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Ortygia Tour: Explore Historic Syracuse and Sicilian Food
5.0
7 Ratings
Siracusa
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:
1 day
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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.
- Temple of Athena - I will provide insights into the Temple of Athena, both from the exterior and interior (with an optional paid entry), which is part of the Cathedral.
- Arethusa Spring - I will narrate the story of the enchanting and mythical Arethusa Spring.
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 at the market, enjoying Sicilian cheeses, cold cuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and other traditional foods.
- Dress code is smart casual
Location
Temple of Apollo
Largo XXV Luglio
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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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