Ortigia: Syracuse's Ancient Town Center Private Walking Tour
Go off the beaten path in the old town center of Syracuse with this small-group walking tour. See the town’s top landmarks, including the Apollo Temple and Cathedral Square, plus the quiet lanes of the Jewish Quarter. Learn about Syracuse’s history while admiring the Fountain of Aretusa and the vibrant fish and fruit markets.
Highlights
- ✓Maximize time spent in Syracuse with this small-group walking tour
- ✓Skip the hassle of navigating and follow your guide
- ✓Learn about the history of Syracuse and visit top landmarks
- ✓Catch a glimpse of local life in the vibrant markets
What you'll see & do
- ✓You will meet our guide near the Apollo temple and learn about this ancient Greek building, the oldest stone temple built by Greeks in Sicily.
- ✓Here you will see the beautiful neoclassical Diana fountain and the buildings in various styles, around the square.
- ✓A walk through the picturesque via Cavor, passing near the Collegio dei Gesuiti.
- ✓Learn about Syracuse's beautful cathedral square and its main builidings: the cathedral, palazzo Vermexio, arcivescovado and palazzo Beneventano del Bosco.
- ✓Visit to the interiors of the cathedral, a baroque church built on an ancient Greek temple. Admission fee not included (€ 2 p.p.). The visit to the interiors is not possible during the holy mass or marriages. In this case the guide will explain the church from outside.
- ✓Visit of the interiors of the church of St. Lucy. The church is closed on Mondays so it's not possible to visit the interiors booking this day,
- ✓Visit to Syracuse's legendary spring, also famous for its papyrus plants. Our guide will tell you about Alpheus and Arethusa
- ✓Walk throught the picturesque narrow streets or Ortygia, the old town center of Syracuse and the Giudecca district the ancient Jewish district of Syracuse.
- ✓Our tour ends with a walk through the picturesque former Jewish district
What's included
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Private walking tour
What's not included
- ✓Cathedral entrance fee (optional, 2 € p.p.)
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
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A dress code is required to enter the cathedral. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed, shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
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.
Ortigia: Syracuse's Ancient Town Center Private Walking Tour
Go off the beaten path in the old town center of Syracuse with this small-group walking tour. See the town’s top landmarks, including the Apollo Temple and Cathedral Square, plus the quiet lanes of the Jewish Quarter. Learn about Syracuse’s history while admiring the Fountain of Aretusa and the vibrant fish and fruit markets.
Highlights
- ✓Maximize time spent in Syracuse with this small-group walking tour
- ✓Skip the hassle of navigating and follow your guide
- ✓Learn about the history of Syracuse and visit top landmarks
- ✓Catch a glimpse of local life in the vibrant markets
What you'll see & do
- ✓You will meet our guide near the Apollo temple and learn about this ancient Greek building, the oldest stone temple built by Greeks in Sicily.
- ✓Here you will see the beautiful neoclassical Diana fountain and the buildings in various styles, around the square.
- ✓A walk through the picturesque via Cavor, passing near the Collegio dei Gesuiti.
- ✓Learn about Syracuse's beautful cathedral square and its main builidings: the cathedral, palazzo Vermexio, arcivescovado and palazzo Beneventano del Bosco.
- ✓Visit to the interiors of the cathedral, a baroque church built on an ancient Greek temple. Admission fee not included (€ 2 p.p.). The visit to the interiors is not possible during the holy mass or marriages. In this case the guide will explain the church from outside.
- ✓Visit of the interiors of the church of St. Lucy. The church is closed on Mondays so it's not possible to visit the interiors booking this day,
- ✓Visit to Syracuse's legendary spring, also famous for its papyrus plants. Our guide will tell you about Alpheus and Arethusa
- ✓Walk throught the picturesque narrow streets or Ortygia, the old town center of Syracuse and the Giudecca district the ancient Jewish district of Syracuse.
- ✓Our tour ends with a walk through the picturesque former Jewish district
What's included
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Private walking tour
What's not included
- ✓Cathedral entrance fee (optional, 2 € p.p.)
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
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A dress code is required to enter the cathedral. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed, shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
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.