Boat tour of Ortigia Island and sea caves

4.8 (460 reviews) Sicily, Italy
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Duration1h - 1h 10m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Overview

We will start from the bridges of Ortigia we will enter the “big port” of Syracuse and the beautiful alpheus promenade of Ortigia.Then we will go out of port to circumnavigate around the island and admire the monuments located along the coast.We will leave ortigia to head towards the coast north of Syracuse to go and see the beautiful sea caves.Then we will return from the “small port” to sail inside the Ortigia channel that divides the island from the city and we will pass under the bridges to return to the starting point.The visit is guided and there is a historical geographical explanation.It is also possible to make a stop for swimming.The tour lasts about 1 hour/1h 10.

What's included

  • Guided boat tour
  • Historical geographical explanation

What to expect

  1. Isola di Ortigia
    Pass by
    Circumnavigation
  2. Maniace Castle
    Pass by
    Circumnavigation
  3. Fonte Aretusa
    Pass by
    Sea View
  4. Syracuse Cathedral
    Pass by
    From outside
  5. Ponte Umbertino
    Pass by
    From below or from outside
  6. Syracuse
    Pass by
    Sea View

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet travelers at our tourist information point.
The Syracuse excursion tourist information point is located in via senatore Giuseppe maielli 4 corner
Via Malta

End point

We meet travelers at our tourist information point.
The Syracuse excursion tourist information point is located in via senatore Giuseppe maielli 4 corner
Via Malta

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.8 (460)

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