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Syracuse
Syracuse, Sicily, Italy
Where Syracuse sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Areas
- 1
- Top sights
- 8
- Bookable experiences
- 120
- Time zone
- Europe/Rome
Syracuse sits in Sicily, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. Travel guides list 1 named area inside it. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 120 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
Italy › Sicily › Syracuse
The areas of Syracuse
The named places inside Syracuse, as travel guides divide it up.
Isola di OrtigiaTown
What to see in Syracuse
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Neapolis Archaeological Park (Parco Archeologico della Neapolis)
63 tours & tickets
Tours of Neapolis Archaeological Park (Parco Archeologico della Neapolis)
Syracuse Cathedral (Duomo di Siracusa)
37 tours & tickets
Free to visit
Tours of Syracuse Cathedral (Duomo di Siracusa)
Syracuse Greek Theater (Teatro Greco)
15 tours & tickets
Tours of Syracuse Greek Theater (Teatro Greco)
Ear of Dionysius (Orecchio di Dionisio)
12 tours & tickets
Tours of Ear of Dionysius (Orecchio di Dionisio)Sample itineraries for Syracuse
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Syracuse
Syracuse's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Syracuse's most-visited sights
- MorningNoto87 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayOrtygia (Ortigia)74 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonNeapolis Archaeological Park (Parco Archeologico della Neapolis)63 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadEtna Jeep OffRoad Tour: Lava Flows,Etna Wines,Lunch at 6,561 ftTakes about 5 hours.
2 days in Syracuse
Syracuse's most-visited sights · More of Syracuse's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Syracuse's most-visited sights
- MorningNoto87 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayOrtygia (Ortigia)74 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonNeapolis Archaeological Park (Parco Archeologico della Neapolis)63 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadEtna Jeep OffRoad Tour: Lava Flows,Etna Wines,Lunch at 6,561 ftTakes about 5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Syracuse's top sights
- MorningSyracuse Cathedral (Duomo di Siracusa)37 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonPlemmirio Marine Protected Area17 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadSyracuse Ortigia - Sicilian Street Food Tour by Do Eat BetterTakes about 3 hours.
3 days in Syracuse
Syracuse's most-visited sights · More of Syracuse's top sights · A day in Isola di Ortigia
- 1
Day 1
Syracuse's most-visited sights
- MorningNoto87 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayOrtygia (Ortigia)74 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonNeapolis Archaeological Park (Parco Archeologico della Neapolis)63 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadEtna Jeep OffRoad Tour: Lava Flows,Etna Wines,Lunch at 6,561 ftTakes about 5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Syracuse's top sights
- MorningSyracuse Cathedral (Duomo di Siracusa)37 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonPlemmirio Marine Protected Area17 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadSyracuse Ortigia - Sicilian Street Food Tour by Do Eat BetterTakes about 3 hours.
- 3
Day 3
A day in Isola di Ortigia
- All dayExplore Isola di OrtigiaOne of the named areas of Syracuse.
- Fit inEar of Dionysius (Orecchio di Dionisio)12 tours & tickets sold for it.
5 days in Syracuse
Syracuse's most-visited sights · More of Syracuse's top sights · A day in Isola di Ortigia · Day trip to Catania · More of Syracuse's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Syracuse's most-visited sights
- MorningNoto87 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayOrtygia (Ortigia)74 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonNeapolis Archaeological Park (Parco Archeologico della Neapolis)63 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadEtna Jeep OffRoad Tour: Lava Flows,Etna Wines,Lunch at 6,561 ftTakes about 5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Syracuse's top sights
- MorningSyracuse Cathedral (Duomo di Siracusa)37 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonPlemmirio Marine Protected Area17 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadSyracuse Ortigia - Sicilian Street Food Tour by Do Eat BetterTakes about 3 hours.
- 3
Day 3
A day in Isola di Ortigia
- All dayExplore Isola di OrtigiaOne of the named areas of Syracuse.
- Fit inEar of Dionysius (Orecchio di Dionisio)12 tours & tickets sold for it.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Catania
- Early startHead to CataniaAbout 51 km from Syracuse — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
More of Syracuse's top sights
- MorningMercato di Ortigia16 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonSyracuse Greek Theater (Teatro Greco)15 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadSiracusa - Ortigia & Noto TourTakes about 8 hours.
A week in Syracuse
Syracuse's most-visited sights · More of Syracuse's top sights · A day in Isola di Ortigia · Day trip to Catania · More of Syracuse's top sights · Day trip to Ragusa · Day trip to Taormina
- 1
Day 1
Syracuse's most-visited sights
- MorningNoto87 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayOrtygia (Ortigia)74 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonNeapolis Archaeological Park (Parco Archeologico della Neapolis)63 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadEtna Jeep OffRoad Tour: Lava Flows,Etna Wines,Lunch at 6,561 ftTakes about 5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Syracuse's top sights
- MorningSyracuse Cathedral (Duomo di Siracusa)37 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonPlemmirio Marine Protected Area17 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadSyracuse Ortigia - Sicilian Street Food Tour by Do Eat BetterTakes about 3 hours.
- 3
Day 3
A day in Isola di Ortigia
- All dayExplore Isola di OrtigiaOne of the named areas of Syracuse.
- Fit inEar of Dionysius (Orecchio di Dionisio)12 tours & tickets sold for it.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Catania
- Early startHead to CataniaAbout 51 km from Syracuse — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
More of Syracuse's top sights
- MorningMercato di Ortigia16 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonSyracuse Greek Theater (Teatro Greco)15 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadSiracusa - Ortigia & Noto TourTakes about 8 hours.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Ragusa
- Early startHead to RagusaAbout 52 km from Syracuse — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Taormina
- Early startHead to TaorminaAbout 86 km from Syracuse — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Syracuse
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Etna Jeep OffRoad Tour: Lava Flows,Etna Wines,Lunch at 6,561 ft
4.8 (100)5h
Exciting tour by Jeep and walking on lava flows in search of hornito and lava flow caves until reaching the wonderful fracture that discovers the ancient flows that followed one another over the centuries to discover…
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Syracuse Ortigia - Sicilian Street Food Tour by Do Eat Better
5.0 (620)3h
Discover Syracuse on our Syracuse Food Tour, a journey through the charming streets of the historic center and the picturesque island of Ortigia. Taste the dishes locals love, from fresh seafood and traditional Sicilian…
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Siracusa - Ortigia & Noto Tour
4.5 (80)8h
Pick-up from accomodation and transfer to Syracuse where you will visit the wonderful Neapolis Archaeological Park for a walk immersed in the history of the great Greek civilization. Afterwords, visit of Ortigia…
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Syracuse Boat tour of the island of Ortigia and sea caves
5.0 (77)1h 30m
Hop aboard for a 1 hour and 30 minute experience that will take you around the island of Ortigia, the historic heart of Syracuse, along a coast that changes face curve after curve. You will sail alongside monuments and…
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Syracuse and Ortygia by tuk-tuk 2-hour tour
4.9 (65)2h
Discover Syracuse and Ortigia in a unique way aboard a colorful bee! An exciting journey through history, culture and breathtaking views. Book now for an unforgettable experience!
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From Syracuse: Private Tour Mount Etna with Lunch at Etna Winery
5.0 (13)7h
During the private tour by comfortable air-conditioned car, you will visit Etna - the highest active volcano in Europe. This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else to ensure the highest standards for our…
from €330 / personView details
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