Ortigia tour by Ape Calessino

Southern Italy, Sicily



Enjoy a 1-hour or 2-hour Ape Calessino tour of Syracuse and Ortigia! A fun tour guide will take you around and make your tour unique.

Highlights

  • Let's take a break in Piazza Duomo
  • Stop at the Maniace Castle
  • Let's stop at Archimedes Square
  • Jewish Quarter
  • Fishermen's Quarters

Description

1-hour tour of Ortigia: stop at Piazza Duomo / stop at the Aretusa fountain / stop at the Maniace Castle / Temple of Apollo / Piazza Archimede / Jewish quarter!! We'll explain the whole history of Ortigia.

2-hour tour: let's visit the Our beautiful Syracuse and we'll take you to the most beautiful and important places! We'll take you to the Church of the Madonna of Tears, where there's a small Madonna who cried tears. We'll also take you to the church in Piazza Santa Lucia, where you can see Caravaggio's painting of the burial of Saint Lucia. Finally, we'll visit the catacombs of Syracuse and tour the outside of the archaeological area.

Includes

If you choose our tour, you'll get a full and convenient service. We can drop you off anywhere in Ortigia you choose, and we can also pick you up from wherever you park your Your cars

Important Information

  • If you book our tuk-tuk tour, you'll get a small souvenir gadget as a gift.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes stops at Piazza Duomo, Maniace Castle, Archimedes Square, the Jewish Quarter, Fishermen's Quarters, and other historic sites in Ortigia, Sicily.
There are 1-hour and 2-hour tour options covering key attractions in Ortigia and greater Syracuse.
Stops include Piazza Duomo, Aretusa Fountain, Maniace Castle, Temple of Apollo, Piazza Archimede, Jewish Quarter, and Fishermen's Quarters.
Yes, the guide provides detailed explanations of Ortigia's history throughout the tour in Sicily.
Yes, the Ape Calessino tour is appropriate for visitors of all ages interested in exploring Ortigia.
The 2-hour tour may extend to sites like the Church of the Madonna of Tears in Syracuse, beyond Ortigia itself.
Tours operate year-round, but check the provider's website for current availability and hours in Sicily.
You can book the tour online through the official tour provider's website or local tourist offices in Sicily.
Yes, the Ape Calessino is a small electric vehicle, making the tour an environmentally friendly way to explore Ortigia.
Bring comfortable clothing, sun protection, and a camera to capture the historic sites around Ortigia in Sicily.

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