Sunset SUP in Syracuse with aperitif and Two Friars rocks

Paddle into the sunset, then float with a drink as the light fades

Sunset SUP in Syracuse is a two-hour paddling activity on stand-up boards along the coast, ending at the iconic Two Friars rocks with a guide in English or Italian. You launch from the shore, paddle out to watch the sun drop into the sea, pause for aperitif and snacks on the water, then continue to the rocks before returning. The activity suits all fitness levels and includes board rental, instruction and the guide. Minimum age is 12.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset SUP and aperitif in Syracuse

• SUP along Syracuse coast
• Enjoy aperitif with snacks and drinks
• Reach iconic Two Friars rocks

The experience

You arrive at the launch point and meet your guide, who briefs you on the board and the paddle out. The route follows the Syracuse coastline as the sun approaches the horizon. The timing is the point here, since you're on the water for the colors and the light rather than a fixed itinerary of stops. The guide leads the group at a pace that keeps everyone together and comfortable.

Partway through, you pull the board to a stop and float while the guide passes around aperitif, beer or coke, and chips. This is the still moment of the outing: the water calm enough to sit, the sun low enough to fill the sky with color, the landscape quiet around you. After the break, you paddle on toward the Two Friars: the twin rock formations that rise from the water and mark the symbolic end of the day. You reach them as the light is going, then turn back toward shore.

The whole outing takes two hours. Board rental and the guide are included. You bring swimwear and a towel. Public transportation runs near the launch point if you're staying elsewhere in Syracuse without a car.

What’s included

• Stand-up board rental.
• guide instruction and leadership in English or Italian.
• small aperitif with beer or coke and snacks during the paddle.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 May 2027

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (12 to 75 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Sicily in Travel

Is this one for you?If you're staying in Syracuse without a car or have a free afternoon between other plans, the sunset timing and the guide's leadership mean you don't need to arrange transport or worry about pacing. You show up and paddle. The two-hour window fits easily into an evening and ends before dark.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

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's the Two Friars and why does the paddle end there?

The Two Friars are two iconic rock formations rising from the water off Syracuse's coast, a traditional landmark in the area. Reaching them by paddle as the sun sets makes them the natural turning point for the route and the symbolic close of the experience.

Do I need to know how to SUP before I book?

No. The guide gives instruction at the start and the activity suits all fitness levels. Minimum age is 12. The guide leads the group at a comfortable pace throughout the two hours.

What happens if the weather turns or the sunset doesn't show?

The paddle goes out in daylight and the timing is built around sunset, but weather can change conditions on the water. Check with the operator about their policy on rescheduling or refunds if conditions become unsafe or the sky clouds over.

Is this a private paddle or do I share the boards with other people?

The listing offers shared departures with other paddlers and a guide. If you prefer to paddle alone or with only your group, ask the operator about private options when you book.

Where do I meet the guide and is there parking?

The launch point is in Syracuse near public transportation. If you're staying in the city without a car, buses and taxis serve the area. The operator can confirm the exact meeting spot when you book.