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Secrets of Syracuse Ortigia Self Guided Walking Tour

4.8

( 23 reviews )

$6.99

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Discover Syracuse on a short self-guided walk through ancient Greek ruins, Baroque streets, and the timeless beauty of Sicily’s historic seaside city.

Highlights 


  • Follow Archimedes through the city he defended with war machines, from his bronze statue to the harbour where his impossible ship was built

  • Stand before a cathedral built straight into a Greek temple, its columns older than the Parthenon

  • Meet Caravaggio's brooding altarpiece, painted here while its creator was on the run for murder

  • Walk at your own pace with offline audio in nine languages, pausing whenever you like

The Fountain of Diana
00:00 / 01:04
About this activity 

Free Cancellation 

  • Cancel up to 2 hours in advance for a full refund 

Valid 365 days 

  • Tour is valid for 1 year and can be used multiple times 

Language Options  

  • English | French | German | Spanish | Italian | Dutch | Polish | Russian | Portuguese

Duration  

  • 1 hour and 30 minutes

Starting point

Porto Grande - Google maps

OR

Download app for instant tour access

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Itinerary
Full Description
Walk through Ortigia, the island heart of Syracuse, on a self-guided audio tour that let’s you in on the city’s secrets. From the harbour that destroyed an Athenian fleet to a cathedral hiding a Greek temple, you set the pace and the app tells the tales.
Important Information 


  • Instructions with link to app and how to access the tour will be sent to your email post checkout  

  • You can gain instant access to the tour by downloading the app and buying the tour on the app. 

Frequently asked questions

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