Acireale Private Tour

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Visit the Vatican of the South on this private tour of Acireale, where you'll walk among its many baroque-style churches and enjoy the wild coastline.

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Visit the Vatican of the South on this private tour of Acireale, where you'll walk among its many baroque-style churches and enjoy the wild coastline.

Description

We'll meet at the Piazza Duomo to get our private tour of Acireale underway. Our first stop will be to visit the Maria Santissima Annunziata Cathedral, one of the numerous cathedrals located in this town that lend it the name "the Vatican of the South".

Entering the Duomo de Acireale, we'll see the beautiful frescoes that decorate its columns and ceilings. As we exit, we'll also catch sight of two of the church's bell towers and its neighboring palace, Palazzo Comunale.

As we journey through this town, situated at the feet of Mt. Etna, we'll pass by the Museo Opera dei Pupi, a museum dedicated to the typical Sicilian tradition of marionette theater. Strolling through the streets, we'll come to another Sicilian baroque gem, the Basilica of San Sebastiano, whose facade boasts an elegant balustrade with ornate biblical decor.

Walking along the alleyways of Acireale, we'll notice a deliciously sweet smell that is the trademark of classic pastry shops. We'll find sweets like ricotta-filled cannolis in these shops, and what better opportunity to stop for a bite?

Continuing, we'll glimpse the exterior of the Pinacoteca de Zelantea, whose gallery houses essential pieces of history like fossils, ancient coins, and famous artworks from artists such as Guercino and Van Dyke.

Putting the finishing touch on this tour, we'll make our way to the beautiful, wild, and volcanic coastline, where we can see the Sant'Anna Lighthouse, and Timpa Natural Park beaches. At this scenic viewpoint, we'll bring our tour to a close after about two hours.

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Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Private tour; there will be no additional people in your group

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Italygonia Travel Di Pignataro Gennaro Show more

Italygonia Travel Di Pignataro Gennaro

Corporate name: ITALYGONIA TRAVEL di Pignataro Gennaro

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Pets

Not permitted.
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Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Piazza Duomo

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