Make travel about the people you meet and get to know Catania through the eyes of a passionate local host. Benefit from a customized itinerary to get an insightful introduction to everyday life in the city.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 2 - 6 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: You can start the tour at your hotel or Airbnb. The local host will meet you in the lobby of your hotel or outside your Airbnb accommodation.
Private group

Highlights

Get to know Catania through the eyes of a passionate local
Make travel about friendly people and not just places
Learn about the city's many tips, tricks and best-kept secrets
Customize your tour according to your interests
Select a centrally located meeting point and start time to suit you

Full description

Escape the endless historical facts of many sightseeing tours and discover Catania like a local. Get assigned a local host who will show you what it is really like to live in the city! Transform the way you travel and make it as much about the people you meet as the places you see. Chat with a local who is passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. As they are not professionals, and only do tours occasionally, they provide an experience that is authentic and personal. Meet where you are staying to get familiar with the neighborhood. Find out about the best places to eat, the easiest ways to get around and the hidden gems you might otherwise miss. Learn about cultural differences, local events and what it’s like to be a true resident of the city. By the end of the experience, you will feel more comfortable navigating on your own, confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Includes

Local guide
Customized private walking tour

Entrance fees
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Optional activity costs
Meals and drinks
Local transportation around the city

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

Know before you go

This tour provides a general overview of the city with practical information from a local’s perspective and not detailed historical facts. The more notice you give, the better, as the tours are organized on demand and are completely personalized to your needs
If you would like to include a visit to an attraction, you will need to cover the cost of entrance for the local guide
You can request a specific time for this tour
Wear comfortable shoes
Children below 3 years old are free of charge

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 39 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.2/5
Value for money
4/5
Service
4.4/5
Organization
4.7/5

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Amazing local guide

It was an excellent experience all round. I normally like a quick guide on the first day to get properly orientated and see what I would like to return and explore in more detail. This option was great because we could choose when it would start, how long we wanted and it was reasonably priced when most other private tours are v costly unless you are a big group. We had a real local person and in our case Antonella was superb - she went way beyond what we expected - we received an email before the tour date asking if there was anything speicific, we sped round the city centre in 2 hours, she pointed out places of interest incl food choices, she was so helpful in so many ways and it was a great warm welcome. It isnt a type of tour which is heavy on history, dates & info but it did exactly what I wanted which was get a feel for the city to explore more later.

4 May 2019

A very interesting and lighter way to visit Catania

If you do not want to know the whole history of the monuments and of the city but to visit it like a pleasant local company that will make you live the city in a simple but at the same time time makes you feel at home ... I recommend a lot and I will definitely use again this type of guide !!! Thanks Lilian

6 August 2018

It was a noce expwrience to go around Catania with a local person. We had good time thank you

3 October 2021

Catania Like a Local: Customized Private Walking Tour

Catania Like a Local: Customized Private Walking Tour

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Amazing local guide

A very interesting and lighter way to visit Catania