Top Things to do in Syracuse
10 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. Syracuse Private Walking Tour with option of Food and Wine Tasting
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy a private walking tour around the historical center of Syracuse, ancient island Ortigia. You will meet your local guide at Apollo temple, the oldest Greek temple in Sicily. During this 2 to 2.5hr tour, professional guide will tell you many interesting facts and reveal the secrets about the rich history, culture and everyday life of one of the most beautiful and ancient cities in the world. Private tour guarantees friendly atmosphere and personal attention from your guide.
Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Private tour, Food tasting (optionally), Wine tasting (optionally)
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
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!!!
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. Dining experience at a local's home in Siracusa with show cooking
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic Siracusa recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from Sicily cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Inclusions: Private show cooking, Private 4-course dinner or 4-course lunch, Beverages (water, wines and coffee)
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Reviewed By lumrg
During the market tour, it was great fun to learn particularly about certain spices and types of fish and cheeses not typically seen in the United States as well as how to use them. The cooking portion of the day would have been worth it just for the tips about how to make a tomato sauce that my friend and I will make great use of it in our own cooking. Teresa was a warm and gracious host as well as an excellent cook and patient teacher. The time we spent with her greatly added to our appreciation of Sicily and its local culture. Anyone who enjoys cooking should not miss this experience. It will definitely be a highlight of their trip that they will happily share with friends and family.
4. Local Market Visit and Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's home in Siracusa
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with the Cesarina and immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Siracusa cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Siracusa recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Inclusions: Local taxes, Private guided market tour, Private cooking class, Private 3-course dinner or 3-course lunch, Beverages (water, wines and coffee), Official 'Le Cesarine' apron and shopping bag
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Reviewed By cathyrR159SF
We had a wonderful time cooking with Teresa. She made us Sicilian spaghetti, an empanada with spinach, some sourdough bread, chocolate salami, and finished off with her special tiramisu. While we both struggled a bit with languages, the IPhones worked well. She was very knowledgeable about the markets in Ortigia and found us many snacks to try during our market tour. She can also cook wonderful fish dinners. Her stuffed squid I’d fun to prepare and even more scrumptious to eat! She welcomed us into her house but can also cook at your location if you have basic cooking tools and utensils. Don’t miss an opportunity to cook with Teresa. You get a real feel of local life in Sicily by availing yourself of the opportunity to cook with Teresa.
5. 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!
6. Syracuse Experience
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The immersive rico-reconstructions of the main sites of Ortigia and Siracusa, such as the temple of Athena and the Ionic temple in Piazza Duomo, the temple of Apollo in Largo XXV Luglio and the Greek Theater of Ierone II in the Archaeological Park of Neapolis will be accessible through viewers for the latest generation of virtual reality. You will see reconstructions of the Syracusan temples and the Greek Theater, watching them immersed in a reconstructed virtual space with multilingual description and environmental sound, for a perfect sense of immersiveness.
Inclusions: Viewers for virtual reality
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7. 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!
8. Private Yacht Tour Syracuse 4h ALL INCLUSIVE
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The price is not per person but for the entire service.The private tour is dedicated to all those who want to spend their hours at sea in total comfort and relaxation.Get aboard a 9-meter boat totally reserved for you. Together we go to discover the beauty of the sea and the coasts of Syracuse, Ortigia, the sea caves, the Maniace Castle and all the most beautiful places on the coast. About 2/3 stops are planned in different places to take a swim. is equipped with every option to allow you and your partner / family / group of friends to admire the beautiful Syracusan coasts, the island of Ortigia and the sea caves in total comfort.Large spaces where you can sunbathe or in the shade, cabins where to sleep, shower, fridge, aux radio and much more. .N.B. The price of the tour is for 4 hours but can be extended up to 8 hours, including skipper, fuel and boat. For info 3922975752
Inclusions: Fuel and skipper
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Reviewed By 2sandyl
Aleandro was a friendly and informative guide with good English. With beautiful sea caves and views of historical Ortigia, the tour is diverse and good value. We were delighted to see a kingfisher in one of the caves! Would highly recommend if you have a couple of hours spare in Syracuse.
9. Taormina tour
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Best Sicily Tour is a non-scheduled public transport service, abrreviated in italian as "NCC" which stands for "rental with driver (driver rental). Our NCC company guarantees , privacy, style and safety. The drivers we use are professional people, with experience and knowledge of the territory and will take you wherever you need to go.
Inclusions: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Gratuities, GST (Goods and Services Tax)
10. 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!
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