Private Evening Tour of Noto and Marzamemi from Syracuse

Marzamemi Piazza Regina Margherita tour, waterfront stroll, historic harbor views

A private evening tour from Syracuse takes you to Noto, Sicily's "Capital of Baroque," and Marzamemi, a fishing village on the Ionian coast. Walk Noto's elegant streets past the Cathedral of San Nicolò and Palazzo Ducezio, then explore Marzamemi's colorful alleys before your driver recommends where to eat dinner facing the sea. The tour runs 5.5 hours and returns you to Syracuse by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Noto and Marzamemi from Syracuse

• Depart from Syracuse
• Walk main street in Noto
• See Cathedral of San Nicolò
• Visit Palazzo Ducezio and Via Nicolaci
• Stroll colorful alleys of Marzamemi
• Relax with aperitif or dinner by sea
• Return to Syracuse

The experience

The tour departs Syracuse and heads south to Noto, where you walk the main street between the majestic Cathedral of San Nicolò and the Baroque facades that line Via Nicolaci. Palazzo Ducezio anchors the town's grandeur. The architecture here is the reason Noto earned the title "Capital of Baroque." You have free time to move through the streets at your own pace, taking in the details and the scale of what was rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake.

From Noto, the route continues to Marzamemi, a working fishing village where the sea and daily life meet directly. The Piazza Regina Margherita, dominated by the Palazzo del Principe di Villadorata, opens onto the harbor. Colorful alleys branch off in all directions. You have free time here to wander, sit, and absorb the rhythm of the place. Your multilingual driver knows the local restaurants and can point you toward the best options for a typical dinner or an aperitif with a view of the water. The meal itself is your choice and at your own cost.

The return to Syracuse closes the evening. The whole experience is built for summer, when the light holds late and the towns show their best. You travel in a private Mercedes with your driver throughout. If you book the option that includes a guide, they will join you to provide context and stories at each stop.

What’s included

• Private Mercedes transport for your group.
• multilingual driver throughout the tour.
• free time to explore Noto's Baroque streets and the Cathedral of San Nicolò.
• free time in Marzamemi to wander the alleys and sit in Piazza Regina Margherita.
• driver recommendations for dinner and aperitif venues by the sea. A live guide in English or Italian is available as an add-on option at checkout.

Options for this experience

4 options

Private tour for groups of up to 3 peopleUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 18:30Pickup is included

Private tour for groups of up to 7 peopleUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 18:30Minivan, pickup is included

Private tour with a guide for up to 3 paxUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 18:30Pickup is included

Private tour with a guide for up to 7 paxUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 18:30Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 18:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats available

Operated by Empeeria

Is this one for you?Book the option with a guide if you want historical context and stories as you walk Noto's streets. Book without a guide if you prefer to explore at your own pace with your driver's local knowledge. The tour is private for your group only, so the pace and the time spent at each stop can flex to what your party wants.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What is there to do in Marzamemi besides walk around?

Marzamemi is a working fishing village, so the main experience is wandering the colorful alleys, sitting in Piazza Regina Margherita facing the harbor, and eating at one of the waterfront restaurants your driver can recommend. The Palazzo del Principe di Villadorata overlooks the square. There is no formal tour of it, but the building itself and the life of the piazza are the draw.

Can I eat dinner as part of this tour, or do I have to arrange it myself?

Dinner is not included in the tour price. Your driver will recommend restaurants and aperitif spots in Marzamemi, and you choose where to eat and what to order. The tour gives you free time in the village to do this at your own pace.

How much free time do I get to explore Noto on my own?

The itinerary includes free time in Noto for you to walk the Baroque streets, visit the Cathedral of San Nicolò, and see Palazzo Ducezio and Via Nicolaci at your own pace. The exact duration depends on your group's interests, but the 5.5-hour tour is structured to give you meaningful time in both towns.

Is a guide included, or do I just have a driver?

You can book this tour with or without a guide. All options include a multilingual driver who knows the towns and can recommend restaurants. If you choose the option with a guide, they provide historical context and stories at each stop in English or Italian.

What is the Cathedral of San Nicolò like compared to other Sicilian churches?

The Cathedral of San Nicolò in Noto is one of the grandest Baroque churches in Sicily, rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake as part of Noto's reconstruction. It anchors the main street and is one of the iconic corners you will see during your walk through the town.