Syracuse Greek Theater (Teatro Greco) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Syracuse Greek Theater (Teatro Greco). 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
• Group guided tour of the archaeological park of Neapolis
• Private Tour of Syracuse’s Neapolis Archaeological Area
• Syracuse & Noto - Day Tour from Taormina

Standard adult tickets to the Neapolis Archaeological Park—which include entry to the Greek Theater, Roman Amphitheater, and other sights within the park—cost €16.50. You can pay for your admission online or at the on-site ticket office. Guided tours of the park typically cost US$50–US$100 and sometimes visit other attractions.

First built on Temenite Hill in the 5th century BC, the Greek Theater is one of Syracuse’s top attractions. The semi-circular stone venue once sat up to 16,000 spectators to see plays by the Greek tragedian Aeschylus. You can relive those ancient times today as the theater puts on classical plays every summer.

Yes, guided tours are available at the Syracuse Greek Theater (Teatro Greco). You can join archaeologist-led walking tours to learn more about the Greek Theater and other Neapolis Archaeological Park attractions. Guided day trips are another option—several experiences combine the theater with Noto, a baroque town, and Ortigia, the picturesque island and historic center of Syracuse.

INDA (National Institute of Ancient Drama) puts on a series of classical plays at the Syracuse Greek Theater (Teatro Greco) in the summer months. You can book your seats on the INDA website—tickets typically go on sale a couple of months before the season begins and are priced based on their proximity to the stage.

Yes, the Greek Theater (Teatro Greco) is part of Neapolis Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient Greek ruins. While you’re there, check out the centuries-old Roman Amphitheater, the sacrificial Altar of Hieron II, old burial chambers like the tomb of the Greek thinker Archimedes, and the Ear of Dionysius, where prisoners were once held.