Noto, Modica & Ragusa day tour from Catania: Baroque Sicily

Three UNESCO towns, one day through the Sicilian baroque

A full-day tour from Catania into southeast Sicily visits the UNESCO heritage towns of Noto, Modica and Ragusa, each built in the late baroque style after the 1693 earthquake. The guide leads you through the city centers, stops at the oldest chocolate factory in Sicily for a free tasting, and handles all transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Noto, Modica, and Ragusa

• Visit Noto city center
• Visit Modica UNESCO city
• Visit Noto UNESCO city
• Visit oldest chocolate factory
• Enjoy free chocolate tasting

The experience

Noto sits at the heart of this route: the valley town rebuilt entirely in the baroque style and now a UNESCO site. The tour moves through its city center before heading to Modica, another UNESCO town in the same region, then on to Ragusa. All three towns share the architectural language of late Sicilian baroque, rebuilt after the same seismic event reshaped the southeast. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian depending on the group.

The chocolate stop breaks the day: you visit the oldest chocolate factory in Sicily and taste what it makes, a detail most day trips in the region skip. The full route takes 8 hours from pickup in the Catania area, moving through the landscape in an air-conditioned vehicle. Infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children.

What’s included

• All fees and taxes are covered.
• pickup from your hotel in the Catania area.
• air-conditioned transport throughout the day.
• a free tasting at the chocolate factory.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Youth (5 to 13 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Sicily Grand Tour

Is this one for you?The 8-hour day involves steady walking through three town centers, so wear comfortable shoes and plan for a moderate pace on foot. The route is built for all fitness levels, and you control how long you spend in each place.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 13 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Noto known for on this tour?

Noto is a UNESCO heritage town built entirely in the late Sicilian baroque style after the 1693 earthquake. The tour visits its city center to see the architecture and layout that makes it a protected site.

Do we stop to eat lunch during the day?

Lunch is not included in the tour, so you'll want to plan a meal stop in one of the towns or bring something with you.

What happens at the chocolate factory?

You visit Sicily's oldest chocolate factory and receive a free tasting of its products. A stop that gives you a break from walking and a taste of local craft.

Can I arrange pickup from my hotel in Catania?

Yes, pickup is included in the Catania area, so the driver collects you from your accommodation rather than requiring you to meet at a central point.