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A Must Do Tour of Ancient Baroque Cities
This day tour was gorgeous with outstanding views of the countryside and ancient coastline cities. We had a marvelous time walking the streets, shopping, eating, and drinking.
Sicilian Baroque Tour from Catania
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $137 / person
- Location
- Catania, Italy
- Rating
- 4.0 / 5 · 7 reviews
- Languages
- DE, RU, EN, IT
- Group
- Small group, up to 24
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tourist Service
Description
A tour to discover the places of Montalbano: the charm of a province, rich in resources and beauties, of the splendid new and ancient Ragusa and of nearby Modica.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 26–60)
- $137
- Senior (ages 61+)
- $137
- Youth (ages 8–25)
- $137
- Child (ages 3–7)
- $108
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Modica
Baroque city of the Val di Noto, It is a city of Neolithic origin, capital of an ancient and powerful county, which boasts a rich repertoire of gastronomic specialties, as well as a great artistic and cultural heritage. Today it is known above all for the production of the typical Aztec-derived chocolate. Travelers will have 1 hour's break to fully enjoy its beauty!
Ragusa Ibla
Ragusa Ibla is the ancient historical center of the city of Ragusa. It is famous all over the world for over fifty churches and numerous palaces, testimony of the highest expression of Baroque in Sicily. Located on a hill, the small village of Ibla dominates the surrounding valley, with its huts and narrow streets on which the majestic Cathedral of San Giorgio reigns, the highest expression of the Hyblean baroque. Ragusa ibla has become in recent years one of the most important tourist attractions in Sicily. In 2002 the city was included among the UNESCO Baroque sites of the Val di Noto.
Noto
Noto is considered the capital of Sicilian Baroque and is part of the UNESCO sites of the Val di Noto. Rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693, it captivates visitors with its elegant palaces, monumental churches and the splendid Cathedral of San Nicolò. Walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele you can admire extraordinary examples of Baroque architecture, made of the characteristic golden stone that at sunset gives the city a unique atmosphere.
What's included
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Paid tickets for admission to museums and / or archaeological sites and monuments not included
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.0
7 reviews
How it compares in Catania
- Starting price $137 is 37% below the typical $215 for tours of similar length in Catania
Excurgo comparison of 286 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sicilian Baroque Tour from Catania take?
Sicilian Baroque Tour from Catania lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Sicilian Baroque Tour from Catania cost?
Prices start at $137 per person for this Catania experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Sicilian Baroque Tour from Catania run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does Sicilian Baroque Tour from Catania cost for children?
Children aged 3–7 pay from $108, adults from $137. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Sicilian Baroque Tour from Catania for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Sicilian Baroque Tour from Catania offered in?
The experience is available in DE, RU, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 24 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Sicilian Baroque Tour from Catania worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tourist Service.
Reviews(7)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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UNESCO Architecture of Southeast Sicily's hill towns
The exquisite baroque architecture of Modica, Scicli, and Ragusa. Taking the 45-minute Trenino Barocco glass-topped train tour around upper and lower Modica for only €5.
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Misleading advertising to get business
The trip was advertised as a Montalbano tour. We visited one site which the driver had difficulty finding. Every time we stopped subsequently it was not connected to Montalbano. The driver could not speak English. He chose where we went for lunch and suggested a tourist train ride round the town. The company had agreed to drop two Australian couples off at their hotel which the driver couldn't find so we arrived back in Catania at about 7.30 instead of 6pm. When I complained in the office I was told that Montalbano was just the name of the tour -which was exactly why we chose it. There were several other Montalbano trips advertised so we believe the company is deliberately misleading tourists to get the bookings. The girl in the office told my wife no refund was available because we had seen the house and the rest of the trip was to see the General area and not to visit specific locations. If we had known this we would not have booked it. As a side issue because the driver acted as the personal taxi for the Australian couples and made us very late our taxi driver had to wait for 90 minutes to drive us back to our hotel
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A very good tour but do...
A very good tour but do not expect interaction with the driver. He is a driver, not a guide. It would have been nice to get tips and ask questions instead of hearing a recording of what you are about to see. Also, the car goes through twists and turns in the roadways and if you get carsick easily, take dramamine. It was a beautiful day exploring on a wonderful tour.
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