Underground Catania Tour: Discover Historical Monuments, Religious Buildings & Legends

From the period of antiquity to the 18th century, traversing sacred structures, graveyards, majestic Roman landmarks, subterranean waterways, folk tales, and archival records… A captivating route that explores every epoch of Etna’s city. The vestiges of a bygone Catania persist beneath us, concealed from our sight.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Terme Achilliane - Vast thermal complex, dating back to the III-IV century AD, which extended into the area of Piazza Duomo. The thermal plant was made up of numerous rooms, but the only portion remained accessible is located just below the cathedral
What's Included
    • Carbonated beverages
    • Entrance fees included
Location
Piazza del Duomo
Right under the elephant!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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559s_renk
Aug 5, 2024
Interesting history lesson - Our guide was very nice and enthusiantic about the history of the city. We visited several underground caves and places which were located under old lava flows. Our guide told us many interesting parts of the catanian history. It was very informative!
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Zacmarjul
Jul 30, 2024
Educational and fun. Nice break from the heat! - The most informative and enjoyable 3 hour tour with the best guide. A fun mix of history, folklore and beautiful sights.
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Y763iwfrancescod
Jun 4, 2024
Spectacular underground Catania - Extremely interesting visit which allowed us to discover an unknown Catania and its history through underground stratigraphic analysis. Oreste, our very good, super competent and very friendly guide, led us on this journey full of information and history. Super recommended I would say not to be missed!!!
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Marietta_m
May 29, 2024
Behnd the scene glimpse into Cantania's history - Our guide was prompt and well prepared. This was a fantastic way to learn more about Catania's interesting history! We would recommend this tour for anyone who would like to understand more about the influence of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions on this Sicilian city.
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Amanda_m
May 26, 2024
Very interesting tour - Very interesting tour with Mathilde. Covered parts of Catania that we did not know about and would not have found on our own. She was very knowledgeable and really explained things about the city and the 17c volcanic eruption and earthquake.
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Geraldb971
May 24, 2024
A highly recommended activity! - A very informative excursion. Orestes, an archaeologist, is very knowledgeable about the history and geology of Catania. We learned a lot!
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Lupagialla
Apr 12, 2024
A fundamental stage - I recommend the underground tour to all those who stop, even if only for a short time, in Catania. They are fascinating and are found in the most unexpected places. Unfortunately I have to point out that all the sites are accessible via quite steep steps, so if you have difficulty walking it could be a problem.
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Lisabella
Mar 21, 2024
What a Pleasant Surprise! - Wonderful tour of the underground sites of Catania! We really enjoyed an interesting tour with Matilda. She took us around the city and underground giving an excellent history of the city, the affects of past volcanic eruptions and how the people have adapted to living so close to a constantly evolving landscape. Some of the underground locations were in surprisingly interesting places; for example entering a local restaurant/bar to see a grotto with fresh running water! Highly recommend this tour!
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Ccostaaa
Mar 18, 2024
Catania in the underground - Wonderful experience - allowing you to explore Catania with a different approach! The guide (Oreste) was very knowledgeable and kind. Super recommended!
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Mariec691
Jul 21, 2024
Good tour but NOT private tour as promised - When I booked the tour, Viator description said it's a private tour. I asked and had confirmation that we will have a private tour. So I was surprised and rather disappointed to find 2 other people had shown up for our 'private' tour. The guide was very informative and engaging, but our experience was tempered by their business practice. If they intend to add people at their conenience to a tour, they should not advertise it as 'private'. Also be aware there can be fleas - possibly from the numerous street cats. I got 30 or so bites somewhere around the Gammazita Well. At least they don't itch...
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