Top Catania Cultural & Theme Tours

Il Commissiario Montalbano

• The popularity of the Inspector Montalbano TV Series—and the novels it’s based on—has produced a collection of tours that take visitors to the locations where the show is filmed, which also happen to be in Sicily’s less-visited but no-less beautiful southeastern region. This “Montalbano” tour stands out by providing pickup and drop-off from your accommodations in Catania, and guided walks in the historic centers of Ragusa and Scicli.
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Agrigento and Piazza Armerina: Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale

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• Leave the navigating to your driver and explore the history and architecture of Sicily with this full-day tour. See several popular landmarks in one day, including the Greek ruins of Agrigento and the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina. This small group tour through the Valley of the Temples offers an intimate atmosphere.
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Etna excursions morning

• Mount Etna looms over eastern Sicily with lunar-like volcanic landscapes and rugged wilderness. This tour allows you to explore to volcano without the hassle of planning your hike or transportation. Start at the south side of the mountain, visit the Silvestri Craters, continue to a ridge over the Valle del Bove, and finish with a tour of a lava cave. Plus, your tour includes a typical Sicilian lunch and convenient round-trip transportation from Catania.
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Unknown Sicily - Day Trip from Taormina

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• Explore the Sicilian countryside on this day trip from Messina or Taormina. Led by a local guide, travel through the small towns dotting the Peloritani Mountains, stopping at the medieval village of Montalbano Elicona and the Argimusco nature park to examine prehistoric stones. See how Ricotta cheese is made with a visit to a local dairy farm and enjoy views of the Aeolian Islands and Mt Etna from a scenic lookout. Your trip will conclude with transportation back to your original departure point.
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Godfather Private Tour in Savoca and Forza d'Agro with Wine and Dinner Option

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• Sicily’s romantic atmosphere and unconventional history has seduced visitors for millennia, but they're easy to miss in the bustle of modern travel. This private walking tour immerses you in rustic hill towns and the history of the Sicilian Mafia—including visits to filming sites of The Godfather movie—and the anti-Mafia fight. Upgrade to end your tour with food and wine tastings or a traditional fish dinner at a local restaurant.
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Siracusa e Noto

• Get good value for your money by seeing two of southeastern Sicily’s most popular destinations with this daylong tour of both Syracuse and Noto. Travel with a guide to Ortygia, the Neopolis Archeological Park, and baroque Noto. Plus, this trip includes round-trip transportation from your hotel in Catania.
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Siracusa

• Syracuse has a world of offering for travelers: one of Sicily’s greatest archeological sites, colorful markets, and Ortygia, the island-like historical center. With this tour, save time by seeing many of the city’s highlights in one day. Start with a visit to the Neapolis Archeological Park, have a lunch of traditional food products at a city market (your expense), and explore Ortygia. Plus, this tour stands out by making a stop at one of Caravaggio’s paintings and by visiting underground Ortygia.
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The Godfather Movie Tour from Giardini Naxos - Small Group Tour

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• Francis Ford Coppola filmed parts of The Godfather in small villages on the eastern side of Sicily, places difficult to reach without a car. This tour allows admirers of the movie to visit them without a sweat. Get picked up at the port in Giardini Naxos and driven to villages that were stands-in for the partly real, partly fictional Corleone. As a bonus, stop at Taormina for views of Etna and shopping before heading back to the port.
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Etna full day

• Explore the lunar landscapes behind Europe’s highest active volcano on this full-day tour from Catania to Mount Etna. The towering mountain stands at 3,350 meters, standing in the backdrop of most of eastern Sicily’s skylines. Explore the craters, ancient lava flows, caves, and the Valle del Bove on a hike before enjoying a delicious Sicilian lunch and tasting of local honey made on the volcano.
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The Godfather Movie Tour from Catania - Small group Tour

• Go in search of The Godfather filming locations in Sicily with this small-group tour from Catania. With a local guide who knows all The Godfather trivia, you’ll visit the villages of Savoca and Forza d’Agro where many iconic Corleone scenes from the film were set. Hear the gossip and little-known filming facts, then stop in Taormina on the way back to see the volcano of Mt. Etna and shop for souvenirs.
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Il Padrino

• Discover the filming locations for the classic movie “The Godfather” on this full-day tour from Catania. Explore the towns of Savoca and Forza d’Agro and see where some of your favorite scenes were filmed such as the Bar Vitelli,  where Apollonia and Michael Corleone met, and the church where they were married. This tour is a must for those obsessed with “The Godfather” movies.
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Taormina and Castelmola

• Spend the day exploring the beautiful old town of Taormina and Castelmola from Catania. See the old palaces, churches, public gardens, and ancient Greek settlements in this region of Sicily. Sample some delicious almond wine, a specialty from this region, and admire the beautiful scenery from these small towns before heading back to the bustling city of Catania.
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Vendicari, Marzamemi e Noto

• Nature, sea, history and art: key words in an unmissable tour.At first we will visit the Vendicari Nature Reserve with boasting beaches of fine sand and large saltwater marshes, Vendicari is the most important wildlife oasis in Italy.
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Piazza Armerina e Caltagirone

• Explore two of Sicily’s oldest towns on this full-day tour from Catania. Visit the UNESCO-listed Villa del Casale and many ancient monuments in buildings in the city of Piazza Armerina. Then head to Caltagirone so see landmarks like the Palazzo Gravina, the Cathedral of San Giuliano, and the Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte. Learn about the history of this region stretching back to the ancient Greeks from your guide.
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Etna and Alcantara

• The excursion starts off by visiting an underground lava cave, which we explore using helmets and torches. We will continue with a walk through ancient craters and lava flows along a path that leads to the scene of the latest spectacular eruption.After lunch the excursion continues with a visit to Gole dell’Alcantara, a spectacular rocky canyon, home to one of the finest examples of columnar lava basalts in the world.
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Tour to Caltagirone and Piazza Armerina

• Head southwest of Catania to two other cities on this day trip that introduces you to a bit of local arts and Roman history. You'll visit Caltagirone, known for its baroque architecture and ceramics, and Piazza Armerina, home to the Villa Romana del Casale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Etna trekking

• Hike around the lunar-looking landscapes of Mount Etna during this full-day tour from Catania. Follow your guide along the volcano and discover some of the ancient lava flows, caves, and beautiful views from Europe’s highest active volcano. Enjoy a delicious Sicilian lunch with your fellow trekkers as well as complimentary hotel transportation from Catania.
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INSIDE THE ARISTOCRACY : CATANIA and FIUMEFREDDO

• Highlights during this excursions:Private visit of Palazzo Biscari in cataniaVisit the fish market in Cataniaprivate visit of the Godfather's villa "oscar film location"
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Sicily, under the citrus and olive trees.

• Under the citrus and olive trees of Sicily.An entire week in the hearth of the UNESCO heritage tour of the archeological park of Syracuse. A guided walk to experience the scented pathways of an exclusive farm. A unique experience near the best seaside town of Sicily. A rich wine tasting guide to discover one of the best wineries in Sicily. Back to home. Our journeys can be you as a spectator, you can bring back colors, sounds, smells and tastes.
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Catania and Etna Geomorphological changes

• Terra di Sicilia Sikania Cultural Excursion since 2007 is the leader in the Historical Cultural Tourism in Sicily.  We are group of Autorized Touristic Guide graduated in Cultural Tourism. We work with passion, professionality and smile in face. Our world is Sicily.
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The Godfather Movie Tour

• Visit key spots from The Godfather trilogy on this tour from Catania. Explore the medieval town of Savoca, home to the church where Michael Corleone married Apollonia. Try traditional foods in Forza d'Agrò and visit the impressive Castello degli Schiavi. Get a taste of movie history as you spend the day in these scenic villages.
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Godfather vs Mafia Tour and Sicilian Lunch

• Your Licensed guide will meet you in Your accommodation in Catania area at 09.00AM with our 8 seats Mercedes Minivan. Visit 2 Sicilian small authentic villages where The Godfather movie was played: Savoca and Forza D'Agro'. Take a Walking guided tour and listen to the real Mafia history, its structure and its boss and how it developed In Sicily after the Second World War till nowadays. Compare it with The Godfather movie story. After the tour enjoy a typical Sicilian light lunch in a panoramic terrace. Expected return in Your accomodation around 16.00
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Saint Agata Festival Tour - Tour dei luoghi di Sant'Agata

• The proposed itinerary is a route that takes you into the atmosphere of the festival and brings you to discover Catania's incredible history and monuments.L'itinerario attraverso le atmosfere della festa e le sue suggestioni, vi porterà alla scoperta dell'incredibile storia di Catania e dell'inestricabile legame tra la città e la sua patrona.
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Commissario Montalbano day tour

• A journey through the incredible landscapes of Commissario Montalbano's television series. Join us and discover Vigata, the police station and the house in Marinella. Have lunch at famous "Enzo a mare" restaurant (not included) and experience the real taste of Southern Sicily.
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