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10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Syracuse That You Shouldn't Miss
Once one of ancient Greece’s most important cities, today Syracuse (Siracusa in Italian) is a lively town of about 125,000 on Sicily’s southeast coast. The city overflows with amazing remnants from its long history. Romans, Vandals and Normans are but a few of those who ruled here after the Greeks. In Syracuse’s harbor, Ortygia Island (also called Città Vecchia or Old City) is the site of many of the main attractions, including the seventh-century cathedral and the Fountain of Arethusa.
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1. 7-Day Highlights PRIVATE Sicily Tour - Only for you
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Destinations included in this tour: Catania, Etna, Taormina, Siracusa, Noto, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Selinunte, Erice, Palermo, Monreale, Cefalù. Arrival Catania - Departure Palermo. The tour includes the following must-see spots : Palatina Chapel (Palermo) – Valley of Temples by night (Agrigento) – Sicilian cookies tasting (Erice), Granita or Cannolo (Noto) – Historical center and Seaview (Cefalù) – Greek ruins with seaview (Selinunte), 3 Dinners with Sicilian specialty
Inclusions: Dinner, Overnight in wine resort in the Etna area with a wine tasting and food, Overnights in Noto center or Relais 2 km from Noto with breakfast, Overnight in 4-star hotel with breakfast in Agrigento, Overnights in 4-star hotel or B&B superior apartment with breakfast in Palermo, Airport transfers, English speaking driver/guide or driver +English speaking tour guides every day, Transport by Luxury Mercedes vehicles with all the comforts
Exclusions: City Taxes or Tourist Tax, payable directly at hotel, during the check out (only in some cities), Lunches, dinners (Except 1 dinner on day 1), Tips
Reviewed By RossoVinoSusan
Came here with my husband for our wedding anniversary and we had a lovely experience is Cassa de montabalno. Maria the housekeeper was amazing. Very helpful friendly and when we arrived we had to organise a Covid test. She organised it with the help of Ivana and we were very happy that they helped us. Maria was a source of information and arranged us to go on a day tour on a Montabalno Day Tour with Nunzio the taxi driver. We had a wonderful day. I would highly recommend this b&b to anyone who loves the tv show. Only negative was we missed the season and not many restaurants were open but we didn’t starve. We bought our food in the local shop and ate on the balcony in the evening. Thank you for having us!
2. Noto Private Tour from Syracuse
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
During this 3-4-hour private tour from Syracuse you will discover Noto - amazingly beautiful town, the real capital of the Sicilian Baroque and UNESCO Heritage site, also known as "Stone's garden" and "Amber town". This tour is private, only for your party - nobody else, to ensure the highest quality for our tourists, and includes pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Syracuse.
Inclusions: Private tour of Noto, Professional licensed local guide, Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (Syracuse's Ortigia and nearby), Private tour, Round-trip private transfer by comfortable air-conditioned car
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By LMA5001
Incredible experience. Pasquale is a very nice and upbeat person. He took us to the best wineries. From the moment he picked us up it was clear that he had the entire day in perfect control. He is always professional and also fun. We really enjoyed the wine and food and the cellar tours. Pasquale even sent us several pictures from the day of fun that we had together. It was the highlight of our trip to Sicily. The communication was great - I asked Pasquale to arrange to have a cake for my girlfriend's birthday ... he made sure that at every destination there was a cake and everyone sang. He made me look like a hero! Thank you Pasquale!!!
3. Tour in bike history Island Ortigia and archeological park Neapolis
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Tour guide with the bike in the history island Ortigia (tempel Apollo, tempel Athena, fontana Diana, fonte Aretusa) and archeological park Neapolis (greek theater, Ara di Ierone, ear of Dionesis, Roman anfitheater).
Inclusions: Private tour, Bottled water, Use of bicycle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By StarvingandDemanding
Excellent bike hire service - Francesco was super friendly and helpful. He recommended a beautiful beach nearby. Great bikes, great price, great guy.
4. Half Day Tour of Syracuse
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
I will accompany you to discover the places of my childhood. My father is a tour guide so I grew up playing in the places I try to make tourists appreciate today. I will let you discover the history, art, habits and typical Sicilian dishes with the eyes of a local, the perfect mix to appreciate one of the most important Mediterranean cities in the Greek period and beyond. In addition we can add the market tour to taste some of the most delicious sicilian local food.
Inclusions: Local Guide
Exclusions: Entrance Tickets, Snacks
Reviewed By Sweet9caroline
Grazie Letizia for taking me to all the best food places in Ortigia on this tour. I was grateful Letizia honoured the booking as my private guide as no one else had signed up that day. You will eat a ton of food and just getting to the front of the queue at Caseificio Borderi is worth the cost of the tour alone :) Don’t miss this tour!
5. Baroque tour: Ragusa, Modica and Noto
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Tasting of Modica chocolate, Bottled water
Exclusions: Tourist Guide: available on request and to be paid extra on site, Lunch
Reviewed By hylliw
With a couple of friends I made this tour. After a pleasent ride, with a coffee stop, we arrived at Villa Romana del Casale, where we admired the beautiful mosaïcs. In the neighborhood from the Villa, Giovanni arranged a nice lunch at a very good restaurant. After that we continued the journey to the Valle dei Templi, where we enjoyed the wonderful temples and a stunning sunset. Giovanni has an comfortable car, is an excellent driver, is enthusiastic, very kind and is doing his utmost to make you feel at ease. It was a marvelous day. Highly recommended!
6. Tour Noto - All Inclusive - Syracuse
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Noto is called the Capital of the Baroque for its architecture, completely rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake which destroyed the entire town. The earthquake brought death and destruction, but the industriousness of the city of Noto transformed the tragedy into rebirth and art, rebuilding the buildings in Baroque style. With this tour you will discover what to see in Noto, whose historic center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2002
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Certified Guide, Entrance Ticket, Custom gadgets (hats, shirts, backpack bag)
Exclusions: Transportation to and from starting point
7. Tour Sicily BAROQUE
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a free tour that allows you to visit the jewels of Sicilian baroque from Syracuse to Noto, from Modica to Ragusa Ibla passing through Scicli and Catania.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Assistance during the trip
Exclusions: Scheduled flights, Rental cars, Anything not mentioned in "included"
8. Private Tour of Syracuse, Ortygia and Noto
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit the Greek and the Roman classical monuments of Syracuse, present in the archeological Park of Neapolis. After the Archeological Park, the tour moves to Ortygia Island, the historical heart of Syracuse for an incredible stroll through its charming alleys. In the afternoon, you will be visiting the baroque Noto, considered an "open-air museum".
Inclusions: Shuttle Bus (return), Multilingual guide, Entrance ticket to Archeological Park of Syracuse, Authorized tourist guide in Syracuse, INFANT - baby seat (on request)
Exclusions: Authorized tourist guide in Noto and Park of Neapolis (on request), All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
Reviewed By Jololo37
Perfecto! Guide really friendly! Interesting tour with children. Etna is beautiful! If you are near Catania, do this tour!
9. Syracuse Ortigia and Noto Day Trip from Catania
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4.8 based on 65 reviews
This cultural excursion will allow you to visit classical monuments of Greek and Roman Syracuse in the archaeological park of Neapolis. From the archaeological park, the tour moves on to visit the Ortygia Island, the heart of Syracuse. In the afternoon, you will be visit the town of Noto, considered a true "open air museum."
Inclusions: Shuttle Bus (return), Multilingual guide, Entrance ticket to the Archeological Park of Syracuse, INFANT price - Baby seat included, Authorized tourist guide in Syracuse (Italian and English language guaranteed)
Exclusions: Authorized tourist guide in Noto and Park of Neapolis (on request), All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
Reviewed By Jololo37
Perfecto! Guide really friendly! Interesting tour with children. Etna is beautiful! If you are near Catania, do this tour!
10. CSTRents - Syracuse Segway PT Authorized Tour
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4.7 based on 3 reviews
Discover the Sicilian city of Syracuse on a 3-hour city Segway tour! On a self-balancing electric Segway, explore Syracuse’s island neighborhood of Ortygia with a local expert guide. Connected to the mainland by bridges, Ortygia feels more like a city in its own right with a fascinating collection of ancient sights to be seen. Glide around ruins of ancient Greek city walls, see the Fountain of Aretusa and stop for photos in Piazza del Duomo. Before finishing your tour, cross a bridge back to central Syracuse to see the famous Our Lady of Tears Sanctuary – have your camera ready!
Inclusions: Segway tour, 30-minute orientation session, Guide, Use of helmet (optional), Ponchos (in case of rain)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Biglietti d'ingresso
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