Catania Old Town & Street Food Tours
Explore Catania itself: the grand baroque centre of black lava and white limestone, the Piazza del Duomo with its quirky elephant fountain and cathedral, the bustling, theatrical fish market (La Pescheria), the Roman ruins, and the city’s legendary street food. A walking and food tour reveals Catania’s gritty, vibrant character.
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Old Town & Food in Catania — FAQ
What is there to see in Catania old town?
Catania’s baroque old town has the Piazza del Duomo with the elephant fountain and cathedral, the lively La Pescheria fish market, Via Etnea, Roman ruins and palaces — all in distinctive black-and-white lava-stone baroque.
What food is Catania known for?
Catania is famous for Sicilian street food — arancini, pasta alla Norma, sfincione, granita with brioche, and seafood from the market — best sampled on a food tour around La Pescheria.
Is a Catania food tour worth it?
Yes — a street-food tour around the theatrical fish market samples arancini, pasta alla Norma, seafood and granita, a delicious and fun way to discover Catania’s food culture.