Ortigia Boat Ride

Sail the waters of the Ionian Sea while you discover the beauty of the historic center of Syracuse on this boat trip around the island of Ortigia.

Tour Options

During the booking process, you can select from the following two tour options:

1.5-Hour Ride

You'll head to Riva Forte Gallo at your chosen time, where you'll board the boat to explore Ortigia, the historical center of Syracuse. The boat ride will showcase the Venetian palace, Umbertino Bridge, Spanish walls, and the ancient prison of the Bourbons. You will also view the gothic details of Maniace Castle, built by Emperor Frederick II in the 13th century. Following this, we'll visit the sea caves in the north of Syracuse, where you can admire the stalactites and stalagmites. After 1.5 hours of sailing, we'll return to the starting point.

The available times for this tour are 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, and 6 pm.

2-Hour Ride + Snorkeling

This option includes additional time in the sea caves of Syracuse, exploring the caves of Cappuccini, Innamorati (Lovers' Cave), Corallo (Coral Cave), and Grande Grotta, with a 30-minute snorkeling activity. After snorkeling, an aperitif with seasonal fruit and prosecco will be served.

This option is available at 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:30 pm.