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Underground Catania

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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

From the classical era to the eighteenth century, among religious buildings and burials, grandiose Roman monuments and underground rivers, popular legends and historical documents ...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 of the past that continues to live under our feet, hidden from our eyes

What's Included

  • Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
  • Entrance fees

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Piazza Stesicoro
    95124 Catania CT, Italy

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    End point

    Piazza del Duomo
    95100 Catania CT, Italy

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    Anfiteatro Romano

    The Black Colosseum, all to explore under the modern city!
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    45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Chiesa di San Gaetano alle Grotte

    One of the most beautiful places in Catania. An ancient lava flow cave, already reused in Greek times as a cistern and then as a catacomb tomb by the Romans. According to tradition, it was the site of the first deposition of Saint Agatha, on which a small church was built as early as 262. Today the crypt still preserves the remains of ancient frescoes and decorations carved directly into the living rock
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    A Putia Dell'Ostello

    The Amenano, a mysterious underground river that winds under the historic center of Catania, originally flowed to the surface feeding the Lake of Nicito. Over the centuries eruptions, earthquakes and wars have changed not only the urban planning of the city, but also its natural appearance. We will visit a suggestive sliding cave in which a branch of the river still flows
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Underground Catania?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-174367P1

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    • Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
    • Entrance fees

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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