Private Tour

Syracuse Private Walking Tour with Traditional Lunch and Wine

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

Italian

French

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Enjoy a private walking tour around the historical center of Syracuse, ancient island Ortigia. You will meet your local guide at Apollo temple, the oldest Greek temple in Sicily. During this 2 to 2.5hr tour, professional guide will tell you many interesting facts and reveal the secrets about the rich history, culture and everyday life of one of the most beautiful and ancient cities in the world. Private tour guarantees friendly atmosphere and personal attention from your guide.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Since it is a private tour, minimum 2 persons per booking is required.

We have private tours, only for your party, however at the beginning of the excursion we will give each guest a mask, protective gloves and hand sanitizer.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

You will meet your guide at your accomodation in Ortigia start this private walking tour, during which you will discover the secrets of rich history of Syracuse. You will sightsee the Cathedral Square, world heritage site, with its bright limestone buildings - the Cathedral, the most important baroque monument in Sicily, Palazzo Beneventano, that in the past was a site for the senate of the city, St. Lucy's Church, norman monument of fifteenth century dedicated to the patron saint of the city. The tour then continues to Arethusa Fountain. The legend tells that the nymph Arethusa, changed into a watercourse by her goddess Artemis/Diana in order to escape the attention of unwanted suitor Alpheus (Alfeo). Later we will arrive to the Jewish Quarter, Via Maestranza, the street where the nobility of the town had their pompous homes. Finally, you will arrive in Archimedes Square, and sightsee the neoclassical Fountain of Diana which reminds about the glorious past of Syracuse. The tour concludes with a traditional lunch. Vegetarian and other dietary options are available upon request

What‘s Included

Local guide

Private tour

Professional guide

Wine tasting

Traditional food

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Pickup points

Algila Ortigia Charme Hotel

Via Vittorio Veneto 93, Syracuse Italy

Siracusa port

Syracuse port

Grand Hotel Villa Politi

Via M. Politi 2 Syracuse Italy

Palazzo Gilistro

Via Cavour 4 Syracuse Italy

Options

Syracuse tour + food & wine

2-3 hr walking tour in Ortigia, historical center of Syracuse, followed by food and wine tasting at one of the best wine bars in Ortigia (red and white Etna wines with typical Sicilan food).
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

24 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour with Corrado
Norman C,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great tour of Syracuse with Corrado. He is one of the most knowledgeable guides we have met. Lots of detail. At the end, drop you off a great restaurant and you can order anything off the menu for lunch. Fantastic and we absolutely enjoyed every minute.
Walking tour in Siracusa
Amy N,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Corrado was very accommodating. He knew the history well and he showed us many sights in Siracusa. We wrapped up with a fantastic lunch that he organized for us.
You won’t be disappointed.
Y4201PHjoannac,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Corrado took us on a wonderful archaeological and all around tour of Syracuse and Ortigia. He was entertaining and super knowledgeable about the history and architecture. It was capped by a wonderful lunch that I will dream about back in the states. I highly recommend.
Interesting and Informative! Highly Recommend.
Edward P,,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Corrado is an excellent tour guide! We toured many sites and his explanations were very interesting and informative. His knowledge of Siracusa history is excellent.
Beautiful Town, Passionate Tour Guide
finam881,,Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Corrado was our tour guide. He is very knowledgable and passionate about Siracusa. He gave us a lot of information about Sicily that would’ve otherwise gone unnoticed, and truly gave us an understanding of how Siracusa came to be. It is a charming town that deserves special attention to detail.
Great walking tour of the...
Debbie B,,Dec 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great walking tour of the area. Our guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you haven’t been to ortigia before
Great guide = Great day !!!
Joanne P,,Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Biagio was a great guide , so knowledgeable about the area . We learned so much & enjoyed the tour . We loved the special cookies & the lunch was amazing . If you are traveling in this area definitely take this tour !
Excellent from beginning to end !
Thomas M,,Sep 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent private tour. Guide so full of history and willing to share! Following and part of tour was a fabulous lunch at local establishment. Highly recommend
Excellent Tour
Deborah D,,Sep 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Michele was very knowledgeable! Food was wonderful. Saw all the sights of Ortigia. We were picked up at our Hotel.
Secrets of Ortigia and great food
Ghislain P,,Aug 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We took a tour of historic places in Ortigia with Corrado, a guide we highly recommend. Lots of information about the places and history of the Syracusa region, all told with generosity, in detail and in a friendly atmosphere. We ended the tour with a meal of Sicilian dishes on a friendly terrace. Corrado is proud of Sicily and Syracusa and it showed during the visit.