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With kids · Catania itinerary

Catania with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Catania is fun for families, with a volcano, markets and gorges. Here is how to spend a family trip in Catania — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Etna lava & cable car
  2. 2Fish market
  3. 3Alcantara Gorges
  4. 4Granita & gelato

Volcano adventure

See Etna’s craters, lava and ride the cable car.

Market and treats

Explore the fish market and try granita.

River gorges

Cool off in the Alcantara Gorges.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Catania — prices per person.

Etna Private Tour and Excursion
Sicily
Etna Private Tour and Excursion
5.0(200)·5 hours
from$172/ person
via Viator
Cooking Class and Market Tour: A Sicilian Experience
Sicily
Cooking Class and Market Tour: A Sicilian Experience
5.0(61)·4 hours
from$166/ person
via Viator
Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Catania
Catania
Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Catania
4.8(100)·9 hours
from$108/ person
via Viator
Etna and Alcantara Gorges Tour – Trekking, Lava Cave and River
Catania
Etna and Alcantara Gorges Tour – Trekking, Lava Cave and River
5.0(96)·8 hours
from$103/ person
via Viator
Guided tour of the Ortigia market and traditional cooking class
Sicily
Guided tour of the Ortigia market and traditional cooking class
5.0(40)·4h 30min
from$229/ person
via Viator
Etna and Alcantara Gorges Excursion with lunch
Catania
Etna and Alcantara Gorges Excursion with lunch
4.8(310)·6–8 hours
from$102/ person
via Viator
Etna Morning Tour (starting from Catania)
Sicily
Etna Morning Tour (starting from Catania)
5.0(375)·5–6 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
The Original Ortigia Street Food and Market Tour (All-Inclusive)
Sicily
The Original Ortigia Street Food and Market Tour (All-Inclusive)
5.0(31)·3 hours
from$67/ person
via Viator

Catania with kids — FAQ

Is Catania good for kids?
Yes — the lava fields, caves and cable car of Mount Etna, the theatrical fish market, the refreshing Alcantara Gorges, and Sicilian granita and gelato make Catania a fun, varied family destination.
What are the best things to do in Catania with children?
Top family picks are a Mount Etna tour with the cable car, the lively fish market, the Alcantara Gorges, and tasting granita with brioche.
Is Catania easy to visit with kids?
Yes — with a volcano, markets, gorges and beaches close at hand, plus great food, Catania is an engaging and rewarding family base in eastern Sicily.

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