Syracuse fishing tour: Seabed & rod fishing with guides
Cast lines in the sea caves and rocky shallows where Syracuse's marine life thrives
A four-hour fishing activity on the waters around Syracuse, where you fish for mid-seabed and rod species under the guidance of local fishermen. The boat skirts Ortigia's landmarks (the Duomo, Castello Maniace, sea caves), then moves to the Plemmirio nature reserve and its Gulf of Pillirina. You learn fishing techniques, cast your line, and have the chance to buy your catch at the end.
Step-by-step itinerary
Fishing tour and sea exploration
- Introduction to fishing equipment
- Boat trip around Ortigia island
- Admire Duomo and local landmarks
- Discover sea caves on northern Syracuse
- Visit Plemmirio nature reserve
- Fish using mid-seabed or rod techniques
- Explore marine biodiversity
- Option to buy fresh fish
- Isola di Ortigia 1h
- Plemmirio 1h
- Ortigia Market 2h
What’s included
- Soda and other beverages throughout the trip.
- a live guide in English or Italian.
- instruction on mid-seabed and rod fishing techniques.
- use of fishing equipment on board.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Information
Fish the waters around Syracuse's Ortigia island with experienced local fishermen who teach traditional and modern techniques on a four-hour boat trip.
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The experience
The boat leaves from Syracuse and follows the shoreline of Ortigia, passing the Duomo, the church of Santa Lucia, Palazzo Veneziano, Forte Vigliera, and the Spanish Walls before heading out to open water. A local fisherman walks you through the equipment and the basics of mid-seabed and rod fishing: how to read the water, how to set your line, what the fish here respond to. Then you're fishing, testing your technique on the species that live in these waters.
The route takes you north along Syracuse's coast, where sea caves cut into the rocks and stone formations rise in shapes that catch your eye. From there the boat moves into the Plemmirio nature reserve and the Gulf of Pillirina, a protected stretch known for its marine life. You fish as long as the conditions hold, and the guide stays with you the whole time, answering questions and helping you land what bites.
At the end of the trip, you can buy fresh fish straight from the catch: the ones you landed or others the boat brought in. Soda and other beverages are included throughout the morning, and the guide speaks English or Italian.
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 fish species will I have a chance to catch around Syracuse?
The waters around Ortigia and the Plemmirio reserve hold a variety of species suited to mid-seabed and rod fishing, though the exact catch depends on the season and conditions on the day you go.
Do I need fishing experience to join this tour?
No. The tour is built for both experienced anglers and beginners. The local fishermen teach traditional and modern techniques at the start, and you learn as you fish.
What landmarks will I see while fishing around Ortigia?
The boat skirts the Duomo, the church of Santa Lucia, Palazzo Veneziano, Forte Vigliera, Castello Maniace, and the Spanish Walls as it leaves the harbor, then passes sea caves and rocky formations on the northern coast before heading to the Plemmirio nature reserve.
Can I keep the fish I catch?
You have the option to buy fresh fish at the end of the trip: either the ones you caught or others from the boat's catch.
What's included in the four hours on the water?
The tour includes instruction on fishing equipment and techniques, use of the gear, beverages throughout the morning, and a live guide who speaks English or Italian.
Operated by Escursioni in barca Siracusa | Excursion Boat Ortigia | Tour en bateau by Dolci Escursioni. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Syracuse fishing tour: Seabed & rod fishing with guides
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