Syracuse Boat Tour: Visit Ortigia Island, Pillirina and Sea Caves
4.5
51 Ratings
Siracusa

Embark on a Syracuse Boat Tour and explore the stunning Ortigia Island, Pillirina, and the mesmerizing sea caves. Discover the diverse flora and fauna, visit the Capuchin cave, coral cave, and stalactite cave, and marvel at the enchanting white coasts. Let our expert guides make this unforgettable journey a truly unique experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pillirina - Punto panoramico - The southern side of the Plemmirio marine protected area is home to this beautiful gulf called “la Pillirina”, a naturalistic beauty that will leave you speechless
  • Isola di Ortigia - You will sail along the entire perimeter of the island of Ortigia
  • Fonte Aretusa - The peculiarity of this place is the encounter between the fresh water of the spring and the salt water of the sea
  • Plemmirio - This tour will let you discover one of the most beautiful spots in the protected marine area of Plemmirio which is called Pillirina
  • Maniace Castle - You will sail just below the Maniace castle which is involved in many legends of Archimedes
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Skipper
  • Surcharges on fuel
  • Snorkel masks
Additional Information

This tour includes a visit to the Island of Ortigia and the sea caves and a stop in the Pillirina area which is part of the Plemmirio marine protected area. We will sail along the northern coast of Syracuse where between a sip of fresh drinks and spritz, we will approach the sea caves where admiring them from the inside you can discover the flora and fauna hosted. You will visit the various caves inside: the Capuchin cave, the coral cave and finally the large cave, also known as the stalactite cave. The last stop will be in the Pillirina area composed of limestone and clay rock, here you will discover these very white and enchanting coasts. Our friendly and professional guides will take care of you during the navigation to make the tour unforgettable, making you discover points of coast that can only be reached by boat and that only with this tour you can admire. Maximum 15 passengers per boat.

Location
Viale Montedoro, 51
Viale Montedoro
IT IS IMPORTANT TO ARRIVE AT THE MEETING POINT 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE TOUR
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Barbararw2106sa
Aug 6, 2024
Great! - Really a wonderful experience! We visited the caves and the Plemmirio area! The tour is two hours and gave us fabulous landscapes very suggestive at sunset! Friendly and helpful staff! Recommended!
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A2596awpaolai
Jul 28, 2024
Boat ride - Great experience, highly recommended company, they were very punctual and very friendly. A very nice boat ride. Thank you very much to Vincenzo
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Jigape
Jul 27, 2024
Good boat ride - 2 hours with good views of the coast, caves and stops to take a bath in two coves. We really enjoyed it. And with the detail of having a palatable cold prosseco on such hot days
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T4227qgelisabettas
Jul 25, 2024
Sunset in a boat - Fun and well organized experience After the tour of Syracuse and the visit of the caves, Mirco made us swim in two beautiful places, the children were over the moon. Then prosecco fresh fruit and music on the boat accompanied us towards a sunset on Ortigia that we will hardly forget.
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Freackscreations
Jul 24, 2024
Super - Beautiful tour but shame about the sea a bit too rough to swim but it is the fault of mother nature.... the skipper was a great
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Doralaviaggia
Jul 13, 2024
A wonderful experience! - We decided to take a boat tour to better admire the beauties that Syracuse and Ortigia offer and it was a great choice! We could admire the sea caves with the colors of turquoise water, we bathed in wonderful places and Marco, the captain, was very kind!
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Gabrielav542
Jun 24, 2024
Spectacular - We rent this mini spectacular tour of the island of Ortigia, spectacular turn! The super gentle captain and on hand, explained the caves in a serious way and with the popular legends of the people who have grown up in this area! Then they took us to an area that if I'm not mistaken is called the pillyrin! The sea was spectacular! Children had fun fullllll We enjoyed an excellent sparkling wine from the area! The only negative part is that it lasts a short time! 🤣😍😜
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Gabrielav542
Jun 24, 2024
Spectacular 😍😍😍😍 - We did a tour on the island of Ortigia spectacular! The captain was super available and super gentle! He explained all the history of the caves and popular legends! The sea was spectacular! Then we took a bath in an area that if I am not mistaken is called la pilirina!!!!, wonderful place! Included in the package was water and a delicious Sicilian sparkling wine! Too suggestive! The only negative thing is that it lasts only 2 hours😢🤣😜
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Tobogan1
Jun 8, 2024
Boat trip along the coast of Ortigia to the Babilonia school, an Italian language and culture center for foreigners. - Great tour with friendly and professional staff, ready to meet the needs of our students. Warmly recommended.
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O938tzluisab
Jun 22, 2024
It was good, but could be better - Positive point: boat was not full Negative: little sparkling (only a bottle for the entire boat), delay in leaving, the captain spoke very limited English.
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