Catania city highlights guided walking tour

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Place: Catania

Duration: 2 hours

Language: English, Italian

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Take in the sights and smells at the lively historic fish market
Discover hidden gems as you go through alleys and the streets of the city
See the influence of lava rock on the buildings in the city
Find out why the Elephant Statue is the symbol for Catania
Walk by the churches and monasteries on Crociferi street

What to expect

Join this walking tour of Catania, and wander through beautiful alleys and main streets, admiring its palaces and churches as you come closer with the very soul of this ancient city.

You will discover the historical center of Catania, the city that through the use of lava stone has given prominence to its churches and its late Baroque palaces. You will start the walking tour of Catania from the scenic Piazza Duomo with its beautiful Cathedral and the mysterious stone elephant, "U Liotru", which has become the symbol of the city.

Next, you will wander through the alleys of the "pescheria", the historic fish market, one of the most "folkloristic" and unique places in this city, until you reach the famous via Crociferi, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Your walk will continue to the famous via Etnea, located among ancient remains, historical buildings and shops. It is the living part of Catania, where if you wish you can taste, an arancino, a Sicilian cannoli or some other delicacy in one of the many bars that you will meet there.

Proceeding on to via Etnea, this walking tour of Catania will conclude in the beautiful Piazza Università.