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From the classical era to the eighteenth century, among religious buildings and tombs, grandiose Roman monuments and underground rivers, popular legends and historical documents... A fascinating itinerary to retrace all the eras of the Etna city. The traces of a Catania from the past that continues to relive under our feet, hidden from our eyes
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Go to the square, in front of the entrance of the Roman Amphitheatre and you will find our Guide waiting for you with a red briefcase in hand
Itinerary
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1Museo Civico Castello Ursino
Introduction to the tour and the history of the castle
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
The Amenano, a mysterious underground river that winds beneath the historic center of Catania, originally flowed on the surface feeding Lake Nicito. Over the centuries, eruptions, earthquakes and wars have modified not only the urban planning of the city, but also its natural appearance. We will visit a suggestive flowing cave inside which a branch of the river still flows
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Vast spa complex, dating back to the 3rd-4th century AD.C., which extended into the area of Piazza Duomo. The spa was made up of numerous rooms, but the only portion left accessible is located just below the cathedral
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
An ancient lava flow cave, reused already in Greek times as a cistern and then as a catacomb tomb by the Romans. According to tradition, it was the place of the first deposition of Saint Agatha.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
Mysterious hypogeum linked to the tradition of the martyr Euplio, forgotten co-patron of the Etna city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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