Ortygia Tour: Explore Historic Syracuse and Sicilian Food

Explore Ortygia’s rich history and savor Sicilian delicacies with Enrica De Melio. Enjoy tastings, market visits, and a delightful lunch experience.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo) - I will describe a Greek temple from the early 6th century BC.
  • Piazza Archimede - I will detail the historic buildings surrounding the picturesque Archimedes Square, featuring Diana’s Fountain.
  • La Piazza Duomo - I will cover the significant and beautiful historic buildings that line Piazza Duomo.
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What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Entrance tickets to the Cathedral of Syracuse (ticket cost Euro 2 per person)
Additional Information

Ortygia is the historical and religious heart of Syracuse. It’s a small island connected to the mainland by a couple of bridges. Whenever possible, I like to offer tastings of typical Sicilian food, such as Modica’s chocolate, cheeses, and charcuterie, at the Local Market or shops in Ortygia. It’s also possible to have lunch together at a restaurant or…

Location
Temple of Apollo
Largo XXV Luglio
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Todd_b
Aug 26, 2024
Definitely worth it!!! - Enrica was such a friendly, energetic and informative guide. She gave us all a rich history of Ortygia that really brought the city to life. Her knowledge was impressive and she easily answered all our questions. I would highly recommend Enrica’s tour!!!
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Guglielmo
Jul 25, 2018
Great - Enrica spent 2 hours with us by bike. We went through Ortigia to visit the hotspots of this corner if paradise. She’s so passionate and above all a real archeologists. We’ve learned a lot.
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Marshalltownusa
Jul 4, 2018
Beautiful tour! - We booked Enrica for a Tour of Ortygia + lunch in the market for 4 persons: 3 adults and 1 child. She did a wonderful job of pacing our tour. The tour was informative and also gave us some familiarity of the area. She brought us to the most important landmarks in the town and also pointed out places we might want to return to on our own. Her enthusiasm and passion for the history of Ortygia came through beautifully. She was able to keep the tour interesting and informative for all of us. The lunch she brought us to was quite memorable. We enjoyed our time with Enrica and would recommend her to anyone who would like a fun, educational tour of a Ortygia!
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From $213 (Per Group)
up to 8 guests
1 Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).