Things to do in Island of Ortigia

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Syracuse: Street Food Walking Tour in Ortigia with Tastings

Join a food walking tour in Siracusa and Ortigia and visit at least 4 of the city's best food stops on a culinary adventure. Discover the vibrant food scene while tasting delicious Sicilian dishes.

From$77.30per person

4.9

Syracuse: Ortigia and Sea Caves Excursion by Boat

Enjoy a relaxing 1-hour boat trip around the island of Ortigia and discover the sea caves of the Syracuse coast. Take a swim or dive into the Syracuse sea during a short stop.

~~From$28.01~~From$22.40per person

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Syracuse: Ortigia Sunset Cruise with Aperitif

Explore the grottoes of Ortigia Island before marveling as the sun sets over crystalline waters on this private sunset cruise. Enjoy a platter of typical Sicilian produce with included prosecco.

From$67.21per person

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Syracuse: Ortigia Private Walking Tour

Explore Ortigia, the old town center of Syracuse, on a walking tour. Discover the Apollo temple, the unique baroque cathedral, and enjoy the beautiful panoramas of the sea.

From$218.45per group up to 9

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Syracuse: Boat Trip of Ortigia Island and Sea Caves

Discover the beautiful island of Ortigia on this boat trip in Syracuse. Admire the ancient monuments that line the coast, stop to swim, and visit sea caves while listening to live commentary.

~~From$28.01~~From$22.40per person

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Syracuse: Boat Tour with Captain Mirko, Snorkeling & Caves

Join Captain Mirko for a stunning boat tour of Syracuse. Explore Ortigia Island, marine caves, and swim in crystal-clear waters. An unforgettable adventure awaits. Book now!

From$33.61per person

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Catania: Syracuse, Ortigia, and Noto Tour with Brunch

Discover the treasures of Syracuse, Ortigia, and Noto on this fantastic full-day experience. Learn more about the Unesco heritage sites and Baroque art.

From$110.90per person

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From Catania: Syracuse and Noto Culture and History Tour

Explore the culture and history of Syracuse and Noto on this guided tour from Catania. Visit Neapolis Archaeological Park and more.

From$114.26per person

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Siracusa: Ortigia & Sea Caves Speedboat Tour with Swim Stop

Uncover the hidden treasures of of the ancient Ortigia Island and marine caves along the coast of Siracusa on this speedboat adventure. Stop to cool-off with a refreshing swim in the sea.

From$33.61per person

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Siracusa: Ortigia Boat Tour+Marine Grotte +frutta + prosecco

Admire the natural beauty and old-world wonders of Ortigia Island from the water on this boat tour from Siracusa. See a heart shaped sea cave and the Arethusa fountain.

From$44.81per person

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From Catania: Syracuse, Ortigia and Noto Full-Day Tour

Journey back in time on a tour of 2 beautiful cities of Sicily. Discover the Ancient Greek history of Syracuse and visit the "Garden of Stone" in Noto at the foot of the Iblean Mountains.

From$112.02per person

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From Catania: Neapolis of Syracuse, Ortygia, and Noto Tour

Explore the Greek and Roman monuments in the archaeological park of Neapolis on this trip from Catania. See Ortygia Island and visit the small town of Noto to see its Sicilian Baroque architecture.

From$128.83per person

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1 hour • Skip the line • Optional audio guide

2-Hour Tuk Tuk Tour of Syracuse and Ortigia

2 hours • Skip the line • Pickup available

1 hour • Skip the line

8 - 8.5 hours • Small group • Pickup available

2 hours • Small group

Syracuse: Boat Trip with Lunch, Wine, and Swimming Stops

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8-hour tour of the Baroque cities Noto-Modica-Ragusa-Ortigia

1 day • Pickup available

From Catania: Syracuse, Ortygia, and Noto Tour

9 hours • Optional audio guide

8 hours • Pickup available

4 hours • Small group

From Malta: Mt. Etna & Syracuse Day Trip with Guide

17 hours

From Malta: Syracuse and Marzamemi Day Trip with Guide

1 day • Optional audio guide

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4.8

(9 reviews)

We liked everything about this tour. The people, Pascal and our captain Giuseppe (and the woman who checked us in) were all friendly and courteous. Giuseppe was a most informative and confidant captain of the barco. The music was simpatico. The appetizer platter was generous and delicious. The weather was breezy with slight cloud cover. It was too cool on March 1 for swimming but swimming in the grotto in warmer weather would be wonderful. Perfecto Would recommend this tour for everyone. Grazie mille!

Excellent overview. It would have been impossible to cover all the sites we saw in 2 hours on our own. A great intro to Siracusa. Our host and driver were, both, very friendly and professional. Highly recommend. If you are staying in Siracusa, this would be a smart tour to take at the outset. Then, on your own, you can go back and explore in detail, having a better understanding of the city and what it has to offer.

We had two tours with the same guide, Giovanni. This one and then the Mount Etna sunset tour. Both were excellent! Giovanni was very attentive and knowledgable about history, geology, biology and current affairs too. The tour operator company is very flexible and reliable with prompt communication. We went on 3 tours with them. All of them were great experiences!

to do in Syracuse is beautiful and the price affordable thank you again

Super good value for the money, good communication, fun excursion

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