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★4.8 43 experiences from € 6.50 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Syracuse Ortigia: Sicilian Street Food Tour & Market Tasting
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Most booked
Syracuse Ortigia: Sicilian Street Food Tour & Market TastingTaste authentic Syracuse cuisine on a food tour through Ortigia's markets. Sample arancini, impanata, seafood, granita and cannoli with a local guide and one drink included.
746 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
Every day except Wednesday and Sunday
11:30
Live guide EN · ITFree cancellationfrom€ 52per person
Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto: Walking Tour from Catania with Archaeological Park Entry
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★Top rated
Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto: Walking Tour from Catania with Archaeological Park EntryStep into ancient Syracuse, wander Ortigia’s market, and stroll Noto’s baroque streets on a guided day trip from Catania: includes tickets and shuttle bus.
321 reviews
4.77★
Duration
8h
Mon, Wed and Fri
08:45
Live guide EN · IT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 107per person
Mount Etna: Jeep OffRoad Lava Flows, Wine Tasting & Lunch
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Best value
Mount Etna: Jeep OffRoad Lava Flows, Wine Tasting & LunchFeel the heat of Mount Etna’s lava flows, explore volcanic caves by Jeep, taste Etna DOC wines in local vineyards, and enjoy a Sicilian lunch at 6,500 ft, all with pickup.
114 reviews
4.76★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · IT · ESPickup optionalInstant confirmationfrom€ 129per person

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Mount Etna hike from Syracuse: Crater rim walk with guide
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Travelers' pick
Mount Etna hike from Syracuse: Crater rim walk with guide
112 reviews
4.97★
Duration
7h–8h
from€ 140per person
Ortigia Street Food Tour: Market, Arancino & Cheese
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Travelers' pick
Ortigia Street Food Tour: Market, Arancino & Cheese
110 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
from€ 69per person
Siracusa: Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio & Food Tips
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Travelers' pick
Siracusa: Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio & Food Tips
107 reviews
4.61★
Duration
4h–5h
from€ 6.50per person
Ortigia: Eco Velobike Tour & Monuments with Stops
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Ortigia: Eco Velobike Tour & Monuments with Stops
98 reviews
4.89★
Duration
1h–1h 10m
from€ 35per person
Snorkeling in Ortigia: Sea caves and swim stops
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling in Ortigia: Sea caves and swim stops
96 reviews
4.46★
Duration
2h
from€ 40per person
Syracuse: Ragusa, Modica & Noto Baroque Towns with Chocolate Tasting
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Syracuse: Ragusa, Modica & Noto Baroque Towns with Chocolate Tasting
82 reviews
4.83★
Duration
8h
from€ 441per person
Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto tour: Greek ruins and baroque towns
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Travelers' pick
Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto tour: Greek ruins and baroque towns
82 reviews
4.50★
Duration
8h
from€ 219per person

Lowest price (10)

Catania Airport Transfer to Taormina, Syracuse & Giardini Naxos
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Travelers' pick
Catania Airport Transfer to Taormina, Syracuse & Giardini NaxosPrivate airport transfer from Catania to Taormina, Syracuse or Giardini Naxos. Driver meets you at arrivals with name sign, available day and night, bottled water included.
62 reviews
4.94★
Duration
50m–1h 10m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 82per person
Siracusa Cooking Class: Learn 3 Authentic Recipes at Home
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Travelers' pick
Siracusa Cooking Class: Learn 3 Authentic Recipes at HomeLearn to cook three authentic Siracusa dishes in a private class at a Cesarina's home, then taste everything you make with local wines.
34 reviews
4.59★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ITFree cancellationfrom€ 85per person
Cavagrande Nature Reserve hike: Limestone paths and canyon lakes
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Cavagrande Nature Reserve hike: Limestone paths and canyon lakesHike through Cavagrande Nature Reserve's limestone canyon near Syracuse, swimming in mountain lakes with guide and hotel pickup.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h–5h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · ITHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 89per person
Catania Airport to Syracuse & Ortigia: Private Transfer
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Catania Airport to Syracuse & Ortigia: Private TransferPrivate transfer between Catania airport, city center, Syracuse and Ortigia. Air-conditioned vehicle, professional driver, fixed price. Available day and night.
15 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 90per person
Sicilian cooking course in Syracuse: Shop and cook your menu
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Sicilian cooking course in Syracuse: Shop and cook your menuCook authentic Sicilian dishes in a Syracuse home kitchen with a local guide who helps you shop at the market, then enjoy the meal you've prepared together.
43 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · IT · FRHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 140per person
Private Cooking Class Syracuse: Market Tour & 3 Recipes
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Likely to sell out
Private Cooking Class Syracuse: Market Tour & 3 RecipesLearn to cook three authentic Siracusa dishes in a Cesarina's home kitchen, starting with a private market tour and ending with lunch or dinner paired with local wines.
11 reviews
4.82★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ITFree cancellationfrom€ 189per person
Catania Airport to Syracuse: Private Transfer & WiFi
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Catania Airport to Syracuse: Private Transfer & WiFiPrivate transfer from Catania Airport (CTA) to Syracuse with air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi, and driver waiting at arrivals. Fixed price, no negotiation at the curb.
18 reviews
4.94★
Duration
45m–1h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 200per group
Syracuse Private Walking Tour with Arancino and Cannolo
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Syracuse Private Walking Tour with Arancino and CannoloPrivate walking tour of Syracuse's Ortigia historic center with a local guide exploring Cathedral Square and Arethusa Fountain while tasting traditional Sicilian food.
26 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · JA · IT · FRHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 220per person
Syracuse Archaeological Park & Ortigia Private Tour with Arancino
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Syracuse Archaeological Park & Ortigia Private Tour with ArancinoPrivate tour of Syracuse's Neapolis Archaeological Park and Ortigia island with a professional English-speaking guide who includes Sicilian arancino tasting and hotel pickup.
29 reviews
4.79★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 250per person
Villa Romana del Casale & Valley of the Temples Tour
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Villa Romana del Casale & Valley of the Temples TourPrivate tour of Villa Romana del Casale's Roman mosaics and Agrigento's Valley of the Temples with transport and air-conditioned vehicle.
44 reviews
4.68★
Duration
9h
Every day
08:30
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 253per person
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Syracuse at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Syracuse Ortigia: Sicilian Street Food Tour & Market Tasting, € 52 (3h, 4.95★ · 746).
  • Top rated: Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto: Walking Tour from Catania with Archaeological Park Entry, € 107 (8h, 4.77★ · 321).
  • Best value: Mount Etna: Jeep OffRoad Lava Flows, Wine Tasting & Lunch, € 129 (5h, 4.76★ · 114).

Of the 43 experiences: 42 with free cancellation, 37 with instant confirmation, 32 with hotel pickup and 21 bookable last-minute.

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