Tour of Ortigia and the Neapolis Archaeological Park
Immerse yourself in a unique experience that will lead you to discover the wonders of Syracuse and Ortigia in a single tour!
Your adventure will begin with a look at the Archaeological Area of Neapolis, an open-air museum that holds thousand-year-old secrets of Syracuse.
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English Tour
What's included in Tour of Ortigia and the Neapolis Archaeological Park
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Starting from the suggestive Largo Anfiteatro, you will walk inside the park and explore the ancient Latomie del Paradiso, the Grotta dei Cordari and the majestic Greek Theatre, symbol of the Neapolis Park and all of Syracuse. You will admire the magnificence of the Grotta del Ninfeo and the Altar of Hieron before reaching the imposing Roman Amphitheatre, where gladiator fights and classical theater works took place. From here - independently - you will venture towards the enchanting island of Ortigia, the beating heart of Syracusan civilisation, where art and culture blend in a unique harmony. Your Walking Tour of Ortigia will start from the Temple of Apollo, dating back to the 6th century BC, and will take you to discover the historic Piazza Archimede, Piazza Duomo and the Cathedral. You will end your tour reaching the legendary Fonte Aretusa, linked to a romantic love story between Aretusa and Alpheus, a fresh water spring a few steps from the sea.
Inclusions
- Entrance ticket to the Neapolis Archaeological Park
- Entrance ticket to the Cathedral of Syracuse
- Guided tour of the Archaeological Park of Neapolis and Ortigia
- Everything not included in "Includes"
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The entrance ticket to the Neapolis Archaeological Park will be directly provided by the guide at the meeting point
- The entrance ticket to the Cathedral of Syracuse will be in the possession of the guide
- The tour could be carried out simultaneously in Italian and English
- Please reach the meeting point 20 minutes before the start of the activity
- The move from the Park to Ortigia will take place independently. You will meet your guide at 11.30am in front of the Temple of Apollo
- It is possible to request a transfer service from the Archaeological Park to Ortigia at an extra cost
- Visits to monuments may vary based on public holidays and/or opening hours
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet the guide at the Archaeological Park ticket office. Regarding the second part of the tour in Ortigia, the meeting point is: Largo XXV Luglio, in front of the Temple of Apollo and under the pomegranate trees
