Catania: Guided Tour of the Popular Heart of the City

About This Tour

Discover the most authentic soul of Catania with a fascinating guided walking tour of historic squares, Baroque churches and lesser-known but fascinating sights. Meet your guide in Piazza Duomo, the symbolic heart of the city, and begin the tour to discover Sant'Agata alla Badia, a small architectural jewel overlooking the square. Continue to Piazza San Placido and the charming Cortile Platamone, an ancient cloister transformed into a cultural centre. Stroll among the 19th-century palazzi of Piazza Cutelli and admire the famous Teatro Bellini, dedicated to the Catanese composer Vincenzo Bellini. The tour continues through Piazza Goliarda Sapienza and Piazza Turi Ferro, places associated with culture and contemporary theatre in the city. End on a high note with Piazza Stesicoro, where you can admire the Roman Amphitheatre, one of the largest in the Empire, a silent witness to Catania's long history. An unmissable experience for those who want to explore the city with new eyes, among art, memory and Sicilian identity.