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A stone archway with greenery, a paved path, and a metal railing. 2
An ancient amphitheater with stone seating and a fenced area. 3
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Ancient ruins, a tree-lined pathway, and a road with cars. 5
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The previous price was S$9 and current price is S$7 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Descend into the sun-scorched limestone of Syracuse's ancient Neapolis, where monumental art masked ruthless autocratic control. From the cavernous quarries that swallowed seven thousand Athenian prisoners of war to the titanic altar of Hieron 2 and the acoustic shadows of Dionysius's cave, this journey unearths how Greek tyrants and Roman governors carved their authority directly into Sicilian bedrock. Discover an archaeological drama of coerced labour, royal spectacle, and the enduring voices that defied subjugation.

    • A 1.9 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 90 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in Power, Protest and Civic Spaces and History and Memory
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Syracuse
    • Syracuse, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Viale Giuseppe Agnello
    • Viale Giuseppe Agnello
    • 96100, Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy

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Podcast Tour Syracuse: Neapolis - Stone, Blood, and Tyranny in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Fri 0:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
S$8.52
S$6.82 x 2 AdultsS$13.64
Total
The previous price was S$17.04 and current price is S$13.64
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Syracuse

  • 10m
The titanic stone quarry whose sunken cliffs provided the building blocks of ancient Syracuse and served as an open-air prison for Athenian captives.

Duomo di Siracusa

  • 10m
The largest sacrificial altar of antiquity, engineered by tyrant Hieron 2 for state spectacles and massive public animal sacrifices.

Anfiteatro Romano di Siracusa

  • 10m
A massive Roman arena carved into the bedrock, illustrating imperial dominance, gladiatorial combat, and strict social hierarchy.

Grotta Dei Cordari

  • 10m
A subterranean quarry cavern repurposed for centuries by Syracuse's guild of rope-makers to spin maritime rigging.

Ear of Dionysius (Orecchio di Dionisio)

  • 10m
A soaring, S-shaped artificial cave renowned for extraordinary acoustic resonance and legends of tyrannical espionage.

Teatro Massimo

  • 10m
A monumental Greek theatre hewn from the living bedrock of the Temenite hill, host to ancient tragedies, assemblies, and royal spectacle.

Grotta del Ninfeo

  • 10m
An ancient water sanctuary dedicated to the Muses, fed by the Galermi aqueduct and overlooking the panoramic theatre.

Location

Activity location

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    Syracuse
    • Syracuse, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Viale Giuseppe Agnello
    • Viale Giuseppe Agnello
    • 96100, Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy

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