Ragusa City Highlights Private Guided Tour
Overview
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With the help of our expert local guide, you will take a leisurely walk through the heart of Ragusa, Ibla, and be captured by its unique atmosphere. You will see from outside the stunning facade of some of the many Baroque churches in the town, including the Church of Santa Maria delle Scale and Santa Maria dell'Itria. Let our guide tell you all about the breathtaking Hyblean Garden and provide insights and anecdotes about the many UNESCO World Heritage sites housed in Ragusa.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Private Tour
- Expert Local Guide
✗ Not Included
- Pick Up and Drop Off
- Food & Drinks
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The last stop of the tour is the Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Scale, also a UNESCO World Heritage site. From here, you will enjoy a breathtaking view over the surrounding landscape.
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Stop 2
Stop here and capture the stunning view of the town and the surrounding countryside.
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Stop 3
Pass by Palazzo Cosentini, one of the most important examples of Sicilian Baroque style. It was built by Raffaele Cosentini in the 18th century and its most striking feature are the balconies with grotesque stone masks.
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Stop 4
This church was rebuilt in the 17th century after the earthquake and features a beautiful blue dome. The name refers to the Greek word "odigitria", which is connected to the Byzantine iconography of the Virgin.
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Stop 5
Follow our guide along this panoramic road that connects the Church of Santa Maria dell'Itria with Santa Maria delle Scale.
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Stop 6
See from outside the Duomo di San Giorgio designed by Rosario Gagliardi and be dazzled by its stunning Baroque facade. Our expert guide will tell you all about this UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Stop 7
Stop at the Piazza Duomo, where the locals gather to stroll, and see the important buildings overlooking it, such as the Neoclassical Palazzo Arezzo di Trifiletti and the Caffè dei Cavalieri.
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Stop 8
The Hyblaean Garden is the main landmark of Ragusa Ibla, a charming public park dating back to the 19th century. Follow our guide through the three different areas, corresponding to the various stages of its construction.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
Meet your guide near the Church of St. Mary of the Stairs
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End Point
The tour ends at the Iblean Gardens
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Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness