What to do in Catania

Activities, attractions and tours

A coastal town with a mountain in the background, boats on the water, and a clear sky.
A historic church with a dome and bell towers, surrounded by a plaza with a fence and trees.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a central fountain, and cobblestone streets.
A historic church with two towers and a dome, surrounded by classic European architecture.
A stone tower with a portcullis, overlooking the sea.

Things to do

Boat tour Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto

Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto Boat Tour

CA $55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto Boat Tour
Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling

Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling

CA $87
per adult
Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling
Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

CA $39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide
Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

CA $32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus
Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

CA $105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide

WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide

CA $32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide
Naxos: Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, & Mazzarò Bay Boat Tour

Naxos: Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, & Mazzarò Bay Boat Tour

CA $60
per adult
Naxos: Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, & Mazzarò Bay Boat Tour
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Mount Etna

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This tranquil city is in a stupendous position on the sea in front of Mount Etna, with a mild climate year round and marvellous scenery, where peace and quiet reign supreme. It's been world famous for centuries, which has brought an influx of noteworthy tourists, even today, thanks to the numerous holiday promotions for Taormina.
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Day trip destinations from Catania

A historic building with a dome and statues, surrounded by trees and people.

Catania

A narrow street lined with shops and balconies, with people walking and shopping.

Taormina

A historic church with two towers and a dome, surrounded by classic European architecture.

Acireale

A stone tower with a portcullis, overlooking the sea.

Aci Castello

A crowded beach with people sunbathing and swimming, a rocky shoreline, and colorful buildings along the coast.

Giardini Naxos

A historic church with a bell tower, a green door, and stone walls.

Chiaramonte Gulfi

A town with a prominent church and tower, surrounded by hilly terrain.

Motta Sant'Anastasia

A plaza with a historic church, trees lining the street, and buildings in the background.

Zafferana Etnea

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