Boat tour Ortigia and Syracuse sea caves
Description
We will start from the Ortigia canal and leave the small port to go towards Syracuse sea caves, we will visit the caves of the capuchins, the corals, the heart and the stalactites. Subsequently we will return to the island of Ortigia to circumnavigate it, admiring the moments and telling geographical/historical information about the city of Syracuse. They return from the large port and we will return again to the Ortigia canal where we started. During the tour it will be possible to see some points of interest from the sea such as: the cathedral of the cathedral, Fonte Aretusa, Castello Maniace, the eastern seafront, the western seafront, the Marina, the Sanctuary of the Madonna, and the Bourbon prison, etc. It will also be possible to take a short 10 minute swim break.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Circumnavigation of the island of Ortigia from the historic center of Syracuse founded by the Greeks 2700 years ago.
Seen from the outside, Ortigia tip built between 1232-1237. Geographical historical point and also entrance-exit of the large port of Syracuse
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(38)
Nunzio, the friendly skipper, is pleasant; a nice trip to see the caves, a very enjoyable boat experience, I recommend it.
A relaxing and very practical experience, especially from the meeting point to the pier. Friendly and courteous staff. An hour between the sea, wonderful caves, and spectacles that only nature can give us. I highly recommend it even for the little ones.
We totally enjoyed the boat tour and exploring the caves. Nunzio was awesome. He taught us history about the area and was a very good driver and we fekt very safe on the boat. It was a great value. I would definitely recommend the tour.
Well managed boat trip to see the caves and then head around Ortigia. Nini, the skipper has a delightful way of giving a lot of information and good boat handling skills, making sure we were all safe and not getting wet on quite a windy day.
Beautiful and our guide was Knowledgeable and awesome. Went in November and the weather was fantastic
Guide was very difficult to understand due to accent and engine noise. He provided little narrative about what we were looking at. Felt rushed.
Very pleasant visit, welcoming and friendly staff. I highly recommend doing this experience if you are in the area.
We loved Nuncio! Brilliant tour guide, and a superb skipper! We had a swim and really enjoyed all the jokes and music!
On time. Worth the cost. Boat captain knowledgeable and our group very friendly. Weather helped as it was sunny and warm.
The sea was a bit stormy, but the captain made us forget everything with his incredible good humor. Oh, and of course you can take many beautiful pictures along the way! 😉
