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Full-day Syracuse guided heritage tour

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Language: German, English, French

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll follow your guided around the streeets of Syracuse during a tour
This tour really shows of the city's mix of Greek, Roman and Baroque heritage
There's time for you to visit the largest Greek theatre in Sicily
The churches, palaces, castles and cathedral on the island of Ortygia are some of Sicily's finest

What to expect

The past comes to life in Syracuse – a city packed with classical heritage as well as flamboyant Sicilian Baroque architecture. You'll visit the Greek theatre, go into the Ear of Dionysius and explore Ortygia island, the heart of the old town and location of Baroque gems such as the cathedral. Dino, one of our expert local guides, says "the whole point of this tour is to give you the best snapshot look at Syracuse's history and culture in one day. By the end of it, you'll know the city and its heritage inside and out."

With more than 2,700 years of history behind it, Syracuse is one of Sicily's most fascinating cities. Your journey through time kicks off at the Archaeological Park in the west of the city. Discover the Greek Theatre, which held 15,000 spectators in its heyday, and still awes despite the ravages of time. There's also the Altar of Hiero – a massive sacrificial slab – the Ear of Dionysius as well as the Roman amphitheatre.

You'll then cross the bridge to Ortygia island. Its labyrinthine streets are packed with churches, palaces and castles. A guided tour will take in all the top attractions, including the cathedral. You'll then have a couple of hours of free time to explore at your own pace.

What's included

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What to remember

Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Admissions not included
Food and drinks not included
Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change

Provider

TUI ITALIA S.R.L.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Non
From United States of America - October 2025

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5
Tricky trev
From United States of America - October 2025

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Alex our guide was brilliant, he made sure that I was ok after each part of our experience, which when you have chronic fatigue syndrome, is very im ...
Sevelino
From United States of America - October 2025

Travelled with a group of friends

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Arkeologisen alueen opas 8 ja Fabio 10. Vähän kiireen tuntua Syracusassa, kaupungissa olisi voinut olla enemmän omaa aikaa.
Reschi
From United States of America - October 2025

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Fabian ist an seinem 1.!!! Freien Tag seit 18.8. für seine Kollegin als Reiseleiter eingesprungen. Sie hatte von " Verzögerung " gesprochen und am Bus ...
Sally
From United States of America - October 2025

Travelled with family

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The whole experience was a pleasure to partake in. The guides were well informed and had good methods of communication. We were in awe of Fabio our g ...
Colin
From United States of America - September 2025

Travelled as a couple

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

A good well organised and informative tour,Alex the tour guide was full of interesting information and ensured any uncertain guests were fully accompa ...

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