Tours/Sicily/Syracuse & Noto - Day Tour from Taormina
Syracuse & Noto - Day Tour from Taormina
3.9(78)Sicily10 hours
VIATOR3.7(19)TRIPADVISOR3.9(59)
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At a glance
Duration
10 hours
Price from
$74 / person
Location
Sicily
Rating
3.9 / 5 · 78 reviews
Languages
DE, EN, IT, FR
Group
Small group, up to 50
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Noema Viaggi Srl
Meeting point
INTERBUS STOP SAN GIOVANNI, ON THE NATIONAL ROAD, INFRONT THE LAUNDRY SERVICE
Description
You can visit Sicily's two most distinctive Baroque cities in a single day. Their architecture is characterized by the local white stone in Syracuse and the pink stone in Noto.
You'll visit Syracuse's historic center: Ortigia. A panoramic walk will take you past the city's iconic sites, culminating in its Cathedral: the old Temple of Apollo and the magnificent Baroque square in which it stands.
You will learn in depth about the Greek origins of the city of Syracuse and the testimonies that have survived to this day: the Neapolis Archaeological Park. Accompanied by the guide you will visit the Greek Theatre, the Latomia del Paradiso, the Ear of Dionysius and the Roman Amphitheatre.
You will return to the starting point in the late afternoon, tired but with eyes full of wonder.
Tour Options
Syracuse & Noto - Day Tour from Taormina
Itinerary
Noto
60 min
Noto city
Ortigia
90 min
Attraverso una passeggiata lungo il Foro italico si raggiungerà la Fonte di Aretusa, una sorgente di acqua dolce che forma una piscina naturale con piante di papiro, situata su un’ampia terrazza che si affaccia sul mare. A seguire, la Cattedrale Tempio d'Apollo e la magnifica piazza barocca in cui sorge. Tempo libero.
Syracuse Cathedral
Admission not included20 min
Visita guidata del Duomo di Ortigia
Teatro Greco
Admission not included60 min
Neapolis
What's included
Included
Guided tour of Syracuse, Ortigia, and Noto
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Not included
Food and drinks
Ingresso al parco archeologico non incluso
Ingresso alla cattedrale di Ortigia non incluso
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.9
78 reviews
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Important Information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
The order of visits indicated may be subject to change
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Syracuse & Noto - Day Tour from Taormina take?
Syracuse & Noto - Day Tour from Taormina lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Syracuse & Noto - Day Tour from Taormina cost?
Prices start at $74 per person for this Sicily experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Syracuse & Noto - Day Tour from Taormina for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered.
What languages is Syracuse & Noto - Day Tour from Taormina offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Syracuse & Noto - Day Tour from Taormina worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 78 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Noema Viaggi Srl.
Reviews(78)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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97Rob147
September 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
2 cities
Not enough time in each place to experience each area. More time in saracusa and forget the ecological site
Operator response
Dear 97Rob147,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you felt the time in Syracuse and Noto was too limited to fully enjoy each destination.
The tour is designed to include several important highlights in one day, including the archaeological site, so the available time has to be divided between the different stops. We understand, however, that some guests may prefer spending more time exploring Syracuse itself rather than visiting every scheduled site.
We appreciate your suggestion, as feedback like this helps us better understand what our guests value most during the excursion.
Kind regards,
SicilyExcursions Team
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jessicafS910YM
September 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience!
The tour was amazing! Our guide was passionate about history and shared many fascinating and interesting stories about the places we visited. He was highly knowledgeable and spoke English, French, and German fluently. He was calm, attentive, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the tour. The driver was also excellent and drove safely and professionally. Highly recommended!
Operator response
Dear jessicafS910YM,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and especially appreciated the guide’s passion for history, his interesting stories, and the way he took care of the group throughout the day.
It’s also great to know that his language skills helped make the experience accessible and enjoyable, and that you felt safe and comfortable with the driver as well.
Thank you again for recommending the tour. We hope to welcome you back for another experience in Sicily.
Kind regards,
SicilyExcursions Team
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Sightsee11726833095
August 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Beautiful citys, interesting stories
beautiful places, interesting stories
Operator response
Dear Sightsee11726833095,
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful cities of Syracuse and Noto, as well as the interesting stories shared during the tour.
We hope to welcome you again for another wonderful experience in Sicily!
Kind regards,
SicilyExcursions Team
P
patricksU5150KU
August 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Too many explanations, not enough discovery in Syracuse
I would have liked to spend more time in Noto, which is a very beautiful city.
Saw nothing of Syracuse, except for the Ortigia cathedral, stop too long to visit the neapolis… not interesting for us.
The guide was unable to make the day's tour engaging; he was far too long-winded in his explanations. For example, 20 minutes of explanations about the architecture of the cathedral from the outside. He certainly had knowledge, but it was too heavy throughout the entire excursion.
Operator response
Cher Patricks,
Merci d’avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience.
Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié Noto, que vous avez effectivement raison de considérer comme une très belle ville.
Nous comprenons toutefois votre souhait d’y passer davantage de temps. Il est important de rappeler que cette excursion est une excursion d’une journée complète, comprenant à la fois Syracuse et Noto. La distance entre les deux villes, ainsi que le temps nécessaire aux déplacements, ne nous permettent malheureusement pas de consacrer plusieurs heures supplémentaires à Noto sans compromettre le programme prévu ou prolonger considérablement la durée de l’excursion.
Concernant Syracuse, le programme prévoit notamment la découverte de l’île d’Ortigia ainsi que la visite de la zone archéologique de Neapolis. Le temps consacré à chaque étape est donc nécessairement limité afin de pouvoir visiter les deux destinations au cours de la même journée.
Nous regrettons également que les explications de notre guide vous aient semblé trop longues. Notre guide possède une connaissance approfondie de l’histoire, de l’architecture et du patrimoine des lieux visités, et son objectif est précisément de transmettre ces informations aux participants. Nous comprenons néanmoins que la quantité de détails et la durée des explications puissent ne pas correspondre aux attentes de tous les voyageurs.
Il s’agit avant tout d’une question de préférences personnelles : certains visiteurs apprécient une présentation historique et culturelle approfondie, tandis que d’autres préfèrent disposer de davantage de temps libre pour explorer les villes à leur rythme.
Nous vous remercions néanmoins pour votre retour, qui nous permet de prendre en compte différents points de vue afin d’améliorer continuellement l’expérience proposée à nos clients.
Cordialement,
L’équipe Sicilyexcursions
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Jonathan P
August 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Enjoyable day
An enjoyable trip with a very knowledgeable and interesting guide. Syracuse archaeological park is a bit disappointinng. Noto is one very grand street. It was a very hot day so walking around was tough
Operator response
Dear Jonath,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip and appreciated our guide’s knowledge and interesting commentary.
We’re sorry to hear that some aspects of the visit to Syracuse and Noto were not quite what you expected, and we certainly understand how challenging it can be to explore these beautiful towns on a particularly hot day.
We hope that, despite the heat, you were still able to appreciate the history, architecture, and unique atmosphere of these wonderful Sicilian destinations.
Thank you for choosing Sicily Excursions, and we hope to welcome you back to Sicily for another enjoyable experience!
Warm regards,
Sicily Excursions Team
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Darren N
August 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Syracuse & Noto
Good day out visiting Noto, Ortigia & Syracuse. Would've been nice to have seen more of the Archaeological Park in Syracuse.
Too long was spent talking about the Greek Amphitheatre when we could've gone to see other parts of the park.
Overall a good day & would recommend.
Operator response
Dear Darren N,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re pleased to hear that you had a good day exploring Noto, Ortigia, and Syracuse and that you would recommend the experience.
We also appreciate your suggestion regarding the Archaeological Park in Syracuse. We understand that you would have preferred more time to explore its different areas rather than spending so much time on the Greek Theatre. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll certainly take it into consideration when reviewing the balance between guided explanations and free time during the tour.
Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back to Sicily for another memorable experience!
Warm regards,
Sicily Excursions Team
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A8656ZWdanielaf
August 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
I would have preferred more information about Syracuse.
The tour was very nice and interesting, magnificent places and a very knowledgeable yet quirky guide. It's a shame that the guide who was supposed to give the explanation in Italian at Ortigia and the archaeological park of Syracuse was absent for health reasons, and the substitute gave very brief and improvised explanations!
Operator response
Gentile A8656ZWdanielaf,
grazie per aver condiviso la sua esperienza. Siamo felici che abbia apprezzato la bellezza di Siracusa e Noto e che, nel complesso, abbia trovato il tour interessante.
Ci dispiace però che l’assenza improvvisa della guida italiana abbia influito sulla qualità delle spiegazioni a Ortigia e al Parco Archeologico. Comprendiamo bene quanto una visita a Siracusa meriti spiegazioni approfondite e ben strutturate, e ci dispiace che in questa occasione la sostituzione non sia stata all’altezza delle aspettative.
La ringraziamo per il feedback sincero, che per noi è molto utile per migliorare il servizio.
Cordiali saluti,
Il team SicilyExcursions
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L4138BOleap
July 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Not o & Syracusa
Great tour! So much information given and tour guide was great. Highly recommend
Operator response
Dear L4138BOleap,
Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour of Syracuse and Noto and found the information provided throughout the day interesting and useful.
It’s also wonderful to know that you appreciated our guide. Thank you for recommending the experience, we truly appreciate it.
Kind regards,
SicilyExcursions Team
J
J545FWmeganl
July 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour
I would highly recommend this tour. Our guide (Christin, I think) and bus driver (Sebastien) were there to pick us up on time. The bus had air conditioning and was very comfortable. I was incredibly impressed by the vast amount of knowledge our guide had about the region and sights we visited and by how fluent he was in English, French, German, and of course Italian. I would definitely join this tour again.
Operator response
Dear J545FW,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience from start to finish.
We’re especially happy that you enjoyed Christin’s knowledge and his ability to share interesting insights about the region and the sights in several languages. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to both Christy and Sebastiano — they’ll be delighted to know they helped make your day so enjoyable.
We’re also glad you found the bus comfortable and the service punctual. It would be a real pleasure to have you join us again on your next Sicilian adventure!
Warm regards from Taormina,
Sicily Excursions Team
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louisad892
July 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Eastern Sicily with Christy!
It was exactly what we wanted to see in both Noto and Syracuse/Ortigia ! What made a huge difference was our superb guide Christy ! He spoke in fluent English, French, German, Italian and was an incredible wealth of knowledge of the historical background to present day life in each location we visited. He was able to correlate the importance and history and importance of these places with other places in Italy and the world. His explanations and knowledge far surpassed our expectations and in fact make us want to return to Sicily to discover other places on this beautiful island ! Thank-you Christy and Sicily Excursions - well planned, well done !
Operator response
Dear Louisad,
Thank you so much for this wonderful and heartfelt review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that the tour was exactly what you were hoping for and that you enjoyed exploring Noto, Syracuse, and Ortigia.
We’re especially thrilled by your kind words about Christy. His passion for Sicily, history, and culture truly shines through, and we’ll be sure to share your fantastic feedback with him. We’re so happy that his knowledge and explanations exceeded your expectations and gave you an even deeper appreciation of the places you visited.
Knowing that the experience has inspired you to return to Sicily and discover more of our beautiful island is the greatest compliment we could receive! ❤️
Thank you for choosing Sicily Excursions and for recognizing the care we put into planning our tours. We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable Sicilian adventure!
Warm regards from Taormina,
Sicily Excursions Team
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