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Catania is best known for its Sicilian baroque architecture, but one of the most important attractions in the city actually dates from centuries earlier: the formidable 13th-century Ursino Castle (Castello di Ursino). Built by Emperor Frederick II, it now houses an impressive collection of art and artifacts in the Museo Civico (Civic Museum).
Piazza Federico di Svevia, Catania, Italy
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Discover the street food and snacks of Catania on a daytime walking tour around the city. Visit the main piazza, and the elegant Via dei Crociferi or Benedettini enclave, learning about Catania’s food and its place in Sicilian culture as you stroll. Sample treats at market stalls and bakeries, and then leave armed with tips for the best places to eat in town. A food 'passport' is included so you can keep track of your favorite bites along the way.
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Underground Catania
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Learn about the history of underground Catania and the fascinating stories of the sites you are walking on, on this private guided tour. Visit hidden places, usually inaccessible to tourists or hard to find. In the company of a passionate archaeologist as a guide, the rocks come to life and reveal their history.
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CSTRents - Catania Segway PT Authorized Tour
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Glide through the historic streets of Catania on a 3-hour Segway tour. Follow a local guide through the UNESCO-listed city center, passing the Fountain of the Elephant, the bustling street of Via Etnea and the park of Villa Bellini. Pause to admire the 13th-century Castle Ursino and learn more about the city’s medieval history. Your tour will conclude back at your original departure point.
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Food tour of Catania by night
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Avoid the soaring midday temps and stretch your sightseeing day to the max with this after-hours food tour through Catania’s old town. Join your foodie guide to discover favorite local spots to feast on classic savory and sweet treats while admiring some of the city’s A-list sights and hidden treasures along the way. Learn about the city’s culinary scene and sample delicacies from crunchy fried “crispelle” to icy fruit “granita”.
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More and more adventurers are trying to make their way into tourism, but what makes us different is our professionalism, of which we are proud. We are professionals, licensed guides who love their land and know how to offer it to the attentive curiosity of the traveler.
Our walking tour through the historic center of Catania will open up horizons that you never even imagined! We are waiting for you!! The tour will be in Italian or English but on request and if possible you can ask for a specific language among the following: German, Spanish, Russian, Greek and French
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- Via Crociferi (Via dei Crociferi)
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