories.

Ghosts of Catania Exploration Game and Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes

Price varies by group size

AudioZoom into Catania: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Catania is a city shaped by fire and rebirth, and its ancient Greek ruins, Norman castles, and stunning Baroque architecture have survived to tell the story. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll amble along the elegant main road, Via Etnea, and through atmospheric side streets where Mount Etna’s dramatic presence has influenced every chapter of the Sicilian city’s 2,800-year history. Starting in Giardino Bellini, the romantic gardens dedicated to composer Vincenzo Bellini, you’ll walk down the city’s grand main boulevard. You’ll learn how it was redesigned after the catastrophic 1693 earthquake that levelled Catania, prompting its spectacular Baroque reconstruction.

AudioZoom into Catania: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

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1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes

Evening Street Food Tour in Catania

Join a guided walking tour through the charming alleys and historic squares of the city center, where you’ll get an introduction to Catania’s rich history while enjoying some of the best traditional culinary delights. The tour begins with a visit to the Monastery of the Benedictines, followed by a sunset aperitif featuring horse meat and wine in the historic setting of Ursino Castle. You’ll stroll through the fish market, sampling typical Sicilian cheeses and cured meats, before arriving at Piazza Duomo, a stunning example of Sicilian Baroque and a UNESCO World Heritage site, to taste the famous arancino. Next, you’ll wander through the lesser-known streets of the historic center and pass by the Teatro Massimo Bellini. Finally, the sweet part of the tour will lead you to a selection of Sicilian pastry specialties, including the famous ricotta cannolo, cassatella, and almond sweets during the winter months, or refreshing Sicilian granita during the summer.

Evening Street Food Tour in Catania

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3 hours

Private visit to Catania in Maggiolone Cabriolet

With this 4-hour experience you will experience the wonderful city of Catania from a special point of view, aboard a beautiful vintage car, a 1976 Volkswagen Maggiolone cabriolet, visiting all the main monuments of the city and immortalizing unforgettable moments with evocative photos that I will take of you that you can keep for beautiful memories. After the main monuments of the historic center of the city we will visit the most beautiful characteristic seaside villages of the City of Catania to immortalize indelible memories through beautiful photos.

Private visit to Catania in Maggiolone Cabriolet

4 hours

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Catania Ghost Tour: Myths, Legends and Tastings Under Mount Etna

Uncover Catania’s darker side on this atmospheric 90-minute evening walking tour blending ghost stories, crime legends, and iconic Sicilian street food. Start in the historic center near Piazza Duomo, where tales of a mysterious medieval magician still echo beneath the lava stones. Enjoy a warm arancino with a glass of local Etna wine before heading to Via dei Crociferi, a baroque street haunted by the legend of a headless horse—said to protect forbidden love affairs of the nobility. Gaze upon Mount Etna from Via Etnea and hear how its fiery presence inspired myths of witches and ancient curses. End your walk near Teatro Bellini with a cassatina and sweet passito wine as you learn the tragic story of Saint Agatha, Catania’s beloved martyr. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to explore hidden corners, taste authentic flavors, and uncover the untold stories that live in the city’s shadows.

Catania Ghost Tour: Myths, Legends and Tastings Under Mount Etna

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1 hour 30 minutes

CSTRents - Catania Segway PT Authorized Tour

Sail through the ancient avenues of Catania on a memorable Segway adventure. Accompany a local guide through the UNESCO-designated city center, passing the Elephant Fountain, the vibrant Via Etnea street, and the Villa Bellini park. Take a moment to appreciate the 13th-century Castle Ursino and discover more about the city’s medieval past. Your journey will end at the same location where you started.

CSTRents - Catania Segway PT Authorized Tour

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3 hours

Price varies by group size

Must see: Catania & Etna Private Experience from Cruise Port

In this tour you will get to set foot on the base of one of the largest active volcanoes in Europe and to understand how its volcanic activity shaped the history of one of Sicily's biggest cities: Catania. Join us on a personalized trekking of the south base and on a walking tour of the city reconstructed from the ashes. In Top Private Tours we want you to have an amazing experience, that is why our tours can be customised to you liking! Hope to see you soon!

Must see: Catania & Etna Private Experience from Cruise Port

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7 to 8 hours

Price varies by group size

Catania Audio Tour with App : Duomo, Etna and Via Etnea

Discover Catania in a free, immersive and engaging way with the interactive tour via i-Tourist app. With 21 audio guides directly on your smartphone, you can explore the city at your own pace, without groups and without fixed times, following a route rich in history, curiosities and iconic places. Stroll among the Baroque masterpieces of Piazza del Duomo, admire the majestic Cathedral of Sant'Agata and discover the authentic soul of the city among the colors and scents of the Catania Fish Market. The app will also guide you through historical treasures such as the Ursino Castle, the Roman Theatre of Catania and the elegant Via dei Crociferi. The tour also integrates a holistic and sensory approach, inviting you to experience the city with awareness: listen to the sounds, observe the details, breathe the energy of the places and let yourself be guided in an experience that combines culture, emotions and well-being. An original and profound way to get in tune with the authentic soul of Catania.

Catania Audio Tour with App : Duomo, Etna and Via Etnea

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6 hours

Catania Food Market Private Walking Experience from Port

Discover the black pearl of the Ionian Sea on our private walking tour of Catania. Learn how the city was shaped by Mount Etna and how it has risen from the ashes multiple times throughout history. To enrich your experience, enjoy a tasting of local food and drinks in Catania’s lively markets, where you’ll sample authentic Sicilian flavors and soak up the city’s vibrant atmosphere. Our tours are fully customisable to suit your preferences. We look forward to welcoming you!

Catania Food Market Private Walking Experience from Port

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4 hours

Price varies by group size

3 Hours Private Historical and Culture Walking Tour in Catania

Explore the beautiful and charming Catania on this private guided tour. You will follow your expert guide through the city center, its fascinating streets and squares and its monuments. Stop in piazza Duomo, where you will see the famous Elephant fountain, the Cathedral and the Town Hall. You will learn about the history of the city thanks to the descriptions, the commentaries and anecdotes of your local guide. During the visit you will discover the most important highlights of the city center, including the Pescheria, the Roman Theater and Castel Ursino, while strolling the main streets, such aspiazza Mazzini, piazza san Francesco and via dei Crociferi. This guided tour is the perfect way to get to know this fascinating city!

3 Hours Private Historical and Culture Walking Tour in Catania

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3 hours

Price varies by group size

Massimo Bellini Opera House (Teatro Massimo Bellini)

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Massimo Bellini Opera House (Teatro Massimo Bellini)

Walking tours of Catania’s historic center require a significant amount of time outdoors, so wear sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable shoes.
If visiting the theater for an evening concert or opera, choose elegant attire; daytime tours require informal dress.
The theater is accessible to wheelchair users.
Photography buffs should visit the theater during a daytime tour, as photography is not permitted during performances.

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Are guided tours of the Massimo Bellini Opera House available?

Yes, the opera house offers group tours of the ornate interior, including the stalls, box tiers, foyer, and Royal Box. Tours are available in both English and Italian, and typically take place Tuesday–Saturday in the morning, but it’s best to contact the theater to confirm your visit. While Catania sightseeing tours don’t go inside the venue, they often stop outside to admire it while providing commentary.

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