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Free Tour of Ortigia, Siracusa
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Run by a local guide · Palermo Free Walking Tours

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Discover Ortigia in Syracuse on a two-hour walking tour through Syracuse’s baroque gem. Wander charming alleys, explore ancient monuments, and uncover the myths and history that make this island unique.

Duration
2 h
Destination
Syracuse
Meeting Point
A' Surgiva - Champagneria Bistrot - At the corner of Via Eritrea and Riva Forte Gallo
Provider
Palermo Free Walking Tours

Description

Discover Ortigia: A Walking Tour Through History, Myths, and Wonders

Step into the past as we explore the Temple of Apollo, one of Magna Graecia’s oldest Doric sanctuaries. Learn about its fascinating history and its role over the centuries.

Next, we’ll visit the Fountain of Diana, where myth and art intertwine, revealing the legends of the goddess of the hunt. In Piazza Duomo, the heart of Ortigia, admire the majestic Cathedral, built over an ancient Greek temple.

We'll then stop at the Church of Santa Lucia alla Badia, home to Caravaggio’s masterpiece, The Burial of Saint Lucy, and uncover the secrets behind this extraordinary painting. No visit to Ortigia is complete without the Fountain of Arethusa, a natural wonder rich in Greek mythology, surrounded by lush papyrus plants.

Finally, we’ll explore the Jewish Quarter, a place of ancient streets and deep cultural heritage. After two unforgettable hours, you'll leave with stories and memories of Ortigia’s timeless charm.

Book now and experience the soul of Ortigia!

Includes

  • Piazza del Duomo in Siracusa
  • Arethusa Spring
  • Temple of Apollo
  • Piazza Archimede Caffe - Alta Pasticceria Siciliana
  • Statue of Archimedes
  • Ponte Umbertino
  • Local Tour Guide

Meeting Point

A' Surgiva - Champagneria Bistrot - At the corner of Via Eritrea and Riva Forte Gallo

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Traveler reviews

76 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Paolo was very knowledgeable

Excellent explanation and contents. I wish there were more tour dates available

Kazuo Mizoguchi · October 2026

Great guide and tour

Paolo was a wonderful guide, tour was very informative and fun. Love the tour and Ortigia

Nadia Zorapapel · October 2026

Beautiful tour

Tgugh we were a big group everything went smoothly. We heard a lot of interesting facts and loved the town.

Sanja Katusic-Jergovic · October 2026

Guide was great!

Our group was a little large but I took the 6pm English tour on 22nd sep and found the guide really wonderful! (Wish I could remember his name!)

Debbie Lam · September 2026

Ortigia free walk

Paolo was very informative. Really enjoyed the tour. Thankful for restaurant suggestions.

Vivien Boyd · September 2026

Ben spiegato e non troppo impegnativo!

Participare è stato un piacere. The tour was well organized and our guide managed to explain greatly the heterogeneous history of the beautiful Siracusa!

Giovambattista Tomassi · September 2026

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: €10 to €15 per person (€20+ if it was exceptional)

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

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Free tour

★ 4.7 · 76 reviews

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