Tours & activities in Syracuse

Taste Siracusa like a local and connect with an Italian Mamma. Tour the vibrant market and historical food shops to discover typical ingredients. Then head home for a cooking demonstration followed by a 4-course lunch or dinner with wine included.• Local market and food shops tour with a culinary enthusiast in Siracusa• Learn Italy’s cooking secrets during your private cooking demonstration• 4-course lunch or dinner with wines included at a local's home

Enjoyable hiking tour to Pantalica nature reserve. Experience the unique emotions that only a site like this can offer. Our guides will lead you along the paths of the largest reserve in the province of Siracusa, always guaranteeing maximum reliability and safety. This  hiking experience, that can be adapted both beginners and enthusiast, offers the opportunity to visit even the less known and touristic places. In fact, following a circular route, it will be possible to know the impressive bronze age necropolis and the fascinating Byzantine rock-cut settlements, perfectly set in the variegated ecosystem that characterize this important Nature Reserve, listed as  Unesco site in 2005 due to its very important historical and natural heritage.

Guided tour of Noto, a city of art rich in charm that has earned the title of “Stone Garden” as well as the Sicilian capital of Baroque. In 2002 it was named UNESCO as a World Heritage Site along with all Baroque cities of the Noto Valley. Starting from Porta Reale, you will pass through the main street, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, where on both sides you can admire baroque churches and palaces then passing for the jewel of Baroque par excellence: the Cathedral.

- 09 am or 1430 pm Meet up times in the location decided - Arrival in Ancient Noto Ghost town destroyed by an earthquake, there we will have first walk to see and learn about this amazing city.- drive with a car through the ghost town in the safe Sicilian Jungle.- We will park and walk down a small canyon in a 2800 years old safe road carved into the rock - Gorge walking in through a stunning Sicilian river. - Arrival to the Secret Love Pool where will take long rest with the possibility of swimming and perfect picnic location.

After discovering ancient city of Syracuse, your guide will bring you to your boat and you will start your 1,5-hour Syracuse boat tour during which you will admire Ortigia Island and North Syracuse from the sea, see picturesque caves and corals, small islands and rocks, and historic landmarks, such as Castello Maniace, the Spanish Walls, the Fountain of Arethusa, the Cathedral, the Church of the Holy Spirit, the Ear of Dionysius cave, the Latomie dei Cappuccini cave, Heart Shape cave, Dolphin rock, Elephant rock and many other interesting sights.

The Mosaico transfer involves:Departure at 8:30 am, arrival at the Roman villa of the farmhouse (stop for about 2 hours). Departure for the valley of the temples (stop for about 2 hours). Return to Syracuse.Our cars are registered for public use, equipped with the required municipal authorizations and have free access to limited traffic areas and preferential lanes in all cities.Free bottled water wi fi.Our drivers are equipped with the qualifications required for driving public service vehicles.Guided tour itineraries are available on request.NB. THE LISTED EXCURSIONS INCLUDE A / R TRANSFER ONLY.

Take a tour of Sicily to see all the most important locations of the famous TV series, 'Inspector Montalbano.' Visit the police station, Vigata, Marinella's beach, Montalbano's house, Don Balduccio's Palace, main church, restaurant on the beach, amazing countryside and sea spot.

09,00 pick up in hotel and drop off at 5,00 pm.From you residence in Eastern Sicily. In the tour to visit scenes of the set of "Inspector Montalbano", the are mainly concentrated in Ragusa (Vigata), the area of a moving beauty, that the shots Sironi have been able to exploit and make it ideal for the stories and the characters. We will also visit Scicli, here we can visit the Montelusa police office (invented name). Afterwards we will visit the seaside house of Inspector Montalbano, with its splendid terrace overlooking the beach. Marinella is a name invented by Camilleri, but the one seen in fiction is PUNTA SECCA. We will also visit Modica and here we offer you a guided tasting of Modica chocolate.It is very important for us to have the details of your pick up and meeting with our driver. You must tell us where we will pick up: what name your hotel has; what address does your hotel or your b & b have and in which city;

We will walk through one of Sicily's most beautiful towns, Noto, learning about the history and the secrets of this town, the mother of Sicilian baroque style. It was built after a major earthquake in 1693 that destroyed all of the East of Sicily. Noto city became the inspiration for all the other cities being restored. After this visit we will go to visit a roman Villa with stunning mosaics  and to end the tour we will visit a stunning traditional 17th Century Fishing village, a real master piece of traditional fishing marine industry.

This hike takes you into the beauty of the Iblean canyon. We will hike into Cavagrande Nature reserve where the paths are mostly narrow and steep, dug in the limestone rocks, alternated with stairs. The effort of the way will be immediately repaid with the spectacular view of the beautiful lakes, where you are welcome to take a dip, and the lush vegetation.

Consiglio i viaggiatori di effettuare questa tipologia di tour ecologico perché, essendo un risciò concede l’accesso nella zona pedonale,un abirinto con vicoletti storici permette di visitare l’isola di ortigia a 360 gradi, sia interna che esterna con soste, spiegazione e foto scattate dai driver.

Departure by bus to Marzamemi, wonderful seaside village! The history of this small village began in 1752 along with the construction of the tonnara, around which the palace of Prince of Villadorata was built. A visit to an artisan workshop where the tuna bottarga is produced, under oil, and it still has traditional methodologies. Continue by bus to Porto Palo di Capo Passero, where you will see the remains of an ancient tuna station dominated by Castle Tafuri.

- Half day (4 hours)- free Pick up/ drop off at your accommodation - driving to the nature reserve with explanation of landscapes and history of Sicily of that area.- Visit to Roman villa mosaics- Visit to Marshland area and hides to view migratory birds  ( Eg. Pink Flamingos )- Visit 700' Tuna Industry - Visit to Tuna museum- Visit to 2000 years old greek fish industry- Coastal hike

Pantalica is the oldest burial site in Europe, with over 500 tombs carved into the limestone rockfaces. It is situated in one the most beautiful and dramatic valleys in Sicily. A place filled with mystery and the timeless flourish of nature. Pantalica is a natural reserve, with its breathtaking beauty and historic importance recognised as a World Heritage Site under the Unesco scheme. We will take a tour of the most important archeological places, experiencing the lush nature in which primitive people thrived in possibly Europe's biggest settlement of the bronze age. We will walk down to refresh and swim in the clear water of the Calcinara River.Before booking please always drop me a message, so we can check weather forecast and make sure that you book the right excursion for the right day. 

The Mosaico transfer involves:Departure at 8:30 am, arrival at the Roman villa of the farmhouse (stop for about 2 hours). Departure for Caltagirone (stop for about 2 hours). Return to Syracuse.Our cars are registered for public use, equipped with the required municipal authorizations and have free access to limited traffic areas and preferential lanes in all cities.Free bottled water wi fi.Our drivers are equipped with the qualifications required for driving public service vehicles.Guided tour itineraries are available on request.NB. THE LISTED EXCURSIONS INCLUDE A / R TRANSFER ONLY.

Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Siracusa cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Siracusa recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Departure from Avola, heading north to the Marine Protected Area of Plemmirio.Stages: Club Avola, Tonnara di Avola, Pantanello Beach, the Rotonda a mare “Chalet”, Lido di Avola, Gallina Beach, Marquise of Cassibile Beach, Punta del Cane, Fontane Bianche, Torre di Ognina, Ognina Island, Spiaggia dell ' Arenella, Scoglio di Milocca, Tonnara di Terrauzza, Plemmirio.Excursion duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes.Route length: 26 Mn (48 km).

Our cars are registered for public use, equipped with the required municipal authorizations and have free access to limited traffic areas and preferential lanes in all cities.Free bottled water wi fi.Our drivers are equipped with the qualifications foreseen for driving public service vehicles.Guided tour itineraries are available on request.NB. THE LISTED EXCURSIONS INCLUDE A / R TRANSFER ONLY.

Taormina, Savoca and Castelmola: visit the beauties of these three famous little towns in Sicily, starting from the Godfather scenery, in a private way!

The service provides for on-site transfer only.* the return time must be agreed in advance (as the telephone lines may not work)

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic Siracusa recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from Sicily cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with the Cesarina and immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Siracusa cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Siracusa recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Etna & Taormina One Day Tour is the unique opportunity to join two best-seller tours in one day, comfortable minivan, professional licensed guide assistance during the whole day, all-inclusive tour with no more expenditures, enough free time for shopping and souvering.+ Visit the highest active vulcano with us+ Explore the recent activities+ Taste local products+ Enjoy the most beautiful place in Sicily, Taormina+ Dream on the most breath-taking paroramic Square in Italy+ Visit the Ancient Theatre of Taormina+ Learn the charming love stories of the most glorious town+ Taste some delicious Italian ice-cream+ Make a wish where it comes really true+ Just enjoy the most beautiful day in Italy

Departure from Avola, heading north towards Syracuse.Stages: Club Avola, Tonnara di Avola, Pantanello Beach, the Rotonda a mare “Chalet”, Lido di Avola, Gallina Beach, Marquise of Cassibile Beach, Punta del Cane, Fontane Bianche, Torre di Ognina, Ognina Island, Spiaggia dell ' Arenella, Scoglio di Milocca, Tonnara di Terrauzza, Plemmirio, Capo Murro di Porco, Pillirina, Spiaggia del Minareto, Scogli Castelluccio, Scoglio La Galera, Castello Maniace, Fonte Aretusa, Ortigia.Excursion duration: 5 hours and 30 minutes.Route length: 39 Mn (73 km).

The transfer of the Vulcano tour includes:Departure at 8.30am, arrival at the Sapienza refuge at 10.30am (stop of about 2 hours). Departure for Taormina - during the journey we will make a small stop of about 20 minutes for a panoramic view to Isola Bella and continue to Taormina. Return to Syracuse.Our cars are registered for public use, equipped with the required municipal permits and have free access to limited traffic areas and to preferential lanes in all cities.Free bottled water wi fi.Our drivers are provided with the authorizations required for the operation of vehicles in public service.Upon request we offer guided tour services.NB. LISTED EXCURSIONS ONLY INCLUDE TRANSFER A / R.