4-Hour Catania Walking Tour with Via dei Crociferi and Piazza Duomo

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the ruins of the Roman amphitheatre at Piazza Stesicoro
• 02 Walk along Via Etnea to Piazza dell'Università
• 03 Take the Alessi Staircase to Via dei Crociferi, known for its 16th-century churches
• 04 Explore San Francesco Square with its church and the monument to Cardinal Dusmet
• 05 End in Piazza del Duomo with the option to visit the cathedral and town hall

Visit Catania and discover its gems on this private guided walking tour. See key city attractions including Via dei Crociferi, famous for its 16th-century churches and as a filming location for numerous movies. Explore San Francesco Square and the city's historic heart on a route that brings together some of Catania's essential landmarks.

Pass by Piazza Stesicoro and see the ruins of the Roman amphitheatre.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Catania's Historic Squares and Baroque Landmarks

• Pass by Piazza Stesicoro and see the ruins of the Roman amphitheatre.

• Continue along Via Etnea to Piazza dell'Università.

• Take the Alessi Staircase to Via dei Crociferi, a street known for its 16th-century churches and as a filming location for many movies.

• Arrive in San Francesco Square, dominated by the church of the same name and the monument dedicated to Cardinal Dusmet.

• End the tour in Piazza del Duomo, where you have the option of visiting the cathedral and town hall.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guided tour

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees

Know before you go

• Tours operate even when it's raining. In the event of exceptionally heavy rain, the tour may be cancelled and you will be given a full refund.
• If you book a morning tour from Monday to Friday, you can walk through the Pescheria near Piazza del Duomo, Catania's main market and the second most important market in Sicily.
• Those who prefer to explore the scenic attractions of the province of Catania can expect a variety of sights and highlights, whether it's a walk or trip on Europe's largest volcano, Mount Etna, or a wild ride along the legendary and romantic Riviera of the Cyclops.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Piazza Stesicoro, 95100 Catania CT, Italy

Tour start

Piazza Stesicoro, 95100 Catania CT, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.