Top Experiences in Ursino Castle (Castello di Ursino)

From the classical era to the eighteenth century, among religious buildings and burials, grandiose Roman monuments and underground rivers, popular legends and historical documents ... A fascinating itinerary to retrace all the eras of the Etna city. The traces of a Catania of the past that continues to live under our feet, hidden from our eyes

By bike you can quickly get an overview of Catania and get to know the city. The perspective from the bike allows you to experience a relaxed tour with a fresh breeze even in the hot summer months. Reaching corners where no bus goes, you can feel a bit local while getting to know many important sights and taking a typical break at one of the Chioschi.

Skip the morning heat and join us for a relaxing 3hr walk in the backstreets of Catania. Your local guide will walk you around her favorite food spots to try the traditional street food, such as the baked cipollina, the horse meatballs, some tasty fish recipes and finally ends with the refreshing granita. This is an off the beaten path walking tour. You will try foods you would hardly find on your own like the super crispy crispellas or the horse meatballs! This is the ideal experience for adventurous travelers who want to discover the local culture and avoid touristy stuff!
The local street food consists of snacks served in deli shops and eaten by hand. You'll get quality and quantity!
NOT ONLY FOOD!
We will also talk about history, traditions and daily habits, discussing both lights and shadows of living in Sicily. We will show you some interesting hidden spots in the city. Take it as a night tasty walk with your Catanese friend. You bring your smile, we'll bring the magic!

Join me in discovering one of the most beautiful cities in Southern Italy, Catania. We will do a walking tour in the streets of the historic center. Meeting in Piazza Duomo, here we will visit the Cathedral, the Fountain of the Cathedral. After that we will cross the very famous "pescheria". Following visit of the lava cave, Piazza Federico di Svevia II, Via Crociferi, Piazza Dante, Piazza Vincenzo Bellini, the San Berillo district, the Roman amphitheater. We will discover the beauty of Catania, the historical sites, the artistic sites, the paintings in the churches, the Baroque of the palaces, the smells of sweets, bread, spring flowers, the places frequented by local citizens, the fish market, the bars historians, while I will let you know the curiosities and legends about the city.

Explore the historic center of Catania with our tour, among the beautiful via Crociferi, Etnea and Sangiuliano, you will discover the squares and the imposing baroque buildings that dominate the city. Admire the Roman Amphitheater, the Bellini Theater and taste the vitality of its inhabitants by strolling through the Fish Market

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Embark on a private tour from Taormina to the bustling city of Catania, where you'll discover a rich blend of history, culture, and stunning architecture. Begin your journey at the impressive Piazza Duomo, home to the beautiful Catania Cathedral, and marvel at the iconic Elephant Fountain, a symbol of the city.

Stroll along Via Etnea, the vibrant main street, and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere. Uncover Catania's ancient history at the Roman Theatre and Odeon, showcasing the city's captivating past.

Explore the imposing Ursino Castle, which now houses the Catania Civic Museum, and visit the monumental Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Complete your tour with a visit to the lively Fish Market, where you'll experience the authentic flavors of Sicily.

This tour of Catania from Taormina offers a unique opportunity to delve into the heart of this captivating Sicilian city, uncovering its fascinating history, architectural beauty, and vibrant culture

Do you want to discover the power of Sicily's most famous volcano? In this tour we will see how Etna changed Catania!

We meet in front of the church of San Nicolò, where we begin a tour in which the protagonist will be the Etna volcano.

First of all, we enter the courtyard of the Benedictine monastery of Catania where we will see important traces of the 1669 eruption still visible today.

We continue our visit going down towards the Roman Theatre, while I will tell you the story of the Amenano river, a river which exists currently underground.

Then we reach the Ursino Castle, a medieval fortress almost completely surrounded by the eruption of 1669, and we will walk around it.

From there, if the tour is in the morning, I will show you an amazing underground lava cave, if the tour is in the afternoon, I will show you the Gammazita Well, an evocative well surrounded by a fascinating legend that I will tell you about the place.

We continue the tour to Villa Pacini, where I will give you some advices about the typical food in Catania and some good bar and restaurants!

Welcome to the very first food tour launched in Catania! Enjoy our food experts in an intense 3-hr walk around the benches of Pescheria fish market and its backstreets. On this tour, you will sample the best daily selection of street food and have some cheerful toast in places hung out by locals. We select places based on the quality and authenticity of the recipe! You will try the best baked cipollina in Catania! Your local guide will unveil the secrets of Sicilian cuisine sharing historical info and recipes. In the colorful market, We will show you what you wouldn't notice on your own. You will also have the chance to enter a secret lava tunnel situated downtown but unknown among the tourist mass. This is a small-group food experience designed for passionate foodies and curious travelers. You will have the chance to interact with your Sicilian guide anytime you want.
Along the walk, our guides discuss many topics, such as history, arts, traditions, social and controversial issues.

• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide
• See top Catania attractions including: Fountain of the Elephant in Piazza Duomo, Piazza Stesicoro and the Roman amphitheater, the monument to Vincenzo Bellini, Via Etnea, Villa Bellini, the public park, San Nicola Church, the Benedictine monastery, Via Crociferi, Castle Ursino
• Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide
• Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that’s suitable for all fitness levels
• Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience

With this 4-hour experience you will experience the wonderful city of Catania from a special point of view, aboard a beautiful vintage car, a 1976 Volkswagen Maggiolone cabriolet, visiting all the main monuments of the city and immortalizing unforgettable moments with evocative photos that I will take of you that you can keep for beautiful memories.
After the main monuments of the historic center of the city we will visit the most beautiful characteristic seaside villages of the City of Catania to immortalize indelible memories through beautiful photos.

From the classical era to the eighteenth century, among religious buildings and tombs, grandiose Roman monuments and underground rivers, popular legends and historical documents... A fascinating itinerary to retrace all the eras of the Etna city. The traces of a Catania from the past that continues to relive under our feet, hidden from our eyes

Meet your tour guide by the little elephant in Piazza Duomo, and then mingle with locals in the crowded fish market as you learn about local culture through stories and tales of the city. Enjoy daily street food and local drinks with the group!

After this, admire the Norman Ursino Castle, in the heart of San Cristoforo borough, and walk upon the lava flow of the big Etna eruption in 1669.

There will still be something to learn about Greek and Roman architecture at Piazza Mazzini. Then we will discover the witnessing still remaining from the Arabic period in the Sicilian culture, as you will enjoy special delicacies.

In Via dei Crociferi, you will experience the heart of the ancient city through Sicilian Barocco, expressed in the churches and local noble palaces.