Sicily

15 Best Syracuse & Ortigia Tours

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.

2.Tour of the island of Ortigia and exploration of sea caves with baths.

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.

★ 5.0

“Awesome! ! Perfect amount of time! We did a tour around the island and had short time to swim. The guide was great”

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3.Boat tour of Ortigia Island and sea caves

Discover Ortigia from the sea on this engaging boat tour, including sea caves and historical sights, perfect for travelers seeking authentic Sicilian vistas.

★ 5.0

“It might be a little bumpy! If you're afraid of getting wet, wear your rain coat. Ninni (wrong spelling) was an excellent guide,a bit cheeky and knowledgeable.”

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4.Syracuse, Ortigia and Noto walking tour from Catania

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.

★ 5.0

“The tour was excellent covering three locations. I was able to take many pictures. The only issue was the pick-up location (not the guide responsibility). They send me a email days before with one. The official pick-up on Viator was my hotel. The morning of…”

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5.Half Day Boat Tour on the Syracuse Coast with Lunch

Enjoy a scenic half-day boat tour from Syracuse, exploring Ortigia, swimming in marine protected areas, with a delicious Sicilian lunch included.

★ 5.0

“We loved the small group number which allowed us to sit with lots of space whether we wanted to sit on the bottom or top of the boat. The boat had a good toilet and we loved being able to swim on multiple occasions whenever…”

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8.Boat excursion on the island of Ortigia with Snorkeling to the sea caves

Discover Sicily’s Ortigia island with this 2-hour boat tour featuring snorkeling and sea caves, guided by friendly experts for authentic coastal views.

★ 4.5

“A most enjoyable experience! As English speakers there was discussion that was only in Italian. The Driver was very nice and attentive otherwise. No snorkelling offered but we had a lovely swim!”

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9.Syracuse Day Trip from Taormina

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.

★ 4.0

“The trip was taken in early October 2017. From Taormina, it is a full, rich and wonderful day. The ancient sights are tremendous but our guide for the Cathedral, Enza, was outstanding. Her ability to share her extensive knowledge was a highlight. Rich S.”

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10.Syracuse, Ortygia and Noto one day small group Tour from Catania

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.

★ 4.5

“Wonderful experience. Our guide was amazing and had a lot of knowledge about history. Lunch was customised based on our preference that was mainly panini and Catania red wine sourced from Etna. We saw churches, local markets, sea, churches, temple ruins.”

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11.Ancient Syracuse: private guided tour of the Neapolis archaeological park

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.

★ 4.5

“Very informative walking tour of the park. Our guide Eva was so knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions. She was a delight and gave us plenty of time to enjoy the amazing park.”

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12.Boat tour Ortigia, sea caves and Pillirina 2h

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.

★ 5.0

“We recommend this company without hesitation! The father and son team were very accomodating to make sure our family (two adults and two teenagers) had a wonderful trip around Ortegia....even when one of our adults is sensitive to sea sickness! :)”

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13.Siracusa,Ortigia and Noto Tour

Discover Sicily’s highlights in one day with this guided tour through Syracuse, Ortigia, and Noto, featuring comfortable transport, free time, and stunning architecture.

★ 4.5

“Walking through the small quiet town of Noto was the highlight of the day. Also, our guide was very informative, especially while walking through Ortigia. He also recommended a very good place for lunch.”

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14.Siracusa – Ortigia & Noto 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.

★ 4.5

“Wow what an amazing day. Small groups are the best and our driver Martino made it even better. He was extremely professional and knowledgeable. His knowledge of the region was very informative. If you like to get a taste of different towns in a day…”

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15.Visit of the Ortigia market and cooking class of typical dishes

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.

★ 5.0

“We loved our time with Hector. The market tour was excellent. We wished we had done this on the first day of our stay in siracusa! Cooking was fun and we went home with new recipes and very full stomachs! Would highly recommend this to…”

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More Syracuse & Ortigia Tours

5.0Ortigia Island and Sea Caves Boat Tour with Prosecco1 hour (approx.)$24.14 4.5Boat tour in Pillirina, sea caves and Ortigia and prosecco2 hours (approx.)$54.31 5.0Classical Syracuse – Half day guided tour$238.17 4.0Syracuse & Noto – Day Tour from Taormina10 hours (approx.)$72.09 4.5Shared Tour by Minivan or Car from Syracuse to Ragusa, Noto and Modica8 hours (approx.)$174.21 5.0Ortigia: Syracuse’s Ancient Town Center Private Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$107.53 4.5Private Tour of Syracuse, Ortigia and Noto6 to 8 hours (approx.)$240.28 5.0Boat Excursion to Ortigia with Typical Homemade Lunch1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$84.10 5.0Syracuse Ortigia and Noto Private Tour$248.24 5.0Sicilian puppets in Syracuse: show with behind-the-scenes visit1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)$21.57 5.0Half Day Tour of Syracuse3 hours (approx.)$141.40 4.5Boat tour Ortigia and Syracuse sea caves1 hour (approx.)$24.03 5.0Ortigia market tour and traditional cooking lesson in the garden4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$240.28 5.0Baroque shades of Sicily (Noto, Modica and Ragusa day tour)8 hours (approx.)$132.15 5.0Extra virgin olive oil tasting in Syracuse – fairytale tour1 hour (approx.)$96.11 5.0Sunset Boat Tour in Syracuse2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$54.06 5.0Food and Culture Tour of Ortigia3 hours (approx.)$150.18 4.5Siracusa & Noto: small group tour from Taormina10 to 11 hours (approx.)$138.16 5.0Classical Ortigia Guided Group Tour2 hours (approx.)$30.12 5.0Day Trip: Noto and Siracusa Highlights From Catania or Taormina7 to 8 hours (approx.)$291.56 5.0Food + City Tour tour in Ortigia with an authorized guide2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$138.55 5.0Ortigia APE-TUK TUK 1-hour private tour1 hour (approx.)$90.02 5.0Private One Way Transfer from Catania to Syracuse1 to 3 hours (approx.)$162.03 5.0Tour of the island of Ortigia Nature Reserve with Lunch4 hours (approx.)$108.02