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Free walking tour through ancient Catania: memories of a glorious past

4.71
Good(132)
Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Languages: English and Spanish
Guru: Tiziana
Registered on 11 December 2021
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Hello everyone, I'm Tiziana, a regularly licensed tour guide in the Sicily region. Graduated in Interpretation and Translator, I have worked in the field of tourism since 2001. I started as a licensed tour leader in Sicily, Italy and abroad and this allowed me to get to know other worlds, with different cultures and languages. Since 2014 I have been working as a local tour guide in Sicily, mainly in the entire province of Catania, so I have deepened my historical, artistic and cultural knowledge of my city. Passionate about volcanology, archeology and medieval history, I love telling the traditions of my land in 360 degrees from folklore to culinary specialties. My goal during guided tours is to make my island known and, above all, live like a "local Sicilian", with the sun always in my heart!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

On this guided tour of Catania, you will learn about the "ancient" history of the ethnic city and its most important monuments from Roman, Byzantine and medieval times.
Called the pearl of the black baroque, Catania is best known for the richness of its churches and the elegance of its lava stone buildings. Few people know that the “underground city” still preserves the memories of a glorious past, hidden between the buildings, the alleys and under the squares of the old town. Come with me and discover an unexpected and unusual city.
I will tell you about the indissoluble relationship that this city has always had with its active volcano Etna and about the fundamental importance of the Amenano river that it has had since its founding.
You will delve into the past to rediscover the beauties of a forgotten city.
From Piazza Duomo we walk through the streets of the historic center, where the tour ends in Piazza Stesicoro:

  • Piazza Duomo
  • Elephant fountain
  • Norman cathedral
  • the Amenano
  • Carlos V's goal
  • Address bathroom
  • Ursino Castle
  • Theater and Odeon
  • Terme della Rotonda
  • Roman amphitheater

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Via Erasmo Merletta, 1, 95124 Catania CT, Italy
I will be under the elephant in Piazza del Duomo wearing a red badge (tour guide license for the Sicily region)
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Outside visit
Piazza Duomo
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Outside visit
Historic fish market in Catania
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Outside visit
Piazza Federico di Svevia
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

4.71
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By category
Professionalism
4.67
Fun
4.43
Communication
4.58
Quality
4.74
Route
4.60

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Free walking tour through ancient Catania: memories of a glorious past
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