Private Walking Tour of Ortigia with a Certified Guide

Sicily
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  • Price from
    €269
  • Duration
    1 h 30 min
  • Group size
    Private tour
  • Guide languages
    German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

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    Overview

    The island of Ortigia, the cradle of Sicilian civilization, is an oasis of art and culture.

    The Walking Tour of Ortigia with our licensed tour guide starts from the Temple of Apollo, you will arrive in Piazza Duomo where you can admire our heritage and you will reach Fonte Aretusa and on the way back.

    Not to be missed.

    What's included

    • Certified guide
    • Visit the monuments only from the outside

    Not included

    • Food and beverages

    What you will do

    • Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo)

      The oldest Greek temple in all of Sicily (built in the 6th century BC). On the days when it is open to the public, you can reach the Church of San Filippo Apostolo on the Giudecca. Here, in the depths, a secret Ortygia is hidden: you will visit the crypt, an air-raid shelter used in the Second World War and the well, which was previously a baptismal font.

      15 min

    • Fountain linked to the myth of the Nymph Arethusa who is represented here together with the Greek goddess Artemis

      15 min

    • You will arrive in Piazza Duomo where you can admire the town hall, Palazzo Beneventano, the bishop's palace, the church of Santa Lucia, but above all the majestic Cathedral and learn the secrets of the subsoil of the island of Ortigia.

      30 min

    • You will discover the secrets related to the love story between Arethusa and Alpheus.

      You will cross the Jewish Quarter until you reach Piazza Archimede: here you can admire the splendor of the Fountain of Diana, linked to the myth of the Nymph Aretusa.

      15 min

    Meeting point

    Temple of Apollo, Largo XXV July, 96100 Syracuse SR, Italy The meeting point with the guide is on the right side of the temple (on the side of the church), next to the small fountain.

    End point: Temple of Apollo, Largo XXV July, 96100 Syracuse SR, Italy The meeting point with the guide is on the right side of the temple (on the side of the church), next to the small fountain.

    Important information

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Visits to monuments may vary based on public holidays and/or opening hours

    Cancellation policy

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