--- title: Siracusa - Ortigia & Noto Tour lang: en type: tour city: Catania country: Italy price: 219 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.5 reviews: 82 duration_minutes: 480 free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Three in one day? rank_in_category: 4 of 4 (Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto from Catania) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-09-26 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/siracusa-ortigia-noto-tour/ --- # Siracusa - Ortigia & Noto Tour **Guidekin's take:** A private driver day for your own party from your accommodation to Syracuse's Neapolis park, the historic centre of Ortigia with its market and a delicatessen stop, then Noto. It is transport only in an air conditioned vehicle with bottled water; entrance fees, a guide, lunch and gratuities are not included. 4.5 from 82 reviews at €219 per person. **Three in one day?:** Yes: park, Ortigia and Noto in 8h by private car, short time in each; fees, guide, lunch extra, two minimum. 4.5 from 82 reviews at €219 per person. Trade-off: Transport only: entrance fees, guide and lunch extra. (last checked September 26, 2026) ## Overview Pick-up from accomodation and transfer to Syracuse where you will visit the wonderful Neapolis Archaeological Park for a walk immersed in the history of the great Greek civilization. Afterwords, visit of Ortigia (Syracuse's island) and its historical center, where you can wander around the local market, see and buy local products and souvenirs before sitting in a typical characteristic delicatessen shop (BURGIO) where you can taste typical homemade products like delicious selection of cold cuts and cheese, olives, dried tomatoes, aubergines, mushrooms etc...everything served with hot bread to emphasize the special taste of fresh products. Head out to Noto, one of the most important baroque centers in Sicily, where you will admire the most important baroque buildings in Sicily and taste one of our delicious desserts, like cannolo, cassata, granita etc... ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 7 pickup points - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €14: ages 3 to 7 ## Key facts - Price: from €219 per person for the Siracusa - Ortigia & Noto Tour option; other options up to €260 - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.5/5 from 82 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 87% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Taxi Catania NCC - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Siracusa - Ortigia & Noto Tour | €219 / person (for 2+ people) | - | Pickup included | | Departure from Taormina | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | - | Pick up in Taormina Area: This option includes in the price the pick-up of customers from a hotel or other structure located in the Taormina area. Pickup included | ## What's included - Private transportation - Bottled water - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Lunch - Gratuities - Specialized guide - Entrance fees to attractions ## Itinerary 1. **Parco Archeologico della Neapolis** (2h) - The tour starts with the Neapolis archeological park, the most characteristic part of Syracuse, where you will see the Greek theatre, Latomie del Paradiso, Ear of Dionysius and the Roman amphitheatre. 2. **Ortigia** (2h) - Next stop will be Ortigia with the ruins of the earliest Greek constructions. Among them, the most important one is the Cathedral of Syracuse which rises on the highest point of the small Island of Ortigia. A very important and famous spot of Ortigia is the Arethusa Fountain,... 3. **Noto** (2h) - Next stop is Noto, where you will visit the ancient baroque town center, one of the most important in Sicily, with beautiful buildings, Churches and the magnificent Cathedral. Known as the Capital of the Baroque: in 2002 its historic center was declared a World Heritage Site... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - 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: 7 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €438 | €219 | | 4 | €488 | €122 | | 6 | €504 | €84 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto from Catania start at €100 per person. ## Compared with other Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto from Catania | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 4** | €219 | 8h | 4.5 (82) | private | | [Baroque shades of Sicily (Noto, Modica and Ragusa day tour)](/italy/catania/tours/baroque-shades-of-sicily-noto-modica-and-ragusa-day-tour/?format=md) | €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 | Ranked #4 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. 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