Tour of the historic garden Parco Paternò del Toscano

Duration1h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, French

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Visit one of the most prestigious historical gardens in Italy, built by landscape architect Ettore Paternò del Toscano in the post-war period that stands an ancient lava flow dating back to 1.444 AD, discover the more than 300 species of plants that from all over the world have settled in the lush rock garden, with water features, perfumes and rare flowers.

What's included

Wifi
parking while seats last

What to expect

Parco Paterno del Toscano
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

Upon Reservation, the Park is open to those who wish to visit the historic garden. Visitors are guided on a journey around the world through the plants that his landscape designer has expertly collected throughout his life. The peculiarity of the plants that come from rocky deserts all over the world and that have adapted well to the lava of Etna, the system of ancient terraces typical of Etna crops that houses a large collection of subtropical plants and the residual lush Etna forest of an endemic secular vegetation, offer the opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and nature of this part of Sicily.
The guided tour is divided into the following stages:
reception in the new Catania Urban Park from which the visit to the historic garden will start
presentation of the garden, historical background and description of the landscaper
visit of succulents
visit of the subtropical area and palm trees
visit of the rock garden
visit of the Etna forest

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Via Roma 59, you can access the park through a well-marked gate. You walk about 30 meters and arrive at the visitor center. At the parking lot, the meeting point to start the visit to the Park is indicated. At the time of the visit, the authorized guide is already present for the welcome

End point

From Via Roma 59, you can access the park through a well-marked gate. You walk about 30 meters and arrive at the visitor center. At the parking lot, the meeting point to start the visit to the Park is indicated. At the time of the visit, the authorized guide is already present for the welcome

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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.