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Syracuse: Ortigia Island Seafood Tour with Sicilian Wine Tasting
Sip 3 wine pairings and taste 5+ catch-of-the-day bites across 4 stops with a small-group
3 h 30 min
Max 12 Guests
What's included
Eat where the Greeks once feasted
Expert English-speaking guide
Ortigia fish market visit
5+ Sicilian seafood tastings across 4 stops
3 Sicilian wine pairings
Syracusan lemon granita
Family-run trattoria stops
Guide tips
Itinerary
Your tour begins at Chiesa San Paolo Apostolo
Meet your local guide on Via dell'Apollonion in front of Chiesa San Paolo Apostolo, in the heart of Ortigia. Look for your guide holding a red bag, ready to lead you through Syracuse's most historic island.
Wander the bustling Ortigia fish market
Step into the lively Ortigia fish market, where vendors call out the day's catch. Sample octopus, gourmet fish bruschette, and fresh crudo prepared on the spot as your guide unpacks Syracuse's Greek fishing roots.
Stroll past the Fountain of Diana
Next, wind through Ortigia's narrow alleys to the Fountain of Diana, sculpted with mythological figures from Greek tradition. Pause for a fried fish cone packed with crispy calamari, anchovies, and shrimp.
Sit down for fish pasta and Sicilian wines
After exploring, settle in at a local trattoria for a plate of fish pasta paired with crisp Sicilian white wine. Your guide pours three regional varietals, each matched to the seafood you've tasted.
Cool off with Syracusan lemon granita
Finish the feast with a refreshing Syracusan lemon granita, made from fruit grown in nearby groves. Hear how Arab settlers introduced this icy dessert to Sicily over a thousand years ago, leaving a sweet legacy.
Your tour ends at Piazza Duomo
By the time the tour wraps in Piazza Duomo, you'll have tasted Sicily’s best seafood and walked through centuries of history. Stay to admire the cathedral's Baroque façade or linger over an espresso in the sun-drenched square.
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Free Cancellation Until Sep 19, 2026
Sat, 19 Sep 2026
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Important Details
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible, as it involves extensive walking on cobblestones, navigating Ortigia's narrow alleys, and some food stops including stairs.
Dietary Restrictions: Please contact us in advance with any special dietary restrictions or allergies, so we can do our best to accommodate you. All tastings include fish, so this tour is not suitable for vegans. Gluten-free options are available on request.
Alcohol Consumption: This tour includes Sicilian wines; participants should be of legal drinking age in Italy (18). Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake.
Tour Changes: Food and tastings may vary based on seasonality and market availability, but you can always expect a full meal's worth of fresh Sicilian seafood.
Dress Code: Comfortable attire and sturdy walking shoes are essential for the 3.5-hour walking tour through Ortigia's cobblestone streets and historic market.
Children: Kids are welcome on this tour, though the seafood-and-wine focus is designed for adults. There is no minimum age requirement.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Guided visit to the historic Ortigia fish market
5+ Sicilian seafood tastings (octopus, crudo, bruschette, fried fish cone, fish pasta)
3 Sicilian white wine pairings
Syracusan lemon granita dessert
Walking tour of Ortigia's historic center
Small group experience
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Government-issued ID
Water bottle
Camera
Light jacket or sweater (in cooler months)
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