The 4 Best Marzamemi and Vendicari Tours

1.Avola: Vendicari Capopassero Group Boat Tour and Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $92Our pick

Spend about five hours aboard a small boat from Avola, stopping at Lido di Noto, Vendicari, Calamosche, Capo Passero, Marzamemi, and Calabernardo. Expect snorkeling gear, Roman columns under the sea, a Sicilian aperitif, and guidance from skippers such as Vincenzo or Alberto.

“Esperienza a dir poco mozzafiato . Non ci sono parole per descriverla . Voglio sottolineare la professionalità e la gentilezza dello skipper Vincenzo che ci ha fatto da guida (anche molto preparata). Davvero tutto eccezionale”

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2.Boat tour from Avola to Portopalo with a stop in Marzamemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend about five hours on a small boat from Avola, stopping at Lido di Noto, Marzamemi, and Portopalo. Swim above Roman columns, explore sea caves, use the provided snorkel gear, and enjoy fresh drinks with a captain such as Corrado, Salvo, or Vincenzo.

“We had the best day on the water with Salvo! The kids loved it, the other guests we really friendly! We saw the entire cost with many swimming stops to enjoy the gorgeous water. I would recommend this trip for a refreshing day on the water.”

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3.HALF DAY excursion – Marzamemi and Capo Passero by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $95

From Avola, Birrico Tour takes you to Marzamemi’s active tonnara and Portopalo di Capo Passero. Expect village time, a tuna tasting, local guidance from staff such as Fabio, and a short boat ride to the nearby island. The day ends back in Avola.

“We did the three tours in the title, we found ourselves very well both in the organization and in the explanations offered by the three competent guides (Rita, Fabio and Giuseppe).”

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4.Syracuse, Ortigia & Marzamemi Full-day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 15 reviews · from $124

Travel from Catania by air-conditioned van to Marzamemi, Ortigia, and Syracuse’s Neapolis Archaeological Park. You get multilingual audio commentary, central pickup, and free time to explore independently. Entrance tickets, meals, and a local guide are not included.

“I had initially booked a different route, which then could not take place because there were not enough participants. I was called several times in advance to find an alternative solution. That was great. The tour itself, however, was catastrophically organized. First the driver was late, then instead of the previously stated two hours in Syracuse we only got just over an hour, which of course was far too short. Because I was rebooked, I ended up in a group with Italian and Spanish speakers. The driver spoke practically no English. Fortunately, there were fellow passengers who translated for me here and there. Conclusion: this tour definitely needs guides in…”

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