🌋 What to see in Catania: must-see attractions, tours and excursions
Catania is a vibrant city at the foot of Mount Etna, where Sicilian Baroque blends with historic markets, seaside traditions, and unique volcanic landscapes. Between the historic center, the sea, and nature, it’s a perfect destination for travelers seeking both culture and adventure in the same trip.
Here you’ll find the most booked tours and experiences, ideal for discovering Catania and its surroundings stress-free.
🏛️ Catania’s historic center
The heart of the city is full of monumental squares, Baroque churches, and traditional markets that tell the story and spirit of Catania.
Recommended experiences:
✔️ Guided tour of central Catania in Italian
✔️ Walking tour of the historic center
✔️ Complete guided city tour
🕳️ Underground Catania
Beneath the modern city lies a hidden world of ancient lava flows, tunnels, and historic structures.
Recommended experience:
✔️ Tickets for underground Catania with guided tour
🌋 Excursions on Mount Etna
Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, is the most popular excursion for visitors to Catania. Tours allow you to explore craters, lava caves, and spectacular landscapes.
Recommended experiences:
✔️ Morning Etna excursion with tasting and shuttle service
✔️ Etna panoramic bus tour with multilingual audio guide
✔️ Guided quad adventure on Mount Etna from Nicolosi
🌊 Sea and relaxation: boat trips
The coast of Catania offers beautiful scenery, and a boat excursion is perfect for relaxing with snorkeling and an aperitif.
Recommended experience:
✔️ Boat trip with aperitif, prosecco, and snorkeling
🌄 Excursions around Catania
From Catania, some of Eastern Sicily’s most beautiful locations are easily reachable.
Recommended experiences:
✔️ Day trip to Taormina, Isola Bella, and Castelmola
✔️ Day tour to Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges with lunch
✈️ Practical booking tip
Etna excursions and day trips to Taormina and Alcantara Gorges are among the most requested and often sell out during peak season. Booking in advance allows you to:
✔️ avoid availability issues
✔️ secure the best price
✔️ choose the most convenient schedule
✔️ organize your trip more easily
Select a tour from the list below and discover thousands of experiences to enjoy Catania and Mount Etna without missing the area's best attractions.