Syracuse Boat tour of the island of Ortigia and sea caves

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Syracuse, Italy

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Booked 5+ times last week!

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Toni_D ·

Aug 2026

Well organised, clear meeting spot. Our guide Laura was knowledgeable as she guided us through the key sights of Ortigia and Siracuse by boat. Laura gave us swimming options and did not rush us to return to the boat. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable activity.

· Michele_B ·

Aug 2026

Had the best time. Very knowledgeable and experienced guide. We had a nice long time to swim in the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. Highly recommend. 😁

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Overview

What's Included

Bathing stop in crystal clear waters
Access to sea caves only by sea
Complete tour of the island of Ortigia from the sea

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Dolci Escursioni
Isola di Ortigia, Foro V. Emanuele II, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy
Infopoit SWEET EXCURSIONS in front of the beach of Fonte Aretusa

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Isola di Ortigia

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Syracuse

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Maniace Castle

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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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 72 reviews

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Had the best time. Very...

Michele_B, Aug 2026

Had the best time. Very knowledgeable and experienced guide. We had a nice long time to swim in the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. Highly recommend. 😁

A lovely way to see a beautiful location

Toni_D, Aug 2026

Very enjoyable boat trip

Nicola_C, Aug 2026

Very enjoyable boat trip with option to swim near the caves. Informed of the history of the island by a knowledgable guide & boat skipper.

This was a fabulous trip,...

Martina_C, Aug 2026

This was a fabulous trip, Franco was an excellent guide, the whole company went above and beyond to guarantee a perfect time. I highly guarantee!!!

Sightseeing with swimming-a winning combination

Corinne_S, Aug 2026

This is a way to spend a couple of hours seeing Syracuse from the water. We enjoyed the swim spots as well.

Excellent trip and great captain

Paul_H, Jul 2026

Excellent trip. Great captain and very well organised. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a trip around the caves and swim.

Sea caves and swim day

Emily_Z, Jul 2026

The sea was fierce the day of our trip. They informed us ahead of time that we couldn’t swim safely in the caves. And they were right, the sea was choppy, and we wouldn’t have felt safe. But we heard some great history of the island, and still managed to tour around Ortigia to see the buildings, fort, fortified walls, and sea caves. The skipper drove us into two sea caves so we could see the stalagmite. Our teenage son even enjoyed the trip! Great way to see the island from the sea and hear the history.

The seas were rough, but the service was easy!

Peter_K, Jul 2026

Information, due to the rough seas, we did not get a chance to go out on the boat. The operators were very informative in telling us that we should not go out (the water was indeed rough and the wind was strong). The offered to either reschedule our trip Or give us a refund. Because o was leaving Siracusa that evening, we could not reschedule so they immediately provided us a refund. Very professional!

Excellent Choice to go with this company for the Boat Tour

Rene_A, Jun 2026

Wonderful company. Excellent captain and excellent information, with plenty of time to swim in the crystal-clear waters.

Excellent. We booked the...

Gerald_S, May 2026

Excellent. We booked the 7pm 90 minute tour. Beautiful views and sunset, Guide was very friendly. Smooth and easy.

Highly recommended. Franco...

Raquel_A, Aug 2026

Highly recommended. Franco was very attentive, the swim in crystal-clear waters was incredible, and the explanations about the island, its buildings, and its history were very well told.

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Rubens_C, Jun 2026

The tour keeps what it promises. The caves are simple, not compared to the famous Blue Cave of Capri, or others from its own Italy, Portugal, etc. At the end a good dive closes the activity. Great for having a 360 degree view of the island of Ortigia

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