Ortygia Island walking tour in Sicily

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Location: Sicily, Italy

Activity: Sightseeing, Walking Tours

Languages spoken: English, Italian

Duration: 2 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

Meeting point:

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Minimum age: 10

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Highlights

You will discover the cradle of Sicilian civilization: the island of Ortigia!
Admire its beauties such as the Temple of Apollo, the Fountain of Diana and the Fountain of Arethusa.
You will visit Piazza Duomo and its majestic Cathedral

All about the trip

The Walking Tour of Ortigia with our licensed tour guide starts from the Temple of Apollo, the oldest Greek temple in Sicily (built in the sixth century BC). On days when it is open to the public, you can reach theChurch of San Filippo Apostolo alla Giudecca. Here, in the depths, is hidden a secret Ortigia: you will visit the crypt, an anti-aircraft shelter used in the Second World War and the well, which was previously a baptismal font.

Continue, then, in the direction of Piazza Archimede, where you can admire the splendor of the Fountain of Diana, linked to the myth of the nymph Arethusa, who is represented here with the Greek goddess Artemis, in the most important moment in which she transforms it into a source.

You will then arrive in Piazza Duomo, one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, where the founders of the city from Corinth settled. Here you can visit the majestic Cathedral and immediately after, if you want, you can independently visit the Hypogeum.

You will end the tour arriving at the enchanting Fountain Arethusa, a source of fresh water a few meters from the sea and linked to the love story between Arethusa and Alfeo.

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What is included in the price

Visit as per itinerary
Authorized tourist guide

What is not included in the price

Food and drink
Cathedral entrance ticket
Entrance ticket to the Hypogeum
Anything not included in "Includes"

Instructions

The tour could be conducted, at the same time, multiple languages

To ensure adherence to the "Ortigia Walking Tour" schedule, all participants are asked to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early

Participants may use their own headset or purchase a disposable one on site at a cost of €1

Visits to the listed monuments may be subject to change on holidays or without prior notice due to the Covid-19 emergency

What to take with you?

Bottle of water
Comfortable shoes

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

Piazza Pancali/Corso Matteotti, Syracuse (in front of the Temple of Apollo)

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Final destination:

Same as the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy - Strict

Cancellation more than 30 days, prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 30 to 10 days prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 10 days prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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