If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Agrigento, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace.
You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Agrigento! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!
What's included
Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
Audio-guide in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, De, Fr)
Headphones not included. You'll use your smarpthone and eventually your headphone!
A guide in person. The visit will be via digital guide
Ticket Valle dei Templi: 19,80€
Ticket Museo Archeologico: 9€
What to expect
Agrigento Cathedral
15m · Admission ticket not included
Dedicated to San Gerlando, patron saint of the city, the church has a history that dates back to the 11th century, when Agrigento was under Norman rule. Let's discover the story of this church!
10m
The Artists’ Staircase, built in 2017, stands out for its colorful decorations and installations that transform the steps into true works of art. Born as a work of urban redevelopment and designed by the Agrigento association Onlus Culturart, this staircase is considered a true work of art and is among the sixteen most colorful staircases in the world.
Chiesa Di Santo Spirito
15m
The Church of Santo Spirito in Agrigento is part of the Cistercian Monastery of the same name, which was founded in the 13th century by the noblewoman Marchisia Prefoglio, whom I will tell you about later. The Gothic-style church has a facade decorated with a central rose window and medieval architectural elements, typical of Sicily in that period.
10m
The Porta di Ponte, dating back to the 9th century, was the most important entrance gate to the city of Agrigento, which overlooked the Via Atenea. Originally equipped with a drawbridge, it was surmounted by a Gothic arch with the coat of arms of Frederick III of Aragon, king of Sicily from 1296 to 1337.
20m
The Belvedere Arancio in Agrigento is one of the most suggestive panoramic points of the city. This place is also called Belvedere Kolymbethra, being close to the Garden of Kolymbethra which I will tell you about later. It is located near the historic center, in the upper part of Agrigento, and offers a breathtaking view of the famous Valley of the Temples and the Sicilian coast.
1h · Admission ticket not included
The Regional Archaeological Museum “Pietro Griffo” of Agrigento is one of the main archaeological museums in Sicily, with a collection that documents in detail the history and evolution of the city of Agrigento, formerly known as Akragas, and its territory
Valle dei Templi
1h 40m · Admission ticket not included
The Valley of the Temples is one of the most important and spectacular archaeological sites in the world, a UNESCO heritage site. This archaeological park is home to a series of ancient temples, built during the Greek domination in Sicily, which date back mainly to the 5th century BC. A must do when in Agrigento!
1h
The Garden of Kolymbetra is a 6-hectare green oasis located in the heart of the Archaeological Park of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. This garden is famous for its variety of plant species, including citrus, almond, olive and Mediterranean scrub plants. I
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We are going to start here! However, you can access your digital guide even before getting there!
End point
We'll finish into this beautiful place!
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
