Sicily
The Syracuse trips: Ortigia’s island old town with local skippers circling its sea walls, Greek Syracuse behind it and Noto’s baroque honey-stone an hour south. Sicily’s southeast corner rewards the detour.
Discover Ortigia Island and sea caves on this 1-hour boat tour in Syracuse. Admire coastal views, swim in crystal waters, and hear local stories.
Most Popular“Very nice tour allowing to discover beautiful caves as well as Ortigia from another perspective. This short tour is perfect when you're short of time or travel with small children.”
Discover Ortigia’s stunning coastline and sea caves on this small-group boat tour from Syracuse. Swim in crystal waters, learn local history, and enjoy intimate views for just $28.96.
“Tour was all I expected. Seashore is beautiful. Guide was excellent. We had a great weather so we went for a refreshing swim at the end”
Discover Ortigia from the sea on this engaging boat tour, including sea caves and historical sights, perfect for travelers seeking authentic Sicilian vistas.
“This was a very nice quick trip with great information and our guide Nunzo was fantastic… funny and personable and informative so it made a wonderful day!”
Discover the ancient ruins of Syracuse, explore Ortygia Island, and marvel at Noto’s baroque architecture on this full-day Catania tour blending history, culture, and stunning scenery.
“Tour guide excellent, explained everything, even on the way down. Each stop in each city was fantastic ! Would highly recommend!”
Enjoy a scenic half-day boat tour from Syracuse, exploring Ortigia, swimming in marine protected areas, with a delicious Sicilian lunch included.
“Antonio and Nino were great hosts. We enjoyed the family we were paired up with. We saw the beautiful coastal sights and got some history. The stops we made to swim were spectacular. Our lunch was delicious. I wish there had some goggles on board…”
Explore Sicily's ancient wonders and charming Ortygia Island on a full-day guided tour from Taormina, featuring Greek ruins, historic streets, and local sights.
“the guide was excellent with her knowledge and courtesy. She made it an overall superb day. Her translations in 3 languages of which we understood 2, was comprehensive and detailed. I had more information on the bus journey and at the tour spots than any…”
Explore Sicily with this full-day guided trip from Taormina to Syracuse and Noto, featuring ancient ruins, baroque architecture, and authentic local culture.
“The tour and guide was amazing and he went way out of his way to explain the history. He was very attentive and extremely efficient to keep us on track. It would have been a perfect day if it wasn’t for the weather as it…”
Discover Sicily’s Ortigia island with this 2-hour boat tour featuring snorkeling and sea caves, guided by friendly experts for authentic coastal views.
“Piacevolissima escursione, affidati alla maestria del nostro Comandante Corrado, in un luogo incantevole”
Discover Syracuse from Taormina with this full-day guided tour exploring ancient ruins, Ortygia’s charm, and scenic coast views for a memorable Sicily experience.
“A great day out! We managed to see the highlights of the city, loved the archeological site with the ancient Greek theater and Dionisius ear. Our guide, Alfredo, was outstanding and most informative, he is a professional. We met him again in summer 2017 as…”
Discover Sicily’s treasures in a full-day small group tour from Catania, exploring Syracuse, Ortigia, and Noto with expert guides, authentic food, and stunning sights.
“The guide was very nice and quite knowledgeable. I would have liked to spend more time at Syracuse and Noto and lunch was okay. I understand the time limitations, but we could have gone to a better place to eat, I’m sure this has nothing…”
Discover Syracuse’s ancient ruins on a private guided tour of Neapolis Park, including the Greek Theatre, Ear of Dionysus, and Roman amphitheater, led by knowledgeable guides.
“Eva was an Excellent guide Very knowledgeable, accommodating friendly and patient Most pleased with our experience”
Discover Syracuse from the sea with a 2-hour boat tour around Ortigia, exploring sea caves, scenic coasts, and enjoying swim stops with knowledgeable guides.
“Great experience traversing the waves and exploring the caves. There were only 3 of us on the boat which was fabulous and our guide Lucia (hope I got that right) spoke fabulous English and took the time to explain and answer questions. Captain Carmello was…”
Discover Sicily’s highlights in one day with this guided tour through Syracuse, Ortigia, and Noto, featuring comfortable transport, free time, and stunning architecture.
“This tour was wonderful and our tour guide Gianmarco, was exceptional! He answered all of our questions and provided so much important detail regarding the culture and the sites that we were seeing. We were all very pleased. Word of warning: we took this tour…”
Discover Sicily’s highlights on a private day tour visiting Syracuse, Ortigia, and Noto. Enjoy ancient ruins, baroque architecture, and local flavors with a knowledgeable guide.
“This is a wonderful tour. Our driver Martino couldn't have been more helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and courteous. He treated us like family. He pointed out the significant points of interest in Syracusa, Noto and Ortigia and gave us plenty of time to enjoy them on…”
Discover authentic Sicilian flavors with a guided tour of Ortigia market and a hands-on cooking class. Enjoy local delicacies and culinary secrets in Sicily.
“Great - all around tour. We had a fantastic look at the market and he purchased all the items we used to make an incredible amount of food. He was friendly, accommodating, and really a delight. I learned a ton - and can’t wait to…”
Etna smoking, markets shouting and Greek temples in the wheat.