Information about opening times and admission fee, updated: April 2025
The archaeological park of Syracuse, Eloro, Akrai and Villa del Tellaro includes the major archaeological areas of Syracuse, from the Neapolis park to the Eurialus castle, as well as several museums and archaeological sites located both in the main town and in the province, including the archaeological areas located in the Pantalica reserve and the Anapo Valley. Currently, part of the sites belonging to the park are open and accessible. Below are the latest information provided by the park management.
We specify that the publication on this blog is purely informative and does not official. Changes are possible without notice, and for any updated information, it is necessary to refer directly to the archaeological park official contacts.
Direct links to the sites of the park:
Neapolis archaeological park timetable and tickets | "Paolo Orsi" archaeological museum timetable and tickets | Eurialus castle timetable and tickets | Akrai timetable and ticketsi | Tellaro Villa timetable and tickets | Other sites of the park
Neapolis archaeological park (Syracuse)
In addition to the traditional visiting routes, since 2021, during peak months, additional trails are also open leading 
to the Cordari and Salnitro grotto, as well as the new path that leads to the Santa Venera stone quarry with the centuries-old fig tree and the so-called tomb of Archimedes. The classic monumental route inside the Neapolis archaeological park allows visitors to admire the Greek theater, the Latomia del Paradiso with the Ear of Dionysius and the Cordari grotto, the altar of Hiero II, and the Roman amphitheater. Below are the latest updates regarding the opening hours of the Neapolis Park.
During the spring and summer period, theatrical performances and concerts take place inside the Greek theater and the quarries, and therefore part of the archaeological area is covered by stage sets, and the theater's seating is covered with wooden seats.
Note: currently the extended path of the park, containing the latomia of Santa Venera, the centuries-old fig tree, and the so-called "tomb of Archimedes," is closed to the public.
| Days | Orari di visita |
Last entrance |
| Every day | From 8:30 am to 7:30 pm | 6:00 pm |
N.B. The hours refer only to the indicated month, variations are possible.
Neapolis Park: Special Evening Openings, April 2025
No special evening openings are scheduled in December.
Admission fee
- Adult: € 17,00 (includes Igor Mitroraj's exhibition)
- Reduced: for EU citizen between 18 and 25 years
- Free: under 18 years
Tickets for entry to the Neapolis park can be purchased at one of the two ticket offices, at the entrance gate (individual tickets) or inside the souvenir/bus loading and unloading area (group tickets).
Online tickets for the Neapolis archaeological park
Tickets for entry to the Neapolis archaeological park can be purchased on-site or pre-purchased online on ticketing portals such as Ticketone.
Useful tips: If the entrance tickets for the Neapolis archaeological park are pre-purchased online, we always recommend reading the specific instructions attached and verifying whether the ticket that will be sent to you can already be used at the electronic entry turnstiles or if you need to present the voucher at the ticket office to exchange it for a ticket with a QR code.
Guided tours of the Neapolis archaeological park
Hermes Sicily Tours organizes guided tours led by licensed tour guides specialized in archaeology. By clicking below, you can find more information about the various options and book a guided tour:
- Private walking tour: available for individuals, groups, and agencies throughout the year on the day and time of your preference;
- Shared group tours: available during the high season months (from mid June to mid September and during the Christmas weeks). Small group with maximum 15 participants are always guaranteed. For the summer 2023, group tours are scheduled every Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning.
Eurialus castle (Syracuse) [up]
In recent years, unfortunately, the Eurialo Castle has faced management difficulties and a shortage of staff, which led to sporadic and irregular opening of the monument. Currently, the Eurialo Castle remains closed to the public. The site is located a few kilometers from Syracuse, in the district of Belvedere, and visiting it allows you to admire the remains of an extraordinary fortress from the Greek period.
| Giorni | Orari |
| CLOSED | CLOSED |
Admission fee
- Adult: € 5
- Reduced: € 2,50 (UE citizen between 18 and 25 years)
- Free: under 18 years
Tickets can be purchased only at the entrance and not online.
Guided tours of the Eurialus castle
It's possible to book a private tour with Hermes Sicily Tours. The visit lasts about 1h15m
"Paolo Orsi" archaeological museum (Syracuse) [up]
The "Paolo Orsi" Archaeological Museum is one of the most important Italian museums, particularly for the archaeology of Greek colonization. Inside, exhibits range from prehistory to the Christian era, with a particular focus on Greek Syracuse and its sub-colonies. A particularly important sector of the museum is the coin collection, which boasts a unique and valuable ancient numismatic collection in the world. The coin collection is only open on specific days and times listed below. Currently, due to modernization works, some parts of the museum are not accessible.
| Days | |
| Monday | Closed |
| from Tuesday to Saturday | From 9 am to 7 pm (last entrance 6:00 pm) |
| Sunday and national holidays | From 9 am to 2 pm (last entrance 1:00 pm) |
Admission fee
- Adult: € 10
- Reduced: € 5 (EU citizen from 18 to 25 years)
- Free: under 18 years
It's possible to purchase the tickets at the entrance or onlinr on Ticketone.
Guided tours of the "Paolo Orsi" archaeological museum
Contact us at
Akrai (Palazzolo Acreide) [up]
The archaeological site of Akrai is located near the modern town of Palazzolo Acreide. It was a Syracusan subcolony where it is still possible to admire the small theater, the bouleuterion, and the stone quarries. The visit can be combined with the archaeological museum of Palazzo Cappellani where the artifacts recovered in various excavation campaigns are exhibited. Only a part of the Akrai visit path is currently open to the public. The nearby archaeological site of the Santoni is not currently accessible except for special events.
| Days | |
| Akrai | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday,Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 am to 1:45 pm (last entrance 1:15 pm) |
| Thursday from 12:00 to 7:15 pm (last entrance 6:45 pm) | |
| Santoni | closed for mainteinance works |
| Museo "Gabriele Judica" - Palazzo Cappellani | |
| Wednesday and Friday | from 8:30 am to 1:45 pm (last entrance 1:15 pm) |
Admission fee
- Adult: € 5
- Reduced: € 2,50 (EU citizen between 18 and 25 years)
- Free: under 18 years
- Palazzo Cappellani: € 5 adult, € 2,50 reduced
- Santoni: closed
Tickets can be purchased only at the entrance and not online.
Guided tours to Akrai
Contact us to book a private tour of Akrai
Roman Villa Tellaro (Noto) [up]
The Roman villa of Tellaro is located a few kilometers from Noto and a short distance from the Vendicari Nature Reserve. It preserves extraordinary Roman mosaics, second only to those of the imperial villa of Casale in Piazza Armerina. The visit route winds through the ancient farm that was built on top of the Roman villa. Visiting the site takes about 30 minutes.
| Days | |
| Tuesday to Sunday | from 9:00am to 7:00pm (last entrance 6:00pm) |
| Monday | closed |
Admission fee
- Adult: € 8
- Reduced: € 5 (UE citizen 18-25 years)
- Free: under 18 years
Note: Tickets for the Villa del Tellaro can only be purchased at the entrance ticket office but cash payment is not accepted. Only POS payment through credit card or debit card is possible.
Tellaro villa guided tours
Hermes Sicily Tours only organizes private guided tours upon request to the Villa Romana del Tellaro in combination with a second site such as the historic center of Noto or the Vendicari reserve. It is necessary to book at least 24 hours in advance.
Other sites of the archaeological park of Syracuse
- Olimpyeion (Siracusa): the temple of Zeus is currently closed to visitors;
- Roman Gymnasium (Siracusa): currently closed;
- Helorus (Noto): currently closed;
- Thapsos: necropolis always open, remains of the prehistoric village closed
- Necropolis of Pantalica and anaktoron: always open
- Kasmene: contact the park's offices for information
