Private or shared? in our Day Trips from Catania comparison. Private: driver day, hotel to Neapolis park, Ortigia and Noto; park ticket, lunch extra. 4.76 from 55 reviews at €226 per person each, two minimum.
Trade-off: Per person with two minimum; park ticket and lunch extra.
Last checked: September 26, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A private driver day for your own party from your hotel to Syracuse's Neapolis park, with the Greek Theatre, the Ear of Dionysius and the Latomie quarries, then Ortigia and Noto. It runs in two languages with air conditioned transport and bottled water; the park ticket, lunch and gratuities are not included. 4.76 from 55 reviews at €226 per person.
Your private driver will pick you up at your hotel or agreed meeting point in a relaxed atmosphere, you will arrive at the archaeological park of Neapolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the most important archaeological parks in Italy. Here you will discover the most significant ancient monuments - Greek Theatre, the largest in Sicily, legendary cave "Ear of Dionysius", famous for its unique acoustics, Hiero altar, the ancient Greek quarries "Latomie", Roman amphitheater, the Aretusa spring and enjoy spectacular panoramic views from the top of the hill.
Then you will visit Ortigia: the Greek temple Apollo, the Cathedral square with its bright limestone buildings - the cathedral, Palazzo Beneventano, the church of Santa Lucia, the Arethusa fountain, the Jewish Quarter, Piazza Archimedes, Diana's fountain, the Fish Point of Sale, where you can feel the unforgettable atmosphere of Southern Italy. And finally the beautiful NOTO with its baroque UNESCO site
This tour runs every day except Sun, departing at 08:30, 09:00, 10:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 26, 2026.
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289 pickup points listed by the operator, 286 of them hotels
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| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #2 of 4 | €226 | 8h–9h | 4.76 (55) | private |
| Baroque shades of Sicily (Noto, Modica and Ragusa day tour) | €110 | 8h | 4.83 (40) | shared |
| Siracusa,Ortigia and Noto Tour | €100 | 8h | 4.58 (89) | shared |
| Siracusa - Ortigia & Noto Tour | €219 | 8h | 4.5 (82) | private |
Ranked #2 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. Compare all 4 Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto from Catania