Top Syracuse Half-day Tours

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.

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.

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. 

Guided tour of 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.

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 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.

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.

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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).