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Syracuse Maritime Tour: Explore Ortigia and Plemmirio
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Siracusa
Discover Syracuse’s maritime beauty on a 2.5-hour sunset boat tour. Explore Ortigia, Plemmirio, Maniace Castle, and more with a knowledgeable skipper.
Discover Syracuse’s maritime beauty on a 2.5-hour sunset boat tour. Explore Ortigia, Plemmirio, Maniace Castle, and more with a knowledgeable skipper.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Maniace Castle - On this journey, participants will have the chance to admire the majestic Castello Maniace, whose beauty is further enhanced by the enchanting hues of the sunset.
- Isola di Ortigia - The tour will circumnavigate the island of Ortigia, offering breathtaking views of the Duomo and the church of Santa Lucia, two architectural…
- Maniace Castle - On this journey, participants will have the chance to admire the majestic Castello Maniace, whose beauty is further enhanced by the enchanting hues of the sunset.
- Isola di Ortigia - The tour will circumnavigate the island of Ortigia, offering breathtaking views of the Duomo and the church of Santa Lucia, two architectural marvels, as well as the Ponte Umberto I, which has connected Ortigia to the mainland since the late 19th century. The itinerary will also include the charming small port and the mysterious former Bourbon prison. Participants will then see the Spanish walls and the stunning Levante promenade as the tour approaches the Vigliena Fortress and the renowned Maniace Castle, a symbol of Syracuse. The Fonte Aretusa, the Lungomare Alfeo, and the Porta Marina will be the next highlights.
- Parco Marino del Plemmirio - The tour will sail towards Plemmirio, a marine protected area, for swimming stops at the most picturesque spots along the route.
What's Included
- English, Italian speaking guide
- Carbonated beverages
- English, Italian speaking guide
- Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Enjoy 2 hours and 30 minutes of pure relaxation while exploring the maritime region of Syracuse and the Island of Ortigia. Aboard a motorboat with a skipper, uncover numerous historical and natural wonders, including the protected marine area of Plemmirio, the Maniace Castle of Ortigia, the Aretusa Fountain, and the Porto Grande of Syracuse. Refreshing…
Enjoy 2 hours and 30 minutes of pure relaxation while exploring the maritime region of Syracuse and the Island of Ortigia. Aboard a motorboat with a skipper, uncover numerous historical and natural wonders, including the protected marine area of Plemmirio, the Maniace Castle of Ortigia, the Aretusa Fountain, and the Porto Grande of Syracuse. Refreshing drinks will be available throughout the tour.
•Please note that the itinerary may change depending on marine weather conditions.
- Consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted to minors under 18 years of age.
Location
Via Senatore Giuseppe Maielli, 6
Via Senatore Giuseppe Maielli
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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E9808asnathalies
Jun 26, 2025
Absolutely worth it! Truly! - We booked the sunset boatride for 2,5 hours, but we ended up going on the 3 hours boatride. Upgrade from Stefano of Dolci Escursioni! And it was beautiful! Of course we were very lucky with having such perfect weather, it was 32degrees and no clouds and to be at 17.00 on a boat feels very refreshing. We were with only one other couple, so it felt very private.
First we drove around Ortigia island and passed by the caves (TIP, if you want to enter the caves and have more information about it, you should book the 2 hours cave & Ortigia boatride during the day from Dolci Escursioni) (the sunset boattour is too big to enter the caves, but it is still beautiful to go around them)
We stopped for a swim around the Brother caves, which was beautiful! Bring your swimming/snorkling goggles, lots of things to see!
After we continued towards south of Ortigia, closer to one of the biggest natural reservoirse of Europe, for another swim stop. You're basically swimming at sunset in the blue ocean, DREAM.
Alessia, our crew, had prepared some very yummy food (also suitable for vegetarians). Roberto, boatcrew, has a thick italien accent but will still try to talk english to you. Both very kind.
Drinks on board, wine, softdrinks and water.
Dolci Escursioni seems a bit smaller, independant company compared to all the others in Syracusa, but that gives them a wonderful personal charm. The whole staff are very kind people!
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Adeiurato
Jun 23, 2025
Kindness and sympathy are their strengths - A unique experience. We had booked at 6pm but for various reasons we arrived after hours. The boy was kind enough to put us on the next schedule. We felt pampered both by him for his kindness and promptness in solving problems and on the boat, for the sympathy of the driver. We also took a bath with the sunset. Highly recommend for those who want to have a beautiful and dreamy experience. ❤️
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546bebel
Jun 16, 2025
Wonderful sunset boat trip - This was a great evening boat trip. It was cool out on the water and the swimming was so refreshing. The wine and appetizers were wonderful. Highly recommend!
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Kendall
May 26, 2025
Awesome - It was awesome and beautiful!! The staff was very nice and there is definitely plenty to drink. My friends and I definitely think it is worth the money.
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Anoniem1234713
May 12, 2025
Lovely boat trip! - Wonderful boat trip along the caves, along Ortigia and further down a bay drop anchor for swimming. What a tasty snacks we got with it! I'd go again in a minute. Boat has 2 seating areas. Above and below. Something for everyone.
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Lynnrz3269lt
May 9, 2025
Awesome Cruise! - We were a party of 7 and had a wonderful time. The CAPT and his mate were knowledgeable and safe. Great views and awesome time!
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131oded
May 8, 2025
To do! - We decided to go for an hour by boat with Dolci Escursioni because the boss was friendly and the price interesting!
Steven the navigator gave us an explanation of Syracuse with music on board.
The atmosphere was good and the scenery beautiful!
It's definitely worth the experience.
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Kelseycs4477iu
May 5, 2025
Amazing service - We originally booked a sunset tour but due to the weather, the tour operator asked if we would be willing to go the next day for a daytime tour. They upgraded us with a full meal and 4 hour tour, which just proves their goal for excellent service. The food is absolutely fantastic, and even if we weren’t upgraded, I would have paid for the daytime tour. You absolutely get your money’s worth and every single person who works for this company loves what they do.
I’ve lived on the island for almost three years, and I can confidently say that the food on the tour is some of the best food you’ll get on the island.
Thank you so much for your amazing service, and I would love to come back!
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Gaiamarin
May 1, 2025
nothing short of fantastic, the spotless boat and especially Laura, the captain who led us cradling us in the waves with simp - Excellent organization, friendliness and friendliness, sunset tour to be repeated very soon with them! great Laura❤️
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Georgiam310
Apr 28, 2025
Beautiful experience - We recommend the experience, two and a half hours immersed in a beautiful landscape. Roberto and Umberto showed us the beauties we were facing and entertained us with their anecdotes.
Try it!
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