Walking tour of Ortigia, the historic center of Syracuse
Relax yourself with a two-hour walk following the expert guide who will make you fall in love with the history and monuments of the island of Ortigia, discover the best of the wonders of the historic center, and listen to the curiosities and legends of the heart of Syracuse.
Including:
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Tour Guide
Not included:
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Entrances to any museums or sites for a fee
Join a walking tour with an experienced guide and discover the island of Ortigia, the historic heart of Syracuse. Fall in love with its culture and art that flourished here throughout the centuries. Stroll among its Baroque palaces, sea views and ancient hidden alleys. Breathe in the air of ancient civilizations, such as the Greek civilization that is represented here by the splendid temples, such as the Temple of Apollo, the oldest Doric temple in Sicily.
As is often the case in this land, myth and history intermingle, and passing from Piazza Duomo towards the sea, you will reach the millennia-old source of fresh water, the fountain of Arethusa. Legend has it that the nymph, in order to escape the god Alphaeus, threw herself into the sea and turned into a spring, the papyrus plant stands inside to remind her.
There will be other stops full of wonders, in a tour that combines the best of Ortigia's monuments and the curiosities of this corner of paradise on earth.