Boat Tour: Explore Ortigia and Sea Caves
4.9
13 Ratings
Island of Ortigia

Embark on a thrilling 1-hour sea caves and boat tour in Syracuse. Explore historic buildings, visit Castello Maniace, and dive into crystal clear waters. Unforgettable experience with friendly staff.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Isola di Ortigia - Enjoy a breathtaking view of the island of Ortigia from the sea and explore the coastal caves. This excursion is made even more special with a sunset aperitif featuring the delightful flavors of Sicily.
  • Maniace Castle - The tour includes a passage beneath this magnificent castle.
What's Included
  • Skipper included
  • Gas included
Additional Information

Join an unforgettable boat tour to explore the captivating sea caves and the historic island of Ortigia, the vibrant center of Syracuse. Marvel at the stunning rock formations and the crystal-clear waters of the Lovers Cave and other intriguing caves. Experience the beauty of Ortigia from the sea, with views of its magnificent historic architecture.
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Location
Island of Ortigia
Please contact us for the exact meeting point
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Moensria
Sep 9, 2025
Caves of Ortigia with boat, refreshing dive and Prosecco - Very nice experience. Someone brought us from the pick-up point (which is different than passed on) to the boat. Here a super friendly captain was waiting for us and we were helped onto the boat. The drive took more than one hour and we got an explanation of the sights. What is special: this guide was done for each of the group in their own language! At the end of the tour, anyone who wanted to swim in the sea was allowed. The water was wonderfully refreshing and crystal clear. We brought snorkels and admired the many fish in the water. Afterwards, everyone got another glass of prosecco. For us very successful!
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777sandy
Sep 4, 2025
Highly recommend - My family very much enjoyed this activity. So many beautiful sites to see. I have mobility challenges and the captain and the Sicily In Travel personnel were very helpful and accommodating. They assisted me with getting on and off the boat. There were others on the boat, along with my family, and they all seemed to be having a good time, too.
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Flyer40781518645
Aug 19, 2025
To be redone - Beautiful boat experience with Mr. Enzo, nice and prepared, made us spend a pleasant hour telling the curiosities of the place. Unfortunately we could not swim because the sky darkened but Enzo kept his spirits high accompanying everything with a nice toast! Recommended!
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241matilder
Jun 4, 2025
Incredible Mirko. - Beautiful experience. Jolanda and Vincenzo very helpful, they provided us with all the information by phone and various options. Once on the boat, we were entrusted to the wise captain Mirko, who took us around the Island of Ortigia, the Sea Caves and also to a small inlet more protected from the wind where we could take a short swim in the crystal clear waters of Syracuse. Dear all, affordable price.
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Lisalizi
Jul 26, 2024
Esperienza da non perdere! - We were 7 between family and friends with a 4-year-old girl, it was perfect for everyone, jackets available even for the little girl who could take a dip in the sea with us and beautiful tour between the caves and the sea around the island of Ortigia, not to miss anything even prosecchino by boat! I would say perfect and absolutely recommended!
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Alexandramo141wf
May 14, 2024
Very well organised and a fun trip - The tour operator was really helpful answering my WhatsApp message immediately when I couldn’t find the starting point as I misread the clear information they gave me ! The young man on the boat was also very pleasant and skilled with the boat. It was a lovely trip and they took us even though there was only three in the boat.
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Auroooraaa
Sep 19, 2023
Caves Ortigia - Everything was beautiful, very kind and very helpful, we took the tour of Ortigia visiting the caves, there were 8 of us and we were all very happy, especially my 87 year old grandmother who took a boat tour for the first time!
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R8161ghpatriziaf
Sep 18, 2023
Excellent experience - Very kind staff, one hour boat ride with swimming in beautiful waters. Island tour with visit to the caves. Good experience
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Guide59395022854
Jul 7, 2023
Boats in the caves of Syracuse - Very nice boat ride in the caves of Syracuse. Possibility to swim in the sea very beautiful. Things to do in Syracuse!
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J3991hztizianap
Aug 18, 2023
An hour of wonders….. - The view was wonderful, we admired every natural beauty and took a bath in spectacular water!!!
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