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Ortigia: Syracuse's Ancient Town Center Private Walking Tour 20% OFF
Sicily, Italy
$194.26
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Overview
The private walking tour of Ortygia offers a deep dive into the rich history of Syracuse's old town center. Over 3000 years of captivating stories await as you stroll through this picturesque island.
- 🏛️ Begin at the Temple of Apollo, the oldest Greek temple in Sicily, where your guide will share insights about this ancient structure.
- 🌊 Visit Piazza Archimede to see the stunning neoclassical Diana fountain surrounded by diverse architectural styles.
- 🚶♂️ Walk along the charming Via Cavour, taking in the sights near the Collegio dei Gesuiti.
- 🏰 Explore Piazza Duomo, home to Syracuse's beautiful cathedral and notable buildings like Palazzo Vermexio and Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco.
- ⛪ Enter Syracuse Cathedral, a baroque masterpiece built on the foundations of an ancient Greek temple (admission fee of €2 per person not included).
- 🕊️ Visit the Chiesa di Santa Lucia alla Badia, with the interiors closed on Mondays, so plan your visit accordingly.
- 🌿 Discover the legendary Fonte Aretusa, famous for its papyrus plants, as your guide recounts the tale of Alpheus and Arethusa.
- 🗺️ Stroll through the narrow streets of Ortygia, including the historic Giudecca district, known as the ancient Jewish quarter.
- ♿ Enjoy the tour with wheelchair accessibility, allowing all guests to experience the beauty of Ortygia comfortably.
- 👶 Infants and small children can ride in prams or strollers, ensuring a family-friendly outing.
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Ortigia: Syracuse's Ancient Town Center Private Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Option 1: Ortygia (Syracuse) 2 hours walking tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Option 1: Ortygia (Syracuse) 2 hours walking tour.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Private walking tour
- Professional guide
- Cathedral entrance fee (optional, 2 € p.p.)
Meeting point
Departure Point: Apollo temple, Ortygia (Syracuse)
Address: Largo XXV Luglio - Siracusa
Directions: The guide will wait at the Apollo temple, on the right side, near the small fountain. The guide will wear a red id-badge.
Return point: Tour ends at the fish market near the Apollo temple.
Return details
Departure Point: Apollo temple, Ortygia (Syracuse)
Address: Largo XXV Luglio - Siracusa
Directions: The guide will wait at the Apollo temple, on the right side, near the small fountain. The guide will wear a red id-badge.
Return point: Tour ends at the fish market near the Apollo temple.
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Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo)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.
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Piazza ArchimedeHere 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. (pass by)
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Piazza DuomoLearn about Syracuse's beautful cathedral square and its main builidings: the cathedral, palazzo Vermexio, arcivescovado and palazzo Beneventano del Bosco.
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Syracuse CathedralVisit 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.
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Chiesa di Santa Lucia alla BadiaVisit 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,
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Fonte AretusaVisit to Syracuse's legendary spring, also famous for its papyrus plants. Our guide will tell you about Alpheus and Arethusa
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Walk throught the picturesque narrow streets or Ortygia, the old town center of Syracuse and the Giudecca district the ancient Jewish district of Syracuse.
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Our tour ends with a walk through the picturesque former Jewish district
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Ortigia: Syracuse's Ancient Town Center Private Walking Tour 20% OFF
Sicily, Italy
$194.26
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!