Explore Ortigia in a way that feels personal, immersive and unforgettable.
Ortigia is the island where Syracuse was born almost three thousand years ago. With a licensed local guide you will cross the Umbertino bridge, stand before the Temple of Apollo and enter Piazza Duomo, where a Doric temple still lives inside the Cathedral.
We continue through the old Jewish quarter to the Fountain of Arethusa, a freshwater spring with wild papyrus a few steps from the sea, and end on the seafront with a view of the harbour.
In less than one square kilometre Ortigia packs Greek temples, baroque palaces, a freshwater spring by the sea and a lively market. A local guide turns every corner into a story.
Meet your guide at the entrance of the island and start from the ruins of the Temple of Apollo.
Admire the baroque square and step inside the Cathedral to see the columns of the Temple of Athena.
Walk through the old Jewish quarter and its narrow lanes full of artisan shops.
Hear the myth of the nymph Arethusa and finish the tour with a view of the harbour.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the tour.
Choose a date and the number of travellers, then send your request. We confirm availability by email within a few hours: you pay nothing online.
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before departure and you pay nothing. Later cancellations are charged in full.
If weather makes the tour unsafe we propose a new date or cancel at no cost.
Most of our tours welcome families. Check the minimum age and the difficulty level in the tour details.
Emily Carter
Our guide made the history come alive. Small group, perfect timing and great recommendations for dinner. The best morning of our holiday!
Lukas Weber
Very well organised from the first email to the end of the tour. Pickup on time, comfortable van and a guide who really loves Sicily.
