Italy · SYRACUSE TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 syracuse tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cruise around Ortigia with Captain Mirko, enter sea caves, hear local stories, and swim in clear Sicilian water for 90 minutes.
“I would definitely recommend this activity! We were on a cruise in Syracuse for the day. We walked around Ortigia island and then ended the day with this boat tour. It was perfect, we got to see so much, swim, and learn about the island!”
See Ortigia, Maniace Castle, sea caves, and the Arethusa Spring by boat, with two swims, fruit, juice, and Prosecco for $45.55.
“It was really nice to just have a boat ride, minimal explanations and just enjoying some of the surrounding sights with some time to swim, fresh fruit and prosecco, a decent two hours and a skilled driver for some tight squeezes. Didn't need anything more or less”
Cruise around Ortigia, enter Siracusa sea caves, and swim in clear Sicilian water on a lively 1.5-hour speedboat tour.
“We had a great time on the boat tour with Antonio! The caves were awesome and snorkelling in the beautiful water was magnificent. Felt very safe in the boat going around the island. Terrific value for money, 100% would recommend when in Siracusa!”
Explore Syracuse’s Greek Theater, Ear of Dionysius, Roman amphitheater, and ancient quarries with a guide in 90 focused minutes.
“An amazing history lesson learning about how the Greeks and Romans and how life was in those times”
Cruise Ortigia, enter Syracuse sea caves, and swim in the Plemmirio Marine Protected Area on a friendly two-hour boat tour.
“The activity was very cool! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about each of the places we went to and showed us some very cool sights!”
Circle Ortigia by boat, enter Syracuse sea caves, swim by Fonte Aretusa, and toast the view with Prosecco on this one-hour tour.
“We were 9 ladies celebrating a birthday, the trip was great fun the driver was knowledgeable and friendly and processo was fab”
See Siracusa’s coast, caves, seabed, and marine life from Crystal Boat, a 50-minute transparent boat trip with a swim stop.
“We had the most amazing time on our boat trip with Antonio. The boat was so unique, and the whole experience was just fantastic.”
Taste arancini, impanate, seafood, granita and cannoli while exploring Ortigia with a local guide on this generous three-hour food walk.
“We loved this tour. Our guide, Maria, was excellent and, being Sicilian herself, had very good local knowledge. There was no question she was unable to answer. She told us all about Sicilian traditions and was very informative about all the places we visited on the tour. The food we tasted was excellent. We had calamari, wine, impanate, arancini, granite, limoncello, and cannoli. The portions are very generous, so don’t eat beforehand! The tour was relaxed and we didn’t feel rushed. In fact, we went over the 3 hours and decided to have a beer at one of the restaurants. The meeting point was very easy to find, and the…”
Cruise Ortigia’s sea caves at sunset with Sicilian antipasti, prosecco, swimming, music, and views near Maniace Castle.
“The cruise was brilliant. The Prosecco and anti pasta were delicious”
Explore Syracuse with a private guide, from Ortigia’s cathedral and Temple of Athena to Neapolis Park’s Greek Theater and Ear of Dionysius.
“Giuseppe was fantastic! We felt so lucky to have him walk us through the sites and history of Syracuse's archeological park, as well as, Ortygia. He knows SO much about the history and answered all of the questions we peppered him with. We highly recommend taking this tour with him!!!”
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