The evolution of political and social activism in Catania
San berillo de-street
La Civita neighborhood
What you can expect
Street art, also known as graffiti, appeared in Catania in the 2000s, the buildings and the streets were transformed by the inspiration of local and foreign writers. Subversive writers gravitated around venues and neighborhoods where political and social activism became dominant. No long after, a new generation of street artists, on commission, developed in parallel. I saw these trends beginning to flourish as a university student. I have followed their evolution at first not totally conscious of what was going on and now I share this story with my tour. Catania street art and activism
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Agata.
Meeting point
Meet at McDonald's Catania Piazza Stesicoro - Catania to start your journey
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
We meet at Stesicoro square
Introduction to the influences of pop art to the Modern street art
St. Michael street
We meet the art of Demetrio Di Grado
St. Berillo de-street
The gutted district
Piazza teatro Massimo
It all began with a smile
Piazza Lupo 🐺
Lupan and NemO's
Coppola Theater
Art for all blooms again
Fish market
From Crasto to tvBoy
Ursino Castle
The faces of the neighbourhood
Ma
Greetings and final opinions
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Reviews from guests
George🇺🇸 United States
4 February 2025
Agata was a most enthusiatic communicator. She was very knowlegable as well as personable. Besides the interesting street art she curated, it was fun to explore neighborhoods we would not have discovered ourselves. Agata is enthusiatic and knowlegable
Barbara🇺🇸 United States
2 February 2025
We did a street art tour with Agata but I would recommend her for any of her tours. Her depth of knowledge and her great presentation make her a superior guide. I have been on many tours and yesterday’s Catania street art tour was among the best I have experienced. Grazie!An amazing guide...
Amelia 🇨🇭 Switzerland
1 January 2025
We had a great street art tour with Agata in Catania. She was very flexible when arranging the timing of the tour, and her extensive knowledge and passion for street art really brought the city to life for us. Her insights enriched our time in Catania and set a great tone for the rest of our time there.
I recommend taking any of Agata's tours when visiting Catania.
Martin
25 February 2025
We had the pleasure of having a private food tour with Agata. She is high energy, knowledgeable and 100% client focused. She is a fountain of information about the food and the history of the food that we sampled. She has great relationships with some of the vendors, so we were treated like VIP's at various stops along the way. Our 3 hour tour passed by in the blink of an eye. We'd highly recommend Agata if you're looking for a fun, educational guide. Your enjoyment of Catanian delicacies will be elevated after your time with Agata.Agata - Amazing Food Tour Guide in Catania
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30 October 2024
Chris🇺🇸 United States
27 October 2024
Agata was fun, knowledgeable, and took us on an adventure we would not have otherwise had without her understanding of our needs and her knowledge of her home country. Great guide and highly recommend the tastings tour. Agata was a great host!
Liz🇬🇧 United Kingdom
27 October 2024
We had a brilliant 3-hour hidden gems tour of Catania with Agata. She was excellent - full of information and stories, adapted the tour on the fly to spend more time in the market (it was so interesting) and gave us lots of tips and recommendations. We really enjoyed it and highly recommend.Brilliant tour!
Dorothy🇺🇸 United States
10 October 2024
Agata is a wonder. Her pride in Catania--its people, history and food--made this far more than a food tour. Catania was our last stop in a month-long trip in Sicily: we had sampled plenty of street food, but we we knew we needed someone local to help us find the best and to give us insight into what makes Catania and its people unique. Agata was perfect for the job: she knows everyone and everyone knows her. We met fishermen and fish mongers as well as ooing and ahhing over the variety of fish; sampled the best arancini at the Antica (1910) Rosticceria Catanese; learned the interesting history of sarde a beccafico while snacking on it at Scirocco; ate carne di cavallo and washed it down with selz, limone e sale. Agata helped us better understand and see first hand how young Catanese chefs are bringing new energy and enthusiasm for their city's amazing street food. Agata's pride in Catania is palpable, even contagious: we couldn't have found a better guide. Grazie mille.More than a food tour
Elena
10 June 2024
I booked a private street food tour in Catania for my dad and two of his friends, and they had an absolutely fantastic time! Agatha was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, providing them with super interesting information about Catania’s rich history and vibrant culture. She guided them through the bustling streets, introducing them to the most delicious and authentic local street food. Each stop was a delightful experience, and her passion for her city truly shone through. If you want to discover the true essence of Catania and its culinary delights, this tour with Agatha is a must. Highly recommended! Fantastic Street Food Tour with Agatha!
Santiago🇪🇸 Spain
31 March 2024
La experiencia con Agata fue muy interesante y amena Muy interesante !!!
stephanie.grewal🇩🇪 Germany
27 March 2024
We had booked a food tour through Catania with Agata and it was simply wonderful.
Not only did we get to try different types of local food and drinks. Agata also gave us insights on the history of Catania and Sicily, as well as loads of interesting details about the way of living, the culture, etc.
We can highly recommend a tour with Agata. An amazing experience
Lisa🇺🇸 United States
7 March 2024
Our amazing guide Agata took us around Catania to where the best foods to taste were. We learned a lot about Catania and about Sicilian food. Agata is a very knowledgeable and enjoyable guide, and the tastings we're delicious! Highly recommend this tour!Excellent tasting tour in Catania
Stevee🇺🇸 United States
2 November 2023
I highly recommend using tour companies operated by locals. Withlocals.com is the perfect choice! Once you choose your city, you have an opportunity to choose between several guides by reading their background and interests. We used Withlocals in three different Sicilian cities and were never disappointed. Our tour guide in Catania was Agata and she was delightful, informative and fun. We did a Ten Tastings tour with her. Agata intertwined the city’s culture and history so that it was much more than only tasting the food! As she guided us across different piazzas, strolled through the fish market (what a fun experience) and to the castle, we learned quite a bit. It was feast for all our senses. At the end of the tour and because my cousin is an opera aficionado, she even sang the opening bars from “Casta Diva” (from the opera Norma) for us in the middle of a piazza!!! Choose Agata for your tour guide!!!Agata gives an awesome tour!!!
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More about me
I am a local licensed guide with a degree in languages and international cultures.
After university, I worked and lived abroad for some years, forging my personality and my opportunity to be a guide in my homeland.
I am very passionate about Catania, its architecture, history, food, art and citizens.
I love to share my knowledge of the city and get to know you! Very smart people that choose Catania as a destination to explore!! ✌️
Proudly native of Catania where I was born and raised and equally proudly Syracusan where part of my family lives.
In my itineraries we will come into contact with the city, its history, its peculiarities and its people. My tour intends to forge bonds through discovery, understanding and emotion.
The most representative as well as the least known sites of Catania and Syracuse, their myths and legends, traditions and food, architecture and districts will be our journey within the journey.