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Syracuse: Ortigia Guided Walking Tour & Cannolo Tasting

4.3  / 526 reviews
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Guided tour
Syracuse: Ortigia Guided Walking Tour & Cannolo Tasting
4.3  / 526 reviews

Explore the ancient island of Ortigia in Syracuse on a guided walking tour. Pass by the Temple of Apollo to the Piazza Archimede and enter the crypt of a church before trying traditional cannoli.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Italian, English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

T
Tanis – Canada

Excellent tour by very knowledgable guide we covered a lot of ground and learned a lot about the history and the architecture. Would recommend this tour.

S
Susan – United Kingdom

The tour was excellent and was informative and interesting. We came across places that we probably would not havevseen ourselves. It is not really a cannoli tasting tour as you get a voucher for one which you go get yourself after the tour. I thought we would be tasting different ones as we did our walking tour around the city. As it was you only get one , so jot really a tasting tour. It would have been helpful if thr guide had told us which outlet to go to as we passed it , as it was we had to Google it and then find it . Having said that it was delicious and the tour was still excellent

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Largo XXV Luglio

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    Temple of Apollo, Syracuse

    Guided tour (30 minutes)

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    Piazza Archimede

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

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    Guided tour (45 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Arethusa Spring

    Guided tour (40 minutes)

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    Dessert (30 minutes)

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the medieval architecture, baroque, art nouveau and rococo
  • Visit the Temple of Apollo, the oldest greek temple in Sicily
  • Taste one of the typical Sicilian sweets, the cannolo

Full description

The Walking Tour of Ortigia will begin at the Temple of Apollo, the oldest Greek temple in all of Sicily. You will then continue in the direction of Piazza Archimede, where you can admire the Fountain of Diana, linked to the myth of the Nymph Arethusa, who is represented here with the Greek Goddess Artemis, the most important moment in which she transforms her into a fountain. You will arrive in Piazza Duomo, where you can visit the majestic Cathedral. Before concluding the Tour by arriving at the enchanting Fountain Arethusa, linked to the love story between Arethusa and Alphaeus, you will have the opportunity to taste the cannolo, after witnessing its preparation, a symbol of Sicilian confectionery art.

Includes

  • Certified local guide
  • Tasting of a Sicilian cannolo
  • Entrance Ticket to the Cathedral of Syracuse
  • Other Food and Beverages
  • Anything not included in "Includes"

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Participants

Meeting point

Look for the tour guide with a badge, under the pomegranate tree, in front of the Temple of Apollo at the roundabout where Corso Matteotti starts.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • When booking, please specify any allergies or intolerances
  • Visits to monuments may be subject to change based on holidays and/or opening hours

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 26 reviews

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T
Tanis – CanadaSeptember 13, 2024 – Verified booking
Excellent tour by very knowledgable guide we covered a lot of ground and learned a lot about the history and the architecture. Would recommend this tour.
S
Susan – United KingdomSeptember 24, 2023 – Verified booking
The tour was excellent and was informative and interesting. We came across places that we probably would not havevseen ourselves. It is not really a cannoli tasting tour as you get a voucher for one which you go get yourself after the tour. I thought we would be tasting different ones as we did our walking tour around the city. As it was you only get one , so jot really a tasting tour. It would have been helpful if thr guide had told us which outlet to go to as we passed it , as it was we had to Google it and then find it . Having said that it was delicious and the tour was still excellent
J
Joyce – United StatesMay 20, 2023 – Verified booking
I was grateful she had ear phones for us. It Was easier for us to understand. She was knowledgeable and led the group slowly so we could take photos.

Product ID: 416785

Activity provider:Empeeria

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