Private tour

Syracuse: Ortigia and Neapolis Guided Walking Tour

Activity provider:MySicilyGuide
Private tour

Syracuse: Ortigia and Neapolis Guided Walking Tour

Activity provider:MySicilyGuide
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From US$ 267.71 per group up to 4

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Enjoy a guided tour of the monuments of ancient Syracuse on an itinerary specially designed for small groups. Visit the Archeological Park and visit Ortigia, a gorgeous lime-white island.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, German
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Experience

Highlights
  • Admire the Temple of Athena and the Cathedral of Syracuse
  • Enjoy a guided walk through the labyrinth of ancient streets
  • Visit the Archeological Park and see its 2 ancient theaters
Full description
Explore ancient Syracuse on a 3-hour guided tour and learn about early Greek history through architecture and religious practices. The evidence of Syracuse as capital of the Mediterranean is ever-present, and seen in the glory of its Cathedral, the ancient Temple of Athena, the Greek Theater and the Roman Amphitheater. Admire the beauty of the Cathedral of Syracuse, which incorporates the pagan Temple of Athena. Learn about its various architectural styles from your guide. Continue to the Archeological Park to see the Paradise Latomia and the Ear of Dionysos. Enjoy the beautiful views of the Ionian Sea from the Greek Theater.
Includes
  • Licensed guide
  • Headset to better hear your guide during the tour
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Pick-up and drop off
  • Food and drinks

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Meeting point

Biglietteria Parco Archeologico Neapolis, Via Luigi Bernabò Brea, 96100 Siracusa. Your guide will meet you at the ticket office with a sign with the name of the local partner.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat and a bottle of water
  • The tour can accommodate children of all ages, and the guide will involve both parents and children
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 127 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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Giuseppe was a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. We learned so much more than I expected during the tour. We had been in Sicily for a week and Giuseppe answered questions, told us legends. His tour of Ortigia also hit all the highlights. We have had many tour guides over the years, and Giuseppe was one of the best.

May 8, 2023

Our guide Giuseppe was extremely knowledgeable and provided an excellent tour. He never lost enthusiasm even when a sudden rain storm overtook us in Ortigia! It was nice to have a private tour so that we could easily ask questions of the guide. Definitely recommend this tour. Keep in mind that the admission price to the archaeological park (13 euros per person) is NOT included in the tour price.

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April 7, 2023

Giuseppe was an excellent guide providing my wife and I with a wonderful afternoon exploring all of the treasures of Syracuse’s Archeological Park as well as the must-see attractions of Ortigia. As a University of Catania-educated Archeologist he was a font of information on the history of Sicily and Syracuse and all of the various structures and sights that we visited. Engaging, intelligent and spirited, Giuseppe made sure we visited all of the important sights in the area and then brought them to life - highly recommended.

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September 28, 2022

Product ID: 53138