Ortygia (Ortigia) Tours & Tickets

Tour of the island of Ortigia and the Plemmirio reserve

The coast of Syracuse is a real jewel of the Ionian Sea, characterized by a series of breathtaking landscapes. The following excursion will allow you to spend 2h and 30 min. admiring the entire maritime itinerary of our wonderful city. We will circumnavigate the island of Ortigia admiring the historical part that includes the former Bourbon prison, the Vigliena fort, the Spanish walls, the Maniace Castle, the Levante promenade, the Alfeo promenade, the Aretusa spring and the immense Porto Grande of Syracuse and then move to the Plemmirio nature reserve with its renowned Gulf of Pillirina. During the tour you will have fresh drinks, water, prosecco, white wine, red wine. This experience also includes several bathroom stops during the reconnaissance of the places where we will sail and an accurate guided tour.

Private boat tour of the island of Ortigia and the sea caves

DESCRIPTION: The following exclusive boat excursion of the entire island of Ortigia will allow you to admire the Duomo, the church of Santa Lucia, the Venetian Palace, the Umberto I Bridge, the small port, the former Bourbon prison, the Spanish Walls, the Lungomare di Levante, Fort Vigliena, the Maniace Castle, the Fonte Aretusa, the Lungomare Alfeo and the Porta Marina. We will continue with the exploration of the sea caves to admire the formations of coral, stalactites and stalagmites. This tour includes a welcoming of prosecco, followed by a toast with white and red wine, a stop for a swim in the crystal clear waters of this coast and an accurate guided tour pertaining to the different ethnicity of our guests

Private Day Trip to Syracuse from Taormina

Thanks to its ancient history, the magic of Ortigia island and the charm of its coast, Syracuse is one of the most popular destinations in Sicily. Our driver will pick you up from your accommodation at your most preferred time and drive you to the beautiful city of Syracuse. The first stop will be at the Neapolis, the archeological area of the city. Here you will have free time to admire the roman amphitheater and the impressive and solemn Greek Theatre, the biggest in the island and one of the biggest in the world, entirely carved into the rock. You can also visit the Ear of Dionysius, an artificial cave placed right under the Theatre. It is called this way for its ear shape and also for its acoustic properties. Afterwards, the driver will drop you off in Ortigia Island, the ancient historical centre of Syracuse. Here you will have free time to stroll in the characteristic streets and see the most important monuments such as Aretusa Fontain, the Cathedral and Maniace castle.

Private tour with fish products and Full Drinks

On this excursion you will have the opportunity to taste exquisite seafood delicacies while immersing yourself in the beauty of our route. This includes the charming island of Ortigia, known for its historical and evocative monuments, and the enchanting sea caves located on the north side of Syracuse, enriched with bright colors, fascinating shapes and coral flowers. Afterwards, we will head to the Plemmirio Nature Reserve. Participants can also choose to take a break to swim in these crystal clear waters, making the experience even more complete thanks to the presence of a guide on board.

• English and Italian speaking guide

Private Full Day Boat Tour of the Syracuse Coast

We will first visit the northern side of Syracuse made known by the presence of sea caves and the particular rocks that resemble various forms of animals and then move to the Plemmirio nature reserve with its renowned Gulf of Pillirina. Then we will circumnavigate the island of Ortigia admiring the historical part that includes the former Bourbon prison, the Vigliena fort, the Spanish walls, the Maniace Castle, the Levante promenade, the Alfeo promenade, the Aretusa spring and the immense Porto Grande of Syracuse. During the tour you will be delighted with a lunch that will include mixed appetizers and a first course or main course cooked directly on board and full beverage, then an aperitif will be served at sunset.It is important for customers to specify the presence of allergies to certain foods.This experience also includes several bathroom stops during the reconnaissance of the places where we will sail.

Full day cruise with lunch and aperitif at sunset

We will first visit the northern side of Syracuse made known by the presence of sea caves and the particular rocks that recall various forms of animals and then move towards the Plemmirio nature reserve with its renowned Gulf of Pillirina. We will then circumnavigate the island of Ortigia admiring the historical part which includes the former Bourbon prison, the Vigliena fort, the Spanish walls, the Maniace Castle, the Levante seafront, the Alfeo seafront, the Aretusa spring and the immense Porto Grande of Syracuse. During the tour you will be delighted with a lunch which will include mixed appetizers and a first course or a second course cooked directly on board and full beverage, subsequently an aperitif will be served at sunset. It is important for customers to specify the presence of allergies to certain foods. This experience also includes several bathroom stops during the exploration of the places where we will sail.

• The consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted for anyone under the age of 18
• Aperitif at sunset

Private tour with sunset aperitif and full beverage

We will first visit the northern side of Syracuse made known by the presence of sea caves and the particular rocks that resemble various forms of animals and then move to the Plemmirio nature reserve with its renowned Gulf of Pillirina. Then we will circumnavigate the island of Ortigia admiring the historical part that includes the former Bourbon prison, the Vigliena fort, the Spanish walls, the Maniace Castle, the Levante promenade, the Alfeo promenade, the Aretusa spring and the immense Porto Grande of Syracuse. During the tour you will have fresh drinks, water, prosecco, white wine, red wine. You will also be delighted with an aperitif at sunset.

Ortigia-blue cave island tour with dolphin sighting

Discover the charm of the coast with a boat tour of Syracuse, exploring the beauties of the Ionian Sea. You will sail along the seafront of Ortigia, admiring historical monuments such as the Duomo and the Maniace castle. You will enter the sea caves, including the “BLUE CAVE”, famous for its crystal clear waters. You will also visit the Plemmirio nature reserve, with the possibility of spotting dolphins. The tour includes a full beverage service and stops for swimming in the clear waters.

• Live driving
• Stops for swimming

Syracuse: Private Tour of Ortygia on a Tuk Tuk

Discover Ortigia in a fun way by going on a private tuk tuk tour. Explore small alleyways and hidden corners, and listen to your driver tell you interesting stories about the city.

Private boat tour 1h Ortigia and caves with tales

Starting from the canal we head towards the caves of Syracuse leaving the small port. We will visit the cave of corals, stalactites, heart and capuchins. We pass by the dolphin rock and the monument to the fallen of Africa. Next we will make the day of the historic center of ortigia to tell and see the points of interest. East promenade, cathedral of the cathedral, castle maniac, Capuchin church, cathedral of Santa Lucia, the great port of Syracuse, Calarossa beach, strong Vigliena, Marina, Umberto bridge and Santa Lucia. It will also be possible to make a 10-minute bathroom stop.

• Possibility of swimming
• Italian/English explanation