Sicily Roots & Ancestry Tour: Heritage Research

5.0 (1 reviews) Catania, Italy
  1. Home
  2. Activities
  3. Catania
Duration6h - 7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Reconnect with your heritage on a fully personalized root-seeking tour across Sicily. Whether your family originates from a mountain village in the Madonie, a town near Etna, or a small hamlet in the hinterland, this private experience is designed to guide you back to your origins.
We assist you throughout the journey to ensure a smooth and emotionally rich experience:
Local Translation & Intercultural Assistance: We bridge the gap between you and the locals, helping you chat with townspeople who might remember your family name.
We guide you to the local civil registry office (Anagrafe/Stato Civile) or church archives to look up historical birth, marriage, or baptismal records.
Cemetery & Ancestral Home Visits: We help you navigate local cemeteries to find ancestral graves or locate the street and house where your forefathers lived.
Enjoy a relaxed walk through your ancestral town, exploring its historic center, traditions, and local food culture.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Castiglione di Sicilia
    2h
    Example of a typical Sicilian village. Write in detail your country of origin and we will manage the reservation as you wish
  2. Taormina
    2h
    Example of a typical Sicilian village. Write your country of origin in detail and we will manage the reservation as you wish.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Through agreement, the time and meeting point are set, and the client will be picked up by a driver. We pick up travelers up to a maximum of 70 km from Taormina. Enter the details of the city of birth, and all possible information. The attractions and points of interest are indicative and vary based on preferences.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

5.0 (1)

Parts of this description were translated automatically.

From
€129.00 €122.32 per person
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
Operated by Firareddu Tours · Booked through Viator
More activities in Catania
From
€122.32 per person
Check availability