Boat tour to the island of Ortigia
Highlights
- Discover the enchantment of Syracuse and the island of Ortigia on a one-hour boat tour.
- Set off from Syracuse and enjoy the city's beauty from the perspective of the sea.
- Be enchanted by the stalactites and coral flowers of the caves on the Syracuse coast.
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Full description
See Syracuse from the crystal clear sea on a one-hour boat tourto theisland of Ortigia, the beating heart of the magnificent Sicilian town.
You will enjoy the city mirrored in the water and listen to the skipper's tales and curiosities, who will make you appreciate the beauty of Syracuse, from the Cathedral to the Venetian Palace.
The tour will continue with a fascinating exploration of the sea caves and a stop for a dip. We are waiting for you!
What we will do
We will meet at the Foro Vittorio Emanuele II embarkation point in Syracuse. Here we will be met by the skipper and, once we are all on board, we will set off on ourexciting boat tour.
We will sail around the island of Ortigia admiring the Cathedral, built on the site of a temple dedicated to Athena, the beautiful Maniace Castle and the church of Santa Lucia alla Badia, which houses Caravaggio's The Burial of Saint Lucy. We will also see Palazzo Veneziano, the mighty Spanish Walls, the Alfeo promenade and Porta Marina.
The boat will then take us to discover the sea caves. We will enter these ravines of the coast to admire stalactites, stalagmites, coral flowers and many original shapes that are the result of nature's creative flair. Finally, we will make a short stop for a dip.
The activity lasts an hour in total.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone, without age limits. The boat is wheelchair accessible.
Other information
The tour runs from June to September.
Small and medium-sized dogs are welcome on board.
Recommended clothing
Beachwear
Don't forget to bring
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Camera
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Syracuse
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
