Ortigia Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Syracuse Ortigia: Sicilian Street Food Tour & Market Tasting, € 69 per person (3h, 4.95★ · 770).
- Best value: Ortigia Island & Sea Caves Boat Tour Syracuse, € 20 per person (1h–1h 10m, 4.78★ · 461).
- Most reviewed: Ortigia & Sea Caves Sicily: Boat Tour with Swimming, € 20 per person (1h 10m, 4.85★ · 776).
Price per person across the 26 options priced per person: € 20–€ 289 (median € 75). With 100+ reviews: 9 of 27.
Of the 27 options: 24 with live guides in English, 27 with free cancellation, 25 with instant confirmation, 10 with hotel pickup, 21 kid-friendly, 8 private and 22 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Ortigia Tours
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27 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Syracuse Ortigia: Sicilian Street Food Tour & Market Tasting Taste 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. Every day except Wednesday and Sunday · 11:30 · All ages ★ 4.95 (770 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 69 per person
Ortigia Island & Sea Caves Boat Tour Syracuse Guided boat tour around Ortigia Island and Syracuse's sea caves, 70 minutes. Includes historical commentary, Cathedral views, and optional swimming stop. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 16:00 ★ 4.78 (461 reviews) Duration: 1h–1h 10m Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 20 per person
Ortigia & Sea Caves Sicily: Boat Tour with Swimming Boat tour around Ortigia island in Syracuse, Sicily. See Castello Maniace, sea caves with stalactites and coral, plus a swimming stop. Guided tour included. Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 18:00 · All ages ★ 4.85 (776 reviews) Duration: 1h 10m Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 20 per person
Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto: Walking Tour from Catania with Archaeological Park Entry Step 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. Mon, Wed and Fri · 08:45 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.77 (322 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 107 per person
Snorkeling in Ortigia: Sea caves and swim stops Snorkel in the sea caves around Syracuse's Ortigia island on a 2-hour boat tour with a skipper, snorkel masks and life jackets. Small group of up to 12. Every day · 10:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.46 (96 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 40 per person
Syracuse boat tour with lunch: Ortigia and Plemmirio Take a 4-hour motor boat tour along Syracuse's coast and Ortigia island, swimming in the Plemmirio marine protected area and enjoying Sicilian lunch. Every day · 11:00 · All ages ★ 4.68 (153 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 90 per person
Snorkeling in Syracuse: Sea caves and island of Ortigia Boat excursion from Syracuse with snorkeling stop in sea caves and visit to the island of Ortigia. Every day except Friday · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 17:00 · From age 10 ★ 4.83 (161 reviews) Duration: 1m–2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 20 per person
Syracuse, Ortygia & Noto: Greek Ruins & Baroque Architecture Full-day tour from Catania to Syracuse's Greek Theatre, Ortygia Cathedral and Arethusa Fountain, plus Noto's Baroque churches. Includes lunch and hotel pickup. Every day · 08:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.50 (124 reviews) Duration: 9h ✓ Free cancellation. from € 105 per person
Syracuse: Ortigia Boat Tour & Sea Caves 2h 2-hour boat tour around Ortigia island, Syracuse sea caves & natural harbor. Skipper-guided circumnavigation with swim stops. Small groups, bathroom onboard. Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 12:30 and 15:00 · Up to age 80 ★ 4.85 (100 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 40 per person
Ortigia: Eco Velobike Tour & Monuments with Stops Feel the old stone under your wheels on this eco-friendly velobike tour of Ortigia, with stops at the Duomo, Caravaggio’s painting, and lively piazzas. Includes private driver. Mon–Sat · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 17:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.89 (98 reviews) Duration: 1h–1h 10m Live guide: EN · AR · IT · FR +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 35 per person
Ortigia Island: Sea Cave Boat Tour & Swimming Stop Feel the breeze as you circle Ortigia by boat, explore sea caves with a local guide, and pause for a swim: includes live commentary in English or Italian. Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.86 (84 reviews) Duration: 1h 10m Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 20 per person
Ortigia Street Food Tour: Market, Arancino & Cheese Join a local guide through Ortigia's hidden corners on a 3-hour street food tour sampling Sicilian coffee, arancino, market finds, homemade cheese and granita. Mon · 10:30 · Season until 16 Nov · All ages ★ 5.00 (111 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 69 per person
Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto tour: Greek ruins and baroque towns Pick up from your accommodation for a full day through three of Sicily's most important historical sites. Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.51 (83 reviews) Duration: 8h ✓ Free cancellation. from € 219 per person
Ortigia to Plemmirio: Sailing Tour & Snorkeling Caves Feel the sea breeze as you sail from Ortigia to Plemmirio, explore hidden caves, snorkel with local guides, and enjoy vintage boat vibes, equipment included. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · Ages 14–70 ★ 4.95 (81 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 49 per person
Siracusa, Ortigia and Noto Tour: Greek Theater and Baroque Sicily 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. Tue, Thu and Sat · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.59 (91 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 100 per person
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Syracuse Ortigia Noto Tour: Greek Theatre & Baroque Sites Private tour of Syracuse starts at Neapolis Archaeological Park with the largest Greek Theatre in Sicily, then Ortigia's ancient temples and streets. Mon–Sat · 08:30, 09:00 and 10:00 · Hotel pickup · Ages 14–85 ★ 4.77 (56 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 236 per person
Ortigia Private Walking Tour: 3000 Years of History Private walking tour of Ortigia, Syracuse's ancient island center, with a guide who leads you from the Apollo Temple through Piazza Duomo and the former. Every day · 09:30, 12:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.87 (53 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · DE · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 103 per person
Syracuse & Noto: Private Tour with Local Guide & Lunch Discover Syracuse, Ortigia, and Noto on a private day tour from Sicily. Includes local guide, air-conditioned transport, and a personalized Sicilian lunch. Every day · 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.61 (49 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h ✓ Free cancellation. from € 225 per person
Ortigia Street Food Tour: Sicilian Wines & Market Tastes Walk through Ortigia's market and hidden alleys on a small-group food tour led by a local guide, tasting bruschetta, arancini. Mon–Sat · 10:30 · All ages ★ 5.00 (39 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 69 per person
Syracuse Archaeological Park & Ortigia Private Tour with Arancino Private tour of Syracuse's Neapolis Archaeological Park and Ortigia island with a professional English-speaking guide who includes Sicilian arancino tasting and hotel pickup. Every day · 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.79 (29 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 250 per person
Ortigia: Food & city tour with guide + local tastings Mon–Sat · 10:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.92 (26 reviews) Duration: 2h 45m Live guide: EN · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 115 per person
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From € 25 per person · 2 h to 6 h
Sicilian Street Food Tour in Ortigia: 3 tastings & wine Taste Sicilian street food at three local restaurants in Ortigia, visit the market, and sample two wines with a multilingual guide walking the island's hidden alleys. Mon–Sat · 11:00 · All ages ★ 4.88 (25 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 85 per person
Ortigia boat tour with sea caves and dolphins: Syracuse Boat tour from Syracuse around Ortigia island with entry to sea caves, stops for swimming, and dolphin spotting in Plemmirio Nature Reserve. Live guide in English or Italian. Next departure: 20 Mar 2027 · All ages ★ 4.79 (29 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 75 per person
Snorkeling in Ortigia's Sea Caves from Syracuse Snorkel the sea caves of Ortigia on a 90-minute boat trip from Syracuse's small port, with masks included and three stops to swim in clear water around the island. Every day · 16 start times, 10:00 to 19:00 ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 25 per person
Syracuse & Ortigia private tour from Catania: Boat trip included Private tour from Catania to Syracuse's Archaeological Park and Ortigia island, with driver-guide, boat trip around the coast. Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 289 per person
Syracuse Shore Excursion: Archaeological Park & Ortigia Visit Syracuse's Greek theater and stone quarries with a private guide, then see Ortigia's cathedral on this 4-hour tour from the cruise port. Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 14:00 and 15:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.80 (5 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · DE · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 635 per group
Cooking Class and Ortigia Market: Make Three Sicilian Courses Cook three courses of Sicilian cuisine in Ortigia, starting with a market tour and wine tasting with the chef before preparing and enjoying your meal. Next departure: 23 Mar 2027 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 285 per person
The top 12 of 27 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Ortigia: Sicilian Street Food Tour & Market TastingOur pickGroup of up to 12 | € 69 per person | 3h | 4.95★ · 770 | Every day except Wednesday and Sunday · 11:30 | English, Italian |
| Ortigia Island & Sea Caves Boat Tour SyracuseBest value | € 20 per person | 1h–1h 10m | 4.78★ · 461 | Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 16:00 | English, Italian |
| Ortigia & Sea Caves Sicily: Boat Tour with SwimmingMost reviewedGroup of up to 15 | € 20 per person | 1h 10m | 4.85★ · 776 | Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 18:00 | English, Italian |
| Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto: Walking Tour from Catania with Archaeological Park EntryGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | € 107 per person | 8h | 4.77★ · 322 | Mon, Wed and Fri · 08:45 | English, Spanish, Italian |
| Snorkeling in Ortigia: Sea caves and swim stops | € 40 per person | 2h | 4.46★ · 96 | Every day · 10:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:00 | English, Italian |
| Syracuse boat tour with lunch: Ortigia and PlemmirioGroup of up to 12 | € 90 per person | 4h | 4.68★ · 153 | Every day · 11:00 | English, Italian |
| Snorkeling in Syracuse: Sea caves and island of Ortigia | € 20 per person | 1m–2h | 4.83★ · 161 | Every day except Friday · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 17:00 | English |
| Syracuse, Ortygia & Noto: Greek Ruins & Baroque ArchitectureGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | € 105 per person | 9h | 4.50★ · 124 | Every day · 08:30 | — |
| Syracuse: Ortigia Boat Tour & Sea Caves 2h | € 40 per person | 2h | 4.85★ · 100 | Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 12:30 and 15:00 | English, Italian |
| Ortigia: Eco Velobike Tour & Monuments with StopsPrivate · Pickup offered | € 35 per person | 1h–1h 10m | 4.89★ · 98 | Mon–Sat · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 17:00 | English, Arabic, Spanish +3 |
| Ortigia Island: Sea Cave Boat Tour & Swimming StopGroup of up to 12 | € 20 per person | 1h 10m | 4.86★ · 84 | Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 16:00 | English, Italian |
| Ortigia Street Food Tour: Market, Arancino & CheeseGroup of up to 15 | € 69 per person | 3h | 5.00★ · 111 | Mon · 10:30 · Season until 16 Nov | English |
By what you need
- Private (8): Ortigia: Eco Velobike Tour & Monuments with Stops (€ 35 per person) · Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto tour: Greek ruins and baroque towns (€ 219 per person) · Syracuse Ortigia Noto Tour: Greek Theatre & Baroque Sites (€ 236 per person)
- With pickup (10): Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto: Walking Tour from Catania with Archaeological Park Entry (€ 107 per person) · Syracuse, Ortygia & Noto: Greek Ruins & Baroque Architecture (€ 105 per person) · Ortigia: Eco Velobike Tour & Monuments with Stops (€ 35 per person)