Top Syracuse Private Sightseeing Tours

Consiglio i viaggiatori di effettuare questa tipologia di tour ecologico perché, essendo un risciò concede l’accesso nella zona pedonale,un abirinto con vicoletti storici permette di visitare l’isola di ortigia a 360 gradi, sia interna che esterna con soste, spiegazione e foto scattate dai driver.

Sicily is home to some of the most spectacular Greek and Roman archaeological sites in Italy, but visiting on your own means navigating the island’s confusing rural roads. With this tour, reach Villa Romana Del Casale in Piazza Armerina and the Valley of Temples in Agrigento with a private driver for a stress-free jaunt through ancient history, taking in these remarkable ruins at your own pace.

Discover the fictional areas of Vigata, Montelusa, and Marinella from the hit detective show “Inspector Montalbano” on this exciting tour in Catania. Alongside a private guide, walk the same streets the inspector does as you explore the Sicilian towns of Ragusa, Scicli, Modica, Punta Secca, and Donnalucata. While you explore, your guide sheds light on the history of each location and its relation to the show.

To discover the Baroque beauty secrets, enjoy an incredible full-day adventure, dedicated to the exploration of three fascinating UNESCO heritage sites: Ragusa Ibla, Modica and Noto. Our driver escort will be available for you, to allow you to enjoy this private tour. The first stop of the tour will be Ragusa Ibla: old and Baroque city where you can admire numerous eighteenth-century churches and buildings on which important sculptors and architects have worked. Another jewel of the Sicilian Baroque: Modica. You will visit the town and you can live a real journey into the tradition of Sicilian cuisine (the lunch is optional). We will head towards the capital of Baroque: Noto. You will visit the Cathedral of San Nicolò, whose construction began at the end of 1600 and the most important building which is Palazzo Ducezio, seat of the town hall, built in 1700.  A few steps away there is Via Nicolaci, famous throughout the world for the Infiorata.

Some history-focused group walking tours can feel impersonal and rushed. Enjoy an intimate experience on this private walking tour of the small island of Ortygia in the historic center of Syracuse. As you walk from the ancient Greek Temple of Apollo to the Arethusa Fountain and through the Jewish Quarter, your guide reveals the rich history of the ancient city.

Discover the excellent food and wine of Syracuse on a 2.5-hour walking tour in Ortygia, the historic old city center. Your knowledgeable local guide takes you to three family-owned eateries to taste a variety of authentic dishes such as appetizers, fresh fish and pastries, accompanied by samples of wine and liquor. You’ll also pass landmarks including the Piazza San Rocco, Piazza del Duomo, Santa Lucia church, Piazza San Giuseppe and the Piazza Archimede with its stunning Fountain of Diana, providing another experience of Sicily’s rich culture.

This tour is a great pick for travelers keen to experience local life and traditions in Sicily, away from tourist hotspots. Don’t worry about driving—as bus transportation is included, directly to the pretty fishing village of Marzamemi. Here, a local guide can reveal more about artisan food—including a place where “tuna bottarga” is produced. The trip also visits Portopalo to see Castle Tafuri and an ancient tuna station.

This hike takes you into the beauty of the Iblean canyon. We will hike into Cavagrande Nature reserve where the paths are mostly narrow and steep, dug in the limestone rocks, alternated with stairs. The effort of the way will be immediately repaid with the spectacular view of the beautiful lakes, where you are welcome to take a dip, and the lush vegetation.

Private boat tour to discover the wonders of Syracuse, reserved only for you with a good prosecco to taste

Ortigia is home to the top sights in Syracuse, but getting around the maze-like island district can be confusing. Make the most of your day with this private tour that covers the top sights on foot in just a few hours, leaving you time for a private boat tour to admire the city and its coastline from the water. Enjoy a spread of Sicilian delicacies and wine while you take in the view.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Catania and venture to nearby Sicilian towns on this full-day excursion. Alongside a private guide, enjoy guided tours of the towns of Ragusa, Modica, and Scicli and visit several points of interest. Some highlights include the baroque architecture of Ragusa, a chocolate tasting, and the Chiafura Archaeological Park.

Taormina and Castelmola are two of eastern Sicily’s top destinations, but the logistics of touring by public transportation can be tedious. On this private tour, save hours with hotel pickup and transportation directly from Syracuse. Enjoy a private walking tour of Taormina to marvel at its Greek Theater and other highlights before heading to the village of Castelmola. Stroll the medieval lanes, stopping at the landmark bar for a sample of almond wine.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Catania and discover the great Mount Etna on this full-day excursion. Alongside a private guide, head to the southern slope of the volcano and explore the lava flows and craters. Then, head to Taormina for a guided tour of the city center and free time to explore. End your day in the medieval village of Castelmola and stop to taste the special almond wine.

An ideal pick for travelers who only have limited time to discover Mount Etna and the highlights of Taormina—this well-planned tour from Siracusa ticks off lots of sights in a day. Visit Mount Etna, the Ancient Theater of Taormina, Piazza IX Aprile, panoramic viewpoints, and foodie hotspots with admission included along the way to save time waiting in ticket lines. Best of all, it’s a private tour for just your party, which ensures a more personalized service.

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On this half-day private tour of the stunning Sicilian nature reserve of Vendicari, you’ll escape the city and discover serene, history-filled landscapes. Travel comfortably by private vehicle, with round-trip transfers from the port or your hotel. Highlights include a coastal hike through dunes and marshland, a visit to the tuna museum, a peek at an ancient, mosaic-filled Roman villa, and pink flamingo spotting.

Explore Noto without the hassle of planning on a private tour with round-trip transport from the doorstep of your Syracuse accommodation. Your guide, who ensures you never get lost, offers an inside perspective and wealth of stories about the town’s rich history and culture. Enjoy your guide's full attention and plenty of time for questions at each stop on the itinerary, from Porta Reale to San Carlo Church.

Visit of the coast starting from the last beaches of Avola (Cicirata), with the first stop in front of the remains of the trap of Avola, and then continue with the "Rotonda a Mare - Chalet" and a first swim at the tip of Caponegro. Visit of the white cliff and the splendid coves in the Gallina area, then departure for Punta del Cane and Fontane Bianche, where we often find splendid yachts. Then continue straight up to the Tower and the island of Ognina, then the Arenella beach with colors similar to those of a swimming pool, and finally arrive at the Plemmirio Marine Reserve where it will be possible to snorkel. Finally, restart, last swim and return to Avola. Excursion duration: 4 hours. Path length: 26 Mn (48 km).

Visit the towns of Syracuse and Noto on this full-day tour. Explore the ancient Greek archeological sites such as the Ear of Dionysius and the Greek Theater. Then head into the city to tour Ortigia Island with its beautiful cathedral built above a Greek temple. The last stop is the “Baroque Capital” of Noto to see some of its beautiful architecture and aristocratic palaces.

You will start the tour from Syracuse and head towards Ragusa Ibla. Once in the heart of the Ragusan town, you will visit the places that served as the backdrop for the fiction, such as: the Giardino Ibleo, the square of Vigata and the characteristic Cathedral of San Giorgio. Leaving Ragusa Ibla, immersed in a vast expanse full of carob and olive trees, you will see the Castle of Donnafugata: from its terrace you will enjoy a breathtaking view and the different scenes from the fiction can only resurface in your mind. Once in Punta Secca, you will admire Montalbano's house, after a walk along the seafront, you will also have some free time to taste the typical products of this area. Before returning to Syracuse, Scicli will be waiting for you, a real jewel of Sicilian Baroque art. Between the visit to the Palazzo del Municipio (the room of the Quaestor of Montelusa) and the one to Palazzo Iacono (the Police Headquarters of Montelusa) you cannot help but imagine yourself inside the fiction.

09,00 pick up in hotel and drop off at 5,00 pm. From you residence in Eastern Sicily. In the tour to visit scenes of the set of "Inspector Montalbano", the are mainly concentrated in Ragusa (Vigata), the area of a moving beauty, that the shots Sironi have been able to exploit and make it ideal for the stories and the characters. We will also visit Scicli, here we can visit the Montelusa police office (invented name). Afterwards we will visit the seaside house of Inspector Montalbano, with its splendid terrace overlooking the beach. Marinella is a name invented by Camilleri, but the one seen in fiction is PUNTA SECCA. We will also visit Modica and here we offer you a guided tasting of Modica chocolate.It is very important for us to have the details of your pick up and meeting with our driver. You must tell us where we will pick up: what name your hotel has; what address does your hotel or your b & b have and in which city;

Let someone else take care of the planning and driving on this private full-day tour of Mount Etna with wine tasting from Syracuse. After pickup from Syracuse, stop at a local honey shop for tastings. Then, head to the Rifugio Sapienza hotel at 6500 feet (2000 meters where you can visit the Silvestri Craters, shop for souvenirs, and take an optional ascent via cable car and Jeep to 9800 feet (3000 meters). Stop for wine and lunch at an Etna winery before returning to Syracuse.

On this full-day tour, explore Catania and visit a location used in the *Godfather* movies. See the main attractions in the historic center of Catania, including Palazzo Biscari and the colorful fish market. After lunch (own expense), head to the Castello degli Schiavi in Fiumefreddo, an 18th-century country house used in several scenes of *The Godfather* films.