Underground Tour of Catania

Want to discover what is underground Catania? On this tour, we'll head under the city in search of hidden churches, tunnels, and mysterious passageways.

Tour Details

We'll meet at the designated time at Piazza Stesicoro to begin to discover underground Catania. Throughout the tour, we'll walk around the city and visit 3 historical sites hidden under the earth.

Our first stop will be the Roman Amphitheatre, significant in the historic centre and dating back to the 2nd century AD. It is located within the Greco-Roman archaeological park of Catania.

Afterwards, we'll visit the Sant'Eupilo Crypt, originally a Roman tomb from the imperial era found beneath a church destroyed in World War II. During our visit, we'll discover the history of the saint associated with this crypt.

Next, we'll head to the San Giuliano Crypt, located under a church with the same name, learning about its historical significance and original function.

To conclude the tour, we'll stop by a kiosk for snacks and a drink. The tour will last a total of 2.5 hours and end at Piazza Università.

Additional Info

If any of the mentioned sites are inaccessible, the itinerary will be adjusted to include other underground sites of similar importance.