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Private tour

Private tour

4.9 (97) 🕑 1h 30m Free cancellation

Exclusive boat tour of the entire island of Ortigia with visibility of all the monuments, churches, fortifications, Bourbon palaces annexed to the site and visit of the north side of Syracuse with access to the sea caves enhanced by its natural corals and stalactites. This tour includes a welcoming toast of white and red wine, a long stop for a swim in the crystal clear waters of this coast and an accurate guided tour related to the different ethnicity of our guests. The duration of the tour is 1h.30 minutes.

Languages: English Italian
📍Via Senatore Giuseppe Maielli, 6, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy
🏢Operated by Dolci Escursioni

What you'll see & do

  • During the tour we will skirt the beautiful Maniace castle
  • We will sail along the island of Ortigia admiring the Cathedral, built in place of the temple dedicated to Athena, the beautiful Castello Maniace and the church of Santa Lucia alla Badia, which houses the burial of Santa Lucia by Caravaggio. We will also be able to see Palazzo Veneziano, the mighty Spanish Walls, the Lungomare Alfeo and Porta Marina. The boat will then lead us to the discovery of the sea caves. We will enter these ravines of the coast to admire stalactites, stalagmites, coral flowers and many original shapes resulting from the creative inspiration of nature. Finally, we will make a small stop for a dip.

What's included

  • A toast of white wine, red wine and a guided tour on board is included

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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