Syracuse bike tour
This bike tour in Syracuse is designed to discover the city and the island of Ortigia in an active and enjoyable way, thanks to the use of electric bikes in Syracuse, ideal for tackling the route comfortably and effortlessly. A perfect experience for those who want to enjoy a true Syracuse bike tour among history, sea, and culture.
The tour begins at Porta Marina, the meeting point for bike delivery and adjustments. After a short briefing, the bike excursion will start.
The first stop is Piazza Duomo, where you can admire the magnificent Cathedral of Syracuse, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The route then continues towards the charming Fonte Aretusa before reaching the majestic Maniace Castle overlooking the sea.
Leaving behind the impressive Frederician fortress, we will cycle along the Levante seafront, a panoramic route offering views of the ancient Spanish walls. We will leave the island of Ortigia by crossing the Umbertino Bridge, continuing almost entirely on a bike path until reaching the ancient tuna fishery of Santa Panagia, a historic facility for tuna fishing and processing, active until 1970.
During the tour, a short stop is planned at the Basilica of Santa Lucia al Sepolcro, where visitors may admire Caravaggio’s famous painting The Burial of Saint Lucy.
The return route heads back towards Ortigia, crossing Piazza Archimede to admire the Fountain of Artemis before ending the Syracuse bike tour at the characteristic Ortigia market.
A complete and accessible itinerary, ideal for those who wish to discover Syracuse and Ortigia sustainably, combining culture, scenic views, and the pleasure of cycling.
Catania and AciTrezza bike tour
Cycling tour along the major streets of the old town, destroyed and rebuilt nine times in the same place. This unusual feature makes Catania a city with a thousand faces. A casket with treasures dating back to different historical periods, buried and then brought to light...keeper of many secrets yet to be revealed!
We will move out from the old town along coastal roads, until we arrive at Aci Castello. The name comes from the building symbol of the village, a castle built on a lava basalt rock, originated from an underwater eruption that occurred about 500,000 years ago. The castle, the object of many legends, is now used as a Civic Museum.
We will then reach AciTrezza, a fishing village that is the background of the Isola Lachea and the Faraglioni dei Ciclopi. These lava rocks were born from the same underwater eruption from which the cliff of Aci Castello originated. Greek mythology tells that the Faraglioni were the rocks thrown by Polyphemus (the Cyclop) against Ulysse (the opera's hero) after being blinded, in the masterpiece "Odyssey". In recent times, were the setting for Verga’s novel "I Malavoglia".
After this plunge into history, we will make a stop for a swim or refresh ourselves with a granita (a local lighter alternative to the icecream).
Syracuse bike tour
After the bike's setting, we will go toward Piazza Duomo to admire Syracuse's Cathedral. Our second stop will be the Aretusa fountain and then the Maniace Castle.
After leaving the massive castle of the Federician era we will go alongside the eastern promenade to see the ancient walls of the Spanish era.
Then we will leave the Aretusean Isle through the Umbertinian Bridge and we will reach, almost completely on the bike path, the old Tonnara of Saint Panagia, an old site of tuna fishing and processing active until 1970. During the tour, we will make a short stop at the Basilica of Santa Lucia to see, for those who wish, the "Burial of Saint Lucia", a famous painting made by Caravaggio.
After that, returning to the starting point, we will make a short stop to see the Artemide fountain in Piazza Archimede, ending the tour in Ortigia's market.
Water, sneakers (no flip-flops), snacks, season-appropriate clothing
Cycling tour guide; e-bike rental
Meals; pick-up from accommodation
3 hours
Meeting point
At Porta marina in Ortigia 09.30 h
Tour
The bike route goes through the main historical buildings and monuments that we will meet along the way.
Return
The tour will end at the Ortigia's market
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