Catania Ghost Tour: Myths, Legends and Tastings Under Mount Etna
Description
Uncover Catania’s darker side on this atmospheric 90-minute evening walking tour blending ghost stories, crime legends, and iconic Sicilian street food. Start in the historic center near Piazza Duomo, where tales of a mysterious medieval magician still echo beneath the lava stones. Enjoy a warm arancino with a glass of local Etna wine before heading to Via dei Crociferi, a baroque street haunted by the legend of a headless horse—said to protect forbidden love affairs of the nobility. Gaze upon Mount Etna from Via Etnea and hear how its fiery presence inspired myths of witches and ancient curses. End your walk near Teatro Bellini with a cassatina and sweet passito wine as you learn the tragic story of Saint Agatha, Catania’s beloved martyr. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to explore hidden corners, taste authentic flavors, and uncover the untold stories that live in the city’s shadows.
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Itinerary
The guide will share with you the story of the historical Elephant Fountain of Catania
here the group will taste the sicilian arancino and a glass of local wine
Here you will enter in the darkest mood of the tour, with true crime stories of murders, killing and crimes from the past. Watch your back!
Discover the power and magic of "The Queen", as the catania people address her, the "she-mountain" Etna, the volcano full of myths and legends of witches and ancestral stories from the past.
End the tour in a dramatic - but also sweet way - tasting local pastries by the historical Teatro Massimo Bellini of Catania.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
Personal and friendly guide. Perfect evening tour to see the city.
Dora was wonderful. I enjoyed listening to the history and superstitions of the city. The snacks and wine were delicious.
Fascinating legends and amazing local guide. The arancino and Etna wine stop gave the tour an authentic sicilian feel. Great balance of mystery and flavor, the stories about witches were hunting!
