Ortigia: The Island That Built on What Was Already There
100 min · 2.7 km · easy
Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Syracuse. Every one is free to start: the introduction and first stop play in full, and every later stop plays a short preview before you pay. They run from about 60 to 100 minutes and 0.6 to 2.7 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
History walking tours in Syracuse
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ortigia: The Island That Built on What Was Already There | 100 min | 2.7 km | 12 |
| Neapolis Archaeological Park: A Theatre Cut from a Quarry Hill | 60 min | 0.6 km | 8 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
Via Minerva: The Temple Built Into the Cathedral
- Ortigia: The Island That Built on What Was Already There: Walk Ortigia, the old island heart of Syracuse in Sicily, from the Archimedes statue and the Temple of Apollo past Spanish sea walls and the Giudecca to Arethusa's spring and the cathedral built inside a Greek temple.
- Neapolis Archaeological Park: A Theatre Cut from a Quarry Hill: Walk the ticketed Neapolis park in Syracuse: the Roman amphitheatre, Hieron's altar, the Paradise Quarry, the Ear of Dionysius and the Greek theatre, cut from a hill of quarries.
How much do these tours cost?
Every history tour in Syracuse is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best history walking tours in Syracuse?
- Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Syracuse: Ortigia: The Island That Built on What Was Already There and Neapolis Archaeological Park: A Theatre Cut from a Quarry Hill. Each is free to start.
- How much does a history walking tour in Syracuse cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Syracuse history tours?
- About 60 to 100 minutes, covering 0.6 to 2.7 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Ortigia: The Island That Built on What Was Already There
100 min · 2.7 km · easy
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