Tour of the island of Ortigia and exploration of sea caves with baths.

Europe
Italy

From $26.50 per person Lowest Price Guarantee

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Youth (11-17) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Italian
A guided tour is included and also a stop to take a swim in our crystal clear waters

Bottled water

Overview

Our tour offers the opportunity to admire the beauty of Ortigia seen from the sea and the wonderful sea caves with spectacular colors thanks to the filtering light that highlights the coral formations, stalactites and stalagmites. You will be surrounded by all shades of blue while you admire the morphology of the coast with the vertical walls overlooking the sea when you approach the sea caves. We will also offer the opportunity to stop for a dip. The sections of the itinerary in question may vary according to marine weather changes

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Itinerary

Maniace Castle (Pass By)

They will see the prestigious Castello Maniace Via Mare.
Isola di Ortigia

We will skirt the island of Ortigia admiring the Duomo, the church of Santa Lucia , Palazzo Veneziano, Ponte Umberto I, small port, former Bourbon prison, Spanish Walls, Lungomare di Levante, Forte Vigliera, Castello Maniace, Fonte Aretusa, Lungomare Alfeo and Porta Marina

35 minutes
Syracuse

Discovering the sea caves. We will venture into these mysterious ravines along the coast to admire stalactites, stalagmites, coral flowers and numerous fascinating shapes, fruit of nature's creativity. Finally, we will stop for a refreshing dip.

35 minutes

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund

February 07No refund

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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.

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Must do in Syracuse

Published on Jan, 2025

Franko was a brilliant tour guide and boat skipper. Wonderful scenery and explanation of history and key sites. Highly recommended.

Amazing time on the water

Published on Jan, 2025

This was an amazing tour around Ortigia island and the caves. Franco and Laura did a great job of guiding us around and explaining the history of the island with plenty of interesting stories. Make sure to plan some time out of your time in Ortigia to do one of the waterfront tours with Dolci Excursioni!

Great tour and guide

Published on Dec, 2024

Our tour guide was amazing. He was able to point out everything and tell us about it. We were also very impressed with how skilled he was at driving the boat. He was also able to take pictures of my friend and me in the caves which was great. The pictures turned out amazing. We had a great time and would definitely do it again.

Great day on the water

Published on Nov, 2024

Great trip competent, friendly and knowledgeable skipper, lovely boat ride. It being November we had no intention of swimming so just the right length of time for us to see everything from the sea

Fabulous!!

Published on Oct, 2024

This is a must do. It is an amazing boat ride with gorgeous scenary and an incredible swim. The guide was informative and lovely. Stephano is honest and very helpful! Don’t miss this tour!!