Visit to the Museum and show of Sicilian puppets in Syracuse

4.3 (7 reviews) Sicily, Italy
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Duration1h 10m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

The Vaccaro brothers, famous "puppeteers" of Syracuse, will guide you in discovering the secrets of the scene, you will also be able to live a unique experience maneuvering the puppets and marionettes, becoming a puppeteer for a day too!

You will hear the stories of brave paladins and damsels who, to defend their love, faced great challenges, tests of valor and heroic deeds among monstrous creatures and magic.

A completely new way to listen to the verses of chivalric poems, to let you experience the atmosphere of distant times, you can also visit the museum, a place full of mystery, history and enchantment.

At the end of the guided tour you will be able to watch a show being staged and listen to fabulous stories and poems of fearless knights.

Let yourself be carried away by the stories - which tell of valiant knights, ladies and sorcerers - taken from ancient novels and poems of the Carolingian era, represented in the splendid setting of the puppet theater in Syracuse.

Options

Puppet show ticket
Visit of the Museum + Show 3 pers
Visit of the Museum + Show 1 pers
Visit of the Museum + Show 4 pers
Visit of the Museum + Show 5 pers
Visit of the Museum + Show 6 pers
Visit of the Museum + Show 2 pers

What's included

  • Admission and guided tour of the museum, if purchased the specific option
  • Entrance and viewing of the show with reserved seat
  • Anything not included in "Inclusions"

What to expect

Sicilian puppets represent a fundamental part of Sicilian craftsmanship and the Sicilian puppet museum was established in Syracuse in 2006 with the aim of making this art better known.

Thanks to this tour you will be able to discover this world made of tradition, art, culture and folklore, through the exhibition of puppets, marionettes, props and sets.

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Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The show is only available in Italian
  • Not recommended for those who particularly suffer from the sea

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4.3 (7)

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