Ortigia Private Tour

On this private tour of Ortigia, we'll learn about the origins of the Sicilian city of Syracuse and visit iconic sites. Let's go!

Ortigia Private Tour

At the appointed time, we'll meet at the Umbertino Bridge, which connects the center of Syracuse with the island of Ortigia, founded in 734 BC.

During this walk, we'll enter the fortified area and explore the origins of Syracuse. We will see key monuments, including the Temple of Apollo, the oldest Doric sanctuary in Sicily. We will pass by Piazza Archimede, dedicated to the mathematician born in Syracuse, and the fountain of Diana.

As we continue through Ortigia, we'll reach Piazza Minerva and view the Cathedral of Syracuse, built on the remains of the ancient Temple of Athens.

We'll stop in front of its façade, showcasing a mixture of baroque and rococo styles, and admire nearby buildings such as the Palazzo del Vermexio, the Palazzo Beneventano, and the Santa Lucia alla Badia Church, home to a work by Caravaggio.

We'll proceed to the promenade known as the Alfeo, where we will see the Arethusa fountain and the silhouette of the Castello Maniace.

The tour will conclude after 2 hours from the start of the tour.