Location: Province of Syracuse
Top Things to do in Province of Syracuse
Top 10 Walking Tours in Province of Syracuse, Sicily
The Province of Syracuse (Italian: Provincia di Siracusa; Sicilian: Pruvincia di Sarausa) is a province in the autonomous island region of Sicily in Italy. Its capital is the city of Syracuse, a town which was established by Greek colonists arriving from Corinth in the eighth century B.C. It has an area of 2,109 square kilometres (814 sq mi) and a total population of 403,985 (2016). Syracuse has 8% of the Sicilian population and 8.2% of Sicily's area.
Restaurants in Province of Syracuse
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. Baroque Noto private walking tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover the beautiful town of Noto, the 'stone garden' of Sicily and Unesco's world heritage due to its impressive baroque architecture. Join this small-group walking tour and discover this enchanting small town in the province of Syracuse unknown to most of the visitors until a few years ago, when it was reborn after a catastrophic event. The tour lasts about 90 minutes and the guide will tell you about the history, the baroque art in Sicily, but also about Sicilian life-style in the past and today.
Inclusions: Private walking tour, Professional guide, Flexible itinerary (entrance fee for interiors of optional monuments not included)
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By rkigervaron
Great tour. Covering all the basics and providing a great overview of the area. Guide knowledgeable and friendly
3. Private Tour of Ortygia's Highlights
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Ortygia is the historical and religious centre of Syracuse. Is a small island joined to the mainland by a couple of bridges. When is possible, I like to offers also tastings of typical Sicilian food, like Modica’s chocolate, cheeses and charcuterie, at the Local Market or shops in Ortygia. Is also possible to have lunch together, at a Restaurant or at the Market with Sicilian cheeses, cold cuts, sun dried tomatoes and other traditional food.
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Lunch
Reviewed By MadFam31
We love Noto. This was our second visit however this time we went for the Christmas holidays. The weather was temperate and comfortable and the tourists were at a minimum. Good for us! It is such a charming and manageable town. We elected to stay right in town to minimize car travel and that was the best decision. Great restaurants and of course, Cafe Sicilia for almond granita. Easy side trips to Siracusa, Modica and Ragusa too.
4. Syracuse's Neapolis Archaeological Park Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
The Neapolis Archaeological Park is where you’ll find Syracuse’s greatest classical ruins. Neapolis (New City) was one of the five quarters of the greek city of Syracuse. The ticket of the Neapolis Archaeological Park costs 10 euros per person. Free entrance under 18 and every first Sunday of the month. During our guided walking tour of the Neapolis Archaeological Park I’ll show you, in chronological order, the Quarry of Paradise with the famous Ear of Dionysius and the Cave of the Rope-makers, the Greek Theatre, the Altar of Hiero II (the largest in the world) and the Roman Amphitheater.
Inclusions: PhD Archaeologist Guide
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Parking Fees
Reviewed By MadFam31
We love Noto. This was our second visit however this time we went for the Christmas holidays. The weather was temperate and comfortable and the tourists were at a minimum. Good for us! It is such a charming and manageable town. We elected to stay right in town to minimize car travel and that was the best decision. Great restaurants and of course, Cafe Sicilia for almond granita. Easy side trips to Siracusa, Modica and Ragusa too.
5. Food and Culture Tour of Ortigia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
I will accompany you on a culinary journey, exploring the gastronomic and Cultural beauty of Syracuse. The visit includes the explanation of the monuments of the old town starting from the local market of Ortigia and a tasting of Sicilian local products. A perfect mix between food and history with a local professional guide with a big passion for food and interesting stories.
Inclusions: The Tour includes the food tasting., Soda/Pop, Local Guide
Exclusions: Entrance ticket to the Duomo
Reviewed By sharonecoxe
Put your walkin' shoes on! We covered so much in such a short time! The old city of Syracuse-the Roman Amphitheater, the Greek theater (I even learned the difference between a theater and an amphitheater, which I never gave much thought and now I see it everywhere there is a Greek or roman ruin), the Ear of Dionysius: side bar: there was a lady with an incredible singing voice and she started singing inside the cave and the acoustics make you cry it is so beautiful. The waterfall at the top of the Theater is incredible. Letizia is full of knowledge, too much to put in a review. We then traipsed into Ortygia and saw the Temple of Apollo, the Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral, the market and so much more. Letizia is great! She knows all the great places to eat, as she does a food tour as well. the best cannolo, chocolates, restaurants and let me add..where the restrooms are. Which is very important!!! I regret that I am not able to upload any pictures to this review!! Absolutely, no options, not even copy and paste!!! Way to drop the ball TripAdvisor!!
6. Half Day Tour of Syracuse
Overall Ratings
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!
7. Tour Noto - All Inclusive - Syracuse
Overall Ratings
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
8. Ragusa Walking tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 8 reviews
The city of Ragusa in Italy rises out of rough spurs and river crags on an urban strip with steep declivity. It was an elect ground for architects who accentuated natural irregularities, creating unique connections and monumental effects.
Inclusions: Professional guide
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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!
9. Private Ortigia Evening Walking Tour in Siracuse
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 4 reviews
Enjoy a wonderful evening walking with a friendly local guide, passionate and proud of her native town. Strolling throughout Ortigia, the old city Centre of Siracusa, discover the secrets of 3000 years of history and admire all the treasures that different cultures left after their domination. Start your 1,5 hours Walking Tour when the sun starts to go down and big tourist group are away, to better enjoy an enchanting fairy environment of one of the most beautiful and ancient town in the world. Personal attention of the guide and friendly atmosphere are guaranteed.
Inclusions: Local guide
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Dimitris P
The best combination of the past with the present. Nice shops, restaurants and amazing architecture. Do not forget to visit the Greco Ancient Theatre, with the magnificent view over the city.
10. Siracusa Outdoor Food and Wine Tour (Private or Small Group)
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 23 reviews
Taste your way through Syracuse with a 2,5-hour small-group food and wine tour with Licensed Local Foodie Guide. Taste a fresh-cooked fish, typical Sicilian appetizers and Siracusa Specialities, homemade Sicilian pastries, and fragrant local Wines and liquors. This tour begins at 6:30pm and is available daily.Walking and sharing with You all the secrets of ancient Siracusa, Your Guide will bring You to authentic family Tavernas hidden in little streets of Ortigia. Hotel pick up/drop-off is not included
Inclusions: Local Licensed Foodie guide , Taste 4 Fish plate samples & typical Sicilian home-made bruschetta, Taste prosecco, white wine, red wine and liquors, Snacks
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By Lulu8London
2020 was a difficult year to travel, but if you can make it, it is all worth it! Given the various restrictions imposed on tourism during this period, Activity Sicily still delivered a rich and smooth programme: food was great, tours are interesting, hotels are comfortable and in great locations, and the cooking class is particularly fun. We focused on the food and wine aspects in this tour, the knowledge behind the food provided great insight into Sicilian people, history and culture. Massimo was hands-on all way through the tour to make sure everything went well, and all the guides are professional, knowledgable, and helped us to make the most of the trip during this difficult time. That said, the bonus is -- with hardly any tourists around, we really got to see the place as it is! Thanks Activity Sicily.
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