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Private tour

4.998 reviews

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  • 1h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Exclusive boat tour of the entire island of Ortigia with visibility of all the monuments, churches, fortifications, Bourbon palaces annexed to the site and visit of the north side of Syracuse with access to the sea caves enhanced by its natural corals and stalactites. This tour includes a welcoming toast of white and red wine, a long stop for a swim in the crystal clear waters of this coast and an accurate guided tour related to the different ethnicity of our guests. The duration of the tour is 1h.30 minutes.

Inclusions

What's included

  • A toast of white wine, red wine and a guided tour on board is included

Itinerary

  1. During the tour we will skirt the beautiful Maniace castle

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  2. We will sail along the island of Ortigia admiring the Cathedral, built in place of the temple dedicated to Athena, the beautiful Castello Maniace and the church of Santa Lucia alla Badia, which houses the burial of Santa Lucia by Caravaggio. We will also be able to see Palazzo Veneziano, the mighty Spanish Walls, the Lungomare Alfeo and Porta Marina. The boat will then lead us to the discovery of the sea caves. We will enter these ravines of the coast to admire stalactites, stalagmites, coral flowers and many original shapes resulting from the creative inspiration of nature. Finally, we will make a small stop for a dip.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.9

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Recognizable by an infopoint SWEET EXCURSIONS We ask that you arrive at least 20 minutes before your booked departure time.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Escursioni in barca Siracusa | Excursion Boat Ortigia | Tour en bateau by Dolci Escursioni
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Italy, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 4055 experiences we list in Italy, outside the cities.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 176 of 4055.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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