Photos: Berthold Werner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Quintin Soloviev, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
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Photos: Berthold Werner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Quintin Soloviev, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
Sicily's oldest Greek temple ruins
Your local guide
Sebastiano Amenta
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Highlights
- Sicily's oldest surviving Greek temple
- Ruins many visitors walk straight past
- The earliest Greek layer of the city
- Stone columns older than the cathedral nearby
- A quiet corner with an ancient history
About this tour
This session looks at the Temple of Apollo, the oldest surviving Greek temple ruins in Sicily, tucked into a corner of Ortigia that many visitors walk straight past. You see the low stone base and columns up close and learn what made this site significant to the earliest Greek settlers. The camera stays on the public square throughout.
I start by pointing out why the ruins are easy to miss, then walk around them slowly explaining what survives and what has been lost. I take questions throughout and send a short note on the temple's history afterwards.
It suits anyone with an interest in ancient Greek history who wants to see the oldest layer of the city. It also works well as a first stop before a longer walk around Ortigia.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Syracuse before heading out.
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The temple base 21 min
The camera holds on the low stone base of the Temple of Apollo, and I explain why these are considered the oldest Greek temple ruins on the island.
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What visitors miss 21 min
Pointing to the surrounding square, I explain how easy it is to walk past the ruins without noticing them, since they sit lower than the buildings around them.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Syracuse: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Arancini and Borgata, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Rome time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Syracuse, showing you The temple base and What visitors miss live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Syracuse live with my phone.
Times shown in Rome time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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