Catania Half Day - Private Tour from Taormina
- Roman Amphitheater at Stesicoro Palace
- Explore the impressive remains from the 2nd century Via dei Crociferi
- Discover one of Italy’s most beautiful Baroque streets Piazza Università & Piazza Vincenzo Bellini
- Admire historic buildings and the famous Teatro Massimo Piazza Duomo
- See the Duomo and “u liotru,” the elephant symbol of Catania Ursino Castle
- Visit the medieval fortress, now home to the Civic Museum
Discover History and Baroque Beauty. Enjoy a guided walking tour through the heart of Catania, exploring ancient Roman ruins, stunning Baroque architecture, lively piazzas, and historic landmarks. Starting and ending at the closest point to your Taormina hotel, this tour offers a deep dive into the cultural and architectural wonders of this vibrant Sicilian city.
Pick up at the closest point to the hotel. Our tour begins with the visit of the Stesicoro Palace, where the Roman amphitheater of the second century is located. Passing through Via Etnea, we will find Via dei Crociferi, one of the most beautiful baroque streets in Italy, full of churches, closed in the north by Villa Cerami (Today the faculty of law) and south by the Arch of San Benedetto. Then, we will arrive at Piazza Università that presents the imposing Central Palace of the University. The tour continues to Piazza Vincenzo Bellini, famous for the Teatro Massimo, we will also arrive at Piazza Duomo where we will meet “u liotru”, the elephant symbol of the city and the Duomo. Passing through the characteristic Pescheria (former fish market) we will go to Ursino Castle, today the headquarters of the civic museum of Catania. Return to the closest point to the Taormina hotel
At your hotel in Taormina, if the hotel is centrally located and accessible.
At your hotel in Taormina, if the hotel is centrally located and accessible.
- Transportation by car, minibus or bus depending on the number of participants
- English speaking local guide available for the noted excursion (max 04 hours)
Entrance fees to monuments
Meals
Everything that is not clearly mentioned in “includes”
Start time: 09:00 AM or 02:30 PM (select from price options)
Meeting point: Directly at your hotel in Taormina, if the hotel is centrally located and accessible. Duration: 4 hours
Duration: 4 hours.