The 4 Best Sicily Cave Tours

1.Syracuse: Tour of Ortigia Island & Caves with Local Skipper

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,060 reviews · 1 hour · from $23Our pick

Cruise around Ortigia with a local skipper such as Nunzio, Ninni, Otto, or Didi. You’ll pass the harbors, Arethusa Spring, Castello Maniace, bridges, and sea caves, with live English or Italian commentary and a weather-dependent swim stop.

“The guide was very friendly and had lots of interesting information for us about Syracuse - even off the beaten track. A definite recommendation!”

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2.Tour of the island of Ortigia and exploration of sea caves with baths.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $24Top rated

Cruise around Ortigia with a local skipper, passing Castello Maniace, the Duomo, Fonte Aretusa, old walls, and other landmarks. The boat then visits coastal sea caves before stopping for a swim. Franco, Laura, Steven, and Stefano have all led well-liked departures, though English clarity can vary.

“Great excursion. Stefano and the captain and the rest of the team were great. Enjoyed the history, caves, seeing Ortigia from a different vantage and a dip in the sea.”

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3.Boat tour Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 541 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

From Giardini Naxos, cruise with guides such as Kevin, Andrei, Francesco, or Gianluca past Mazzarò, Taormina, Isola Bella, and the Blue Grotto. Expect coastal views, a swim stop, Prosecco, and Sicilian almond sweets aboard a covered boat for up to 20 people.

“There's an opportunity to swim..wear a bathing suit and bring a towel. We wish we would have known that. Everyone got to swim but us as we did not know to wear our bathing suit under our clothes”

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4.Boat tour of Ortigia Island and sea caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Cruise around Ortigia Island and Siracusa’s coast with an English-speaking guide such as Ninni, Nunzio, or Mattia. Expect sea caves, views of Castello Maniace, low bridges, local history, and sometimes a short swim. Boats hold up to 30 people, and the ride lasts about an hour.

“A great way to see Ortigia and Syracuse from a different perspective. Enjoyed a quick swim, though take note it is in the middle of the sea, ie not near to the shore, so those not super confident at swimming might not want to do so. Our guide Ninni was very knowledgeable about local history, giving good recommendations for those on board following the tour.”

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