Siracusa - Ortigia & Noto Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. The tour starts with the Neapolis archeological park, the most characteristic part of Syracuse, where you will see the Greek theatre, Latomie del Paradiso, Ear of Dionysius and the Roman amphitheatre.

   2 h

2. Next stop will be Ortigia with the ruins of the earliest Greek constructions. Among them, the most important one is the Cathedral of Syracuse which rises on the highest point of the small Island of Ortigia. A very important and famous spot of Ortigia is the Arethusa Fountain, situated on a wide terrace overlooking the sea and where the papyrus plants grow.

   2 h

3. Next stop is Noto, where you will visit the ancient baroque town center, one of the most important in Sicily, with beautiful buildings, Churches and the magnificent Cathedral. Known as the Capital of the Baroque: in 2002 its historic center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, along with the Val di Noto.

   2 h

Cancellation

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

Reviews

Ratings come from 82 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5My man Martino!

  Awesome experience. Martino was an excellent driver and tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, funny, and kind. He also kept us well hydrated in the heat! Would highly recommend! Absolutely beautiful areas of Sicily rich in history.

  Mike_SSeptember 2026via Viator

• 1Buyer Beware! Not a Tour! Just a Driver!

  Terrible tour. We travel extensively and this was one of the worst guides we’ve ever encountered. Why you say??? Well HE WAS NOT A GUIDE! He was simply a driver taking us to each location. A simple drop off and time to meet up again. No info, no detail, absolutely nothing. BUYER BEWARE! Do not get stuck hiring these people who have little to no experience with the locations and are simply acting as drivers. Very dissatisfied!

  Maria_CSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Martino made the experience!

  I was a little concerned before the tour because the day-of ended up being quite hot and we had our 5-month old baby. Martino was our driver and he made it a 10/10 experience. He dropped us off in areas where we could minimize too much time in the direct heat and was very mindful of helping us feel comfortable and have what we needed. He really went above and beyond. Outside of that, the tour was great. Martino was a great driver, the car was clean and he gave us great information at each stop so we knew what to look for. He also was personable and enjoyable to spend the day with while we were driving. This is a great tour if you’re looking for a knowledgeable driver who will give you great information and then you do the actual exploring on your own and meet him back when you’re ready for the next stop. A great way to see these beautiful cities!!

  Mary_TAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Gorgeous and charming

  We had an excellent driver and tour guide, Martino. The town was so charming and the ancient ruins at the archeological park were amazing. It was super hot so the driver did his best to always keep us hydrated and cool.

  Carla_SAugust 2026via Viator

• 2If you are looking for a...

  If you are looking for a driver with minimal information this experience is for you. He would take us to major attractions and give us directions where to walk and stay with his car until we exited. Previous experiences with guides have been them accompanying us into the site/place with a lot of factual information and pointing out pertinent features. Ricardo was very pleasant and courteous. Overall a disappointing experience

  DavidA_DJuly 2026via Viator

• 5Excellent private taxi service

  Our driver for this adventure was Ricardo. He was wonderful! He picked us up on time at our hotel in a very clean black Mercedes van. We drove to Noto, Isola di Ortigia and Parco Archeologico della Neapolis in Syracusa. Along the way, Ricardo explained where we were going, the significance and history, information about local traditions and celebrations and so much more. By having a private driver, we could finish early if we wanted and go to the next site. If we wanted to spend extra time somewhere, that was fine. Ricardo spoke excellent English and was a very safe, conscientious driver. I highly recommend Ricardo and Taxi Catania NCC.

  BusyTravelingFamilyJune 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Catania

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 133 day trips we list in Catania.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 19 of 133.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Catania

Catania, on Sicily's east coast, is a black lava-stone city beneath Mount Etna, with a noisy fish market, Baroque squares and a long seafront.

Catania lies at the foot of Mount Etna, the active volcano whose lava reached the city in 1669, and an earthquake in 1693 flattened it. Rebuilt in the eighteenth century in the Baroque style, it uses black lava stone for walls and paving, set against white limestone. The Piazza del Duomo has an elephant of lava stone carrying an obelisk, the cathedral of Sant'Agata, and a fountain.

Top-ranked sights in Catania: Piazza Duomo, Via Crociferi (Via dei Crociferi) , Gambino Winery (Vini Gambino).

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