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3-hour walking tour Discovering Ragusa Baroque

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Ragusa, Italy
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Tina_G ·
Oct 2025
Our guide Serena took us on a wonderful tour of Ragusa Ibla starting from Ragusa Superiore. On the way we learnt about the history of Ragusa and its surrounding areas, the baroque style of architecture, saw beautiful buildings and walked the pretty garden of Ibla. Serena presented her detailed knowledge in an easy to understand and interesting manner. She was brilliant. I highly recommend this tour.
· Laurie_S ·
Oct 2025
This tour was perfect, exactly what we were hoping for, super informative and very interesting history of Ragusa. Serena was both knowledgeable and friendly. We would highly recommend this tour!

Overview

    What's Included

    • Licensed Tour Guide
    • The participants can request photos for free
    • Recommendations

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista
        Piazza S. Giovanni, 41/45, 97100 Ragusa RG, Italy

        The tour starts from the cathedral of San Giovanni Battista in Ragusa superiore (upper town).

      End point

      • Ragusa Ibla
        Via Giardino, 5, 97100 Ragusa RG, Italy

        The tour ends near to Giardino Ibleo in Ragusa Ibla (lower town) where there are the urban bus stop and the taxis’ stand.

      Itinerary

      1

      San Giovanni Battista's Cathedral

      45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

      Palazzo Zacco (Pass By)

      Palazzo Bertini (Pass By)

      2

      Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Scale

      20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

      Palazzo Nicastro Barone del Lago (Pass By)

      Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Itria (Pass By)

      3

      Duomo Di San Giorgio

      30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

      Circolo di Conversazione (Pass By)

      Portale di San Giorgio (Pass By)

      Chiesa di San Giuseppe (Pass By)

      4

      Giardini Iblei

      30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Most travelers can participate
      • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility due to the presence of many steps.
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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      Reviews

      5.0
      based on 52 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      Excellent way to get to know Ragusa & Ibla and all the history is offers

      Gerald_C, Nov 2025
      Excellent tour. Serena is a very knowledgable guide with excellent English. She conducts a very informative and entertaining tour

      Ragusa

      psecker, Oct 2025
      Very informative and interesting tour. Serena spoke very good English and she was clearly very knowledgeable about the history of the town

      Amazing!

      maureen_h, Oct 2025
      Serena was incredibly informative and related the information in a calm and focused manner. She was extremely patient and kind in answering all questions. Would highly recommend this tour if u want to know more about the history. Wear comfortable sneakers as many steps to walk. But done casually.

      Beautiful Ragusa!

      Laurie_S, Oct 2025
      This tour was perfect, exactly what we were hoping for, super informative and very interesting history of Ragusa. Serena was both knowledgeable and friendly. We would highly recommend this tour!

      Beautiful Ragusa

      Tina_G, Oct 2025
      Our guide Serena took us on a wonderful tour of Ragusa Ibla starting from Ragusa Superiore. On the way we learnt about the history of Ragusa and its surrounding areas, the baroque style of architecture, saw beautiful buildings and walked the pretty garden of Ibla. Serena presented her detailed knowledge in an easy to understand and interesting manner. She was brilliant. I highly recommend this tour.

      Amazing exploration of Ragusa

      Alla_P, Oct 2025
      Very detailed and comprehensive experience with Serena. Highly recommend. Serena has deep knowledge of history and architecture.

      Great view of Ragusa’s beautiful city and many churches with Serena

      Oscar_B, Sep 2025
      Serena was an excellent guide with positive energy and a lively way of brining the past to life. We visited many churches in this waking tour and she managed to keep it interesting and even fun.

      Ragusa walking tour

      legoes, Apr 2025
      Our guide Serena was brilliant she knew her history and all the knowledge about every church that we went to.She was always engaged and looked happy with her job.Luckily we were the only ones but she did say she only does small groups and i think we went over time which she wasnt worried about. 10 out of 10 Serena thanks

      Serena is a wonderful Guide

      Tina_E, Mar 2025
      Best historical guide in Ragusa. We learned so much from Serena, she was knowledgeable and spoke very clearly we enjoyed our afternoon learning

      Our tour guide was very...

      Jillian_M, Jan 2025
      Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a very detailed history of the architecture, culture and more. She was very accommodating with our schedule and she was very friendly

      Don’t miss this opportunity.

      Dennis_W, Nov 2024
      We had a wonderful tour. Serena is very knowledgeable about history architecture and art in Sicily and especially this region and the baroque period. She is warm and generous with recommendations for further exploration and she gave us some great tips for restaurants and places to visit elsewhere in the area. You will feel fortunate just to meet such a person and will end the day with a rich appreciation for your visit.

      History, architecture and churches with Serena.

      Ekta_W, Oct 2024
      We spent a lovely afternoon with Serena, who was friendly and knowledgable and took her time to show us the amazing architecture that Ragusa has to offer. We learned so much history and Serena shows us several very special churches and built an interesting story around them. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting. We have decided to come back and stay in Ragusa, just by going on this tour.

      Fabulous tour!

      Lauri_G, Sep 2024
      This was a really nice tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, and provided not only a history or Ragusa but also of Sicily in general. Plan enough time to park in the lower town and take a bus to Ragusa Superiore to start the tour or vice versa.

      Good but long

      Deb_M, Sep 2024
      Serena was lovely and very informative. Tour was a bit long, maybe a few less churches and more about the town.

      Book this tour!

      Toni_T, Sep 2024
      If you're staying in Ragusa or only have a few hours to explore, I highly recommend taking a tour with Serena. She brings both sides of the city to life with engaging stories about Ragusa's rich heritage. Her extensive knowledge of each site, combined with her thoughtful itinerary, ensures you'll visit some of the most scenic spots in all of Sicily. The tour was exceptionally well-organized, and I'm so grateful for the experience. Thank you, Serena!

      Five Star walking tour with Serena

      Trudy_K, Aug 2024
      Amazing! We loved every minute of the guided tour. Our tour guide Serena deserves 5 stars! Serena was extremely informative and she really knows her history. Serena is thoughtful as we started the tour at the top and descended down the hill toward Ibla. What can I say we loved every minute. Thank you Serena for keeping us informed by WhatsApp and for you kind patience. You are a Star!

      Awesome

      Eduardo_S, Jul 2024
      Serena was amazing. She contacted us in advance of the tour and gave us personalized guidance on how to arrive from our hotel to the tour. The tour as such was amazing. Serena is very knowledgeable and gave us very interesting first hand information about the city. I can just recommend this tour if you visit Ragusa

      A wonderful walk where history comes alive!

      Vivienne_D, Jun 2024
      We thoroughly enjoyed an amazing walk from Upper Ragusa down to Ragusa Ibla, including 300 steps, with Serena. We visited the important churches on the way and she explained the different typical balconies to us. Not only was Serena knowledgeable, she made the Baroque era come alive with her passion. We also had a lot of fun together. Thank you for a wonderful experience! We highly recommend Serena as guide for anyone who wants get to know Ragusa's and Sicily's vast history.

      Serena Brought Ragusa to Life

      Michael_K, May 2024
      Our guide Serena shared a lot of historical detail with the group, very enthusiastically. She brings a lot of positive energy to the tour and engages the group through interesting details and anecdotes about upper and lower Ragusa. She is a real pro and enjoyed the tour quite a bit.

      Great tour

      Gene_M, Apr 2024
      Great tour! Serena is very knowledgeable and pleasant, we have learned a lot about Sicily’s history and unique stories about Ragusa. Highly recommend!

      Old Regusa churches

      Louise_C, Mar 2024
      A great tour guide - very knowledgeable. She gave lots of information about the rivalry between upper and lower Regusa. We would recommend this tour.

      Absolutely the best way...

      Max_H, Mar 2024
      Absolutely the best way to experience Ragusa. Were able to see Ragusa from new town to Ragusa Ibla. Serena was the best guide, very knowledgeable about Sicilian and Ragusa history

      Lovely tour

      Susan_J, Mar 2024
      Serene is very knowledgeable about history. She gave us some nice restaurant recommendations. We enjoyed our time with her.

      Five stars for Serena

      Gretchen_W, Oct 2023
      Serena was a wonderful guide. From detailed historical information to architectural details to tips on food, drink and restaurants, she was fantastic. So knowledgable and with a great sense of humor.

      Good way to get to know Ragusa

      Cheri_K, Oct 2023
      Nothing in particular . Our guide had a lot of historical information to share and took us all around the city.

      Ragusa Wow

      Southbay_J, Jul 2023
      Ragusa was a favorite stop in Sicily so far, wow what a beautiful city. Serena was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable, answered all of our questions. She really created a wonderful experience.

      Faszinierende Stadt

      Inge_K, Jun 2024
      Es ist eine faszinierende Stadt und mit unserer tollen Führerin Serena haben wir viel gesehen, das uns sonst beim Alleingang nicht aufgefallen wäre. Serena ist eine unglaublich kompetente und fürsorgliche Guide, die auf die Wünsche eines älteren Ehepaars gut eingegangen ist, und uns mit Wissen um die Stadt versorgt hat. Vielen Dank dafür!

      Vielen Dank an Serena für...

      Bernd_H, May 2024
      Vielen Dank an Serena für die ausführlichen und interessanten Informationen über Ragusa und Sizilien. Serena ist eine sehr sympathische und engagierte Reiseführerin, die wir gerne weiterempfehlen

      Ottima esperienza tra le vie di Ragusa Ibla!

      Daniele_C, Apr 2024
      Ottima esperienza con la guida Serena, preparata ed empatica. Ci ha fatto immergere nella storia della Sicilia. Esprime passione per quello che fa! Grazie

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