Discovering Ortigia and Syracuse
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Duration
2 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
En, Guide, De, Service Guide, It, Fr, Es
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Europe/Rome
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Tour of Ortigia. The tour in the old city of Syracuse. Ortigia is an island. Inside there are the ruins of the temple of Apollo, the cathedral, the Maniace castle, the Aretusa fountain, the Diana fountain and all the alleys and alleys tradition of the place, with its Baroque style. The tour will show you Ortigia as you have never seen it. We are waiting for you
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour archaeological park neapolis, if the option is chosen.
Excluding entrance tickets. Direct payment on the spot
Archaeological park entrance ticket, direct payment on site
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
The meeting point is also accessible on foot, in Piazza XXV luglio in ortigia
End point
The meeting point is also accessible on foot, in Piazza XXV luglio in ortigia
Pickup details
Itinerary
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The Cathedral of Syracuse, officially the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Nativity of Mary Most Holy, is the main place of Catholic worship in the city of Syracuse and the archiepiscopal seat of the metropolitan archdiocese of the same name.
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Fonte Aretusa is a body of water on the island of Ortigia, in the oldest part of the Sicilian city of Syracuse. Its origin is the development of one of the many outlets of the water table that is located in the Syracuse, the aquifer that also feeds the Ciane river on the opposite side of the port. It has a double circular shape, with a circular structure inside, or a double concentric circle.
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The temple of Apollo is one of the most important monuments of Syracuse. It is located on the island of Ortigia, off July 25 and in Piazza Emanuele Pancali. It is certainly the oldest Doric temple in the Greek West.
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The Maniace castle (in dialect Maniaci castle) is one of the most important monuments of the Swabian period in Syracuse and one of the most famous Frederick castles.
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The fountain faces south and highlights the figure of Diana with bow and dog, the attributes of the goddess of hunting, protector of Ortygia in Greek times.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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