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

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

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Discover the city center of Catania on this guided tour. An authorized local guide will tell you about the history and life of the people of Catania as well as the main monuments we will encounter

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Highlights

Step back in time as you hear about the city's facinating past
Soak up and array of monuments as you walk down Via Crociferi
Capture pictures of top sights like the Cathedral of Catania and Ursino Castle
Live like a local with nightlife and restaurant tips from your guide
Find out where to shop like a local with a stroll through the fish market

Description

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.

Includes

Local, licensed guides Walking tours

Important Information

This tour will be done with a minimum of 4 pax (not only from get your guide). If the number of passengers is not reached the tour can be canceled the day before.
This tour takes place rain or shine, but if the weather is particularly bad, it might be cancelled
There are no entrance fees to pay as the tour takes place outside the attractions. However, the main monuments will be explained in a way that will help you decide what you want to visit on your own after the tour