Neapolis Archaeological Park: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide
- Audio guide
3 options • from $20.11
Combine Neapolis Archaeological Park with other Syracuse favorites. Some things are better together.
The oldest open-air museum in Sicily
Features several archaeological structures from the ancient Greek and Roman city of Syracuse
The amphitheater dates back to the 5th century BC
Your ticket will get you access to the entire site, including: the Greek Theater of Syracuse, Roman Amphitheater, Orecchio di Dionisio, Grotta dei Cordari, the Grotta del Salnitro, the Ara di Ierone, and Latomie
The Orecchio di Dionisio (Ear of Dionysus) was carved into a narrow crevice and used to listen in on pent-up prisoners kept in the amphitheater
The Neapolis Archaeological Park is the top attraction in Syracuse, and you'll save time in the ticket line when you book tickets in advance.
Entry tickets that allow access to the Greco Theater, Roman Amphitheater, Orecchio di Dionisio, Grotta dei Cordari, the Grotta del Salnitro, the Ara di Ierone, and Latomie
A 75-minute guided tour of the archaeological site (Italian only)
Combination tickets for the Archaeological Museum Paolo Orsi and the Neapolis Archaeological Park, including a downloadable Sicily guide for your smartphone
All tickets include a free map of the site
Free parking is limited
You can get here from Ortygia by taking the bus (red line 2) or walking (30 minutes)
There's a cafe located between the ticket office and Anfiteatro Romano for a quick snack
Budget at least 90 minutes for your visit to the Neapolis Archaeological Park
Opening hours vary depending on the day and the season; check the timetable before your visit
Guests with disabilities and their accompanying caretaker can enter for free when they check in with the ticket office
Admission is free for children up to 18 years of age
The park hosts a line-up of classical theater during the summer months
Neapolis Archaeological Park is an archaeological park that's open to the public year-round. It is home to the Greek Theatre of Syracuse, which was constructed in the 5th century BC and rebuilt in the 3rd century, with revisions by the Romans for gladiator access.
You'll also find the Latomie del Paradiso, a mysterious, deep, limestone quarry that provided the stone to build this ancient city, and the Ear of Dionysius, a 23-meter-high grotto. It's said that Dionysius used the excellent acoustics of the quarry to eavesdrop on his prisoners!
Neapolis Archaeological Park is a top archaeological site and tourist attraction in Syracuse, Italy.