Location: Catania
Top Things to do in Catania
What to do and see in Catania, Sicily: The Best City Tours
Catania has been a prize of many empires over the centuries, from Greeks to Romans to Arabs to Normans to Spaniards (to name a few). But its citizens have a more dangerous enemy right in their backyard—Mount Etna, Europe's largest and most active volcano, which destroyed the city with earthquakes and lava flows in 1693. Look closely at the baroque buildings dating from after the eruption—you'll notice a creative use of lava.
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1. The Legend of Romeo and Juliet Mystery Tour in Verona
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Join this engaging 3-hours tour and explore Verona to try and solve a mystery. You'll be involved in a story, a novel in which puzzles and games alternate to details about what you are visiting. Follow your tour guide and get new clues and informations that will lead you to the solution of the mystery.
Inclusions: One drink per person and finger food, Local guide, All the things you need to solve the riddles
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By klfergu
Francesco was our tour guide and he was welcoming from the moment we met him. We wanted to make the tour of Verona something different than the traditional for our teenage daughters. Francesco did this (for them and for us), He had fun clues and puzzles to solve which made us take a closer look at things like buildings, piazzas, etc. We learned not only about the traditional Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet from this tour, but also the other written works that could have been the forerunners to this classic. Francesco was a wealth of knowledge, and an engaging guide. This tour included an aperitif of appetizer-type foods and a drink each. The food was delicious and the locale accommodated our vegetarian needs beautifully. Highly recommend this tour.
2. Etna & Taormina private car and guide
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
• Catania pick-up and drop-off in your accomodation PRIVATE CAR WITH GUIDE • Welcome kit • Stroll past ancient lava flows • Reach the Rifugio Sapienza or Rifugio Citelli • Trekking around the Silvestri Craters or Sartorius Craters • Explore a lava flow cave with helmets and lamps • See the Valle del Bove • Savor the tasting of typical products • Stroll in the historic center of Taormina LASTS ABOUT 8 HOURS
Inclusions: Welcome kit, Insurance, Transport by private car, Professional naturalistc guide, Pickup and drop-off from your accomodation, Taste of honey and oil, Helmet and Torch, Snacks
Exclusions: tips and optional personal purchases, Everything that is not written in INCLUDED
Reviewed By PhillipK967OU
Terrible!!! This enterprise is not trustworthy. Cancelled our trip the night before without any reason. Unfriendly by text messaging and
3. Transfer from Catania Airport to Messina in Mini Luxury Van
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Our transfer service will allow you to arrive at your destination in the city of Messina in perfect time according to your needs.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Driver who will welcome you at Catania Airport, Bottled water
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Diana Z
Sicily is beautiful and very different. Definitely a place to return. Though would not advise to stay in Giardini Naxos, the only benefit being sandy beaches.
4. Private Transfer from Messina to Catania Airport in Mini Van Luxury
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Easy to reach Catania Airport aboard a reliable vehicle with a private driver that will take care of getting you on time for your departure.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private driver
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Diana Z
Sicily is beautiful and very different. Definitely a place to return. Though would not advise to stay in Giardini Naxos, the only benefit being sandy beaches.
5. Etna and Taormina tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A whole day to discover places and culture among the splendid and suggestive natural glimpses of the highest active volcano in Europe and the uniqueness of the magnificent town of Taormina, defined and known as the "pearl of the Mediterranean".
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Helmets and torches for visiting the cave
Exclusions: Entrance to the Ancient Theater of Taormina, Lunch, snacks or water are not included, which we recommend to bring with you
Reviewed By 976rainert
After arriving in Catania I sent a mail to Etnavic asking for a halfday tour for 1 pax , got direct reply and booked the trip.The guide Luduvico was very nice and friendly with profound knowledge .I really enjoyed my first glimpse at the Etna and will certainly return.Etnavic I can highly recommend!Mille Grazie
6. Etna tour Full day
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
The tour will take you to discover the most significant and suggestive places of our volcano, retracing its geological history in a landscape, cultural and enogastronomic key
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Helmets and torches for visiting the cave
Exclusions: Entrance ticket to the Norman Castle of Aci Castello, Lunch, snacks or water are not included, which we recommend to bring with you
Reviewed By 976rainert
After arriving in Catania I sent a mail to Etnavic asking for a halfday tour for 1 pax , got direct reply and booked the trip.The guide Luduvico was very nice and friendly with profound knowledge .I really enjoyed my first glimpse at the Etna and will certainly return.Etnavic I can highly recommend!Mille Grazie
7. Underground Catania
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
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
Inclusions: Entrance fees, Stop at a typical Catania kiosk to taste a drink
Exclusions:
Reviewed By 951francescar
Matilde and Oreste are excellent tourist guides. Their tours are full of places to visit and their explanations are clear and full of historical details. I reccomend their tours!
8. Catania Private Walking Tour with Option of Food and Wine Tasting
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4.8 based on 5 reviews
Private tour by comfortable car for two or more travellers to Catania, the city made of lava from the neighboring Etna volcano. With your private tour leader you will visit the most important sights, learn the amazing history, walk through the magnificent streets and parks of Catania, 'the black city,' as well as taste traditional street food of Catania, such as arancini (rice balls with ragout) and traditional pitone (pies with prosciutto, mozzarella, tomatoes) with a glass of Etna wine. Optionally, you may taste superb Sicilian wines accompanied by fresh, traditional food at one of the best wine restaurants of Catania.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Street food tasting with a glass of wine, Private tour only for your party, Private English speaking guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By LMA5001
Incredible experience. Pasquale is a very nice and upbeat person. He took us to the best wineries. From the moment he picked us up it was clear that he had the entire day in perfect control. He is always professional and also fun. We really enjoyed the wine and food and the cellar tours. Pasquale even sent us several pictures from the day of fun that we had together. It was the highlight of our trip to Sicily. The communication was great - I asked Pasquale to arrange to have a cake for my girlfriend's birthday ... he made sure that at every destination there was a cake and everyone sang. He made me look like a hero! Thank you Pasquale!!!
9. Catania Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
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4.3 based on 8 reviews
Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.
Inclusions: Local guide "Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour
Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)
10. Catania 2-Hour Private Guided Tour
Explore Catania, an authentic gem of Sicily on a 2-hour private guided walking tour. Discover the monuments, the buildings and the stories that made of Catania one of the most important and beautiful cities in Italy during the Renaissance time.
Inclusions: Private tour led by an expert guide
Exclusions: Food & drinks, Tickets to enter churches/monuments/attractions (in case you want to visit the interiors)
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