Private Walking Tour of Ortigia and Boat Tour + Arancino Discount Tickets

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Overview

Private walking tour of Syracuse's Ortigia island with a specialized local guide - old historic center of Syracuse, one of the most beautiful and ancient places in the world, followed by 1-hour Public boat tour to admire Ortigia and North Syracuse from the Mediterranean Sea. During the tour you have traditional arancino and cannolo tasting

Pickup Information

Pick up from all ORTIGIA hotels

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Syracuse
Start this unique private walking and sailing Syracuse tour visiting Ortigia - old historic center of Syracuse. With your knowledgeable private English speaking guide you will see the Greek Apollo Temple, the Cathedral Square - world heritage site with its bright limestone buildings, the Cathedral - the most important baroque monument in Sicily, Palazzo Beneventano - in the past a site for the senate of the city, St. Lucy Church - Norman monument of 15th century dedicated to the patron saint of Syracuse. The tour then continues to Arethusa Fountain. The legend tells that the nymph Arethusa, changed into a watercourse by her goddess Artemis in order to escape the attention of unwanted suitor Alpheus. Then you will arrive to the Jewish Quarter, Via Maestranza - the street where the nobility of the city had their pompous homes. You will continue walking in Archimedes Square and see the neoclassical Fountain of Diana which reminds about the glorious past of Syracuse.
Duration: 120 mins
2. Isola di Ortigia
After discovering ancient city of Syracuse, your guide will bring you to your boat and you will start your 1-hour Syracuse boat tour during which you will admire Ortigia Island and North Syracuse from the sea, see picturesque caves and corals, small islands and rocks, and historic landmarks, such as Castello Maniace, the Spanish Walls, the Fountain of Arethusa, the Cathedral, the Church of the Holy Spirit, the Ear of Dionysius cave, the Latomie dei Cappuccini cave, Heart Shape cave, Dolphin rock, Elephant rock and many other interesting sights. Refresh yourself swimming in the cool Ionian Sea, and while the captain navigating the boat carefully, safely and smoothly and tell you interesting stories about history and culture of Syracuse and Sicily itself, enjoy a snack on board.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Ortigia
At the end of the boat tour you will have lunch in a typical restaurant in Syracuse with traditional food of the island.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Pubblic boat Tour in Ortigia Area - 1-hour

Traditional Arancino and Cannolo with ricotta tasting

Walking Tour Ortigia - 2 hours

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Prestelli Sicily Tours

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