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The Black Pearl Catania Highlights Private Walking Tour

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3 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Our private walking tour will show you the black pearl of the Ionian Sea: Catania City. On this route, you will be able to see why this city has earned this name and how it was shaped by one of the largest active volcanoes in Europe, Etna. This city, which has risen from the ashes several times, will captivate you in every corner.
We want you to have an amazing experience, that is why our tours can be customised to you liking! Hope to see you soon!

What's Included

  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Cruise passengers: we will be waiting for you at the pier with a sign with your name on it

What To Expect

Fontana dell'Elefante

It was built by the architect Gianbattista Vaccarini in 1757, who was inspired by the Elephant of Minerva in Rome. This architect from Palermo built the fountain using some of the city's historical relics as a symbol of rebirth after the eruption and the earthquake of 1669 and 1693 respectively.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Catedrale Sant'Agata V.M. Catania

This magnificent example of Baroque architecture is dedicated to Saint Agatha, patron saint of Catania and protector of its citizens from the eruptions of Etna. Its original construction dates back to the period between 1070 and 1093.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

A' Piscaria Mercato del Pesce

This market has been a big part of Catania's history and it is also an important element of the day to day life of its citizens. A piece of authentic Sicilian culture that has been around for centuries where you can find, not only fresh fish but also meat, vegetables and fruit from local vendors.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via Etnea

Via Etnea is the main street in Catania. It extends from the Piazza del Duomo to Gioeni Park, in the northern part of the city. Along its 3 kilometers of extension, there are numerous palazzo, churches and squares of the Baroque and Neoclassical style.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Porta Uzeda

Porta Uzeda is considered one of the symbols of the city and it was built in 1695 by the Duke of Camastra and dedicated to Paceco de Uzeda, who had promoted the reconstruction of the city after the earthquake of 1693.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Massimo Bellini

This Teatro was designed by the Milanese architect Carlo Sada and it was inaugurated in 1890. In the hundred and thirty years of its existence, this driving force of musical life in Catania has seen many of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century pass through its stage.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Universita

This square located on Via Etnea, a few meters from the Cathedral, has existed since the last part of the 18th century and it is home to the University of Catania, the oldest university in Sicily, that was founded in 1434 by King Alfonso the Magnanimous.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Anfiteatro Romano

The Roman amphitheater of Catania, of which a small section is visible today in Piazza Stesicoro, was probably built in the 2nd century on the edge of the ancient city. The area where it stands, which today is part of the historic center of the city, was once used as a necropolis.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museo Civico Castello Ursino

This symbol of Catania was built between 1239 and 1250 as one of the royal castles of Emperor Frederick II, King of Sicily, closing a chapter of the turbulent period in Sicily that followed the death of his predecessor. The project was based on a defensive model similar to the Castle of Maniace in Syracuse, considered impregnable at the time.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via dei Crociferi

Via Crociferi is one of the oldest streets of the city. It is surrounded by churches and monasteries that portrait an example of Catania's Baroque architecture. It is in the heart of the historic center and it begins in Piazza San Francesco D'Assisi crossing the famous triumphal arch of San Benedetto .
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Black Pearl Catania Highlights Private Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Black Pearl Catania Highlights Private Walking Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
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The following is included:
  • Professional Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
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The minimum age to participate is 3..

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Accessibility information for the The Black Pearl Catania Highlights Private Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Black Pearl Catania Highlights Private Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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