Agrigento Old Town: The Sound of the South Self-Guided Audio tour

Duration40m - 1h 10m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Step beyond the Valley of the Temples and discover Agrigento’s hidden heart on this 40-minute self-guided walking tour through its historic center. Wander past elegant palaces, jasmine-scented alleys, and poetic staircases shaped by Greek, Arab, Norman, and Spanish influences. Begin on Via Atenea, climb through ancient quarters, and end at the panoramic Cathedral of San Gerlando.

Highlights:
• Visit Pasticceria Infurna Giuseppe for traditional almond sweets
• Discover the Church of Purgatory with its mysterious stone masks
• Explore the Luigi Pirandello Theater
• Admire Santa Maria dei Greci atop a Greek temple
• Explore the ancient Greek acropolis
• Soak in local life and scenic views from the city’s highest point

What's included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

What to expect

Pass by

Stroll along this elegant street, lined with 17 and 1800s noble buildings, wrought-iron balconies, cafés, bookstores, and artisan workshops.
Statua Andrea Camilleri
Pass by

Catch a glimpse of the statue which honors the beloved author of the Inspector Montalbano series, celebrating his literary legacy in the city that inspired his fictional Vigàta.
Pass by

Pass by this historic church with its striking Baroque façade adorned with stone masks, symbolizing sin and redemption, and offers a glimpse into the city's deep spiritual and artistic heritage. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Scalinata degli Artisti
Pass by

Climb this vibrant staircase, transformed by local artists and students into a colorful canvas of poetry, paintings, and messages celebrating creativity and community.
Pass by

Pass by this historic Baroque/neoclassical building designed in 1703 by Fra’ Simone Mancuso, and learn how a college run by the Filippini fathers became a school, natural history museum, observatory, library, and now a civic gallery with art collections. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Teatro Luigi Pirandello
Pass by

Walk by and learn about the 19th‑century neoclassical theatre, opened in 1880 and renamed in 1946 to honour the Nobel laureate Pirandello, featuring an elegant “horseshoe” auditorium with three tiers of boxes and loggione. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Greci
Pass by

Pass by this medieval church from the 12ᵗʰ‑13ᵗʰ century, built atop the ruins of an ancient Doric temple, likely dedicated to Athena or Zeus, featuring three naves, and traces of 14ᵗʰ‑century frescoes, including the “Madonna del latte". Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Pass by

Watching over Agrigento from the highest point of the hill, pass by this cathedral, built in the 11th century, and view domes, rooftops, valleys—and in the distance, if the sky is clear, even the sea, as if all of Agrigento reveals itself in a single gaze. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour begins at the eastern entrance of Via Atenea, by Piazzale Aldo Moro / Porta di Ponte. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at the Cathedral of San Gerlando, Piazza Don Giovanni Minzoni.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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