Syracuse Private Walking Tour with option of Food and Wine Tasting
Overview
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Food tasting (optionally)
- Wine tasting (optionally)
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo)
What to expect
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 will end at the local fish and fruit market where you can feel this unforgettable atmosphere of Southern Italy.
After the walking tour, optionally we may arrive to one of the best wine bars in Syracuse, where you can taste 5 different types of excellent red and white Sicilian wines from Etna vineyards, accompanied by traditional Sicilian food (bruschettas, meat and cheese delicacies, vegetables, cherry tomatoes, fresh bread, olives and olive oil).
Additional information
- Since it is a private tour, minimum 2 persons per booking is required.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- 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.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Marco was so knowledgable about Ortigia! I studied abroad in Ortigia three years ago for six weeks, so I knew a lot of the history but there is always more to learn. Marco answered all of our questions and showed us all around the island. His English was great as well! The food and wine tastin...
Marco was so knowledgable about Ortigia! I studied abroad in Ortigia three years ago for six weeks, so I knew a lot of the history but there is always more to learn. Marco answered all of our questions and showed us all around the island. His English was great as well! The food and wine tasting is worth the extra money. We tasted 5 different Sicilian wines and got a traditional Sicilian aperitif of cheese, olives, and meats. We were so full afterwards that we didn't even need dinner!
Our guide, Biagio, took us on a walking tour of Ortigia that was amazing! He was born in Siracusa and has lived there his entire life. He knew all of the history and the best places to have coffee, a snack or eat. He’s passionate about his city and I see why, it’s a beautiful place. We ended our ...
Our guide, Biagio, took us on a walking tour of Ortigia that was amazing! He was born in Siracusa and has lived there his entire life. He knew all of the history and the best places to have coffee, a snack or eat. He’s passionate about his city and I see why, it’s a beautiful place. We ended our tour at Taverna Giudecca where Antonio and family served us wine and beautiful food that was AMAZING!We had the best tour guide, Biaggio. He was so knowledgeable and the kindest man. It was a pleasure walking around with him
We had the best tour guide, Biaggio. He was so knowledgeable and the kindest man. It was a pleasure walking around with himOur tour guide Biagio was such an informative and knowledgeable person he made our time with him very interesting. We got to know each other in two days and would consider him a friend. Next time we come back I would hope to see him again.
Our tour guide Biagio was such an informative and knowledgeable person he made our time with him very interesting. We got to know each other in two days and would consider him a friend. Next time we come back I would hope to see him again.Michele was an excellent guide. He knew the area well and made the touring very enjoyable. He gave us just enough info to help us understand how many historic changes in the city. His pace was perfect and the 2-hour length worked well. The added wine tasting and light food were a nice touch. We ...
Michele was an excellent guide. He knew the area well and made the touring very enjoyable. He gave us just enough info to help us understand how many historic changes in the city. His pace was perfect and the 2-hour length worked well. The added wine tasting and light food were a nice touch. We would recommend him to anyone interested in a great private tour. Tour was perhaps more pricy than other 2-3 hour city walking tours, but worth it!We had a great tour! Paolo, our guide, was very knowledgeable, friendly and told us great stories. He lead us to all great places in Siracusa. Wine and food afterwards were also very good. Friendly host.
We had a great tour! Paolo, our guide, was very knowledgeable, friendly and told us great stories. He lead us to all great places in Siracusa. Wine and food afterwards were also very good. Friendly host.