Free Tour Catania

10/10/2026

23/07/2026

How many times have you walked past a church without really noticing it?

Maybe you even stopped for a moment to admire its facade.
But it didn’t leave a memory.

Here at the Benedictine Monastery, we always stop: this is where those iron grates come to life during the tour, revealing the story behind them and the daily life of the cloistered nuns who still live within these walls.

Once you hear its story, it’s no longer just a church with a gate . It becomes a symbol of monastic life in seclusion.

And for you?
What’s a place that surprised you once you discovered the story behind it?

Write in the comment 👇👇👇

20/07/2026

"...this brave and fun freelancer stands out completely from other tourist experiences."

That's what a seasoned traveler wrote about our tour, and honestly, reading it feels like a real acknowledgment, because it means the passion we bring to it actually comes through.

So whether you're someone who's traveled a lot or this is your very first trip, if you want to actually learn the real history of Catania while cracking up, come join us on one of our next tours.

No fee.
Link in bio.

16/07/2026

Once a tourist asked me: "Do I really have to order both a primo and a secondo in Italy?"

Only if you're starving, otherwise, it's not a must.

À la carte, order whatever you want, even just an appetizer.

One exception: dessert. A few restaurants require a meal before they'll seat you just for dessert, but it's worth asking.

Among locals, it's normal to order only one main dish. Two full courses is ambitious eating.

With friends, share instead: one or two dishes per person in the middle, an easy way to taste half the menu without overordering.

Set menus are different: two or more courses included, and skipping one won't lower the price.

Had this question? Anything else about eating in Italy?
Drop it in the comments, we might answer next.

30/06/2026

“She tells us stories that only locals knew."

History is one thing. But the stories behind it, the ones about the people who actually lived here, the ones that rarely make it into textbooks, those are something else entirely.

That's what makes our tour different.
We don't just walk you through the city. We walk you through the lives of the people who shaped it.

If you love stories as much as we do, and you’re in Catania, you can’t miss our tour.

Book your spot through the link in bio.

25/06/2026

Did you know that granita in Catania has ancient origins?
And Mount Etna played a key role in its story.

Before refrigerators existed, staying cool in summer wasn’t so simple. People had to get creative, and that’s how locals came up with the idea of collecting snow and using it to make the very first, rudimentary versions of granita.

A clever way to survive the Sicilian heat.

Today the recipe has evolved, of course, but the love for this dessert hasn’t changed one bit.

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16/06/2026

Have you booked your spot yet?

Here’s why it actually makes a difference, especially if you want to make the most of your time in Catania.

Our Free Tour only runs when we reach the minimum number of bookings.
No bookings, no tour.

When you reserve your spot even just a couple of days in advance, it helps us confirm the tour sooner… and it helps you plan your trip without last‑minute changes.

And booking couldn’t be easier: no upfront payment, no fee.
You book now, and you pay at the end of the tour.

In one minute your spot is saved, and you’re ready to enjoy a beautiful walk through Catania’s historic center with a local guide who truly loves this city.

If you’re already planning your trip to Catania, the only thing left is securing your place.

You’ll find the link in bio: we hope to see you soon at our meeting point. 🌋

10/06/2026

“A guide who genuinely loves and knows her city.”

It’s not something you find just anywhere. This is Free Tour Catania.

Catania is thousands of years old with thousands of layers: lava stone, baroque facades, street food, centuries of history. And you can experience it even better when your steps are guided by someone who truly calls this city home.

If you’re planning a visit, or know someone who is, this is the best way to start.

No fee.
Book your spot through the link in bio.

03/06/2026

A stop that smells like fish.

When you reach the fish market in the morning , even at 7am, the day’s catch is already on display: fresh, on ice, still carrying the scent of the sea.

But if 7am sounds early to you, remember that for the fishermen it’s practically lunchtime: their day starts at 3 am, when they head out to sea.

If you want a real taste of Catania’s soul, and of the people who live it, this is definitely a stop you can’t skip.

And you? Have you ever visited a fish market during your travels.
Tell us your favourite one in the comments 👇

26/05/2026

A Tourist Asked Me: "I know pastrami is an Italian dish, where can I find it in Catania?”

I knew pastrami. I'd even tried it a couple of times, in ethnic restaurants.
But its origins? No idea.
The only thing I was sure of was that it wasn't Italian.
So that question caught me completely off guard.

So I did some research. And what I found surprised me.
Pastrami is originally Romanian , prepared by Jewish communities using goose breast, spiced and cured.

When Romanian Jewish immigrants arrived in the United States, goose was expensive. Beef brisket was cheaper. So the recipe changed.
In 1887, a butcher in New York made the first pastrami sandwich using a Romanian friend's recipe.
It was so popular he turned his entire butcher shop into a restaurant.

A question I couldn't answer in Catania ended up teaching me something I never expected to learn.

That's what I love about this job.
Every tourist brings a little piece of their world. And sometimes, the guide learns too.

What's the most unexpected question you've ever asked a local? 👇