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SYRACUSE private tour: discover the beauty of Ortigia!
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Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover Ortigia, the enchanting historic center of Syracuse, on a private guided tour. Start at Umbertino Bridge to enter the island and admire the Temple of Apollo, Sicily’s oldest Doric temple from 580 BC. Explore Piazza Archimede, home to the magnificent Fountain of Diana, where the goddess of hunting watches a nymph, tritons, horses & gargoyles. Wander through quaint alleys to Piazza della Minerva, with its white limestone square and elegant architecture, and visit the grand Cathedral of Syracuse, built atop the ruins of the ancient Temple of Athena. Nearby, the Church of Saint Lucia alla Badia houses Caravaggio’s masterpiece,The Burial of Saint Lucia. Continue to the seafront to discov...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Discover Fonte Aretusa
Private walking tour of Syracuse with licensed tour guide
Admire the Temple of Apollo ( external visit )
Stroll through Piazza Archimede and Admire the Fountain of Diana
Stroll along the Alfeo seafront with views of Maniace Castle
Visit the magnificent Cathedral of Syracuse
Admire the Church of Santa Lucia alla Badia ( external visit )
Walk through charming alleys and be enchanted by Piazza della Minerva
Entrance tickets (Guided tour without paid entrance fees)
Meeting Points
Departure
Statue of Archimedes
Return
SYRACUSE private tour: discover the beauty of Ortigia!
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Siracusa
About
Discover Ortigia, the enchanting historic center of Syracuse, on a private guided tour. Start at Umbertino Bridge to enter the island and admire the Temple of Apollo, Sicily’s oldest Doric temple from 580 BC. Explore Piazza Archimede, home to the magnificent Fountain of Diana, where the goddess of hunting watches a nymph, tritons, horses & gargoyles. Wander through quaint alleys to Piazza della Minerva, with its white limestone square and elegant architecture, and visit the grand Cathedral of Syracuse, built atop the ruins of the ancient Temple of Athena. Nearby, the Church of Saint Lucia alla Badia houses Caravaggio’s masterpiece,The Burial of Saint Lucia. Continue to the seafront to discov...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Discover Fonte Aretusa
Private walking tour of Syracuse with licensed tour guide
Admire the Temple of Apollo ( external visit )
Stroll through Piazza Archimede and Admire the Fountain of Diana
Stroll along the Alfeo seafront with views of Maniace Castle
Visit the magnificent Cathedral of Syracuse
Admire the Church of Santa Lucia alla Badia ( external visit )
Walk through charming alleys and be enchanted by Piazza della Minerva
Entrance tickets (Guided tour without paid entrance fees)
Meeting Points
Departure
Statue of Archimedes
Return
Itinerary
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Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo)
The Temple of Apollo in Syracuse is the oldest Doric temple in Sicily, dating back to the 6th century BC, featuring impressive stone columns and the simple elegance typical of ancient Greek architecture ( external visit )
20 minutes
2
Fountain of Diana
Piazza Archimede is a picturesque square in the historic center, known for the magnificent Fountain of Diana, depicting the goddess of hunting watching over a nymph, surrounded by tritons, horses, and gargoyles, a symbol of local Baroque art.
20 minutes
3
Piazza Duomo
The Cathedral of Syracuse is an imposing religious building constructed on the ruins of the ancient Temple of Athena, blending Greek, medieval, and Baroque architectural elements, reflecting the city’s long history.
20 minutes
4
Chiesa di Santa Lucia alla Badia
The Church of Santa Lucia alla Badia is an elegant religious building, famous for housing Caravaggio’s masterpiece, The Burial of Saint Lucia, and is an important artistic and cultural landmark of the city ( external visit )
20 minutes
5
Fonte Aretusa
Fonte Aretusa is a freshwater spring located on the seafront, famous for its papyrus plants and fish, and linked to the legend of the nymph Arethusa, symbolizing history and nature in the historic center.
20 minutes
6
Maniace Castle
The Alfeo seafront is a scenic promenade along the sea, offering spectacular views of Maniace Castle, an imposing Swabian fortress located at the tip of the island ( external visit )
