Siracusa, Ortigia and Noto Tour: Greek Theater and Baroque Sicily
Stand in the Greek Theater, then walk a baroque city built from scratch
This eight-hour guided tour covers three of Sicily's most significant sites: the Neapolis Archaeological Park in Siracusa, where you explore the Greek theater and Roman amphitheater at your own pace; the island of Ortigia, the ancient heart of Greek Sicily; and Noto, a UNESCO-listed city rebuilt entirely in late baroque style after an earthquake. Hotel pickup and round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan are included. The archaeological park visit is self-guided, and lunch in Ortigia is on your own.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Siracusa, Ortigia, and Noto
- Visit Neapolis Archaeological Park
- Walk and have lunch in Ortigia
- Tour the baroque city of Noto
- Neapolis Archaeological Park 1h 30m
- Isola di Ortigia 2h
- Noto 1h 30m
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- round-trip shared transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- all taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 09:00
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Visit Siracusa's Neapolis Archaeological Park, the Greek island of Ortigia, and UNESCO baroque Noto in one day with a guided tour and hotel pickup.
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The experience
The day starts with hotel pickup and a drive to Siracusa's Neapolis Archaeological Park, where you spend time exploring on your own. The park holds the Greek theater, one of the largest ever built, along with the Ear of Dionisio, a limestone cave carved into the hillside, and a Roman amphitheater. You move through them at your own pace, without a guide narrating the route, so you can linger where the stone speaks to you or move quickly through sections that don't hold you.
After the park, the minivan takes you to Ortigia, the island at Siracusa's center and the core of ancient Greek Sicily. You have leisure time to walk its narrow streets, sit in its squares, and eat lunch (not included in the tour price). The island is small enough to cover on foot, and the baroque and medieval architecture crowds the waterfront and the older quarters.
The final stop is Noto, a UNESCO city about an hour south. Unlike Ortigia, Noto was rebuilt from the ground up in the early 1700s after an earthquake destroyed the medieval town, and the result is a single coherent statement in late baroque style: wide streets, honey-colored stone, and churches and palaces designed to catch the light. You walk through it with the group before the return drive to your hotel. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat and sun protection. A light jacket is useful for the wind. The tour runs eight hours total.
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 14 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 exactly is inside the Neapolis Archaeological Park in Siracusa?
The Neapolis Archaeological Park holds the Greek theater, one of the largest built in antiquity; the Ear of Dionisio, a carved limestone cave; and a Roman amphitheater. You explore all three on your own during the tour, without a guide.
Do I need to buy tickets to the archaeological park separately?
Yes, archaeological park tickets are not included in the tour price and must be purchased at the gate. The tour includes transport and hotel pickup, but entry to the park is separate.
How much time do I spend in each place?
The Neapolis Archaeological Park takes up the morning portion of the day. Ortigia is a leisure stop where you choose how long to stay and where to eat lunch. Noto is the final stop before the return drive to your hotel. The entire tour is eight hours from pickup to drop-off.
Is there a guide with the group the whole time?
A multilingual guide (in English, Spanish or Italian, depending on the option you choose) travels with the group and handles transport and logistics. The archaeological park visit is self-guided, but the guide is present for the stops in Ortigia and Noto.
What's included in the price and what do I pay for separately?
The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan, and all taxes and fees. You pay separately for archaeological park entry tickets, lunch, and any gratuities.
What should I wear and bring?
Wear comfortable shoes and smart casual clothing. Bring a hat and sun protection, especially in summer, and a light wind jacket. You'll be walking through archaeological sites and city streets, so footwear that lets you move easily matters.
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Siracusa, Ortigia and Noto Tour: Greek Theater and Baroque Sicily
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