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Catania: Heart of the City Guided Walking Tour

Catania: Heart of the City Guided Walking Tour

Dive into the main monuments in Catania's city center on this guided walking tour. Follow a local guide to uncover history, legends, and facinating anecdotes about daily life in Sicily. Get tips on what to see and do during your time in the city. Meet your licensed guide in Piazza Duomo and admire the statue of the elephant, which is the symbol of Catani. Take a peak inside the Cathedral of Catania, which is the seat of the Archbishops of Catania. Stroll through the lively fish market to see nice restaurants and view an area with a rich nightlife. Stop outside the Ursino Castle, the only medieval monument that survived the terrible earthquake which destroyed Catania in 1693. Enjoy the stunning monasteries, churches and palaces which have made the Via Crociferi street so famous. Finish the tour in Piazza Università, one of the most scenic squares in the city and just a short walk from Duomo Square.

Catania: Street Food Guided Walking Tour

Catania: Street Food Guided Walking Tour

Join our street food tour of Catania! A unique experience that will immerse you in the local culture and history of the city. The local cuisine is influenced by two fundamental elements: the beautiful sun-kissed Mediterranean sea that warms the Sicilian lands and the majestic Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano. The combination of these two factors makes Catania's gastronomic offer incredibly lively. The sale of take-away food in Catania stems from the encounter of the various peoples and cultures that have lived in the city over time: Greeks, Latins, Spanish, Jews and Arabs to name but a few. Each people has introduced its own gastronomic customs into the Sicilian tradition, sharing in the birth of today's delicious, crispy and lively dishes, often prepared in plain sight by the skilful hands of local experts. With our Catania street food tour you can sample the best of Sicilian street food, walking through the noisy and colourful streets of the historic centre, accompanied by a local gastronomic expert. With us you'll have a chance to taste: - Arancini: World-famous Arancini consist of a ball of rice stuffed with a variety of ingredients (meat, cooked ham, spinach, pistachios, aubergines and more) and then fried as tradition dictates. - Sicilian Caponata: This is a mixture of fried vegetables (mostly aubergines), seasoned with tomato sauce, celery, onion, olives, capers, sugar and vinegar. There are numerous variations of it, as it is widespread throughout the Mediterranean Sea. Caponata is generally used today as a side dish or hors d'oeuvre, but since the 18th century it has been a main course. - Fried fish cone: A delicious cone filled with various types of fried fish, caught that day! - Catanese cipollina: A Sicilian rustic pastry made of puff pastry, filled with fried onions, cooked ham and stringy cheese. A classic piece of Catanese rotisserie, which you will love from the first bite. A crispy, flaky shell that encloses a warm, stringy, sweet filling inside. - Cartocciata: From Catania is a stuffed, fragrant and flavourful rustic pastry. A Sicilian rotisserie speciality, it is similar to a small baked calzone, from which it differs due to its higher and softer dough. - Sicilian Cannoli: The wafer, traditionally moulded around a hot metal bar, is filled with a sweet and creamy preparation made with ricotta cheese, candied fruit, crunchy pistachios or dark chocolate chips. An explosion of taste and colour! You can find the recipe here. - Sicilian Granita: Perfect for relaxing and cooling down on hot summer afternoons. It is served in a glass and is ideal to end a rich meal on a high note. Fresh fruit, sugar and ice are the necessary ingredients - simple, but incredibly tasty!

Catania: The heart of the City - Guided tour in Italian

Catania: The heart of the City - Guided tour in Italian

Immerse yourself in the history of Catania and discover its monuments together with your guide who will not only talk to you about the past but will also make you discover everyday life by giving you information on what to do and what to see in your free time The tour begins in Piazza Duomo where you will meet your guide at our Guidingsicily infopoint and from there you will admire the elephant symbol of the city, the Cathedral, the magnificent baroque of the square and then continue towards the fish market, the Ursino castle, the only medieval monument to have survived the earthquake of 1963, and passing through the magnificent via Crociferi, the most beautiful baroque street in Catania, location of very important films (Zeffirelli's La capinera etc) you will arrive at Piazza Università where the tour ends, always in the heart of the city.

Catania: Digital guide made with a Local for your tour

Catania: Digital guide made with a Local for your tour

The main attractions, the most important monuments, the curiosities, the legends, the places frequented by the locals, the best restaurants, the typical dishes, and the anecdotes of people who have always lived in the city. These are the elements I would like to find in a tour when I travel and that is exactly what you will find inside this digital tour! What will you need for this tour: - Smartphone - Internet connection - Some energy! You will walk about 3 km but it is feasible regardless of athletic training (so the tour must be done moving through the streets of Catania and not just by phone). You can start the tour at any time: once purchased you will receive link and password to start your experience! Everything is going to be into GetYourGuide Voucher so read all the info!  Once purchased, the tour can be used for the duration of the booked day + 2 extra days so: no rush at all! During the tour, you can freely enter the monuments (entrance fees are not included) and spend as much time as you like on the various visits! Unlike standard tours where you have to run after a guide, the beauty of this experience is that you can decide whether to relax, read historical insights, or spend more time on food or views! The experience is totally in your hands!

Catania:Sant'Agata and the Baroque of Catania

Catania:Sant'Agata and the Baroque of Catania

Explore the hidden treasures of Catania on a 2-hour and 20-minute walking tour. Start at the majestic Cathedral of Sant'Agata and discover the ancient history of the Terme Achilliane. Admire the beauty of the Courtyard of the Archbishop's Palace and lose yourself in the suggestive atmosphere of the Church of San Placido. Culminate your tour with an exclusive visit to the Hall of the Fercolo and the panoramic terraces of the museum, where you can admire the city from a unique perspective. Finally, enjoy an exciting documentary film dedicated to the Feast of Sant'Agata, an event that touches the heart of all the people of Catania.

Catania Street Food Tour

Catania Street Food Tour

Wander through the charming alleys and squares of Catania downtown, indulging in a variety of delicious local treats. Admire the Baroque architecture of Piazza Duomo with the Town Hall, the wonderful St. Agata's Cathedral, the Obelisk of the elephant or “Liotru” (symbol of the city) and the Amenano fountain before venturing to the nearby Market to savor local cheeses, olives, and oil. Follow Via Crociferi, a small jewel of baroque art and churches often immortalized by the greatest Italian filmmakers, to finally arrive in front of the ruins of the Roman amphitheater on Piazza Stesicoro. Make a stop at Pasticceria Savia, known for preparing the finest "Arancini" in Catania. Taste the specialty crafted "Cipollina" made with puff pastry, tomato, mozzarella, ham and onion. Traverse the bustling City market to get to Chiosco Costa and experience a "Seltz" which is a fresh sparkling drink. Proceed to the port area to savor grilled horse-meat meatballs. Conclude your culinary journey by sampling the real "Cannolo" filled with ricotta or the Sicilian "Granita". As a memento, receive a special gift detailing all the delectable treats you've enjoyed.

Catania Cathedral and Royal Chapel of the Aragonese Tour

Catania Cathedral and Royal Chapel of the Aragonese Tour

Immerse yourself in the soul of Catania on a guided tour of the city's most iconic sites. Explore the Cathedral, a Baroque masterpiece that will envelop you in an atmosphere of mystical beauty. Discover the sacristy, a treasure trove of sacred art that holds centuries of history. Descend underground to admire the ancient Achilliane Baths, a dive into the Roman past that will make you feel like an explorer. Then, head to the noble floor, where the Medieval Hall and the Chapel of the Aragonese Royals will reveal the intrigues and legends of a bygone era. Finally, be transported by the energy of the festival of Sant'Agata through an exciting documentary that will make you feel like an integral part of the festival, a unique event in the world rich in faith and folklore.

2 hours guided tour of Catania

2 hours guided tour of Catania

A tour to discover Classical Catania, a group tour departing every day, our specialised guides will meet you and give you earphones to make it easier to listen to your guide's explanations. You will walk through the streets of Catania and discover Piazza Duomo, the Cathedral, City Hall, and the Elephant Fountain. Your guide will also accompany you to the Fish Market where you will discover Sicilian culture. The tour will continue to the Ursino Castle, Piazza San Francesco, Via dei Crociferi and Piazza Università. All places will be visited from the outside. For other languages please inform us as during the high season we can have tour in french, spanish or german, but it is not guaranteed.

Catania: the heart of the City - Guided Walking Tour

Catania: the heart of the City - Guided Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the history of the most important monuments of Catania city center with this guided tour. Follow a local guide to discover the history, legends, and anecdotes of everyday life. Receive the information you need for your free time in the city Meet your guide in Piazza Duomo and admire the statue of the lucky elephant which is the emblem of Catania. We will also visit the interior of the Cathedral Stroll through the fish market where we also discovered several restaurants of Catania's nightlife. Stop in front of the Ursino Castle, the only medieval monument to survive the earthquake that destroyed the city of Catania in 1693. Admire the beautiful convents and churches that made Via Crocifera the most beautiful street of the Baroque. The tour ends at the place of the university listed as a UNESCO heritage site.

Catania: The Sweet Side of Sicily - A Delicious Food Tour

Catania: The Sweet Side of Sicily - A Delicious Food Tour

Join our Sicilian Desserts Food Tour! Sicilian pastries are among the most famous, loved and exported in the world. Behind every recipe lie fascinating stories and traditions, and from the skilful combination of the simplest ingredients come delicious delicacies. That is why we have created our Sicilian sweets tour. The city of Iris and Granita with Brioche "Co' tuppu" welcomes you. With our Sicilian dessert tour you will experience Catania and get to know the true Sicilian dessert tradition through an adventure of flavours, traditions and emotions. Here's a list of our possible tastings: - Iris: a preparation made of sweet fried leavened dough (similar to a krapfen or doughnut) that encloses a filling: the traditional one has sweet ricotta cream and chocolate pieces. In the Catania area, there is a variant with pistachio, chocolate and white cream as well as, of course, ricotta. Despite being sweet, it is counted among the classic street foods of Sicilian cuisine, being enjoyed hot and at all hours by locals and tourists alike. - Torta Setteveli: One only has to pronounce its name to immediately get the wonderful image of a cake covered in a shiny chocolate icing. Each slice offers a series of layers alternating between mousse and crunchy bits. A curious anecdote hides behind this cake that has become so famous on our island...curious to find out? - Sicilian Granita: perfect for relaxing and cooling down on hot summer afternoons. It is served in a glass and is ideal to end a rich meal on a high note. Fresh fruit, sugar and ice are the necessary ingredients - simple, but incredibly tasty! - Sicilian Cannoli: the wafer, traditionally moulded around a hot metal bar, is filled with a sweet and creamy preparation made with ricotta cheese, candied fruit, crunchy pistachios or dark chocolate chips. An explosion of taste and colour!

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We had a great streetfood-tour in Catania with Giuseppe, very special because it was only us, nobody else in January joined us. Therefore it was very intense to get the full attention of Giuseppe, we got a lot of historical information, learned about sicilian traditions and culture and we visited the best food spots in Catania. We had so much fun because of his sence of humour and finally we had the biggest storm and rain in Catania ever. All together: great experience we highly recommend to everyone!!!

I only had a few hours in Catania before a sunset tour of Etna. This guide gave me some general direction of things to see and the freedom to explore other things nearby as I saw them. Definitely recommend if organized tours aren’t your thing or you enjoy going solo.

Matteo was amazing, it was one of the best trip here in Catania, I found out more about history of this place and fell in love with city of 2 women: Etna and Agatha

Tiziana was fantastic. Her knowledge of and passion for Catania made the tour very informative and engaging. Highly recommend.

Excellent, fun and with extremely good food! I really recommend Luca as guide!