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Activity Catania, Italy
Catania Food Market Private Walking Experience from Port
4 hours
Free cancellation
Private tour
About this activity
Discover the black pearl of the Ionian Sea on our private walking tour of Catania. Learn how the city was shaped by Mount Etna and how it has risen from the ashes multiple times throughout history.
To enrich your experience, enjoy a tasting of local food and drinks in Catania’s lively markets, where you’ll sample authentic Sicilian flavors and soak up the city’s vibrant atmosphere.
Our tours are fully customisable to suit your preferences. We look forward to welcoming you!
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Guide
- English, Italian, Spanish
- Operated by
- Mediterranean Top Private Tours
Ages: Adults (3–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Professional Tour Guide
Not included
- Not included: Gratuities
Itinerary
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Fontana dell'Elefante
20 min
It was built by the architect Gianbattista Vaccarini in 1757, who was inspired by the Elephant of Minerva in Rome. This architect from Palermo built the fountain using some of the city's historical relics as a symbol of rebirth after the eruption and the earthquake of 1669 and 1693 respectively.
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Basilica Cattedrale di Sant'Agata VM
25 min
This magnificent example of Baroque architecture is dedicated to Saint Agatha, patron saint of Catania and protector of its citizens from the eruptions of Etna. Its original construction dates back to the period between 1070 and 1093.
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A' Piscaria Mercato del Pesce
30 min
This market has been a big part of Catania's history and it is also an important element of the day to day life of its citizens. A piece of authentic Sicilian culture that has been around for centuries where you can find, not only fresh fish but also meat, vegetables and fruit from local vendors.
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20 min Admission not included
Via Etnea is the main street in Catania. It extends from the Piazza del Duomo to Gioeni Park, in the northern part of the city. Along its 3 kilometers of extension, there are numerous palazzo, churches and squares of the Baroque and Neoclassical style.
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Porta Uzeda
20 min
Porta Uzeda is considered one of the symbols of the city and it was built in 1695 by the Duke of Camastra and dedicated to Paceco de Uzeda, who had promoted the reconstruction of the city after the earthquake of 1693.
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25 min
This Teatro was designed by the Milanese architect Carlo Sada and it was inaugurated in 1890. In the hundred and thirty years of its existence, this driving force of musical life in Catania has seen many of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century pass through its stage.
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Piazza Universita
25 min
This square located on Via Etnea, a few meters from the Cathedral, has existed since the last part of the 18th century and it is home to the University of Catania, the oldest university in Sicily, that was founded in 1434 by King Alfonso the Magnanimous.
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Anfiteatro Romano
20 min
The Roman amphitheater of Catania, of which a small section is visible today in Piazza Stesicoro, was probably built in the 2nd century on the edge of the ancient city. The area where it stands, which today is part of the historic center of the city, was once used as a necropolis.
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25 min
This symbol of Catania was built between 1239 and 1250 as one of the royal castles of Emperor Frederick II, King of Sicily, closing a chapter of the turbulent period in Sicily that followed the death of his predecessor. The project was based on a defensive model similar to the Castle of Maniace in Syracuse, considered impregnable at the time.
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- La Collegiata
- B&B Stella
- Hotel Villa Romeo
- Residence Hotel La Ville
- La Dimora del Barbiere
- Sikelia-Sicilian Rooms
- New Hotel Sangiuliano
- Hotel Centrale Europa
- Manganelli Palace Hotel
- Hotel Romano House
- San Demetrio Hotel
and 18 more pickup points
Cruise passengers: we will be waiting for you at the pier with a sign with your name on it
Cancellation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options
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