Ortigia Walk: Explore Syracuse's Ancient Charm

Explore Syracuse’s hidden gems and top sights on a walking tour. Discover ancient temples, vibrant markets, and stunning views with a local guide.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Statue of Archimedes - This monument honors the renowned mathematician from Syracuse, serving as an ideal starting point to delve into the city’s rich Greek heritage and intellectual history.
  • Ortigia - The historic core of Syracuse, this charming island is characterized by its narrow streets, sunlit squares, and layers of Greek, Roman, and…
What's Included
  • 15 participants per tour guide
  • Professional tour guide
  • 2-hour walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Uncover the enduring charm of Syracuse by exploring the captivating island of Ortigia. Here, ancient Greek temples, lively markets, and magnificent Baroque squares converge in a memorable stroll. Meander through narrow historic lanes, take in stunning sea vistas, and discover myths, legends, and centuries of history with an expert local guide. This…

Location
Statue of Archimedes
Ponte Umbertino
Meet your tour guide at Statue of Archimedes.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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P6837blfrancesc
Aug 9, 2026
Fantastic Introduction to Ortigia - We had a wonderful few hours exploring Ortigia with Brenda, an American Sicilian who now lives in Ortigia. She brought so much warmth, humour and local knowledge to the tour, making it feel more like a walk with a knowledgeable friend than a guided tour. What really stood out was Brenda's storytelling. She seamlessly connected the ancient Greek history of Syracuse, including the story of Archimedes, with the city's more recent history and modern-day life. She explained the history behind the beautiful buildings and architecture, gave fascinating insights into the local economy and culture, and shared plenty of details we would never have discovered on our own. Brenda was also full of excellent local recommendations, including Nuovo Cinema Paradiso, a film she suggested to truly appreciate the spirit and character of Sicily. Also to visit Ragusa and see the master cart painters in their studio carrying on a tradition that is hundreds of years old. Those were exactly the kind of personal touches that made the tour special. The pace was perfect, and our 10-year-old enjoyed it just as much as we did, which is always the sign of a great guide. Informative, engaging and genuinely enjoyable from start to finish. We would highly recommend this tour, especially if you're lucky enough to have Brenda as your guide.
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941purityw
Aug 5, 2026
Great Experience - Thank you for the tour, it was very informative.
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Zichelrl
Jul 26, 2026
Great tour with lovely local guide - We had a great tour of Siracusa and Ortigia today with Brenda! She showed us all the sights and shared not only the history but also current information about the city and ongoing projects, pointing out small details we would have missed on our own or with an audio guide. Warm, friendly, and easy to understand (she is also from the US), we had a great morning with Brenda. Do not miss Siracusa or a tour with her!!!
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Suepaulliverpool
Jul 23, 2026
Great tour of Ortigia - Brenda was a great guide, knowledgeable,personable and friendly. She described the area beautifully and clearly has a deep love for the town She showed us amazing places to spend more time in and restaurants and gelateria. We had a great time -highly recommend - many thanks
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Onair42376522815
Jul 22, 2026
Great Experience - Had a great experience on the walking tour, Brenda was friendly and very knowledgeable about everything to do with the history and culture of the area and we learned a load of interesting stuff! She was also very accommodating, allowing us to change the time/day of the tour last minute and running the tour even though it was just my wife and I and even added a couple of extra stops when we made it through the tour quicker than usual. She also adapted the tour very well to handle the 40+ degree heat which we appreciated! Definitely recommend if you want to learn more about Ortigia, Syracuse or Sicily in general!
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Kated668
Jul 21, 2026
Great tour experience! - So glad we did this tour! Our tour guide Iryna was so knowledgeable and engaging, and showed us things we never would have discovered on our own. We had several teenagers with us, and they found the tour to be really interesting and talked about it the whole drive back. Would highly recommend.
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Goodweeenie
Jul 16, 2026
Informative tour - A great tour despite the heat! Great to see some secret spots in Syracuse and special shout out to Brenda who was very knowledgeable.
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Debbiejp123
Jul 16, 2026
A perfect introduction to Ortigia - Brenda was a fantastic guide and the tour was a great introduction to Ortigia. It was just the right amount of time and the perfect mix of history, culture and local tips. I would thoroughly recommend.
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Chuck
Jul 16, 2026
Personal tours the best - Rebecca was a wonderful guy she's very knowledgeable about the air in even lives in the area she knew all the way out spots to go to it was a wonderful tour
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Manisha_k
Jul 13, 2026
Great tour! - I really enjoyed this tour. Our guide, Giuseppe, was very knowledgeable and shared information regarding history, culture, food, influences of Archimedes and the Greeks, with lots of tips which was valuable. I actually ran into him twice after my tour as I walked around beautiful Ortigia and tried the restaurants he had suggested! His best tip was to just wander the streets of this beautiful town- just a special place! Thank you Giuseppe!
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).