Guided Tour: Secret, Fascinating, and Mysterious Catania

Highlights

• Over 10 years of experience in organizing guided tours in Italy.
• All our guided tours are led by licensed tour guides.
• This family-friendly tour is a great way to learn while having fun!

Description

Join us on a fascinating walking tour to uncover the mysteries behind the façades of historic buildings and monumental complexes. This experience will allow us to decipher hidden visual codes and to accurately distinguish between myth and historical reality. As we walk, we will have the opportunity to read the testimonies carved by stonemasons and artists over the centuries on the walls of important buildings, thereby uncovering the historical origins of the city's famous symbol. We will also explore the visible markings on the walls of the Old Town Hall, decipher the symbols embedded in the Frederick-era castle, and delve into the urban stories surrounding the construction of the Benedictine Arch on Via Crociferi. Finally, we will delve into the meaning of some place names associated with enigmatic historical figures, whose lives are intertwined with the mysterious allure of Catania, a city rich in secrets waiting to be uncovered. We will visit: Piazza Duomo, the Amenano Fountain, the Gammazita Well, Piazza Federico di Svevia, Via Quartarone, Via Teatro Greco, Via Crociferi, and Piazza Università Meeting point: In front of the Amenano Fountain in Piazza Duomo, Catania Tour duration: 2 hours All our guided tours are led by licensed tour guides. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the tour. Tours start on time, without exception.

Includes

Guided Tour Walking experience

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund