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Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto
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At a glance
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Price from
- $140 / person
- Location
- Catania, Italy
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 13 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- DREAMING SICILY
Description
A day to discover the treasures and beauties of the two most important cities in eastern Sicily: Syracuse (Ortigia) and Noto. Discover the Sicilian baroque to breathe the solemnity of timeless places.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:30 AM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 6
- Adult (ages 17+)
- $140
- Child (ages 0–16)
- $110
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 5.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Syracuse
The excursion will begin with a visit to the Neàpolis in Syracuse, the famous archaeological park in the countryside. The site which also houses the Greek Theater, Dionisio's Ear and the Latomie, among others. The visit will last about an hour and a half.
Ortigia
The Syracuse and Noto Tour will then take you to the lovely peninsula of Ortigia. From the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, your walk through the typical streets will begin. You will arrive at Piazza Duomo with its beautiful white cathedral "Nativity of Mary Most Holy". Church built on the ancient Greek temple of the goddess Athena. The walk will continue to the Fonte Aretusa and the magnificent promenade. Here in Ortigia we will offer you a rich snack based on Sicilian hot table, accompanied by water and Etna wine. Or, if you prefer, you will have an hour of free time to have lunch in one of the many characteristic restaurants in the alleys of the city.
Noto
After lunch you will continue towards Noto, the last stop of the Syracuse and Noto Tour. Jewel town of Sicilian baroque, UNESCO heritage along with other sites in the Val di Noto. Noto is considered an "open-air museum". Here you will visit its main course entering from the Royal Gate. Continuing you will arrive at the Church of San Francesco from the majestic steps and the Palazzo Ducezio, located in the Piazza del Municipio. Admiring the many churches and the numerous palaces, one cannot but visit the Mother Church with the Bishop's palace and the Church of San Salvatore. A visit to the Nicolaci Palace with its ornamental balconies symbolizing the Neo-Baroque style is also inevitable. Noto is considered the capital of Sicilian baroque and to visit it means to breathe the solemnity of a timeless place that seems to have fixed itself in the soft local stone.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Polyglot Guide
Tasting of typical products
Snacks
Not included
Guides in the monuments
Complete lunch
entrance tickets
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
13 reviews
How it compares in Catania
- Starting price $140 is 36% below the typical $217 for tours of similar length in Catania
Excurgo comparison of 286 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto take?
Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto lasts about 9 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto cost?
Prices start at $140 per person for this Catania 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.
What days does Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM.
How much does Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto cost for children?
Children aged 0–16 pay from $110, adults from $140.
Can I cancel Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include La Collegiata, Hotel Agathae.
What languages is Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by DREAMING SICILY.
Reviews(13)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
S
Giovanni was extremely...
Giovanni was extremely knowledgeable about the area and places visited and was a good communicator. He ensured that any questions were answered and kept things interesting during the ride. Ortigia and Noto are beautiful towns with interesting architecture and history.
A
excellent
Super patients and professionals is not the first time we rely on them and as always we remain satisfied we recommend them.
S
A day well spent.
A very fulfilling experience. Experienced Syracuse, Ortigia and Notto at a calm pace filling-in the amazing cities and good vibes.
E
An excellent day trip.
An excellent day trip. Lots of history and beautiful architecture. Our guide Danilo was exceptional. He was very informative and worked hard to please everyone in two languages. He was very knowledgeable. We visited the ruins at Neapolis then Ortigia where we walked the town and had some free time. Finally we went to the picturesque town of Noto. Lunch was good at a modest restaurant in Syracuse.
J
Meeting the past
Even though the places we visit were good, our driver left us without guidance for an hour before we realize that due to the G7 event he cannot park the van. So we had to walk ourselves Ortigia with no guide to explain the highlights of the city.
T
The Baroque is new.
The trip was well organized. Syracuse was very interesting especially considering the combination of old Greek and Roman ruins with new sculptures. Ortigia had great architecture as well. Particularly like all the numerous Baroque style churches.
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P
Great Experience
Highly recommend this company and the tour. Very informative with enough free time to visit places on your own. Giovanni was an excellent guide. Wished we would have booked all our trips through them.
A
Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto - feedback
The trip was very pleasant, all the cities are worth-visiting. From my perspective, what can be improved is having a guide that shares more infos (as the description states there is a polyglot guide included). In the tour, we had a driver that would hand us printed information, leave us in specific places and pick us after some time.
1 people found this helpful
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Exceptional tour Syracuse, Ortigia and Noto
The tour was excellent. Teresa was more than helpful, kind and patient despite being out of hours. A person of heart and very professionale.As before the experience of the day trip was top. Maybe they were all so available. I would put more stars but there are no☺️
Operator response
Carissima Ulyana, siamo felici che il Tour sia stato di vostro gradimento. Sì Teresa è molto preparata e disponibile. Abbiamo selezionato i migliori partners per garantire il massimo della qualità/professionalità Grazie per aver viaggiato con Dreaming Sicily Vi aspettiamo per la prossima vacanza in Sicilia ;) Daniele
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