6 Walking Tours in Syracuse to Build a Day Around

1.Street Food Walking Tour in Ortigia with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 293 reviews · 3 hours · from $77Our pick

Walk Ortigia for three hours with guides such as Maria, Giuseppe, or Iryna, stopping at five local food spots for arancini, impanate, seafood, cheeses, cured meats, granita, cannoli, and liqueur. Come hungry, wear comfortable shoes, and tell the provider about dietary needs when booking.

“We have been on a 3h Food-Tour with Iryna, the guide and another 8 people. The group size was perfect, everyone was so friendly, especially Iryna. Iryna explained everything in a very informative, interesting and funny way. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was fantastic. We stopped for the food and historical buildings. Iryna answered all of our questions very well. We do recommend it.”

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2.Ortigia and Neapolis Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 205 reviews

Start at Neapolis Archaeological Park with a private guide such as Giuseppe, Anna, or Marcelo, then explore Ortigia’s ancient lanes and Cathedral. Expect Greek theaters, the Ear of Dionysius, Temple of Athena, and lively storytelling. Monument tickets cost extra.

“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the park as well as the island. We all learned so much. He made it both fun and interesting. I would highly recommend.”

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3.Ortigia Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 181 reviews

Explore Syracuse’s Ortigia with a licensed English, Italian, or German-speaking guide. See the Apollo Temple, cathedral, Arethusa Spring, Jewish Quarter, and Piazza Archimede. Private tours run year-round, with guides such as Eva and Galina offering flexible, detail-filled walks.

“Eva was very informative. Learnt a lot about the history of the area and the architecture. Highlight was the cathedral. Stunning and unique with original doric roman temple remains incorporated into church. High recommend tour.”

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4.Ortigia Classic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 167 reviews · from $22Best value

Walk Ortigia with an English or Italian guide, visiting the Temple of Apollo, Piazza Duomo, Aretusa Spring, Giudecca, and more. Eva is one guide praised for her clear storytelling and easy pace. The shared tour lasts two hours, costs $22, and includes headsets for larger groups.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and had a good style of communication, The radio headphones worked well. Recommended.”

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5.Highlights of Ortigia Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 136 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Walk through Ortigia with an English- or Italian-speaking guide, visiting the Temple of Apollo, Fountain of Diana, Piazza Duomo, Syracuse Cathedral, and Arethusa Spring. Guides such as Michael, Giuseppe, Letizia, and Vincenzo have been praised for clear history and local stories. Cathedral entry is extra.

“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history, architecture, and local lore of Siracusa and Ortigia. He was kind and answered every question thoroughly. I highly recommend this tour. Whether you’re just arriving in Siracusa or looking to deepen your understanding of the area and its history. I can’t recommend it enough. One small suggestion: we especially enjoyed the local lore our guide shared, such as the story about the Dolce & Gabbana heirs owning a flat near the Duomo. Including more of that type of fun, insider information could make future tours even more engaging. Still, the tour gets 5 out of 5 starts from me. Thank you for…”

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6.Syracuse Private Walking Tour with Traditional Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $265Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide in Ortigia for a private walk through Cathedral Square, the Arethusa Fountain, the Jewish Quarter, and Archimedes Square. Guides such as Biagio, Michele, Marco, and Corrado bring local stories to life before a Sicilian lunch with wine tasting.

“Michele was very knowledgeable! Food was wonderful. Saw all the sights of Ortigia. We were picked up at our Hotel.”

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