Catania Sotterranea Classic: Explore Catania's History from Classical Era to the Eighteenth Century

Uncover the hidden history of Catania from the classical era to the eighteenth century. Explore underground rivers, Roman monuments, and religious buildings on this captivating journey through the city’s past.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Museo Civico Castello Ursino - Introduction to the tour and the history of the castle
What's Included
  • All entrance tickets included
Additional Information

From the period of classic antiquity through to the eighteenth century, encompassing sacred edifices and burial sites, magnificent monuments of Roman grandeur and subterranean waterways, folk tales and archival records… An engaging journey that spans the various epochs of the city of Etna. A preserved vision of a bygone Catania that remains alive beneath our tread, concealed from our sight

Location
Castello Ursino
Piazza Federico di Svevia
Go to the square, in front of the Castle entrance and you will find our guide waiting for you with a red folder in hand
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sabine
Oct 13, 2025
Great leadership! - Great really worthwhile guidance that is worth their money. Not only did we see and learn a lot, but we also laughed a lot. Unfortunately, I can't remember any names and therefore I can't mention our great guide by name.
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C9229rkandreaz
Aug 23, 2025
Tour Catania underground - Splendid tour of the underground Catania with an exceptional guide: the archaeologist Oreste who accompanied us with great enthusiasm and competence
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Gregory_c
Aug 17, 2025
Visited 4 sites with... - Visited 4 sites with underground locations in Catania, each with some relation to Catania's long history, from the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Byzantine, and the cataclysms (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and war). Tour gude was knowledgeable and personable both in English and Italian!
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955giadat
Sep 16, 2025
Hidden corners that come to life - I did this guided tour on Saturday afternoon with my partner. The guide showed us 4 underground sites not the best known telling us with sympathy their respective stories. Only observation: the group consisted of 35 people and the guide had to explain everything in both Italian and English, I recommend smaller groups maybe divided according to language.
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Helenaelisa_p
Oct 18, 2025
15 minutes. - It is a walk that in 15 min vc has seen enough. The rest is a succession of stories of Santos and frescoes that can barely be seen.
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up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).