Baroque Noto
Noto | Shared group tour
- today When: every Wednesday at 10:30am | July and August 2022, the tour runs rain or shine
- room Meeting point: Public garden of Noto - all info in the confirmation mail
- euro_symbol Rate: € 15 p.p. (Reduction for children up to 13 years | Admission fee and booking fee not included)
- history Duration: 1h30m
With our shared group tour you will discover Noto's old town center and it's Unesco world heritage architecture. The town was destroyed by a terrible earthquake in the year 1693 together with the other towns in southeastern Sicily. Noto was completely rebuilt in baroque style and with the beautiful golden limestone which is typical of this part of Sicily. The itineary of this walking tour takes you through the 'Corso', the main street of Noto and our guide will tell you about the history of this town and the highlights of the buildings. Starting from the neoclassical porta reale the walk will let you discover the incredible sequence of religious buildings: San Francesco all'Immacolata, the SS. Salvatore cloister and church, Santa Chiara and the cathedral. You will visit also the interiors of the most beautiful churches and our guide will tell you about the cathedral, its collapse and the rebuilding of this iconic church. The tour continues on via Nicolaci, famous for the yearly Infiorata flower festival but also for the 'most beautiful baroque balconies in Sicily' with incredible masks. Back on the Corso you will also visit San Carlo church and end at Hercules' fountain with a beautiful view of the convex San Domenico and the neoclassical theatre. The tour lasts about 1h30m
Highlights
Itinerary
- where_to_votePorta reale
- where_to_voteSan Francesco church
- where_to_voteSanta Chiara church
- where_to_voteCathedral
- where_to_votePalazzo Ducezio
- where_to_voteVia Nicolaci and baroque balconies
- where_to_voteSan Carlo church
- where_to_voteHercules fountain
- where_to_voteSan Domenico church
- where_to_vote'Tina Di Lorenzo' theatre
Included/Not included and notes
- check_circle Shared group tour with licensed guide
info the tour takes place with min. 6 participants | A dress code is required to enter in place of worship: no shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed, shoulders must be covered. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements | The visit of the interiors of the churches is not possible on the occasion of marriages or funerals. In this case the guide will explain the church from outside and there could be small changes in the itinerary
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router Radioguide system
To guarantee social distancing, during the tour you will receive a radioguide receiver with no additional costs. So it will be possible to listen to the live explanation of the guide also when moving around.
Please bring your own earphones (e.g. your smarthphone earphones) for the radioguide. Otherwise it's also possible to request single use earphones at the special price of 1 €, during the booking process or directly to the guide.
replay Cancellation policy
Cancelling the booking within 48 hours before the tour no cancellation fee is required and you will be full refund. Cancelling between 24 and 48 hours prior the starting time of the tour, 50% of the cost will be retained as cancellation fee. No refund is possible cancelling less than 24 hours prior the starting time or in case of 'no show'. The tours run will all weather conditions, rain or shine.
For further information please have a look at the terms and conditions of the shared group walking tours.
coronavirus Anti-Covid measures
The walking tour runs according to the anti-Covid guidelines of the government:
- Body temperature check at the entrance of the buildings (no access if >37,5°C / 100°F)
- It's necessary to wear a mask inside the churches
- Limited visitors per hour
- Social distancing min. 5-6 ft.
- Small group tours
- One way itinerary
Information
For further information please send an e-mail to info@hermes-sicily.com
We usually answer within 24/48 hours.
Private tours
If you are interested in a guided tour of Noto in other days or times as scheduled or if you are traveling in a large group or also if you want a tailored itinearies with the interiors of additional monuments, please consider the booking of a private tour. Private tours are available all around the year and it's possible to choose the preferred day and starting time. Further information about our Syracuse private walking tours are available on this page.
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