Planning a trip to Siracusa

A horse-crawn carriage on Piazza Duomo in Siracusa

Getting there, getting around, tourism info and more

Trip-planning basics

• How long to spend in Siracusa: Siracusa is my favorite city in Sicily—and there's lots to see not only around town, but in the surrounding area as well. I'd give it at least an overnight, with a healthy two days of sightseeing on either side. Staying two nights would be even better.
• Siracusa tourist office: The main tourist office is on Ortigia at Via Maestranza 33 (tel. +39-0931-464-255). Other offices: Via Mirabella 29, Via San Sebastiano 45, Largo Anfiteatro (at the entrance to the archaeological zone). Official website: www.comune.siracusa.it/essereturista/turismo/home.htm).
  . Useful private site: www.siracusaturismo.net. » more
• How to get to Siracusa: Siracusa is in the southeast corner of Sicily, on Sicily's east coast about an hour south of Catania. If you are not driving, the best way to get there is by train. (Unless you're coming from a smaller town in the interior like Piazza Armerina or Caltagirone—plus, oddly, Palermo—in which case the bus is better.) » more
  
• How to get around in Siracusa: Many city buses start/end at Piazza della Posta, just over the bridge on Ortigia. From the train station, take no. 20 or one of two "Navette" shuttles to Ortigia (or walk it: it's a dozen blocks; takes about 10–15 min.). » more

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