Ortigia by boat | 1 hour 10 minutes

9 Reviews | Sicily
From $26.50 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
Select Date and Travelers
You can select up to 15 travelers in total.
Adult (11-80) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15
2
Youth (5-10) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15
0
Child (0-4) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15
0
Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ortigia by boat
2 Adults x $26.25
$52.50
Approx Total
$52.50

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian
  • Boat excursion with guide in Italian and English
  • Transfer from / to hotel (optional)
  • Food and drinks (available on board)
  • Anything not included in "Inclusions"

Overview

If you're wondering what to do in Syracuse, don't miss the opportunity to enjoy the Sicilian sea. You will observe Ortigia from a unique perspective: the sea; you will live an unforgettable experience exploring the sea caves; you can swim in the crystal clear waters of Syracuse.

Meeting points

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Ortigia

    The boat trip around the island of Ortigia will allow you to admire the following monuments or historic buildings from the sea: Palazzo Veneziano, Ponte Umberto I, Porto Piccolo, Former Bourbon Prison, Spanish Walls and Lungomare di Levante, Fortezza Viliena, Jewish Quarter, Castello Maniace, Fonte Aretusa, Duomo and Church of Santa Lucia alla Badia, Lungomare Alfeo and Porta Marina.

    30 minutes

  • Ortigia

    We will continue with the exploration of the sea caves on the coast of Syracuse: the boat will penetrate inside the caves to allow one to admire closely stalactites, stalagmites and coral formations.

    30 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • To ensure compliance with the timetables of the "Ortigia in Barca" Tour, please arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes in advance
  • The commander reserves the right to cancel the excursion at any time depending on the weather conditions

Free Cancellation

April 24100% refund
April 25No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

3.8

9 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    4
  • 4 stars
    3
  • 3 stars
    0
  • 2 stars
    0
  • 1 star
    2

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-3 of 4 reviews with 5 stars

Great short boat trip around Ortigia Island.

Published on Oct, 2024

Great trip. Very interesting information. Very pleasant and relaxing experience. Can be highly recommended.

By land or by sea?

Published on May, 2024

Great way to get a lay of the land by seeing it from the sea and then going into the town and seeing the sights . We did the boat trip the day we arrived.

Ortiga boat trip - short and sweet

Published on Jun, 2019

This 1 hour 10 minute boat trip was great. It was a small boat, which it needed to be to go under the old bridge and into the sea caves. We jumped off the boat for a dip in the sea on the way back, after sailing around the castle. The tour was provided by Dolce Excursions and we booked it through Sicilife. We has a bit of trouble finding the meeting point, but I recommend both providers.

Compare Similar Experiences

Current

Ortigia by boat
129457P19
time

1 hour 10 minutes

time Free Cancellation
9
From
$27 /   Person
Half Day Boat Tour on the Syracuse Coast ...
Likely To Sell Out
181433P5
time

4 hours

time Free Cancellation
108
From
$95 /   Person
Syracuse, Ortygia and Noto one day small ...
Likely To Sell Out
66202P1
time

9 hours

time Free Cancellation
76
From
$101 /   Person
Visit of the Ortigia market and cooking ...
129457P4
time

4 hours

time Free Cancellation
58
From
$105 /   Person
Siracusa - Ortigia & Noto Tour
91780P14
time

8 hours

time Free Cancellation
50
From
$218 /   Person
Half Day Tour of Syracuse
175628P4
time

3 hours

time Free Cancellation
30
From
$114 /   Person
Private boat tour with prosecco
175767P7
time

2 hours

time Free Cancellation
11
From
$74 /   Person
Private Day Tour to Syracuse and Noto
266409P29
time

8 hours

time Free Cancellation
7
From
$211 /   Person
Private Tour of Syracuse in 6 hours with ...
72582P4
time

5 hours to 6 hours

time Free Cancellation
6
From
$334 /   Group
Siracusa & Noto: small group tour from T ...
248832P1
time

10 hours to 11 hours

time Free Cancellation
28
From
$122 /   Person
Syracuse Private Daytrip from Taormina
Likely To Sell Out
8733P12
time

7 hours

time Free Cancellation
0
From
$467 /   Person
Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto
202173P19
time

9 hours

time Non Refundable
10
From
$129 /   Person
Day Trip: Noto and Siracusa Highlights F ...
15944P8
time

7 hours to 8 hours

time Free Cancellation
16
From
$233 /   Person
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour w ...
5885P231
time

12 hours

time Free Cancellation
12,342
From
$44 /   Person
Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour
5584DINNER
time

3 hours

time Free Cancellation
4,309
From
$165 /   Person
From Marrakech: Desert & Atlas Mountains ...
36697P5
time

7 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
3,384
From
$21 /   Person
Isla Mujeres Luxury Catamaran Sailing pl ...
6200P5
time

5 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
3,207
From
$149 /   Person
Bites of Nassau Food and Walking Tour
5887SGBITES
time

3 hours

time Free Cancellation
2,932
From
$92 /   Person
Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided L ...
6043BIS
time

10 hours

time Free Cancellation
2,616
From
$164 /   Person
Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenot ...
135903P1
time

4 hours

time Free Cancellation
2,606
From
$65 /   Person
Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran fro ...
6013FAJ
time

6 hours

time Free Cancellation
2,296
From
$180 /   Person
Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik ...
5562MONTENEGRO
time

11 hours to 12 hours

time Free Cancellation
2,161
From
$63 /   Person
Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail a ...
7452P2
time

3 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,853
From
$109 /   Person
Litchfield National Park and Jumping Cro ...
138034P1
time

11 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,833
From
$145 /   Person
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tou ...
Likely To Sell Out
6760FOOD
time

3 hours

time Non Refundable
1,750
From
$73 /   Person
Connect with TravelOne
Louise Berg
Destination Expert
Plan your Next Trip
TravelOne Subscribe
We organise unforgettable vacations.
Subscribe for trending deals.
© Copyright 2025 TravelOne Technologies Inc. | All Rights Reserved.
Visa Card Mastercard Maestro Amex Discover

TravelOne uses cookies to give you the best possible service. If you continue browsing, you agree to the use of cookies. More details can be found in our privacy policy.

Do you have a destination in mind, or would you like TravelOne AI to suggest one?

What is your destination?

City Breakup

Remove
+ Add New

Choose Travel Dates / Flexible and Fixed / Number of Days

What's your ideal trip length?

Days

Your trip length is 0 day


Travel Dates / Flexible and Fixed / Number of Days


Adults
Ages 12 or above
Child
Ages 8-12
Child
Ages 3-7
Infant
Ages 0-2
Adults
Ages 12 or above
Child
Ages 8-12
Child
Ages 3-7
Infant
Ages 0-2

Preferred Star Rating?

Accommodation Preferences

Property Preference?

Accommodation Preferences

Property Location?

Accommodation Preferences

Preferred Hotel Chain?

Accommodation Preferences

Meal At The Hotel?

Accommodation Preferences

What are your meal preferences?

Dining Preferences

What are your preferences for arrival/departure transfers?

Transfers & Internal Transportation

What are your preferences for internal transfers?

Transfers & Internal Transportation

Flights Preferences

What are your preferences for onward and return flights?

Cabin Class

Preferred Departure Time

Preferred Arrival Time

Preferred Airlines

Are you celebrating any special occasion?

Travel Activities & Experiences

Loading questions for you...! Please wait...!

Loading questions for you...! Please wait...!