Things to do in Syracuse
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Syracuse Ortigia: Sicilian Street Food Tour & Market Tasting★ 4.96 (638) · 3h
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Mount Etna from Siracusa: Volcano Hike & Crater Picnic Day Trip★ 4.97 (110) · 7h–8h
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Mount Etna: Jeep OffRoad Lava Flows, Wine Tasting & Lunch★ 4.77 (101) · 5h€ 119View ›
Siracusa: Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio & Food Tips★ 4.61 (99) · 4h–5h€ 6.50View ›
Ortigia: Eco Velobike Tour & Monuments with Stops★ 4.89 (97) · 1h–1h 10m€ 35View ›
Syracuse: Ragusa, Modica & Noto Baroque Towns with Chocolate Tasting★ 4.83 (82) · 8h€ 441View ›
Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto tour: Greek ruins and baroque towns★ 4.54 (80) · 8h€ 219View ›
Syracuse boat tour: Ortigia island and sea caves★ 4.99 (79) · 1h 30m€ 30View ›
Catania Airport Transfer to Taormina, Syracuse & Giardini Naxos★ 4.93 (59) · 50m–1h 10m€ 82View ›Lowest price (4)
Catania Airport to Syracuse & Ortigia: Private TransferYou get picked up at Catania airport (or your hotel in Catania, Syracuse, or Ortigia) and driven directly to your destination in an air-conditioned car with a professional driver who knows the route. No waiting for a bus, no haggling with a taxi, no figuring out which stop is yours—the price is fixed upfront and includes evening and night service at the same rate. Drop-off is as close to your hotel as the car can reach.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land at Catania airport and want to reach Syracuse or Ortigia without arranging a taxi, waiting for a bus, or negotiating a price at the curb—the fixed rate and direct route mean you can focus on your trip instead of transport logistics.
Catania Airport to Syracuse: Private Transfer & WiFiYou get picked up at Catania Airport arrivals with your name on a sign, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and water, and arrive in Syracuse without arranging transport or negotiating a fare. The driver waits at the terminal and handles the route, so you step out of the airport and into the car.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Catania and want to reach Syracuse without arranging a taxi, negotiating a fare, or waiting for a shared shuttle — the fixed price and advance booking mean you walk out of the airport straight into your car.
Villa Romana del Casale & Valley of the Temples TourThis private tour visits two of Sicily's most significant archaeological sites: Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, where you walk through rooms covered in Roman mosaics, and the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, an open-air park of Doric temples from the Hellenistic period. The tour includes private transportation, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle for the full day. Admission tickets and a specialized guide are not included but can be arranged on request.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to visit both Roman mosaics and Greek temples in a single day with a private driver who adjusts stops to your pace, rather than following a group schedule.
Syracuse to Palermo Private Transfer & Optional StopsYou're picked up from your Syracuse hotel or port and driven to Palermo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. The direct journey takes around three hours; you can add stops at tourist sites along the way, each lasting about two hours. Hotel or port drop-off is included, as is bottled water and child seats if you request them in advance.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to avoid renting a car or navigating train schedules between Syracuse and Palermo — the driver handles the route, pickup timing, and any stops you want, leaving you free to rest or watch the landscape change.
