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Up & Down 6-Hour Tour Of The Baroque Towns Of Ragusa & Modica

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Food and Drink, Culture, History

  • Duration

    6 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, Italian, Spanish

Description

Explore the southeast corner of the island in this full-day tour of the Baroque towns of Ragusa and Modica. Following a devastating earthquake in 1693, the cities in the Val di Noto were rebuilt in the exuberant Baroque style popular at the time, and,  since 2002, have become a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their harmonious planning and exceptional architectural details.

Highlights
  • Meet in Ragusa Ibla and explore its alleys and picturesque corners
  • Learn the history of a glorious reconstruction
  • Look up for funny decorations of noble palaces 
  • Visit a traditional Sicilian cart painting atelier
  • See the most iconic baroque churches
  • Taste the delicious Modica chocolate
  • Tour of Ragusa and Modica expand_more
    • Follow your passional guide for a walk "Up and Down" the city of Ragusa and uncover the history and secrets of the southernmost province in Sicily. Rising from the Hyblean mountains and perched on the side of a hill, Ragusa's historic centre is called Ibla and presents itself as an ode to the Sicilian Baroque and its grandiose lines: an art form emerging from a rock. 
    • Here we will visit a traditional atelier of Sicilian charts, a unique place that takes us back to the early '900, where Sicilian charts were at their peak.
    • Continue to Modica, once the capital of the Hyblean country. The city offers stunning views and reveals precious treasures along the way, sensorial as well as architectural. Here you'll stop at a traditional chocolate factory to taste its excellent chocolate, still made according to the Aztec method, dating back centuries ago.
What's Included
  • Guided tour as described
  • Visit to the Sicilian chart atelier
  • Chocolate tasting
What's Excluded
  • Transportation to/from Ragusa Ibla and Modica (Note: You will follow the guide in your own car - if you'd like the guide to arrange private transportation, please contact the guide for a quote.)
What to bring
  • Your camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
Know before you go
  • There are many steps to climb up and down; if you have trouble with the stairs, let the guide know, and she will arrange the itinerary to meet your needs.
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 20USD 325 Per Group

This is a private tour
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USD 325 / group