Syracuse Ortigia - Sicilian Street Food Tour by Do Eat Better
5.0714 reviews3h
from €52
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Etna Jeep OffRoad Tour: Lava Flows,Etna Wines,Lunch at 6,561 ft
4.8110 reviews5h
from €129
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Siracusa Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
4.6106 reviews4h
from €7
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Syracuse Boat tour of the island of Ortigia and sea caves
4.892 reviews1h 30m
from €30
Check availabilityTop sights in Syracuse
- 1Ortigia Island
- 2Greek Theatre
- 3Ear of Dionysius
- 4Duomo
- 5Fountain of Arethusa
- 6Archaeological Park
- Step into the heart of Magna Graecia at the Neapolis Archaeological Park, home to one of the world's largest and best-preserved Greek Theatres, the eerie acoustics of the Ear of Dionysius cave, and the sprawling Roman Amphitheatre.
- Get lost in the atmospheric maze of Ortigia Island, where every turn reveals a Baroque fountain, a hidden courtyard, a sun-drenched piazza like Piazza Duomo, and the mythical freshwater spring of Arethusa with its papyrus plants.
- Experience a unique architectural marvel at the Syracuse Cathedral (Duomo), where the Doric columns of a 5th-century BC Greek temple were incorporated into the structure of a stunning Baroque church facade.
Food and drink experiences in Syracuse
Cooking class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Siracusa
4.633 reviews3h
from €85
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Private Syracuse -Archaeological Park and Ortigia with Arancino
4.829 reviews4h
from €250
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Day trips and outdoor activities from Syracuse
Hidden gems in Syracuse
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
Galleria Regionale di Palazzo Bellomo
A superb art museum housed in a 13th-century palace on Ortigia, showcasing medieval to Baroque art, including Antonello da Messina's 'Annunciation'.
Mikveh (Jewish Ritual Baths)
A recently rediscovered and restored medieval Jewish ritual bath located beneath a hotel in the Giudecca (old Jewish quarter) of Ortigia.
Latomia dei Cappuccini
An ancient Greek stone quarry turned into a lush, serene public garden, filled with citrus trees and Mediterranean plants, located near the Capuchin monastery.
Bagno Ebraico (Jewish Baths) / 'Bagno della Regina'
A series of picturesque, natural seawater pools carved into the limestone cliffs on Ortigia's southern coast, near the Fontana Aretusa.
Museo dei Pupi (Puppet Museum)
A small museum dedicated to the traditional Sicilian Opera dei Pupi (puppet theatre) located in a backstreet of Ortigia.
Day trips from Syracuse
Noto
40 min by car or bus
The epicenter of Sicilian Baroque, Noto is a UNESCO World Heritage site rebuilt in golden limestone after an earthquake. Its perfectly planned streets are a symphony of ornate churches and palazzi.
Riserva Naturale di Vendicari
50 min by car
A pristine coastal nature reserve and birdwatcher's paradise with beautiful, undeveloped sandy beaches, salt pans, and ancient tuna fishery ruins (tonnara).
Palazzolo Acreide
1 hour 15 min by car
A charming hilltop town with two UNESCO-listed Baroque churches and, just outside town, the fascinating ancient Greek site of Akrai, a colony of Syracuse itself.
Plan your Syracuse trip
Things to do in Syracuse: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Syracuse?+
Top sights include Ortigia Island, Greek Theatre, Ear of Dionysius and Duomo. Away from the crowds, try Galleria Regionale di Palazzo Bellomo and Mikveh (Jewish Ritual Baths).
What are the most popular tours in Syracuse?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are Syracuse Ortigia - Sicilian Street Food Tour by Do Eat Better (5.0 stars, 714 reviews); Syracuse, Ortigia and Noto walking tour from Catania (4.8 stars, 318 reviews); Full-Day Mount Etna Experience from Siracusa (5.0 stars, 112 reviews).
How much do tours in Syracuse cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €7 and €670 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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