Syracuse and Ortygia Island guided tour from Taormina
Attractions & guided tours

Syracuse and Ortygia Island guided tour from Taormina

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8 reviews
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$65.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore the Archeological Park of Neapolis of Syracuse with its Greek theater and Roman amphitheater
  • Explore the Roman and Greek ruins, including the Altar of Hieron II
  • Visit the island of Ortygia and discover the Baroque monuments such as the Duomo
What to expect

Enjoy an excursion by bus with a multilingual tour leader to Syracuse, one of the most ancient Greek colonies in Sicily, a heritage of humanity and a UNESCO site.

Upon arrival in Syracuse, meet with the multilingual local guide and visit the V century BC archaeological area where you'll see the Greek Theatre (there will be a theatre set on-site during the summer), the Roman Amphitheatre, the Altar of Hieron II, and the Latomies of Paradise with the Ear of Dionysius. After that, visit the historical centre of the island of Ortigia, with the Temple of Apollo, the Cathedral, the important Baroque church built on an ancient temple, and the Fountain of Arethusa with the famous papyrus plant. Lastly, enjoy free time for an individual walking tour to the Grand Harbour with the 'Foro Italico' on Porto Grande.

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What's included
  • check Multilingual tour leader
  • check Local guide services as per program
  • check Transport by air-conditioned bus
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
Where

Terminal Interbus Taormina, Piazza Luigi Pirandello, Taormina, ME, Italia

Meeting point:
The meeting point is the main Bus Terminal in Via Pirandello and not the Greek theater. Getting out from the Porta Messina arch, take Via Pirandello on the right and going down the hill you will find it on the right after 500 m.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women to visit churches and sacred places
  • Pickup along the route can be requested after booking, please see the instructions on the voucher
  • Infants (age 0-2): free of charge
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Provider
SAT Group
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Great

4 /5

Based on 8 reviews from verified customers


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  • J

    Janet

    Verified booking

    4.6

    July 15, 2025

    It was a lovely and interesting tour with a really nice guide. The only thing which could have improved it for us was a little bit more time in Syracuse. We like to explore and take lots of photos and by the time we did that the free time was up. Would have been great to have had another hour to sit with a coffee and enjoy the scenery.

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    Jane

    Verified booking

    5

    May 27, 2025

    Traveled with family


    It would be nice to have an extra 30 - 60 mins in Ortygia at the end to enable us to have a leisurely meal and take photos rather than opting for only a meal or only photos

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    Jayne

    Verified booking

    1.8

    May 25, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    From joining the coach we felt as if we were an inconvenience and it all was done at a rushed paced with no thought for the elderly and immobile . The guide wasn’t approachable and had no people skills and displayed her frustration in front of us several times we just couldn’t wait to get back to Taormina and the trip to be over

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    IsolaBello

    Verified booking

    5

    May 11, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Der Ausflug hat großem Spaß gemacht. Die Orte sind einfach sehr beeindruckend. Der Reiseleiter hat gut erklärt und war sehr charmant.

  • S

    Sacha.

    Verified booking

    4.2

    May 6, 2024

    Traveled with a group of friends


    Pracht tour,goede gids. Beter:Airco in bus ,was wel beloofd. Meer info vooraf bv over contact geld mee om ticket aankoop te versnellen ,nog beter tickets bij bedrag van excursie inbegrepen laten zijn. Nu erg lang wachten voor ticket aankoop ,zonde van de tijd. Verder erge lange tijd door afzetten van alle mensen op verschillende plekken. Uiteindelijk te weinig tijd om in de stad zelf door te brengen.

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    Ilona

    Verified booking

    4.2

    September 8, 2024

    Solo traveler

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