Ortigia: Syracuse's Ancient Town Center Private Walking Tour
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Most reviewers had excellent experiences, praising the tours as informative, engaging, and a great introduction to Ortigia and Syracuse. Some highlighted the beauty and history of the area.
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
2 hours
- Professional guide
- Private walking tour
- Cathedral entrance fee (optional, 2 € p.p.)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Discover the captivating allure of Ortygia, the old town center of Syracuse, on an exclusive private walking tour. Situated on a picturesque island very near to the mainland, Ortygia is a treasure trove of history spanning 3000 years. Your tour begins at the Apollo Temple, the oldest Greek temple in...
- Group Tour
- 1
Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo)
You will meet our guide near the Apollo temple and learn about this ancient Greek building, the oldest stone temple built by Greeks in Sicily.
- Duration 10 Minutes
- 2
Piazza Archimede
Here you will see the beautiful neoclassical Diana fountain and the buildings in various styles, around the square.
- Duration 10 Minutes
- 3
Chiesa del Collegio dei Gesuiti
A walk through the picturesque via Cavor, passing near the Collegio dei Gesuiti.
- Drive-By Only
- 4
Piazza Duomo
Learn about Syracuse's beautful cathedral square and its main builidings: the cathedral, palazzo Vermexio, arcivescovado and palazzo Beneventano del Bosco.
- Duration 15 Minutes
- 5
Syracuse Cathedral
Visit to the interiors of the cathedral, a baroque church built on an ancient Greek temple. Admission fee not included (€ 2 p.p.). The visit to the interiors is not possible during the holy mass or marriages. In this case the guide will explain the church from outside.
- Duration 25 Minutes
- 6
Chiesa di Santa Lucia alla Badia
Visit of the interiors of the church of St. Lucy. The church is closed on Mondays so it's not possible to visit the interiors booking this day,
- Duration 20 Minutes
- 7
Fonte Aretusa
Visit to Syracuse's legendary spring, also famous for its papyrus plants. Our guide will tell you about Alpheus and Arethusa
- Duration 10 Minutes
- 8
Island of Ortigia
Walk throught the picturesque narrow streets or Ortygia, the old town center of Syracuse and the Giudecca district the ancient Jewish district of Syracuse.
- Duration 20 Minutes
- 9
Via della Giudecca
Our tour ends with a walk through the picturesque former Jewish district
- Duration 10 Minutes
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