SYRACUSE private tour: discover the beauty of Ortigia!

Discover Ortigia, the enchanting historic center of Syracuse, on a private guided tour. Start at Umbertino Bridge to enter the island and admire the Temple of Apollo, Sicily’s oldest Doric temple from 580 BC. Explore Piazza Archimede, home to the magnificent Fountain of Diana, where the goddess of hunting watches a nymph, tritons, horses & gargoyles. Wander through quaint alleys to Piazza della Minerva, with its white limestone square and elegant architecture, and visit the grand Cathedral of Syracuse, built atop the ruins of the ancient Temple of Athena. Nearby, the Church of Saint Lucia alla Badia houses Caravaggio’s masterpiece,The Burial of Saint Lucia. Continue to the seafront to discover Fonte Aretusa, a freshwater spring with papyrus and fish, and finish at the Alfeo seafront, enjoying stunning sea views and the commanding Castello Maniace, a Swabian fortress at the tip of the island. Book your private tour today and experience the timeless history, beauty, and charm of Ortigia!