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Book Siracusa Guided Tours
- Experience a wonderful excursion in a boat on the island of Ortigia and admire its beauty in all its glory.
- Witness the Great Harbour, one of the largest natural harbors in the Mediterranean, and enjoy the scenic beauty of the place.
- View the Ithalic Forum, the Cathedral, the Maniace Castle, and the Arethusa fountain on your boat excursion.
- Make a stop in one of the many caves of your visit and dive into the crystal clear waters for a swim.
- Choose between a 1-hour shared boat tour and a 2-hour private one!
- Experience a wonderful excursion in a boat on the island of Ortigia and admire its beauty in all its glory.
- Witness the Great Harbour, one of the largest natural harbors in the Mediterranean, and enjoy the scenic beauty of the place.
- View the Ithalic Forum, the Cathedral, the Maniace Castle, and the Arethusa fountain on your boat excursion.
- Make a stop in one of the many caves of your visit and dive into the crystal clear waters for a swim.
- Choose between a 1-hour shared boat tour and a 2-hour private one!
Inclusions
- 1 or 2-hour boat tour (as per option selected)
- Shared or private tour (as per option selected)
- Fresh fruits, prosecco, soft drinks, & water (optional)
- Snorkeling equipment
- English or Italian-speaking skipper
- Swimming stop, if weather permits
- Tip: Check the weather forecast before booking so that your tour will not be affected by strong windy conditions.
- Swimming/snorkeling stops will be made but may vary according to the weather.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Discover the charm of the Sicilian sea with a guided boat excursion around the island of Ortigia and its sea caves.
- Learn about the story, myths, and legends associated with the island from the English/Italian-speaking skipper.
- See the key attractions of Ortigia such as the ancient citadel of Maniace Castle and the beautiful Arethusa Fountain named after a Greek nymph.
- Enter the sea caves and enjoy the chance to see stalactites, stalagmites, and coral formations up close.
- Indulge in a refreshing dip in the blue waters of the Sicilian sea, weather conditions permitting.
- Discover the charm of the Sicilian sea with a guided boat excursion around the island of Ortigia and its sea caves.
- Learn about the story, myths, and legends associated with the island from the English/Italian-speaking skipper.
- See the key attractions of Ortigia such as the ancient citadel of Maniace Castle and the beautiful Arethusa Fountain named after a Greek nymph.
- Enter the sea caves and enjoy the chance to see stalactites, stalagmites, and coral formations up close.
- Indulge in a refreshing dip in the blue waters of the Sicilian sea, weather conditions permitting.
Inclusions
- 1-hour boat tour
- English/Italian-speaking skipper
- Swimming stop, if weather permits
Exclusions
- Food and drinks (can be purchased onboard)
- Tip: Check the weather forecast before booking so that your tour will not be affected by strong windy conditions.
- Please note that the commander reserves the right to cancel the excursion at any time depending on the weather conditions.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 12 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Ortigia Siracusa Self-Guided Audio Walk: Temple of Apollo, Arethusa Spring and the Greek-Temple Cathedral
What to bring
- Ticket code: Enter your ticket code on the Roamer redemption page before you set off, while you still have signal.
- Phone and earphones: Bring a fully charged phone and earphones to listen to the self-guided audio tour.
- Connectivity: Use mobile data if possible, or open the tour on Wi-Fi before departure if you will be offline.
- Footwear: Wear flat shoes with good grip, as Ortigia's paving is old and worn.
- Sun protection: Bring sun protection and water, especially in summer when the island has little shade.
Accessibility
- Alla Giudecca bath: This stop is unsuitable for visitors with reduced mobility due to about 58 steep steps and no alternative route.
Additional information
- Best start time: For cathedral entry, start Tuesday to Saturday around 9:30 a.m. since the cathedral opens at 9:00 a.m.
- Cathedral entry days: Avoid Sundays if you want to enter the cathedral, as it is closed then and during services.
- Temple of Apollo: You can only view the Temple of Apollo from the pavement at any time, as entry is not permitted.
- Alla Giudecca visits: The Alla Giudecca ritual bath requires a guided visit every 30 minutes and costs EUR 7.
- Castello Maniace: Castello Maniace hours may change, so you should check opening times at the door.
- Fonte Aretusa: The Fonte Aretusa walkway costs EUR 5; check opening hours at the entrance.
- Cathedral interior: The cathedral interior costs EUR 2 plus a EUR 1 booking fee, is open 9:00 to 17:30 from October to December, and is closed on Sundays and during services.
- Traffic zone: Ortigia operates as a limited-traffic zone, so you should expect narrow streets with local vehicles.
- Street safety: Keep close to the walls on narrow streets and take care near old sea-wall railings and drops.
- Route coverage: Note that the Ipogeo of Piazza Duomo and the Artemision are not included on this route.
- Tour flexibility: You have lifetime access to the tour, so you can start any day at any hour and replay sections anytime.
What to bring
- Ticket code: Enter your ticket code on the Roamer redemption page before you set off, while you still have signal.
- Phone and earphones: Bring a fully charged phone and earphones to listen to the self-guided audio tour.
- Connectivity: Use mobile data if possible, or open the tour on Wi-Fi before departure if you will be offline.
- Footwear: Wear flat shoes with good grip, as Ortigia's paving is old and worn.
- Sun protection: Bring sun protection and water, especially in summer when the island has little shade.
Accessibility
- Alla Giudecca bath: This stop is unsuitable for visitors with reduced mobility due to about 58 steep steps and no alternative route.
Additional information
- Best start time: For cathedral entry, start Tuesday to Saturday around 9:30 a.m. since the cathedral opens at 9:00 a.m.
- Cathedral entry days: Avoid Sundays if you want to enter the cathedral, as it is closed then and during services.
- Temple of Apollo: You can only view the Temple of Apollo from the pavement at any time, as entry is not permitted.
- Alla Giudecca visits: The Alla Giudecca ritual bath requires a guided visit every 30 minutes and costs EUR 7.
- Castello Maniace: Castello Maniace hours may change, so you should check opening times at the door.
- Fonte Aretusa: The Fonte Aretusa walkway costs EUR 5; check opening hours at the entrance.
- Cathedral interior: The cathedral interior costs EUR 2 plus a EUR 1 booking fee, is open 9:00 to 17:30 from October to December, and is closed on Sundays and during services.
- Traffic zone: Ortigia operates as a limited-traffic zone, so you should expect narrow streets with local vehicles.
- Street safety: Keep close to the walls on narrow streets and take care near old sea-wall railings and drops.
- Route coverage: Note that the Ipogeo of Piazza Duomo and the Artemision are not included on this route.
- Tour flexibility: You have lifetime access to the tour, so you can start any day at any hour and replay sections anytime.
Inclusions
- Self-guided audio tour in English
- 12 stops over 2.7 km route
- Approximately 100-minute walking itinerary
- Stops include Temple of Apollo, Spanish sea walls, and Giudecca lanes
- GPS map in phone browser, no app
- Lifetime access, start anytime, replay anytime
Exclusions
- Museum and monument tickets
- Food and drinks
- Tips and gratuities
Inclusions
- Self-guided audio tour in English
- 12 stops over 2.7 km route
- Approximately 100-minute walking itinerary
- Stops include Temple of Apollo, Spanish sea walls, and Giudecca lanes
- GPS map in phone browser, no app
- Lifetime access, start anytime, replay anytime
Exclusions
- Museum and monument tickets
- Food and drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Door-to-door full-day history tour linking UNESCO Syracuse with Baroque Noto in one easy trip.
- Full day out to: Syracuse and Noto from your hotel, with round-trip transfers included.
- You'll get: Full-day guided Syracuse and Noto tour with hotel pickup and drop-off, multilingual guide, and visits to key historic sites in both cities.
- Neapolis Archaeological Park: Explore this Syracuse park with your guide, seeing archaeological remains from different eras.
- Ortigia: Walk narrow alleys over 2000 years old in Syracuse's historic center and admire the spectacular cathedral facade.
- Noto: Head into the historic center, the stone garden, and view some of the finest Sicilian Baroque palaces and streetscapes.
Door-to-door full-day history tour linking UNESCO Syracuse with Baroque Noto in one easy trip.
- Full day out to: Syracuse and Noto from your hotel, with round-trip transfers included.
- You'll get: Full-day guided Syracuse and Noto tour with hotel pickup and drop-off, multilingual guide, and visits to key historic sites in both cities.
- Neapolis Archaeological Park: Explore this Syracuse park with your guide, seeing archaeological remains from different eras.
- Ortigia: Walk narrow alleys over 2000 years old in Syracuse's historic center and admire the spectacular cathedral facade.
- Noto: Head into the historic center, the stone garden, and view some of the finest Sicilian Baroque palaces and streetscapes.
Inclusions
- Full-day guided history tour of Syracuse and Noto
- Round-trip hotel transfers
- Expert multilingual guide
- Visit to Neapolis Archaeological Park area
- Walk through Ortigia streets and see Syracuse cathedral
- Visit to Noto historic Sicilian Baroque center
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Neapolis Archaeological Park entrance ticket
Inclusions
- Full-day guided history tour of Syracuse and Noto
- Round-trip hotel transfers
- Expert multilingual guide
- Visit to Neapolis Archaeological Park area
- Walk through Ortigia streets and see Syracuse cathedral
- Visit to Noto historic Sicilian Baroque center
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Neapolis Archaeological Park entrance ticket
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.