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From Catania: Neapolis of Syracuse, Ortygia, and Noto Tour
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From Catania: Neapolis of Syracuse, Ortygia, and Noto Tour

By Kemedia
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$198 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Discover the Greek and Roman temples of the archaeological park of Neapolis
  • Explore Ortygia Island and see the historic heart of Syracuse
  • Wander among the baroque palaces of Noto
  • See the Arethusa fountain
  • Admire the largest cavea ever built by the ancient Greeks

Activity location

    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Check availability


Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

If you are travelling alone and unable to book, this means there are no other travellers currently booked for the same day. Please check the activity page in a few days and attempt to rebook.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:45 am
Price details
AU$198.00 x 2 AdultsAU$396.00

Total
Price is AU$396.00
Until Thu, 13 Mar
Tour in Italian
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Italian
Language options: Italian
Starting time: 8:45 am
Price details
AU$202.31 x 2 AdultsAU$404.62

Total
Price is AU$404.62
Until Thu, 13 Mar
Tour in Spanish
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 8:45 am
Price details
AU$202.31 x 2 AdultsAU$404.62

Total
Price is AU$404.62
Until Thu, 13 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included Transport by shuttle bus
  • What's includedWhat's included Multilingual tour leader
  • What's includedWhat's included Neapolis Archaeological Park entry ticket
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Guided tour of the Neapolis Archaeological Park

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Learn the ancient history of Sicily on a full-day sightseeing tour that takes you to the archaeological park of Neapolis where you can visit classical monuments of Greek and Roman Syracuse at your own pace on a self-guided tour.
Following a pick-up from your accommodation in Catania, transfer to the ruins of Syracuse, now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During your walk, discover many old Roman streets, as well as monuments such as the Greek Theatre, whose cavea is one of the largest ever built by the ancient Greeks.
Near the Greek Theatre, you will see the latomie, including the limestone cave known as the “Ear of Dyonisius,” as well as the Christian Church of San Nicolò ai Cordari. Admire the Amphitheatre of the Roman imperial age, and more.
Then, continue to Ortygia Island to experience the historic heart of Syracuse. Located at the park’s eastern end, and separated by a narrow channel, Ortygia is filled with Greek temples, Christian churches, and Arabian streets.
Visit the Arethusa fountain and Piazza del Duomo, where the baroque palaces, such as Beneventano del Bosco Palace and Senate Palace are among the most beautiful in Sicily.
After lunch (own expense), go to the small town of Noto, noted for its unique style of Sicilian Baroque architecture, and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002.
Wander the open-air museum and beautiful Corso Vittorio Emanuele to admire the many palaces and churches that, grouped together, are known as the “Stone Garden.”

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Marlena P

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
26 Jan 2025
Poland
Beautiful places and a guide with extensive knowledge

10.0 out of 10

Agnieszka L

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
6 Mar 2024
Poland
The trio was excellent. The guide, Andrea, was patient, helpful and had a big knowledge.

10.0 out of 10

Su M

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
22 Nov 2023
Ireland
Had a nice day out, friendly knowledgeable guide, got to see all the places we wanted to see, and enough time to ourselves in Ortigia and Noto.

8.0 out of 10

Angela Y

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
23 Oct 2023
Australia
This was a nice tour, and certainly took us to all the places as listed. There were total of 6 guests on the tour so this should have been amazing! However the guide/driver is not fitted with any microphone or speakers and whilst driving on some of the cobblestones, or with airconditioning on could not be heard in the back. During the tour, she would be talking to those walking beside her, not easy to hear her without any equipment. We were on previous free tours and were even provided with "whisper" systems. Time to invest in something like this for the price they are asking for.

10.0 out of 10

Cindy C

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
27 Sept 2023
United States
Nando was an amazing guide. He was super knowledgeable and we had an overall fun group.

10.0 out of 10

Hilke D

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
18 Aug 2023
Belgium
Andrea was more than perfect. He told us alot about the history and he did it in a way everyone can understand it. He took his time to answer our questions and he was an overall chill guy. I can't say anything negative about our day together! I recommend this tour to everyone

10.0 out of 10

Fiona F

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
25 June 2023
Australia
Great tour but not enough time at Noto

6.0 out of 10

Helen W

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
18 June 2023
Britain
Whilst on the road we couldn't hear what the guide was shouting as the back doors of the minibus were rattling so much. Guide was great when we arrived at the various destinations. Good knowledge and humour.

10.0 out of 10

Charles A

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
9 June 2023
United States
we had the best time ever. the guides were excellent very knowledgeable. we would do it again. thanks so much for a wonderful tour.

8.0 out of 10

Lynn B

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
26 May 2023
United States
The guide was very good but this should be a tour with a guide AND a driver. We spent a lot of time driving around looking for parking which cut time out of an already packed day. We didn’t have enough time at Ortigia island or noto and it would have been much more efficient if someone else was driving.