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15 Best Syracuse & Ortigia Tours

This list covers both halves of Syracuse, the Neapolis ruins and the island of Ortigia. In Ortigia’s cathedral, Doric columns from a 2,500-year-old temple of Athena still hold up the walls. A good guide makes the stones talk.

2.Small Group Boat Tour of Ortigia With Visits to the Caves and Swimming – Sicily – Cancel 24H Pr

Experience the beauty of Ortigia on a small group boat tour. Explore caves, swim in crystal clear waters. Book now and cancel within 24 hours!

★ 5.0

“Excellent guide. Franco certainly knew his subject. Different nationalities on board and he could engage with all of us. We could have had a swim if desired but no one on board wanted too. Looked after really well thoroughly enjoyed it.”

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3.Excursion Around Ortigia Island and Sea Caves

Discover the hidden wonders of Ortigia Island and its mesmerizing sea caves. Embark on an unforgettable excursion that will leave you in awe. Click now to explore!

★ 5.0

“This was a very nice quick trip with great information and our guide Nunzo was fantastic… funny and personable and informative so it made a wonderful day!”

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5.Syracuse, Ortigia and Noto Walking Tour From Catania

Discover the mesmerizing beauty of Syracuse, Ortigia, and Noto on an unforgettable walking tour from Catania. Immerse yourself in history, culture, and stunning architecture. Book your adventure now!

★ 5.0

“Great tour, well organized. Lot of information shared by Lori. She is a great tour agent and know her stuffs well shared a lot of great information with us. Prior of the tour she sent us a text to ensure we knew where she would…”

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6.Syracuse, Ortygia and Noto Full-Day Tour From Catania

Take a journey through ancient ruins and Baroque splendor in Sicily's Syracuse, Ortygia, and Noto Full-Day Tour from Catania - where hidden treasures await.

★ 4.7

“Brilliant Etna Tribe Tour, Andrea our guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable & managed the English speaking & French speakers in the tour very well. Very Impressed. Wasn’t going to go but very happy I did. These places are beautiful & a must see when in…”

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7.From Catania: Syracuse and Noto Culture and History Tour

Discover the hidden treasures of Catania, Italy with our immersive Syracuse and Noto Culture and History Tour. Uncover the secrets of this enchanting region today!

★ 4.4

“Overall Sylvia was excellent! She had to translate the tour into three different languages which was a challenge but she handled it. Transportation was a little run down. Definitely needs an upgrade but again Sylvia handled it. She was informative and gave us good tidbits…”

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9.From Catania: Syracuse, Ortygia, and Noto Tour

Wander through ancient ruins, picturesque streets, and Baroque splendor on the 'From Catania: Syracuse, Ortygia, and Noto Tour' - the ultimate Sicilian adventure awaits!

★ 3.9

“C'est juste un chauffeur ! Pas de guide et il ne parle que l'italien. A chaque arrêt il dit vaguement ou aller. Le temps pour la visite de Parc archéologique de Néapolis est beaucoup trop court !!! Impossible de le parcourir en 1h. Je recommande…”

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10.Noto, Modica and Ragusa: the Baroque Tour From Catania

Dive into the enchanting world of Noto, Modica, and Ragusa on the Baroque Tour from Catania, where time seems to stand still and history whispers its secrets.

★ 4.8

“Quite a last minute booking - but Alessio from Sicily Grand Tour arrived at our hotel on time and ready to go. This is quite a long day (depending from where you start) but we never felt hurried and there was plenty of time to…”

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

Embark on an enchanting journey through Sicily's past with the 'From Catania: Syracuse, Ortigia, and Noto Full-Day Tour'...

★ 4.7

“Alessio was an amazing guide, filled with lots of great information! He was punctual and ensured we had a great time in his comfortable, air-conditioned van. We toured all of the great places, had the most delicious lunch and can't wait to visit again soon!”

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12.Half Day Boat Tour on the Syracuse Coast With Lunch

Embark on a thrilling half-day boat tour along Syracuse's stunning coast, enjoying a delectable lunch onboard. Don't miss this unforgettable adventure! Book now.

★ 5.0

“Great day out, knowledgeable crew, delicious food, flowing drinks and spectacular swim stops. Highlight of our time in Siracusa”

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13.From Taormina: Guided Tour of Syracuse and Ortygia Island

Discover Syracuse from Taormina with this full-day guided tour, exploring ancient ruins, stunning architecture, and the charming Ortygia Island.

★ 3.8

“Very good but coach was late because it had broken down and broke down again on journey home.Maybe you need to change your coach company.The Greek Theatre in Syracuse was disappointing as it looked nothing like your advertisement as 80 per cent of seating were…”

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14.Catania: Noto, Modica and Ragusa Ibla Baroque Tour

Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of Catania's Baroque Tour, where history and resilience intertwine in unexpected ways...

★ 4.4

“I was very lucky to be with the guide and a student who was following him for his work. The tour was beautiful in every way! Loved the baroque architecture and the towns we visited. Both the guide and the student were super friendly and…”

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4.5Boat Excursion on the Island of Ortigia With Snorkeling to the Sea Caves2 hours (approx.)$37.49 4.5Syracuse, Ortygia and Noto One Day Small Group Tour From Catania9 hours (approx.)$126.98 3.7From Taormina: Full-Day Guided Tour of Syracuse$67.97 4.5Ancient Syracuse: Private Guided Tour of the Neapolis Archaeological Park1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$108.24 5.02h Boat Tour of Ortigia Sea Caves South Coast and Gulf of Syracuse2 hours (approx.)$48.27 4.5Siracusa,Ortigia and Noto Tour8 hours (approx.)$120.68 4.5Siracusa – Ortigia & Noto Tour8 hours (approx.)$264.50 5.0Traditional Menu With a Cookinas and Visit of the Ancient Market of Ortigia4 hours (approx.)$155.68 5.0Boat Excursion of Ortigia Island From Syracuse1 hour (approx.)$24.14 5.0Classical Syracuse – Half Day Guided Tour$238.17 4.0Syracuse & Noto – Day Tour From Taormina10 hours (approx.)$72.09 4.5Minivan Tour From Syracuse to Ragusa, Noto and Modica8 hours (approx.)$174.21 5.0Ortigia: Syracuses Ancient Town Center Private Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$107.53 5.0Catania Airport Transfer to Syracuse and Taormina50 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$94.41 4.5Private Tour of Syracuse, Ortigia and Noto6 to 8 hours (approx.)$240.28 4.6From Taormina: Siracusa & Noto Small-Group Tour$135.94 5.0Boat Excursion to Ortigia With Typical Homemade Lunch1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$84.10 5.0Syracuse Ortigia and Noto Private Tour$248.24 5.0Sicilian Puppets in Syracuse: Show With Behind-The-Scenes Visit1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)$21.57 5.0Half Day Tour of Syracuse3 hours (approx.)$141.40 5.0Tasting at the Ortigia Market, Cook and Lunch4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$240.28 4.5Boat Tour Ortigia and Syracuse Sea Caves1 hour (approx.)$24.03 5.0Baroque Shades of Sicily (Noto, Modica and Ragusa Day Tour)8 hours (approx.)$132.15 5.0Olive Oil Tasting in Syracuse – Fairytale Tour1 hour (approx.)$96.11