English / Italian-speaking guide
This activity has no age limit
The guided tour of Acireale, famous for its Carnival floats, is a journey through history and tradition. It starts at the Maria Santissima Annunziata Cathedral, dedicated to Santa Venera, the town’s patron saint. The cathedral is a Baroque gem with frescoed columns and a view of Piazza Duomo. Nearby, the Opera dei Pupi Museum showcases Sicilian puppets and their history. The tour continues with the Basilica of San Sebastiano, filled with art and relics, and leads to the Zelantea Picture Gallery, home to manuscripts, ancient finds, and artwork. The tour concludes with views of the Sant’Anna lighthouse and the wild La Timpa Nature Reserve, offering stunning coastal scenery.