Noto Tours and Tickets

Get an overview of the UNESCO-listed old town of Noto in just a few hours with this introductory walking tour. Learn about the local traditions and culture plus take in landmarks like the Church of Santa Chiara, Cathedral of San Nicolo, and Palazzo Nicolaci. Gain insights into the unique Baroque architecture in the old town, plus pick up tips and recommendations for sightseeing, shopping, and dining on your own.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the hilltop town of Noto is celebrated for its ornate, baroque architecture. On this walking tour, choose from morning or afternoon departure times and get ready to discover Noto’s key landmarks in just a couple hours. With only a small group for company, you’ll wander through the town center, visit the cathedral, admire the Palazzo Nicolaci, and hear tips on where to find the tastiest granita.

UNESCO–listed Syracuse, Ortigia Island, and Noto are three of eastern Sicily’s most beautiful coastal settlements, with a history dating back to the days of the ancient Greeks. This full-day tour takes you to all three sites in one day, with round-trip travel from Catania, Taormina, and surrounding areas included. Discover Roman ruins in Neapolis, and admire beautiful baroque architecture in Noto—with your guide on hand to bring Sicily’s history to life.

Skip the large tour groups in Sicily, and opt for an intimate, private day trip instead. With a private driver whose focus is your personal group, see ancient Greek and Roman ruins at Neapolis Archaeological Park in Syracuse, stroll through Ortigia's small streets to shop for Sicilian products, and discover UNESCO-listed baroque architecture in Noto. Even better: A hotel or port pickup and drop-off service is also covered.

Delve into ancient Roman and Greek history on a visit to both Neapolis Archaeological Park and Ortygia Island in Syracuse. Neapolis is home to some of Syracuse's most notable ruins, including a massive Greek amphitheater that is still used for performances during the summer months. Marvel at age-old quarries and a Roman amphitheater where gladiators fought each other to the death. Afterward, head over to Ortygia Island―a small island that serves as Syracuse's historic center―and nearby Noto, a stunning town filled with exquisite, photo-worthy baroque architecture.

This experience includes the self-guided tour of the Baroque cities. The tour lasts 8 hours and includes transport only, you will have about 1 hour and 30 to visit each city. You will meet your driver in Syracuse and start the tour with a visit to the beautiful baroque city of Ragusa Ibla. At the end of the visit, among breathtaking landscapes made of large canyons, steep cliffs and wooded areas of olive groves and carob trees you will continue to Modica where you will have free time to visit this beautiful village and if you want you can have lunch with the famous "scacce Ragusa", you can also have a chocolate tasting for free. As a last stop you will go to Noto called "honey city" and where you can visit beautiful churches. You will be sent a small booklet with all the necessary information about the places you will visit and small tips to fully enjoy these cities. TOUR IS CONFIRMED WITH MINIMUM 4 PEOPLE

Join us on this tour of Syracuse, Noto and Marzameni and be captivated by the timeless beauty of these historic Sicilian cities. With us you will discover the hidden secrets and spectacular wonders of these Mediterranean gems. This seamless experience combines convenience, comfort, and unforgettable memories of Sicily’s most picturesque towns!

The baroque cities of Noto, Modica, and Ragusa have been recognized by UNESCO for their lavish 17th-century churches and palaces. Visit all three in a single day with this driving tour from Catania. Skip the delays of public transportation with hotel pickup and transportation directly to each of these architectural gems. Explore at your own pace and cap off your day with a stop at a historic chocolate factory.

A daily tour to the suggestive places of Syracuse (Archaeological park of Neapolis, Ortigia) and Noto. An organized tour with comfortable and latest generation minivans and / or minibuses that will accompany you on this wonderful experience. The Baroque style that characterizes and unites these splendid places in Sicily will dominate. Possibility of Pick up and drop off from and to the accommodation facilities.

Get good value for your money by seeing two of southeastern Sicily’s most popular destinations with this daylong tour of both Syracuse and Noto. Travel with a guide to Ortygia, the Neopolis Archeological Park, and baroque Noto. Plus, this trip includes round-trip transportation from your hotel in Catania.

Get more out of your time in the Vendicari Nature Reserve, and explore it with a local guide, just for your own group. You’ll learn about the landscapes of wetlands and dunes that stretch alongside the shores of the Ionian coast, and discover the birdlife that abounds. Round-trip transport from Syracuse is included.

Discover the breathtaking Baroque town of Noto on this private 3-4 hour tour from Syracuse. With a licensed guide, stroll through picturesque streets, marvel at UNESCO-listed landmarks, and soak in the town's rich history. Enjoy round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned car, and finish with a traditional Sicilian arancino.

Today 8.30am be ready at pick-up location to meet our driver and departure from Siracusa in direction of Ragusa Ibla. You have the chance to explore independently the old part of the city and an undisputed reality of Baroque art. Soon after, you will discover the local Chocolate in Modica. This particular chocolate is made with a very old recipe, the one coming from the Aztecs. We then continue to Noto. In the Arab period the town was the capital of one of the three districts of Sicily (the Val di Noto) and once defeated by the Christians, Noto became a rich Norman city. Unfortunately, it was totally destroyed by the 1693 Sicilian earthquake and rebuilt in a new position nearer to the Ionian Sea. But the new Noto is a masterpiece of Sicilian Baroque! Later we return to Siracusa (estimated arrival time h 4pm) Please note that if the tour does not reach at least two participants it will not be operated.

Visit two Sicilian cities in one day on this full-day tour from Taormina. Spend the morning exploring the Greek ruins and the island of Ortigia in historic Syracuse, enjoy free time for lunch, then visit the Baroque town of Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

the tour includes visits to the beautiful Sicilian Baroque cities, which are also World Heritage Sites (UNESCO) we will leave Syracuse (preferably in the morning) with first stop in Noto, nestled among the rolling hills of Sicily, characterized by its sumptuous Baroque palaces and imposing churches, living testimonies of the art and architecture of the period, we will then go to Modica, which with its intricate alleys and majestic churches, enchants visitors with the opulence and grace of the Baroque, expressed through ornate facades and refined decorative details (it will also be possible to visit the Modica Chocolate workshop and there will also be a stop for free lunch), finally we will go to Ragusa Ibla to the Iblei gardens, overlooking a breathtaking panorama, capturing the attention with its Baroque buildings that climb along the slopes creating a suggestive mosaic of architectural elegance and history.

Departure from Avola, southbound, first stop at the White Rocks of Lido di Noto; you will enter the Vendicari Nature Reserve for a swim in front of the beach of Calamosche; the tour will continue in the heart of the reserve to admire the Vendicari tuna trap and make a stop in front of the white beach behind the island of Vendicari. You can then observe the 4 Roman columns that are located about 5 meters deep near Marzamemi. Sicily Boats provides all participants with snorkeling equipment, i.e. fins, masks and snorkel. The navigation continues towards the island of Capopassero, you will be able to admire the Tafuri Castle, the octopus cave and the Spanish fortress. Then a stop to enjoy the aperitif with Sicilian sparkling wine, arancini, fresh fruit, beer and soft drinks. We will then move to Marzamemi for a stop on land of about 30 minutes to visit the ancient village of sailors. Finally, we will return at sunset or first dark to the port of departure.

Visit the small baroque villages around Syracuse on a full-day tour. Visit the hilltop city of Ragusa to see its many baroque buildings and enjoy free time to explore. Then, it's on to Modica, famous for its history of chocolate making, where you can sample the delicious dessert. Finally, stop in Noto for a lunch break and more free time to explore the city’s architecture.

The "Capopassero" tour departing from Avola will allow you to discover all the most beautiful places in the south of the Gulf of Noto. You will see uncontaminated natural landscapes, cliffs of volcanic origin and others in sandstone, you will be able to swim among the fish of the Vendicari Nature Reserve and admire from the sea the wonderful Tafuri Castle and the Spanish stronghold on the island of Capopassero; and finally, a walk ashore in the colorful village of Marzamemi to conclude the Tour before returning. MAIN STOPS White rocks of Lido di Noto, Calamosche, Tonnara di Vendicari, Isola di Vendicari, Colonne Romane, Isola di Capopassero, Grotta del octopo, Castello Tafuri, stop on land in Marzamemi, volcanic spring of Calabernardo / Cicirata beach.

Syracuse and Noto are two of Sicily’s top baroque cities, but reaching them with public transport can be a hassle. Skip the train and bus with this tour that includes transportation directly from Taormina. Join a small group and head straight to Syracuse, where you’ll have free time to explore the Neapolis Archaeological Park and Ortigia old town at your own pace. Then head to Noto to marvel at the UNESCO-listed architecture.

A day to discover the treasures and beauties of the two most important cities in eastern Sicily: Syracuse (Ortigia) and Noto. Discover the Sicilian baroque to breathe the solemnity of timeless places.

Discover two historic Sicilian cities on this full-day small-group tour from Taormina or Catania to Syracuse and Noto. Visit the archeological sites of Syracuse such as the Greek Theater and the Ear of Dionysius before exploring the historical center of Ortigia Island. Then head to the UNESCO-listed city of Noto which is also dubbed the “Baroque Capital” due to its beautiful aristocratic buildings like Ducezio Palace and Palazzo Nicolaci.

Baroque tour : Noto, as a true European Capital of Baroque, represents the heart and triumph of the Baroque : palaces, churches, monasteries, squares, fountains, open in succession like a theatrical scenography that leaves you breathless. Definitely, the most beautiful kilometer of art in Europe. Visit the city of Syracuse one of the oldest Greek colonies in Sicily and a World Heritage Site as a UNESCO site. Visit of the Archaeological Area : Neapolis of Syracuse with the Greek Theater, the Roman Amphitheater, the Altar of Hieron II and the Latomie del Paradiso with the Ear of Dionysius. Visit to the island of Ortigia with the Temple of Apollo, the Duomo, an important Baroque church built on an ancient temple, and the Fontana Aretusa with its famous papyrus plant. Free time to stroll around the area

The tour starts in Syracuse, one of the oldest cities in Sicily. Visit the ancient Greek Theatre, a well-preserved masterpiece that will transport you back in time. Walk around the island of Ortigia and admire the splendid Cathedral of Syracuse, cross the most evocative places, completely immersing yourself in the thousand-year history of this city. After Syracuse, we will head towards Noto, the pearl of Sicilian baroque. Admire the incredible Baroque architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as you stroll through the streets adorned with ornate churches and palaces. Taste Sicilian cuisine during the gastronomic break, personalized according to your tastes. Travel in style and comfort on a tailor-made tour. Our dedicated driver will make your experience unique. Book now and discover the charm of Syracuse and Noto with a private tour that combines comfort and unparalleled beauty!