Ortigia Island Guided Tour, Syracuse - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Ortigia Island Guided Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 28.09 USD
Rating: 9.3 (146 reviews)

Gaetano was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and competent. He accompanied us on our tour of Ortigia, sharing over 2,00...

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On this Ortigia Island Guided Tour, you'll wander through the labyrinth of alleys and streets of Syracuse's historical centre. You'll also discover places steeped in history and see beautiful temples, palaces, churches and fountains.

Details

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Italian.

Included

Certified English and Italian–speaking guide

Not included

Entrance fee to the Cathedral of Syracuse: 2EUR per person
Food and drinks

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Largo XXV Luglio

Reviews of our customers

9.3

Exceptional 1,133 Travelers·146 reviews

July 16, 2026
Daniela
Milano, Italy
Gaetano was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and competent. He accompanied us on our tour of Ortigia, sharing over 2,000 years of history in a pleasa...
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July 30, 2026
Domenico
Avellino, Italy
Excellent guided tour Gaetano was an excellent guide, full of information and very helpful
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July 13, 2026
Patrizia
Brandizzo, Italy
Very knowledgeable guide who helped us discover interesting aspects of Ortogia
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July 4, 2026
Luisa
Italy
The guided tour was truly a wonderful experience. Gaetano proved to be a knowledgeable and professional guide.
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June 14, 2026
Ivan
Milano, Italy
Excellent service, Mr. Gaetano made us spend 2 very interesting hours.
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October 15, 2025
Bernardette
Puebla, Mexico
A very professional and polite day
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October 15, 2025
Mauro Cappelletti
Castel San Pietro Terme, Italy
Gaetano was a very good guide. The tour was over two hours of enjoyable and went by quickly. I've always had a great experience with Civitatis.
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August 24, 2023
Matilde Ferrario
Melegnano (mi), Italy
Wonderful experience accompanied by the guide Sebastiano, a special person, sensitive, passionate, cultured and full of culture and stories to tell. H...
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October 6, 2025
Claudio Alberto Albertini
Treviglio, Italy
Very knowledgeable guide. Detailed description. Complete tour of Ortigia.
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October 4, 2025
Simona Poggi
Torino, Italy
Great tour with a friendly and knowledgeable guide!
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Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at Largo XXV Luglio, located in front of the Temple of Apollo. This iconic building dates back to the beginning of 6th century B.C. and is considered to be the oldest Doric temple in Sicily. This temple is also one of the earliest architectural examples in Western Europe of the transition from a wooden to a stone temple.

After discussing the history of this fascinating temple, we'll head to the Church of San Filippo Apostolo to explore its crypt, which was used as an air-raid shelter during the Second World War.

We'll then head to Piazza Archimede, where we'll observe the Fountain of Diana, created in 1906 by the Piceno sculptor Giulio Moschetti. This iconic sculpture illustrates the mythological tale of the nymph Arethusa fleeing from Alphaeus under Diana's protection.

The next item on our guided tour will be the Cathedral of Syracuse. This magnificent building was built in the 17th century by incorporating the Baroque cathedral into the main Doric temple of the Syracusan polis, which was dedicated to the Roman goddess Minerva.

In addition, we'll see the enchanting Arethusa Fountain, a circular pool of water around which the precious papyrus plants grow. Like the Fountain of Diana, this place is also linked to the myth of Arethusa and Alphaeus, which we'll discuss during the tour.

After 2 hours exploring the history of Syracuse's ancient island, we'll finish our guided tour of Ortigia and say our goodbyes.

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Description

After 2 hours exploring the history of Syracuse's ancient island, we'll finish our guided tour of Ortigia and say our goodbyes.

Ortigia Island Guided Tour