Sicilian puppets in Syracuse: show with behind-the-scenes visit

4.8 (56 reviews) Sicily, Italy
Duration1h 10m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Having to decide what to see in Syracuse, this cannot be missing.
It was 2008 when UNESCO registered the Opera dei Pupi among the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. It was the first Italian heritage to be included on this list. For this reason, if you are wondering what to do in Sicily, one of the simplest answers is to attend such a show: an experience not to be missed. And thanks to SiciLife you can take a real journey into the art of puppeteers.

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Behind the scenes + Show 4 Pers
Only Show
Behind the scenes + Show 5 Pers
Behind the scenes + Show 2 Pers
Behind the scenes + Show 6 Pers
Behind the scenes + Show 1 Pers

What's included

  • Entrance ticket to the theater for the puppet show
  • “Behind the scenes” guided tour, if purchased the specific option
  • Anything not included in the inclusions

What to expect

Born between the mid-nineteenth century and the first half of the twentieth century, puppets and marionettes are part of the tradition and craftsmanship of Sicily.

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, the city's reference point for art and culture.

At the end of the show there will be a visit behind the scenes of the theater to learn about the work that lies behind the curtain, the secrets and the figures who work there, to learn in detail all the work, dedication and passion that moves this tradition secular.

You will be led by the "puppeteers" to the places where ideas come to life, where the puppets are born and where the costumes are made, you will travel into the past listening to their stories, their tales and you will relive the deeds of the brave knights of the past.

A unique experience of its kind that will make you live a day dedicated to folklore and the Sicilian artistic and artisan tradition.

  1. Traditional Sicilian puppet theater

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Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The show is only available in Italian

Cancellation policy

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

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4.8 (56)

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