Top Syracuse Half-day Tours

Discover the excellent food and wine of Syracuse on a 2.5-hour walking tour in Ortygia, the historic old city center. Your knowledgeable local guide takes you to three family-owned eateries to taste a variety of authentic dishes such as appetizers, fresh fish and pastries, accompanied by samples of wine and liquor. You’ll also pass landmarks including the Piazza San Rocco, Piazza del Duomo, Santa Lucia church, Piazza San Giuseppe and the Piazza Archimede with its stunning Fountain of Diana, providing another experience of Sicily’s rich culture.

This hike takes you into the beauty of the Iblean canyon. We will hike into Cavagrande Nature reserve where the paths are mostly narrow and steep, dug in the limestone rocks, alternated with stairs. The effort of the way will be immediately repaid with the spectacular view of the beautiful lakes, where you are welcome to take a dip, and the lush vegetation.

Departure by bus to Marzamemi, wonderful seaside village! The history of this small village began in 1752 along with the construction of the tonnara, around which the palace of Prince of Villadorata was built. A visit to an artisan workshop where the tuna bottarga is produced, under oil, and it still has traditional methodologies. Continue by bus to Porto Palo di Capo Passero, where you will see the remains of an ancient tuna station dominated by Castle Tafuri.

Visit of the coast starting from the last beaches of Avola (Cicirata), with the first stop in front of the remains of the trap of Avola, and then continue with the "Rotonda a Mare - Chalet" and a first swim at the tip of Caponegro. Visit of the white cliff and the splendid coves in the Gallina area, then departure for Punta del Cane and Fontane Bianche, where we often find splendid yachts. Then continue straight up to the Tower and the island of Ognina, then the Arenella beach with colors similar to those of a swimming pool, and finally arrive at the Plemmirio Marine Reserve where it will be possible to snorkel. Finally, restart, last swim and return to Avola. Excursion duration: 4 hours. Path length: 26 Mn (48 km).

Explore Noto without the hassle of planning on a private tour with round-trip transport from the doorstep of your Syracuse accommodation. Your guide, who ensures you never get lost, offers an inside perspective and wealth of stories about the town’s rich history and culture. Enjoy your guide's full attention and plenty of time for questions at each stop on the itinerary, from Porta Reale to San Carlo Church.

Some history-focused group walking tours can feel impersonal and rushed. Enjoy an intimate experience on this private walking tour of the small island of Ortygia in the historic center of Syracuse. As you walk from the ancient Greek Temple of Apollo to the Arethusa Fountain and through the Jewish Quarter, your guide reveals the rich history of the ancient city.

After discovering ancient city of Syracuse, your guide will bring you to your boat and you will start your 1,5-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. During the Boat tour you have light lunch with food and wine tasting

Departure from Avola, heading north towards Syracuse. Stages: Club Avola, Tonnara di Avola, Pantanello Beach, the Rotonda a mare “Chalet”, Lido di Avola, Gallina Beach, Marquise of Cassibile Beach, Punta del Cane, Fontane Bianche, Torre di Ognina, Ognina Island, Spiaggia dell ' Arenella, Scoglio di Milocca, Tonnara di Terrauzza, Plemmirio, Capo Murro di Porco, Pillirina, Spiaggia del Minareto, Scogli Castelluccio, Scoglio La Galera, Castello Maniace, Fonte Aretusa, Ortigia. Excursion duration: 5 hours and 30 minutes. Route length: 39 Mn (73 km).

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