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Offered languages
- German
- German
- Portuguese
- Portuguese
- English
- English
- Italian
- Italian
- French
- French
- Spanish
- Spanish
Explore Ortigia entirely at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour that lives on your smartphone - no app to download and no physical guide to follow. A clear map links all 10 stops with simple directions, while short audio stories bring each location to life as you arrive. Along the way, interactive quizzes and riddles let you test what you've learned, solo or with friends. Uncover Ortigia's deep Greek roots, ancient power, and sea-spun myths, from the Statue of Archimedes to Castello Maniace, pausing, replaying, and wandering whenever you like. All you need is a charged phone with internet.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of the Statue of Archimedes. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.
The tour ends near Castello Maniace. Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
A bronze tribute to Syracuse's greatest mind, Archimedes, standing at the gateway to Ortigia on the Ponte Umbertino.
Admission ticket free -
Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo) (Pass by)
Sicily's oldest Doric temple, a 6th-century BC pioneer in stone, reused across centuries of Ortigia's layered history.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A historic sea gate guarding the harbor entrance, its Catalan-style shrine hinting at origins older than its inscription.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
An early-1900s monument rendering the Arethusa sea myth in reinforced concrete, crowned by the goddess Diana.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The 5th-century BC Doric temple of Athena, whose original columns survive embedded within Ortigia's cathedral.
Admission ticket free -
Syracuse Cathedral (Pass by)
A baroque cathedral built directly around an ancient Greek temple, later a mosque, layering centuries of worship in one place.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Ortigia's elegant baroque square, rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake and lined with grand palazzi and the cathedral.
Admission ticket free -
Fonte Aretusa (Pass by)
A legendary freshwater spring where wild papyrus grows, tied to the myth of the nymph Arethusa and the river god Alpheus.
Admission ticket free -
Maniace Castle (Pass by)
A 13th-century seafront fortress built by Frederick II at the southern tip of Ortigia, guarded by ancient bronze rams.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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