Italy · City Tours

1-Day Catania City Tour with Castello Ursino and Piazza del Duomo

1 Day Round trip from Piazza Stesicoro Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Amphitheatre of Catania, established in the Roman Imperial period
02 Explore Piazza dell'Università, surrounded by ornate 18th-century buildings
03 Go to Piazza del Duomo, the city's main square
04 Stop by Castello Ursino, a 13th-century castle

Visit Catania's historic center on a day trip that takes in Piazza Stesicoro, Piazza dell'Università, Piazza del Duomo, Castello Ursino, and Via dei Crociferi. Learn about the history, culture, heritage, and traditions of Italy as you explore Sicily's second-largest city. Catania is famed for its daily fish markets and picturesque sites, making this a rewarding introduction to the city.

Visit Catania's historic center on a day trip that takes in Piazza Stesicoro, Piazza dell'Università, Piazza del Duomo, Castello Ursino, and Via dei Crociferi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Catania, Mount Etna

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Catania's Historic Highlights

On this day trip, your first stop will be the Roman theatre, located in Piazza Stesicoro, one of Catania's city squares.
Next, walk through Catania to visit Piazza dell'Università, one of the most scenic squares in the historic center.
Explore the Baroque monuments.
Visit Piazza del Duomo and the church, situated in the heart of the city.
Go to Castello Ursino, built as a royal castle of the Kingdom of Sicily.
Head back to the drop-off location via Via dei Crociferi.