Catania Free Walking Tour, Catania - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Catania Free Walking Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 9.6 (4218 reviews)

We took the tour with Valentino and he has been one of the best guides I have ever had. Perfect balance between historic...

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On this free walking tour of Catania, we'll discover the history of a city that had to rise from the ashes more than seven times like a phoenix.

Details

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

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Meeting point

Basilica della Collegiata

Reviews of our customers

9.6

Exceptional 47,976 Travelers·4,218 reviews

July 22, 2026
Javier
Bilbao, Spain
We took the tour with Valentino and he has been one of the best guides I have ever had. Perfect balance between historical notes, rigor, and sense of ...
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June 8, 2026
Alejandra
Spain
Fantastic! Valentino was an exceptional guide; he helped us fall in love with Catania (much more than that other city that shall not be named), learn ...
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June 6, 2026
German
Spain
Highly recommended! A must-do to complete your visit to the city of Catania. Valentino, our guide, gave us an enjoyable and entertaining tour. He was ...
Traveling solo
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June 5, 2026
Nayara Ruiz Lumbreras
Madrid, Spain
Absolutely fantastic! We're so grateful for the service and explanations. It's wonderful to have someone who lives there and knows so much about the c...
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June 4, 2026
Azucena
Madrid, Spain
It was perfect, we loved it. The explanations were very engaging for a long but very interesting tour. Our guide, Valentino, was spectacular, with ext...
With friends
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May 19, 2026
María Luciana
Málaga, Spain
An excellent tour of Catania led by Valentino. A Sicilian guide who knows and loves his land, and whose humor and wisdom helped us understand and fall...
As a couple
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April 30, 2026
Virgilio
Madrid, Spain
Valentino was a very fun and engaging guide who made our visit to Catania a truly memorable experience. We saw the entire city center, and he showed u...
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April 29, 2026
Patricia
Madrid, Spain
One of the best guided tours of my life! Valentino is an excellent guide, fun and incredibly knowledgeable about his city. He was able to keep us comp...
As a couple
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April 10, 2026
Carmen
Spain
Impossible to improve. The visit was complete, pleasant, interesting, and fun. Our guide Valentino provided a thorough and focused explanation of the ...
With friends
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April 5, 2026
Carolina Blanco Guzmán
Madrid, Spain
Our guide was Valentino, and I can't think of a better way to visit Catania than by listening to his stories. He showed us and told us about monuments...
With friends
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On this free walking tour of Catania, we'll discover the history of a city that had to rise from the ashes more than seven times like a phoenix.

Tour Details

At the appointed time, we'll meet in front of the Basilica della Collegiata, right in the heart of the Via Etnea. Here, we'll start this free tour of Catania, a city devastated by volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and war. Are you ready to discover the most fascinating chapters of its history?

We'll start the guided tour talking about the origins of this Sicilian city while admiring the Roman amphitheatre, a 2nd-century construction built with basaltic stone from the Etna volcano. While viewing this architectural jewel, we'll learn how the Greek town of Katane was founded and follow the timeline to the fall of the Roman Empire.

During the tour, we'll also unravel the life of the composer Vincenzo Bellini, nicknamed The Swan of Catania, and learn about the legend of Saint Agatha, the patron saint of the city.

Of course, we'll enter the emblematic Via Crociferi, a street full of 18th-century buildings and monumental churches, such as San Giuliano and San Camillo. We'll also talk about the characteristics of Sicilian Baroque. Did you know that Catania is a World Heritage Site and one of the late baroque cities of Val di Noto?

After 2 hours of touring, we'll finish the free tour of Catania at the meeting point.

Group Size

This tour does not allow groups of more than 6 people, even if they book separately. If you're a larger group, we recommend booking this private tour of Catania.

9.6

Exceptional 47,976 Travelers·4,218 reviews

July 22, 2026
Javier
Bilbao, Spain
We took the tour with Valentino and he has been one of the best guides I have ever had. Perfect balance between historical notes, rigor, and sense of ...
Is this useful?
June 8, 2026
Alejandra
Spain
Fantastic! Valentino was an exceptional guide; he helped us fall in love with Catania (much more than that other city that shall not be named), learn ...
Is this useful?
June 6, 2026
German
Spain
Highly recommended! A must-do to complete your visit to the city of Catania. Valentino, our guide, gave us an enjoyable and entertaining tour. He was ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
June 5, 2026
Nayara Ruiz Lumbreras
Madrid, Spain
Absolutely fantastic! We're so grateful for the service and explanations. It's wonderful to have someone who lives there and knows so much about the c...
Is this useful?
June 4, 2026
Azucena
Madrid, Spain
It was perfect, we loved it. The explanations were very engaging for a long but very interesting tour. Our guide, Valentino, was spectacular, with ext...
With friends
Is this useful?
May 19, 2026
María Luciana
Málaga, Spain
An excellent tour of Catania led by Valentino. A Sicilian guide who knows and loves his land, and whose humor and wisdom helped us understand and fall...
As a couple
Is this useful?
April 30, 2026
Virgilio
Madrid, Spain
Valentino was a very fun and engaging guide who made our visit to Catania a truly memorable experience. We saw the entire city center, and he showed u...
Is this useful?
April 29, 2026
Patricia
Madrid, Spain
One of the best guided tours of my life! Valentino is an excellent guide, fun and incredibly knowledgeable about his city. He was able to keep us comp...
As a couple
Is this useful?
April 10, 2026
Carmen
Spain
Impossible to improve. The visit was complete, pleasant, interesting, and fun. Our guide Valentino provided a thorough and focused explanation of the ...
With friends
Is this useful?
April 5, 2026
Carolina Blanco Guzmán
Madrid, Spain
Our guide was Valentino, and I can't think of a better way to visit Catania than by listening to his stories. He showed us and told us about monuments...
With friends
Is this useful?

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Points of interest in Catania

Mount Etna

Types of activities in Catania

Day trips Guided tours and free tours Off-roading Hiking

Other activities in Catania

Catania Food Tour Underground Tour of Catania Wine Tasting at Etna Urban Winery Catania Scuba Diving Catania Alternative Free Tour Riviera dei Ciclopi Boat Ride

On this free walking tour of Catania, we'll discover the history of a city that had to rise from the ashes more than seven times like a phoenix.

Tour Details

During the tour, we'll also unravel the life of the composer Vincenzo Bellini, nicknamed The Swan of Catania, and learn about the legend of Saint Agatha, the patron saint of the city.

After 2 hours of touring, we'll finish the free tour of Catania at the meeting point.

Group Size

This tour does not allow groups of more than 6 people, even if they book separately. If you're a larger group, we recommend booking this private tour of Catania.

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