Syracuse: Highlights of Ortigia Guided Walking Tour

Syracuse: Highlights of Ortigia Guided Walking Tour

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Explore the island of Ortigia on this guided walking tour in Syracuse. Admire sights like the Temple of Apollo, Piazza Duomo square, and the freshwater spring of Arethusa.

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Highlights

Step back in time as you explore the historical center of Syracuse
Admire Temple of Apollo, the Fountain of Diana and the Arethusa spring
Marvel at the marble work in Piazza Duomo and the Syracuse Cathedral
See the mythical Arethusa spring and ponder the love story behind its name

Description

The guided tour of Ortigia, with our local guide, begins at the Temple of Apollo, the oldest Greek temple in the entire Western world. You will continue your visit in the direction of Piazza Archimede, where you can admire the splendor of the Fountain of Diana, linked to the myth of the nymph Arethusa, who is depicted here with the Greek goddess Artemis at the most important moment when she transforms her into a fountain. You will then arrive in Piazza Duomo, one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, the place where the founders of the city from Corinth settled. Here you will be able to visit the majestic Cathedral. You will conclude the Tour by arriving at the enchanting Fountain Arethusa, a freshwater spring a few meters from the sea and linked to the love story between Arethusa and Alphaeus.

Includes

Walking tour Guide Entrance ticket to the Cathedral of Syracuse (Shared Tour only)

Important Information

The tour could be conducted simultaneously in Italian and English Tickets must be paid for on-site It is necessary to respect a certain dress code in order to access the places of worship. To ensure compliance with the 'Ortigia Walking Tour' schedule, all participants are asked to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early Participants may use their own headset or purchase a disposable one on site at a cost of €1 Visits to monuments may be subject to change based on holidays and/or opening hours