Ortygia Island walking tour in Sicily
Activity: Sightseeing, Walking Tours
Languages spoken: English, Italian
Duration: 2 hrs
Difficulty: Easy
Meeting point:Minimum age: 10
Good to know: You can only buy this activity for 15 persons at a time. If you require more places, kindly place more orders.
- Available in 2 days
- Minimum number of persons: 2x
- Buy this experience as a gift
Highlights
- You will discover the cradle of Sicilian civilization: the island of Ortigia!
- Admire its beauties such as the Temple of Apollo, the Fountain of Diana and the Fountain of Arethusa.
- You will visit Piazza Duomo and its majestic Cathedral
All about the trip
The Walking Tour of Ortigia with our licensed tour guide starts from the Temple of Apollo, the oldest Greek temple in Sicily (built in the sixth century BC). On days when it is open to the public, you can reach theChurch of San Filippo Apostolo alla Giudecca. Here, in the depths, is hidden a secret Ortigia: you will visit the crypt, an anti-aircraft shelter used in the Second World War and the well, which was previously a baptismal font.
Continue, then, in the direction of Piazza Archimede, where you can admire the splendor of the Fountain of Diana, linked to the myth of the nymph Arethusa, who is represented here with the Greek goddess Artemis, in the most important moment in which she transforms it into a source.
You will then arrive in Piazza Duomo, one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, where the founders of the city from Corinth settled. Here you can visit the majestic Cathedral and immediately after, if you want, you can independently visit the Hypogeum.
You will end the tour arriving at the enchanting Fountain Arethusa, a source of fresh water a few meters from the sea and linked to the love story between Arethusa and Alfeo.
Ortygia WikipediaWhat is included in the price
- Visit as per itinerary
- Authorized tourist guide
What is not included in the price
- Food and drink
- Cathedral entrance ticket
- Entrance ticket to the Hypogeum
- Anything not included in "Includes"
Instructions
The tour could be conducted, at the same time, multiple languages
To ensure adherence to the "Ortigia Walking Tour" schedule, all participants are asked to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early
Participants may use their own headset or purchase a disposable one on site at a cost of €1
Visits to the listed monuments may be subject to change on holidays or without prior notice due to the Covid-19 emergency
This activity is organised by Empeeria info@empeeria.it.
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Contact
Do you have a question or need more information about the activity?
You can reach our European office between 9am and 5pm CET on weekdays and between 11am and 5pm on weekends and holidays.
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