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Classical Ortigia Guided Group Tour

By Hermes Sicily Tourist guides group
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Activity location

  • Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo)
    • Piazza Pancali, Ortygia
    • Syracuse, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Temple of Apollo (Apollonion)
    • 96100, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Radio guide receivers in the case of a large group
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance ticket to the cathedral (optional internal visit) 2 Euros per person

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What you can expect

Discover Ortigia, the historic centre of Syracuse with this group tour that crosses places and history of the island. Starting from the temple of Apollo, the oldest Greek temple in Sicily, we will cross picturesque streets to reach Piazza del Duomo, where it will be possible to visit the interior of the Cathedral (optional visit, possible only when there are no religious services in progress).
Leaving Piazza Duomo and the church of Santa Lucia we will reach the enchanting Fonte Aretusa, one of the legendary places of Ortigia. Finally we will walk the less travelled paths of the Giudecca, the ancient Jewish quarter. During this group tour, you will have the opportunity to explore Ortigia together with other passionate travellers, sharing the wonders of this Sicilian pearl.
Join us on this group tour which offers a unique experience to discover the secrets of Ortigia.

Activity itinerary

Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo)

  • 10m
After meeting our guide you will discover the origins of the Greek city and the characteristics of this temple dedicated to the god of light.

Palazzo Montalto

  • 10m
We will walk through the alleys of Ortigia and the ancient Spirduta district, discovering its urban legends and the medieval Palazzo Montalto.

Fountain of Diana

  • 10m
We will reach Piazza Archimede and discover the neoclassical fountain of Diana and the suggestive buildings that surround the square.

Chiesa del Collegio dei Gesuiti (Pass by)

We will walk through the suggestive alleys that lead to the heart of the historic centre.

La Piazza Duomo

  • 10m
We will admire the sumptuous Piazza Duomo and the buildings that surround the beating heart of Syracuse.

Duomo di Siracusa

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
The guide will show you the peculiarities of the Cathedral of Syracuse, a unique church in the world as it is a Baroque-style cathedral built on an ancient Greek temple. In the event that there are no religious functions, it will optionally be possible to visit the interior as well (entrance ticket not included). Those who prefer not to visit the inside of the building will have a short break for a coffee break.

Chiesa di Santa Lucia alla Badia

  • 15m
We will discover the church of Santa Lucia and the guide will tell you about this important religious holiday and the most important painting of Syracuse, the work of Caravaggio.

Fonte Aretusa

  • 15m
Leaving Piazza Duomo we will reach the sea and the legendary Aretusa spring where it will be possible to admire the papyrus plants and where you will discover the romantic myth linked to this place.

Lungomare di Levante Ortigia

  • 10m
We will cross the island reaching the suggestive eastern promenade and the small beach of Cala Rossa

Fish bar La Via Della Giudecca

  • 20m
We will end the tour by crossing the picturesque Giudecca district, the ancient Jewish quarter of Syracuse.

Location

Activity location

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    Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo)
    • Piazza Pancali, Ortygia
    • Syracuse, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Temple of Apollo (Apollonion)
    • 96100, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy