Ragusa Modica

Visit the amazing valley of Noto, cradle of the late Sicilian baroque style and UNESCO world heritage. Travel to the Suth East of SIcily and stop at Noto, Modica and Ragusa. Visit the oldest chocolate factory of Sicily and have a free tasting.

Excursion to discover the most beautiful baroque cities of Eastern Sicily, declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will visit Ragusa Ibla, with its alleyways and beautiful churches; Modica, famous around the world for chocolate prepared according to an ancient Aztec recipe; During the visit there will be a sweet break in a famous workshop, where the chocolate is still prepared according to the original recipe, imported from the Spanish people in 1500. Tour in the workshop and then tasting of the famous chocolate of Modica.

Let's explore and rediscover Ragusa, Modica and Scicli. The tour follows an itinerary which includes history, art, faith and culture. We invite you to spend one day visiting the greatest laboratory of Baroque urban development and its surroundings. Hundreds of churches scattered around, impressive basilicas, half-hidden small churches in crowded alleys, buildings with unusual architectural solutions, portals, stories about the ancient noble families, represent the precious heritage of the greatest flowering of Sicilian Baroque art, which makes these places, their atmosphere and their landscape really unique.

The Barocco transfer includes: Departure at 8.30 am, arrival in Ragusa Ibla 10.00 am (stop of about 2 hours). Departure for Modica – during the journey we will make a small stop of about 40 min. for a tasting of the famous Modica Chocolate. Departure for Noto (stop of about 2 hours + lunch break). Return to Syracuse. Our cars are registered for public use, equipped with the required municipal permits and have free access to limited traffic areas and to preferential lanes in all cities. Free bottled water wi fi. Our drivers are provided with the authorizations required for the operation of vehicles in public service. Upon request we offer guided tour services. NB. LISTED EXCURSIONS ONLY INCLUDE TRANSFER A / R.

This seamless experience combines convenience, comfort, and unforgettable memories of Sicily’s most picturesque towns!

This experience includes the self-guided tour of the Baroque cities. The tour lasts 8 hours and includes transport only, you will have about 1 hour and 30 to visit each city. You will meet your driver in Syracuse and start the tour with a visit to the beautiful Baroque city of Noto. At the end of the visit, among breathtaking landscapes made of large canyons, steep cliffs and wooded areas of olive and carob groves you will continue towards Ragusa Ibla where you will have free time to visit this beautiful village. As a last stop you will go to Modica where you can discover the chocolate workshops and do some shopping.

Exploring around the cobbled streets of the quintessential Baroque cities in Sicily. The tour begins in the city centre of Noto, considered the capital of the Sicilian Baroque. Called “The Garden of Stone” is known for its elegant buildings and intricate architectural elements. The walk through the city with our guide allows you to explore this beautiful city. The next stop is Modica, a city rich with historical buildings and a remarkable culinary tradition. Modica is also known for its chocolate, which you can taste, enjoying its unique and intense flavours. The final destination of our Baroque tour is Ragusa Ibla. The quaint passageways, the splendid buildings, and the Hyblean Gardens create an idyllic and cinematic setting.

WALK AROUND SICILY offer professional and reliable door to door private transfer service from Syracusa to Noto, Ragusa, Modica or Marzamemi or VICE VERSA Price are fixed and include tax, parking fee and tolls… NO NASTY SURPRISE. Vehicles are new, fully licenced and insured according Italian laws. Our english speaking drivers has all requirements and driving licenses to drive vehicle for public transport.

For over 10 years in the tourism industry, we offer all our experience to give unique emotions to those who rely on us.Choosing our Tours, you will live an unforgettable experience, memorable encounters, insider knowledge. History, Art and Culture encapsulate the experience of the Hyblean Tour.

Sicily is a country of diversity, you cannot do it justice in a short spell of time. It is easy to forget that the Island, with a population of 5 million, only became part of the Italian state in 1860. We suggest you look out for the ever-changing landscape, a feature even on a short trip. The Iblei Mountain Range is arguably one of the most picturesque areas of Sicily, with a variety of rivers, valleys, canyons, and lakes that bring with them a vast flora and fauna, making the countryside around the baroque towns of the Provincia di Ragusa a paradise for lovers of nature. The cities and towns of the region, many of them UNESCO Heritage Sites, are themselves a treasure trove not only of Sicilian Baroque but also of world-renowned Greek and Roman monuments. There is only one thing that we are certain of, You will enjoy Sicily.

Trasferimenti privati con partenza da Comiso aeroporto. I prezzi si intendono per una tratta di medio raggio, cioè con fine servizio a Ragusa quindi con un tempo di viaggio di circa 30 minuti ed una percorrenza di circa 20 km. Per distanze superiori si applica una tariffa extra di euro 10,00 a persona ogni 15 km in eccesso rispetto ai 20 km di media per Ragusa. Alcune località o città e Paesi che raggiungiamo partendo da Comiso aeroporto sono: Ragusa Ibla, Modica, Scicli, Punta Secca, Kamarina, Santa Croce Camerina, Vittoria, Gela, Licata, Caltagirone, Giarratana, Frigintini, Ispica, Pozzallo e i vari resort e villaggi come: Kamarina village, Club Med di Kamarina, Acacia resort, Donnafugata golf resort, Baia Samuele, Marispica, Modica resort ed altri ancora nella provincia di Ragusa e aree limitrofi.

With our drivers your trip will be unique because we have a lot of experience and we take care of our customers and their luggage. Our vehicles are periodically checked and washed and sanitized every day. In lingua italiana: per la vostra tranquillità il viaggio con noi sarà unico in quanto i nostri autisti professionisti hanno molta esperienza, si prenderanno cura di voi e dei vostri bagagli. I nostri veicoli sono controllati periodicamente, lavati e sanificati tutti i giorni.

Visit the most beautiful towns in Noto Valley ( all of them declared Unesco Heritage) to find out places and food, beautiful Baroque style Churches and noble Palaces . Most of the locations you will visit have been choosen as set of films and TV Series like Commissioner Montalbano. You will visit the Ibla district, the historic center of Ragusa, Modica, famous also for its well know Chocolate and Scicli. They are the so-called baroque triangle. Chocolate tasting in Modica and light lunch included!

RAGUSA Ibla/MODICA: Free visit of Ragusa Ibla, the oldest part of the city, where most of the Baroque churches and buildings are concentrated. You will visit the Portal of St.Giorgio, the Hyblean Garden, the church of S. Giuseppe, Palazzo Arezzo, the Circle of Conversation and the Splendid Cathedral of San Giorgio. Continue to Modica, the ancient capital of the county of the same name. Starting from the scenic Cathedral of San Giorgio, located in the upper part of the town, through picturesque alleys and steps you will reach Modica Bassa to visit the baroque church of San Pietro, Palazzo Tedeschi, the Garibaldi theater. Tasting of Modica chocolate.

We create unique experiences, offering tailor-made tours allowing you to explore the cultural, historical and landscape wonders of Sicily. You will be accompanied by professional English-speaking drivers with all the relevant authorizations, thanks to our high-end vehicles you can enjoy a safe and exclusive trip.

Private transfer from Catania to Ragusa or Modica area (and viceversa). Relax and enjoy the journey thanks to the comfort of our vehicles and the expert and safe driving of our professional drivers.

To discover the Baroque beauty secrets, enjoy an incredible full-day adventure, dedicated to the exploration of three fascinating UNESCO heritage sites: Ragusa Ibla, Modica and Noto. Our driver escort will be available for you, to allow you to enjoy this private tour. The first stop of the tour will be Ragusa Ibla: old and Baroque city where you can admire numerous eighteenth-century churches and buildings on which important sculptors and architects have worked. Another jewel of the Sicilian Baroque: Modica. You will visit the town and you can live a real journey into the tradition of Sicilian cuisine (the lunch is optional). We will head towards the capital of Baroque: Noto. You will visit the Cathedral of San Nicolò, whose construction began at the end of 1600 and the most important building which is Palazzo Ducezio, seat of the town hall, built in 1700.  A few steps away there is Via Nicolaci, famous throughout the world for the Infiorata.

From the Baroque charm of Ragusa Ibla to the timeless charm of Modica, this tour will immerse you in an unprecedented sensory and cultural experience. Walk the cobbled streets of Ragusa, admire the noble facades and winding alleys of Modica and finally be enveloped by the warm tones of stone typical of Noto's architectural works. Let yourself be carried away by the emotions of a unique experience where history, art and flavors come together in an unforgettable embrace.

09,30 pick up in hotel and drop off at  01,30 pm. From you residence in Eastern Sicily. In the tour to visit scenes of the set of "Inspector Montalbano", the are mainly concentrated in Ragusa (Vigata), the area of a moving beauty, that the shots Sironi have been able to exploit and make it ideal for the stories and the characters. Scicli, here we can visit the Montelusa police office. Afterwards we will visit the seaside house of Inspector Montalbano, with its balcon up the beach. Marinella is a name invented, but the one seen in fiction is PUNTA SECCA. We will also visit Modica and here we offer you a tasting of Modica chocolate.It is very important for us to have the details of your pick up and meeting with our driver. You must tell us where we will pick up: what name your hotel has; what address does your hotel or your b & b have and in which city; It is very important for us to have a info of your pick up details, city name, your hotel and address where our driver will meet you.

YOU’LL HAVE A GUIDED VISIT OF THE ANTIC SICILIAN HOUSES, WHERE UNTIL ‘30TIES, PEOPLE USED TO LIVE THERE WITH THEIR ANIMALS. IN SOME OF THEM, THE HOUSEWIFES USE TO COOK THERE AND THE MEN USED TO DO ARTISANAL WORK WITH WOOD AND IRON. THESE HOUSES ARE STILL DECORATED LIKE THEY USE TO BE LONG TIME AGO. VISITING THEM IS VERY EXCITING BECAUSE YOU’LL FEEL YOURSELF IN THAT PERIOD. HERE YOU’LL ALSO HAVE A GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCE WITH A TASTING COURSE OF TYPICAL PRODUCTS OF THIS TERRITORY, SUCH AS ALL THE DERIVATES OF GIARRATANA’S ONION, THE AROMAS FOR EXAMPLE SAFFRAN, THYME, OREGONO. SECOND PART. YOU’LL VISIT A FARM WHERE YOU WILL ASSIST TO THE TRANSFORMATION OF MILK INTO RICOTTA AND CHEESE (The ricotta cheese AND THE CHEESE available from November to April, due to temperature problems which must not exceed 20 degrees Celsius). THE THIRD PART OF YOUR EXPERIENCE WILL BE IN A WINERY WHERE YOU’LL MAKE A GUIDED TOUR OF THE WINEYARD AND CELLAR AND THEN YOU’LL TASTE SOME OF THE BEST SICILIAN WINES.