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Catania, City of the elephant

Duration: 2h
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Guru: Matteo
Registered on November 23, 2021

Hello, My Name is Matteo Miano and since 2014 I work as a licenced tourist guide in Sicily. I studied philology at the University of Catania, Athens and Cyprus and worked in Italy and abroad. I really love the city in which I live, and I like to show it in its everyday life, from the popular markets to the elegant squares and streets of the old town. I like the idea of telling places, not just describing them. I do not just list the unmissable places of Catania or where to eat the most popular "arancino". I prefer to dwell on something more subjective: for example, the feelings that each place could leave you. I like to listen to the needs of the visitor, support what he wants to do and optimize the time and experience of his trip to Catania. If you want to know me better by discovering the City of the elephant, read my tour and book! ***************************************************************************************** Γεια Σας! Εάν έχετε επισκεφθεί αυτή τη σελίδα, τότε σας ενδιαφέρει η Σικελία και ιδιαίτερα η Κατάνια! Το όνομά μου είναι Matteo Miano και είμαι Διπλωματούχος Ξεναγός για όλη τη Σικελία. Θα χαρώ να σας παρουσιάσω τα αξιοθέατα της πόλης μου, καθώς και τις ιστορικές παραδόσεις της Κατάνιας, με το υπέροχο τοπίο της Σικελίας, η οποία είναι επίσης γνωστή σε όλο τον κόσμο για τα κρασιά και τα τυπικά ενογαστρονομικά προϊόντα της. Η Κατάνια, καθώς και όλη η Σικελία, μπορεί να ικανοποιήσει κάθε γούστο! > Περπατάμε μαζί στο ιστορικό κέντρο της Κατάνιας. Συνάντηση στην πλατεία του Καθεδρικού Ναού και τέρμα στην πλατεία Στεσιχώρου, με τις εξής στάσεις: - Καθεδρικός Ναός - Παλάτι του Ελέφαντα - Ψαραγορά - Κάστρο Ουρσίνο - Πλατεία Ντάντη - Οδός Crociferi - Οδός Etnea - Ρωμαϊκό Αμφιθέατρο Αν θέλετε να γνωρίσετε την Κατάνια και να μην χάσετε κανένα από τα σημεία αυτά, σχεδιάστε μια βόλτα μαζί μου!

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Tour description

Catania is a welcoming and warm city, like the volcano that dyes it black. It is rich in historical buildings and colourful markets, but especially in people who relax watching Etna while enjoying a cannolo or an arancino . Everyone knows it as the "city of the Elephant", but its ancient and interesting history will surprise you : the charm of the Greek foundation, the rigor of the Roman urban structure, the elegant 18th century palaces and the historic markets in the beating heart of the city center.
Our walking tour, which will start in Piazza Duomo and finish in Piazza Stesicoro , will touch the following points:

  • the Cathedral of Saint Agatha
  • the City Hall (Palace of the Elephants)
  • the fish market
  • the "Ursino" Castle
  • piazza Dante 
  • via Crociferi
  • via Etnea
  • the Roman amphitheater

 If you want to know Catania without missing any of the essential places, book now your guided tour

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What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Piazza del Duomo, 95100 Catania CT, I...
    Piazza del Duomo, 95100 Catania CT, Italy
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    Entrance to the Palace of the Elephants (City Hall)

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Piazza Università
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Palazzo San Giuliano
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Basilica della Collegiata
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Via Crociferi
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Monastero dei Benedettini di San Nicolò l'Arena
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Castello Ursino
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Roman Theater of Catania
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Catania Fish Market
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Piazza Duomo

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Maija 09 Nov 2023
Latviai

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
Guided tour in Catania by Matteo was wonderful, full with surprising information and unexpected places to visit. Highly recommend this tour. You’ll be amazed by Matteo storytelling and charisma!
Olesja 05 Nov 2023
Riga

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
We enjoyed our tour with Matteo very much. Matteo has a very pleasant personality and his language skills are impressive. As a true Sicilian born and raised, he knows so much about Catania and Sicily in general. We definitely recommend Matteo! Thank you for a wonderful walk.
Anastasiia 18 Sep 2023
Catania

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Travelled alone - Sep 2023
Matteo is a wonderful, attentive and passionate guide who will tell you the history of the city in all the details, show you the most important things and places and talk about the culture and people of Catania in order to let you know the spirit of the city. He will also help to know which dessers and food are mandatory to try! I had the best time with him as a guide. Thanks Matteo :) Маттео замечательный и увлеченный гид! Мы прошлись по самым необходимым местам в центре Катании, и он рассказал о истории, культуре и людях города. Он так же направил меня в сторону десертов и еды, которые необходимо попробовать, и мест в городе, которые необходимо посетить будучи туристкой :) его русский прекрасен, так что я советую всем русскоязычным туристам обращаться к нему :) спасибо, Маттео!
Salvatore 20 Aug 2023
Milan

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Travelled in couple - Aug 2023
Enza ci ha fatto scoprire degli aspetti di Catania molto interessanti fuori dai soliti circuiti, su aspetti anche sociali del tessuto catanese. È stata in esperienza molto positiva che consiglio.
Santina 04 Jul 2023
Rome

Tour di Catania ben organizzato con la guida Enza che ci ha fatto fare una full immerthion nella Catania storica e contemporanea visitando monumenti e punti caratteristici della città per più di due ore
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Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Does not accept large group reservations.
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Suitable for carrying pets.

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The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
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