What You Will Do
We offer the only 100% vegan tour in Siracusa/Ortigia. The tours are small and will never include more than ten people. The tour guide has been vegan for 15 years and is a native English speaker. And did I mention that it will be a lot of fun?!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meeting place: We will meet in front of the large white Map of Ortigia in Piazza Pancali. It is located on Ortigia Island just after you cross the Corso Umberto bridge. I will be wearing a white sunhat with black polka dots.
1
3 Ortigia Street Market,
7 minutes
After meeting at the large white Ortigia sign in Piazza Pancali, Tonia will walk you through the island's popular food market to enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds of this interesting piece of Sicilian history.
2
Za Bar
10 minutes
At this stop, you will enjoy the tour's first savory item.
3
Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo)
10 minutes
Learn a bit of history about one of the most important ancient Greek monuments in Sicily and spend a few minutes taking photos with the help of Tonia or taking selfies.
4
Corso Giacomo Matteotti
8 minutes
Enjoy a short stroll up Corso Matteotti which is one of the island's popular streets and is lined with shops and boutiques. This will give you the opportunity to decide which shops to return to after the tour is completed.
5
Fountain of Diana
10 minutes
We will view the beautiful Fountain of Diana, learn about her story, enjoy the lovely Piazza Archimede, and have another opportunity to take Instagram-worthy photos. As usual, Tonia is happy to be your photographer.
6
Viola Bakery
7 minutes
Our second food stop includes your first sweet treat!
7
La Piazza Duomo
12 minutes
The grand Piazza Duomo is the highest point on the island of Ortigia and introduces you to the island's gorgeous Baroque architecture. You can admire the exteriors of the stunning Siracusa Cathedral, the Palazzo Senatario (Town Hall), and the Santa Lucia Church. This is another wonderful opportunity for photos. Admission to the monuments is not included.
8
Arethusa Spring
5 minutes
The beautiful Fountain offers a bit of mystery and mythology to the tour. You will learn about the tragic love story that brought this unique freshwater spring to the edge of the Mediterranean Sea. What adds to the wonder of this lovely spot are the papyruses, grasslike aquatic plants that are very rare in this part of the world. Plan to come back in the evening for the island's beautiful sunset.
9
Maniace Castle
13 minutes
We will walk along the water to the stunning castle perched on the edge of Ortigia. This massive stone fortress protected the city of Syracuse for eight centuries. You'll learn a bit about its long history, and we'll have time for more photos! Admission to the Fortress is not included, but Tonia highly recommends returning to explore the monument.
10
Giardino Aretusa
18 minutes
Next, we'll wander through the lush, shady garden, along the sunny marina, before heading back to the center of Ortigia.
11
Arancina
23 minutes
Next, you'll devour a delicious and hearty staple of Sicilian cuisine (savory).
12
Statua di Archimede
6 minutes
We will complete our tour at the Statue of Archimedes, and you will receive your sweetest (and final) vegan dessert. Time for photos and to say our goodbyes!
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