Solve riddles from the Temple of Apollo via the cathedral and the Fountain of Arethusa to Castello Maniace and hear the stories of Ortigia, Greek Syracuse and Archimedes, all on your phone, at your own pace and without a guide. 4.9 · 12 reviews✓ Instant access✓ Start any time✓ No guide needed
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Scavenger hunt 4.9 (12)
Best for first-timers, couples and families: solve a riddle at each of the 10 stops and unlock myths, Greek tyrants and the genius of Archimedes.
5 € - 11 €See details and book →
Outdoor escape game 4.5 (2)
For groups who love a challenge: every attraction hides its own puzzle, and up to three levels of hints keep the game moving without spoiling it.
5 € - 11 €See details and book →
Self-guided audio tour 4.7 (3)
For a slower day out: follow the stops with the audio tour, hear the history and anecdotes behind them and take as many breaks as you like.
4 € - 9 €See details and book →
The Syracuse scavenger hunt starts at the church of San Tommaso al Pantheon and the Foro Siracusano, then crosses to Ortigia past the statue of Archimedes. On the island you visit the old market, the Temple of Apollo, the Archimedes and Leonardo Museum and the Fountain of Diana, then the cathedral and the Fountain of Arethusa, finishing at Castello Maniace.
The 10 stops cover about 3 km, roughly 36 minutes of walking. Start anywhere or change the order in the app; Google Maps guides you. No entry tickets needed: every riddle uses the outside of the buildings.
Founded by Greek colonists from Corinth in the 8th century BC, Syracuse became one of the most powerful cities of the ancient Mediterranean and the home of Archimedes. On the island of Ortigia, the cathedral is built into a Greek temple of Athena whose Doric columns are still visible, papyrus grows in the Fountain of Arethusa, and Castello Maniace guards the tip of the island.
Wandering with a map, you see the famous sights; with a riddle to solve, you start noticing the details around them: dates over doorways, statues, inscriptions. Each answer unlocks the story behind the place, the whole group joins in on their own phones, and you set the pace.
The Syracuse scavenger hunt takes about 2 hours: 10 stops and about 36 minutes (3 km) of actual walking, the rest is riddles and stories. You can pause at any time and continue later.
It starts at the church of San Tommaso al Pantheon on the mainland and finishes at Castello Maniace at the southern tip of Ortigia. In the app you can choose a different starting stop or change the order.
No, you need neither a guide nor a time slot. After booking you get a reference by email; enter it in the World City Trail app and start whenever you like.
Yes, it works well for families. The riddles need observation and logic, not prior knowledge, so children can join in with an adult. The route is not suitable for wheelchairs and is difficult with strollers.
You can play the Syracuse scavenger hunt in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish or Dutch. Audio narration is also available for the stories.
Yes. Buy one ticket per player and form teams of up to 5 people; larger groups split into several teams. For team building, the outdoor escape game with its independent puzzles is a great fit.
Book the Syracuse scavenger hunt now and spend two hours solving riddles between Greek temples and the sea, starting whenever you are ready.
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