Private tour of Catania and wine tasting with lunch

About this tour

Spend eight to nine hours exploring Catania's layered history, from Greek theatre to Spanish fortifications, before heading to the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna. Your private guide takes you through the city's most significant landmarks, including the imposing Ursino castle and the bustling fish market where vendors hawk their daily catch. The morning builds appetite—literally and figuratively—for an afternoon at a working winery nestled in Etna's wine region, where you'll taste local varieties alongside a traditional Sicilian lunch in unhurried comfort.

Highlights

• Greek theatre and Spanish-era castle overlooking Catania's centre
• Cavernous fish market with vendors, haggling, and daily catch
• Private transport throughout, no shared coaches
• Wine tasting paired with multi-course regional lunch
• Etna volcanic winery visit and cellar tour
• Learn how conquest shaped the city's architecture

What to expect

Morning begins with a leisurely walk through Catania's most imposing structures, stepping through architecture shaped by Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Spanish rulers. The fish market is sensory overload—noise, ice-soaked seafood, vendor calls—but brief enough not to overwhelm. You'll have time to absorb each location without rushing.

After lunch, you'll drive inland toward Mount Etna's wine country. The winery itself is working, not a tourist stage-set; expect to see cellars, ageing barrels, and the mechanics of production. Wine tasting is done properly—not gulped—and paired with local dishes designed to complement each pour. Expect to finish the day relaxed and full.

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