Guided Boat Tour of Ortigia Island with Grotto Visit

The Guided Boat Tour of Ortigia Island with Grotto Visit takes visitors around the historic island district of Siracusa, a settlement with roots stretching back to the eighth century BC when it was founded as a Corinthian colony. The tour runs by water, circling the limestone coastline and passing the sea walls, sea caves, and rock formations that define the island's perimeter.

During the tour, guides point out the sea grottos carved into the base of the cliffs, the Fonte Aretusa freshwater spring on the waterfront, and the fortified walls facing the Porto Grande. Tickets cover the guided commentary and boat passage for the full circuit, with departures available from the Ortigia waterfront. For more activities in the area, see things to do in Siracusa.