Syracuse Tours

Visit Europe’s highest volcano, Mount Etna, and Taormina on this private excursion. Despite being the world’s most active volcano, many reside on the slopes of Mount Etna, producing gourmet products such as honey and wine using the fertile volcanic soil. Enjoy tastings and lunch on the volcano and then head to the hilltop town of Taormina for a guided tour of its landmarks, including the ancient Greek theater.

Sicily is known for its rugged countryside, beautiful but often hard to access. Take in one of its most dramatic landscapes with this river walk through the largest canyon on the island, the Cavagrande del Cassabile. Follow your guide along a little-known trail through this nature reserve to admire the pristine river, steep gorge, and lush vegetation and learn about Sicilian flora and fauna along the way.

This tour is ideal for travelers interested in Sicilian wildlife. Visit the peaceful Vendicari Nature Reserve with a naturalist guide who helps you spot birds—flamingos, storks, and herons migration through the area—and takes you to some of Sicily’s least-frequented beaches. Then, visit Noto, the limestone-colored village that is a masterwork of baroque architecture. Plus, get round-trip transportation from your hotel in Syracuse in a luxury car.

Pantalica is the oldest burial site in Europe, with over 500 tombs carved into the limestone rockfaces. It is situated in one the most beautiful and dramatic valleys in Sicily. A place filled with mystery and the timeless flourish of nature. Pantalica is a natural reserve, with its breathtaking beauty and historic importance recognised as a World Heritage Site under the Unesco scheme. We will take a tour of the most important archeological places, experiencing the lush nature in which primitive people thrived in possibly Europe's biggest settlement of the bronze age. We will walk down to refresh and swim in the clear water of the Calcinara River. Before booking please always drop me a message, so we can check weather forecast and make sure that you book the right excursion for the right day. 

Arancini are a Sicilian specialty—stuffed rice balls that are breaded and fried. Get more out of your time in Syracuse by having a hands-on Sicilian arancini cooking class. Learn local secrets and cooking techniques that you wouldn’t discover otherwise, and find out what goes into making the most authentic arancini. A perk of the class is that you get to taste the fruits of your labor at the end of the experience.

Explore the deep historical roots of Sicily on this private tour. Spend four to five hours touring monuments and landmarks in Syracuse and learning about their fascinating past. See spots that were important in classical Greek and Roman times, and take a walking tour of Ortigia, the center of Syracuse. If you have selected that option, a visit to a top restaurant completes the tour with a tasting of local wines and food.

Enjoyable hiking tour to Pantalica nature reserve. Experience the unique emotions that only a site like this can offer. Our guides will lead you along the paths of the largest reserve in the province of Siracusa, always guaranteeing maximum reliability and safety. This  hiking experience, that can be adapted both beginners and enthusiast, offers the opportunity to visit even the less known and touristic places. In fact, following a circular route, it will be possible to know the impressive bronze age necropolis and the fascinating Byzantine rock-cut settlements, perfectly set in the variegated ecosystem that characterize this important Nature Reserve, listed as  Unesco site in 2005 due to its very important historical and natural heritage.

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.

Consiglio i viaggiatori di effettuare questa tipologia di tour ecologico perché, essendo un risciò concede l’accesso nella zona pedonale,un abirinto con vicoletti storici permette di visitare l’isola di ortigia a 360 gradi, sia interna che esterna con soste, spiegazione e foto scattate dai driver.

Sicily With Us is a leading company in the sector of Guided Tours in Sicily and Private Transfers from / to airports to all destinations on the island.

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).

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.

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.

Spend the day visiting Europe’s tallest and most active volcano, Mount Etna, on this small-group excursion. Explore the lunar landscapes, trek past volcanic craters, and enter a lava tunnel. Discover the unique lifestyles that have flourished on the slopes of the volcano, perhaps sampling wine that is grown in the volcanic soil along with a light lunch (additional cost). Groups are limited to six guests for a personalized experience.

Departure from Avola, heading north to the Marine Protected Area of Plemmirio. 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. Excursion duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes. Route 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.

Visit two Sicilian cities in one day on this full-day tour from Taormina. Spend the morning exploring the Greek ruins and the island of Ortigia in historic Syracuse, enjoy free time for lunch, then visit the Baroque town of Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Explore the traditions and culture of the beautiful town of Noto on this tour from Syracuse. Enjoy a guided tour of the charming town with a knowledgeable guide, admiring the exquisite Baroque architecture. Spend some time wandering the main shopping streets at your leisure.

Private transfer from Siracusa to Palermo (or viceversa). Enjoy the journey thanks to the comfort of our vehicles and the expert and safe driving of our drivers.

Visit the famous filming locations for the 'Inspector Montalbano' TV series on this tour from Syracuse. See Vigata, Marinella's beach, Don Balduccio's Palace, the police station, Montalbano's house and more. Enjoy the sights of this charming Sicilian town.

In 2015 UNESCO declared the itinerary "Palermo Arab Norman and the Cathedrals of Cefalù and Monreale" a World Heritage Site. The wealth of this island is also due to the peoples who invaded it and left their inheritances as well as, after the storms, corals and starfishes remain on the shore. With this tour, UNESCO celebrates in particular the legacy of two civilizations - that of the Arabs and that of the Normans, a people of warriors from Scandinavia with influences from Romanesque and Byzantine art - that have deposited in Sicily unparalleled architectural and artistic treasures. We will accompany you to the discovery of these and many other treasures which make our land unique and unmatched with the comfort and safety of our vehicles truly conducted by our reliable and professional drivers.

Escape to the southern Sicilian countryside for an afternoon of wine tasting and dining at the acclaimed Planeta Buonivini winery. Learn about the production process on a tour of the modern winery, built completely underground and integrated into the serene landscape. Taste four local wines along with extra-virgin olive oil, followed by a delicious 3-course lunch of local Sicilian specialties, paired with more Planeta wine.

The Barocco transfer includes: Departure at 8.30 am, arrival in Ragusa Ibla 10.00 am (stop of about 2 hours). Departure for Modica - during the journey we will make a small stop of about 40 min. for a tasting of the famous Modica Chocolate. Departure for Noto (stop of about 2 hours + lunch break). Return to Syracuse. Our cars are registered for public use, equipped with the required municipal permits and have free access to limited traffic areas and to preferential lanes in all cities. Free bottled water wi fi. Our drivers are provided with the authorizations required for the operation of vehicles in public service. Upon request we offer guided tour services. NB. LISTED EXCURSIONS ONLY INCLUDE TRANSFER A / R.

Noto, a city of art rich in charm that has earned the title of “Stone Garden” as well as the Sicilian capital of Baroque. In 2002 it was named UNESCO as a World Heritage Site along with all Baroque cities of the Noto Valley. Starting from Porta Reale, you will pass through the main street, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, where on both sides you can admire baroque churches and palaces then passing for the jewel of Baroque par excellence: the Cathedral.