---
title: Baroque shades of Sicily (Noto, Modica and Ragusa day tour)
lang: en
type: tour
city: Catania
country: Italy
price: 110
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.83
reviews: 40
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [en, it, es]
free_cancellation: true
guidekin_pick: Noto with Modica and Ragusa
rank_in_category: 1 of 4 (Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto from Catania)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-09-26
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/baroque-shades-of-sicily-noto-modica-and-ragusa-day-tour/
---

# Baroque shades of Sicily (Noto, Modica and Ragusa day tour)

**Guidekin's take:** Noto, Modica and Ragusa in one day, three baroque towns of the UNESCO listed Val di Noto, with a visit to a historic chocolate factory and a free tasting. Pickup in the Catania area and an air conditioned vehicle are included, lunch is not, and it suits anyone who wants the south east without driving. 4.83 from 40 reviews at €110 per person.

## Overview

Visit the amazing valley of Noto, cradle of the late Sicilian baroque style and UNESCO world heritage.

Travel to the Suth East of SIcily and stop at Noto, Modica and Ragusa.

Visit the oldest chocolate factory of Sicily and have a free tasting.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 69 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €60: ages 5 to 13

## Key facts

- Price: from €110 per person
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.83/5 from 40 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Sicily Grand Tour
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price

## What's included

- All Fees and Taxes
- Pick up in Catania area
- Air-conditioned vehicle

## Not included

- Lunch

## Itinerary

1. **Ragusa Ibla** (2h) - VIsit of the city center
2. **Modica** (1h 30m) - Visit of the Unesco city of Modica
3. **Noto** (1h 30m) - Visit of the Unesco city of Noto

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri
- Departures: 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Pickup points listed by the operator: 69

## Good to know

- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto from Catania

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #1 of 4** | €110 | 8h | 4.83 (40) | shared |
| [Syracuse Ortigia and Noto Private Tour](/italy/catania/tours/syracuse-ortigia-and-noto-private-tour/?format=md) | €226 | 8h | 4.76 (55) | private |
| [Siracusa,Ortigia and Noto Tour](/italy/catania/tours/siracusa-ortigia-and-noto-tour/?format=md) | €100 | 8h | 4.58 (89) | shared |
| [Siracusa - Ortigia & Noto Tour](/italy/catania/tours/siracusa-ortigia-noto-tour/?format=md) | €219 | 8h | 4.5 (82) | private |

Ranked #1 of 4 in Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto from Catania by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €100 to €226, median €165; typical length 8h. 2 of 4 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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