Discover the captivating allure of Ortygia, the old town center of Syracuse, on an exclusive private walking tour. Situated on a picturesque island very near to the mainland, Ortygia is a treasure trove of history spanning 3000 years. Your tour begins at the Apollo Temple, the oldest Greek temple in Sicily. As you walk through the enchanting narrow streets, you'll arrive in Piazza Duomo, where you will have the chance to explore a Catholic church that was constructed above an ancient temple, blending two cultures (the interior visit is only possible when there are no religious services taking place in the church).
Admire the legendary Aretusa Spring, famous also for its papyrus plants. We will also enter into the lesser-known paths of the former Jewish district. Uncover the secrets of Ortygia with a personalized private walking tour, offering a unique perspective on the island. Explore the layers of history, embrace the beauty of the surroundings.
Posted By : Hanluc
Excellent private tour. Our guide Eva was super, very friendly, gave interesting local knowledge and facts about the sites and culture of Ortigia. Exactly the right amount of information without overloading us but open to all questions. The interaction we had with Sebastiano at the Hermes office when booking the tour directly with them was also excellent and reassuring. All questions were answered, recommendations given and no pressure to purchase. Received an email from them a couple of days before the tour as a reminder and to introduce our guide for the tour. All round super experience and would definitely use them again without hesitation. Recommend Hermes 100%.
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Posted On : 2023-10-20 10:08:48 
Posted By : tbje
Anne-Marie, provided a fact fiiled 2 1/2 hour walk around this fascinating place.
Because she had lived locally, she was able to give us a historical and a lived experience.
We were very happy and have no hesitation in recommending this walk
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Posted On : 2023-06-07 03:15:34
Posted By : aussiebradme
Eva is a lovely guide and knows a lot to share about the history the city and Sicilian culture. The tour company was very responsive and move the timing due to my travel timing issues. I would recommend
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Posted On : 2022-07-17 12:31:06
Posted By : rkigervaron
Great tour. Covering all the basics and providing a great overview of the area. Guide knowledgeable and friendly
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Posted On : 2020-08-13 02:17:45
Posted By : mzirkle63
A lovely tour of Ortygia with Eva. She was very patient with our two young and energetic children. I would highly recommend her for anyone wanting to learn and experience the history and beauty of this Siracusa gem.
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Posted On : 2020-07-28 10:37:13
Posted By : Jin B
Our guide was very thorough in her knowledge and provided us a wealth of information. There are many hidden treasures that we wouldn't have found without her guidance.
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Posted On : 2020-01-27 09:24:33
Posted By : Judy K
I was surprised to find that we had this tour all to ourselves with no other guests which was nice. Our guide was very knowledgeable and ianswered all our questions very professionally. One thing though is that the first stop we made we were there for at least 20 minutes which I personally found to be very long in one place and wanted to move on but my husband found her talk informative. The tour focused mainly on important archeological sites and architecture and our guide, who has a degree in archeology, was well informed.
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Posted On : 2019-11-12 05:22:42
Posted By : msrug
Eva was an excellent guide. She was full of information and stories that made our tour. Great guide!
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Posted On : 2019-10-30 02:57:01
Posted By : Weltreisen1
This short walking tour is excellent! It provided a good overview of how history shaped the city of Siracusa (as well as Sicily). Very interesting and engaging. Our guide was Eva Maier, who was amazing! I highly recommend this tour to anyone who spends time in Siracusa! You can easily fit this into your itinerary!
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Posted On : 2019-10-26 16:54:28
Posted By : Anne_D
Highly recommend this tour. It was very informative and interesting. The tour enabled us to understand & appreciate this beautiful city
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Posted On : 2019-10-20 04:50:02 
