Guided tour

Syracuse: Neapolis Archaeological Park Tour

4.9 / 5

33 reviews

Activity provider: Hermes Sicily Tours
Guided tour

Syracuse: Neapolis Archaeological Park Tour

Activity provider: Hermes Sicily Tours

From US$ 16.25 per person

Visit the ancient theater, the legendary Ear of Dionysius, and learn of the most important ancient Greek colonies on a shared group or private tour of Neapolis Archaeological Park.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
Italian, English, German
Wheelchair accessible
Private group available

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover Syracuse's most impressive ancient monuments
  • Marvel at the views of the town's bay from the theater
  • Enter the legendary Ear of Dionysius
  • Choose between a shared group or private tour
Full description
Meet your certified guide at the entrance gate of the Neapolis Archaeological Park and visit the most important ancient Greek and Roman monuments in Syracuse. Discover the history and archaeological importance of this ancient Greek sight from your knowledgeable guide. During your walking tour, see the ancient Greek theatre, cut in the rock of the Yemenite Hill, and explore the "Latomie del Paradiso", an ancient stone quarry with beautiful local flora. Next, marvel at the legendary "Ear of Dionysius", located inside the quarries. Be amazed by this grotto famed for its shape and echoing sounds. Finish your tour with a visit to the altar of Hieron and the Roman amphitheater.
Includes
  • Walking tour
  • Licensed guide
  • Entrance fee

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Meeting point

Main entrance gate of the Neapolis Archaeological Park (Via Romagnoli/Viale Augusto), near the small fountain, behind the San Nicolò ai Cordari medieval church. Your guide will have a "Hermes Sicily" logo.

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Know before you go

  • In rare cases of very small shared group tours, the guide may speak in two languages
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 33 reviews

Review summary

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    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Sebastian macht einen tollen Job und wir wurden super gut von ihm informiert. Herzlichen Dank für diese wunderbare Führung lieber Sebastiano -Eva und Michael

February 22, 2023

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Una guida molto competente ci ha portato tra le meraviglie del parco archeologico di Siracusa. Da non perdere.

January 10, 2023

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December 30, 2022

Product ID: 252027