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.

1.Syracuse: Boat Trip of Ortigia Island and Sea Caves

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★ 4.7

“Sabrina, Giuseppe and Michele were amazing! My family and I had the best time. We enjoyed having the boat to ourselves, the food was excellent, and the snorkeling was amazing. They really went above and beyond to make sure that we had the perfect day.…”

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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

“We could not understand our boat guide at all. The sights are beautiful however. We did the 5pm one and got back in time for sunset”

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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 was so much fun ! Great company we rode in a boat with like 15 people went into the caves ! Saw the beautiful water and sites for ,1 hour I would do it again great tour .”

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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 day was well spent. we had small group of 6 people and with a wonderful knowledgable, and helpful guide Lori. Highly recommend it.”

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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

“Entire experience was perfect! The boat was beautiful and comfortably accommodated 14 guests. The boat looks exactly as pictured in the excursion advertisement. The boat offered plenty of shade and offered areas for those that worship the sun. There is a bathroom on board. The…”

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6.From Taormina: Guided Tour of Syracuse and Ortygia Island

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.

★ 3.8

“Tour guide was very knowledgeable and transportation was comfortable and smooth. Only aspect that let the trip down was that we didn’t get to see very much in Ortygia, as it was a bank holiday in Sicily, we weren’t allowed to go into the Cathedral.…”

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7.From Taormina: Syracuse and Noto Guided Day Trip by Bus

Explore Sicily with this full-day guided trip from Taormina to Syracuse and Noto, featuring ancient ruins, baroque architecture, and authentic local culture.

★ 4.3

“It was a really good experience: the guide was extremely knowledgeable on the field and he gave the tour in English, German and French. It was impressive. He knew lots of things and explained them in a very clear and catchy way. The timings during…”

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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

“Ottima esperienza, Michelangelo capitano top! Bellissimi scenari e tappe snorkeling in mare calmo e senza meduse!”

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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

“From the pick up, which was quick and simple, to the end of the day this was a fab trip. Renata was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and able to manage a large group around the sites. Amazing places to visit with time to…”

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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

“We had the best tour guide. I learned so much about Sicily and their culture. Highly recommend. I hope you try this tour to get a small town feel and away from the big city.”

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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

“Great tour! Eva was a fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and engaging with our 10-year old who is interested in history. Highly recommended.”

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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

“The Neapolis at Siracusa was amazing. The markets and seafront lunch in Ortigia were fantastic and the baroque churches in Noto were superb.”

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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

“This was an absolutely amazing experience! Chef Empeeria is incredible! He was so fun and knowledgeable and we learned so much about traditional cooking, culture and history! The meals we cooked were delicious. Chef Empeeria carefully picked the ingredients for all four of us and…”

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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