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“Highly recommend this boat trip in Syracuse. We took our two young children (under 4) and both Lucia & Carmello were so knowledgeable, friendly and made our trip very enjoyable.”
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.
“Excellent guide. Franco certainly knew his subject. Different nationalities on board and he could engage with all of us. We could have had a swim if desired but no one on board wanted too. Looked after really well thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Discover Ortigia from the sea on this engaging boat tour, including sea caves and historical sights, perfect for travelers seeking authentic Sicilian vistas.
“A speedy trip to some caves and around Ortigia. It gives you the chance to see the island and our boat skipper was friendly and gave a good overview of the history of the island.”
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.
“Beautiful places, great atmosphere, everything was perfectly timed, small group (just 4 of us!) and zero stress - never rushed, never boring. Huge thanks to our guide Salvatore, who was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the day flow effortlessly. Ortigia was charming, Noto was stunning, and…”
Enjoy a scenic half-day boat tour from Syracuse, exploring Ortigia, swimming in marine protected areas, with a delicious Sicilian lunch included.
“Great day out, knowledgeable crew, delicious food, flowing drinks and spectacular swim stops. Highlight of our time in Siracusa”
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.
“Guide very knowledgeable, flexible in schedule and helpful.”
Explore Sicily with this full-day guided trip from Taormina to Syracuse and Noto, featuring ancient ruins, baroque architecture, and authentic local culture.
“Very interesting day, full of fantastic information, Christy brilliant”
Discover Sicily’s Ortigia island with this 2-hour boat tour featuring snorkeling and sea caves, guided by friendly experts for authentic coastal views.
“Great way to end our trip to Sicily!! Great weather and swimming with Otto at the helm! Love the caves and jumping off the boat!”
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.
“I wanted to go to Syracuse and Ortygia on our own but it was actually less expensive to book this tour than to find transport from Taormina. The archaeological park was a bit of a disappointment since they are covering the Greek Theatre completely for…”
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.
“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.”
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.
“Very good tour! Great Guide and wonderful interesting sites to visit.”
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.
“This was a great way to see ortigia from the water! Relaxing boat ride to take it all in we did late afternoon before dinner was perfect great captain!”
Discover Sicily’s highlights in one day with this guided tour through Syracuse, Ortigia, and Noto, featuring comfortable transport, free time, and stunning architecture.
“A fantastic tour! Our guide Gianmarco was an incredible guide. He gave us lots of information about the history of the area, recommendations and there was just enough time in each area.”
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.
“Martino was very kind and had cold water for us in the car, which was very nice! He was informative and helpful & a great driver. My mom and I had a wonderful time in Noto & Siracusa!”
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.
“What a fantastic experience...from selecting fish at the outdoor market, preparing the food and eating our fabulous creations”
Etna smoking, markets shouting and Greek temples in the wheat.