Syracuse Private Walking Tour with Arancino and Cannolo

5.0 (26 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Ortigia seafront — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Cathedral Square — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy a private walking tour around the historical center of Syracuse, ancient island Ortigia. You will meet your local guide at Apollo temple, the oldest Greek temple in Sicily. During this 2 to 2.5hr tour, professional guide will tell you many interesting facts and reveal the secrets about the rich history, culture and everyday life of one of the most beautiful and ancient cities in the world. Private tour guarantees friendly atmosphere and personal attention from your guide. At the end of the experience you have a tasting of tradional Arancino al ragù and sicilian Cannolo with ricotta or pistacchio cream.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Japanese, English, Italian, French
Operated by: Prestelli Sicily Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Private tour
Included: Professional guide
Included: Traditional food: Traditional Arancino and Cannolo with ricotta cream or pistacchio cream

Itinerary

You will meet your guide at your accomodation in Ortigia start this private walking tour, during which you will discover the secrets of rich history of Syracuse. You will sightsee the Cathedral Square, world heritage site, with its bright limestone buildings - the Cathedral, the most important baroque monument in Sicily, Palazzo Beneventano, that in the past was a site for the senate of the city, St. Lucy's Church, norman monument of fifteenth century dedicated to the patron saint of the city. The tour then continues to Arethusa Fountain. The legend tells that the nymph Arethusa, changed into a watercourse by her goddess Artemis/Diana in order to escape the attention of unwanted suitor Alpheus (Alfeo). Later we will arrive to the Jewish Quarter, Via Maestranza, the street where the nobility of the town had their pompous homes. Finally, you will arrive in Archimedes Square, and sightsee the neoclassical Fountain of Diana which reminds about the glorious past of Syracuse. The tour concludes with a traditional lunch. Vegetarian and other dietary options are available upon request

Stop 1

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Maniace Boutique Hotel OrtigiaI Una Esperienze
Ortigia Residence
Hotel Gutkowski
Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection
Boutique Hotel Molo S Lucia
Domus Mariae Benessere
Aurora Hotel - B&B Airone
Hotel Livingston
Re Dionisio Luxury Suites
Papiroom's
Not'Art - Aparthotel
Residence Arco Antico

and 30 more pickup points

On request, your private guide can pick you up at your hotel or port in Siracusa (Ortigia).

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Since it is a private tour, minimum 2 persons per booking is required.
We have private tours, only for your party, however at the beginning of the excursion we will give each guest a mask, protective gloves and hand sanitizer.