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Baroque and Esoteric Catania - Free walking tour
Guru:
Natalie
Registered on August 01, 2023
Visit Catania with a British Polyglot Hi, my name is Natalie Maria Facenna, I am a native English speaker from the United Kingdom of Italian origin and I have been living in Italy for 16 years. I became an official licensed tour guide in 2017 in the city of Palermo where I lived for 9 years and subsequently moved to Catania where I currently live. I graduated from the University of Glasgow in Hispanic Studies and I am a polyglot (Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Catalan). I also completed a Masters in Tourism Management at a University in Milan and I have studied in Spain and Brazil. I am a cultural expert and my specialties are the Baroque era, religious tourism, esoteric and popular tradition. I can tailor-make tours to meet the demands of the tourist and make them memorable for years to come. Read about my tour and don't hesitate to contact me for further information. Come to Catania, you won't regret it.
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Tour description
Catania is a unique and mysterious city famous for its Baroque architecture, Mount Etna, and Greek origins, but it also has a hidden esoteric side. Traces of the Greek Goddess Athena and the ancient Egyptian Isis are evident throughout the city. Seafood cuisine, ricotta cheese cannolo, wines, and honey along with its spectacular beaches makes it a must-see destination.
I invite you to come and discover this magnificent city and uncover its hidden gems.
Itinerary:
- The Cathedral of Saint Agatha
- The Town Hall
- The fish market
- The "Ursino" Castle
- Piazza Dante
- Via Crociferi
- Via Etnea
- The Roman amphitheatre
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Highlights
What will we visit on this tour?
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View on mapMeeting point:Piazza del Duomo, 95100 Catania CT, I...Piazza del Duomo, 95100 Catania CT, Italy
Piazza Duomo at the elephant statue,I will always carry my sicilian flag
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1Outside visitPiazza Duomo
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2Free admissionCattedrale di Sant'Agata
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3Outside visitCastello Ursino
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4Outside visitVia Crociferi
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5Free admissionChiesa di San Nicolò l'Arena
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6Free admissionMonastero dei Benedettini di San Nicolò l'Arena
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7Outside visitUniversity Square
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8Outside visitMassimo Bellini Theater
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).
Tour opinions
Hristo
11 Nov 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Nov 2023
Really professional guide- you can easily tell that she is high educated and has special interest in the history of the place. She was very friendly and gave us great tips about local food.
Ghizela
10 Nov 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Nov 2023
Natalie brought Catania to life for us with so many shades that made it vivid and fascinating - very different from my first visit to the city some years back.
Apart from all the guide book sights, she unearthed hidden gems with places and stories that meant we were getting far more than expected. She was able to sense what all the different group members found interesting & answered all our questions above & beyond - leaving us all satisfied & happy!
We've done a lot of guided tours but this one, like our guide, was special.
gary
07 Nov 2023
Verified booking
Travelled alone -
Nov 2023
Natalie was a great guide and went above and beyond what she needed to do. I was very impressed with her knowledge and history of the area. She was very friendly and kept the tour interesting throughout. I would highly recommend :)
Anne
17 Sep 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Sep 2023
This was a very interesting tour.
Natalie was extremely informative.
She went out of her way to give us additional information about
other places to visit.
Would highly recommend.
Shucria
16 Sep 2023
Verified booking
Travelled alone -
Sep 2023
Natalie opened our eyes for all the details that can be seen in this beautiful city. I can highly recommend visiting Catania with her!
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.
What should you know?
Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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