Neapolis Archaeological Park (Parco Archeologico della Neapolis) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Neapolis Archaeological Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Syracuse, Ortigia, and Noto Walking Tour From Catania

• Ancient Syracuse: Private Guided Tour of the Neapolis Archaeological Park

• Siracusa, Ortigia and Noto Tour

There are plenty of affordable tours that can help you learn more about the Neapolis Archaeological Park, as a guide helps put the ancient ruins into context. Day trips that combine Neapolis Archaeological Park with nearby highlights such as Ortigia and Noto start from US$126.

Neapolis Archaeological Park is typically open daily from 8:30am until the late afternoon or evening. Check the website before you visit, as closing hours change seasonally, and arrive at least 1.5 hours before the park closes so you have ample time to explore. The park has reduced opening hours during the winter.

Neapolis Archaeological Park is about a 30-minute walk from both the Syracuse train station and Ortigia, the small island and historic center of Syracuse. Taxis are available from the island, and if you’re driving, look for street parking outside the park on Via Ettore Romagnoli.

The main attractions in the Neapolis Archaeological Park are the Greek Theater, where tragedian Aeschylus staged his plays, and the Roman Amphitheater, once the scene of gladiator fights. Don’t miss the other curiosities at Temenite Hill, such as the Ear of Dionysius and the Altar of Hieron II, used for sacrificial ceremonies.

Yes. INDA (National Institute of Ancient Drama) has organized a series of classical plays at the theater every summer for more than a century. Past performances include Ajax by Sophocles and The Phoenician Women by Euripides. The plays are performed in Italian, but it’s possible to rent an earpiece with the English translation.