6-Hour Baroque Tour of Ragusa and Modica with Chocolate Tasting

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Meet in Ragusa Ibla and explore its alleys and picturesque corners
• 02 Learn the history of a glorious reconstruction
• 03 Look up at the funny decorations of noble palaces
• 04 Visit a traditional Sicilian cart painting atelier
• 05 See the most iconic Baroque churches
• 06 Taste the delicious Modica chocolate

Explore the southeast corner of the island on this 6-hour tour of the Baroque towns of Ragusa and Modica. After the devastating earthquake of 1693, the cities of the Val di Noto were rebuilt in the exuberant Baroque style of the time and, since 2002, have been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their harmonious planning and exceptional architectural details. Along the way, discover Ragusa Ibla's historic charm, visit a traditional Sicilian cart painting atelier, and taste Modica's famous chocolate made according to the centuries-old Aztec method.

Here, you will stop at a traditional chocolate factory to taste its excellent chocolate, still made according to the Aztec method dating back centuries.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Ragusa, Modica

Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Walking Tour of Ragusa and Modica

• Follow your passionate guide on 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, Ibla, presents itself as an ode to Sicilian Baroque and its grandiose lines: an art form emerging from the rock.
• Here, you will visit a traditional atelier of Sicilian carts, a unique place that takes you back to the early 1900s, when Sicilian carts 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, both sensorial and architectural. Here, you will stop at a traditional chocolate factory to taste its excellent chocolate, still made according to the Aztec method dating back centuries.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guided tour as described
• Visit to the Sicilian cart atelier
• Chocolate tasting

What's Not Included

• Transportation to and from Ragusa Ibla and Modica. Note: you will follow the guide in your own car. If you would 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 stairs, let the guide know, and the itinerary will be arranged to meet your needs.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

97100 Ragusa, Free municipal consortium of Ragusa, Italy

Tour start

97100 Ragusa, Free municipal consortium of Ragusa, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.