Top Ragusa Walking Tours

Yesterday our guide Serena introduced us to the city of Ragusa, passing through its most historic and characteristic places, many of which are declared UNESCO World Heritage sites. Serena was excellent; she answered all our questions and curiosities. She is very prepared and, along the way, she guided us from Ragusa Superiore to Ragusa Ibla passing through the Scale street with enchanting glimpses and panoramas. Highly recommended!

We took The Discovering Ragusa Baroque walking tour in early May 2026 while on a day trip from Catania on the fifth leg of a five week visit to Sicily. To get to Ragusa we took an easy two hour early morning bus trip from the Etna bus terminal in Catania (about a 15 minute walk from our B&B on Piazza Cutelli off Via Vittorio Emanuele II) and then a taxi from the Ragusa bus station to San Giovanni Battista Cathedral which was the meeting point for the tour. Over the next three hours our small group of four led by the knowledgeable and animated Serena guided us at a relaxed pace on and instructive walk from Ragusa Superiore down to Ragusa Ibla via a series of impressive staircases, passing by various Baroque-style cathedrals, churches and palazzos and visiting the interior of two impressive cathedrals and several churches. The tour ended at Giardino Ibleo a beautifully manicured garden dating back to the 19th Century, an oasis with fountains, seating areas, churches and panoramic views. After the tour we had a delightful and restorative lunch at nearby Salumeria Barocco (reviewed separately). We then took a taxi back to the bus station in Ragusa Superiore and caught the bus back to Catania just in time for a light dinner. Overall and thanks to Serena, the Discovering Ragusa Baroque tour was a great way to get a curated taste of Ragusa’s rich Baroque heritage in a limited amount of time.

Even though it was hot, we found it really interesting. Our guide was lovely and patient. It was a pleasant tour that rekindled our love for herbs and nature

The garden was so beautiful and inviting, What a lovely little part of Ibla! Our guide, Daniele, was so cool, and we had a wonderful time learning and identifying all the gorgeous aromatic plants (collecting a very sweet little box of samples on the way). We were also given fragrant bags to take home with us to remember the experience by!Furthermore we had the sweetest little member join us on the tour, a lovely little black cat from the area which was such an adorable addition!!Thank you so much for such a lovely memorable experience, 100% would recommend xx

Our supervisor Serena was really good and passionate about Sicily and that we all got a good experience. It was a really good way to experience Ragusa. Can definitely be recommended to others.

Serena deserves more than 5 stars! Captivating, friendly, and interesting. Absolutely recommended! Grazie mille Serena.

A wonderful guided tour the many scented and aromatic plants and trees of the garden. Some we knew well from Australia, others were completely new! Our guide Behe was awesome, very friendly and knowledgeable and we had a wonderful visit. It was a place of green serenity overlooking the steep climbs of the city.We'd highly recommend a tour! Well worth the money and time.

Often you travel far from home to visit particular places, but if you carefully search our lands they always surprise us with hidden pearls that you never expect. This sensory journey allows you to learn about aromatic herbs, ornamental plants and fruit trees typical of the territory, which change and bloom according to the various seasons, all immersed in a setting of pre-earthquake ruins that make the atmosphere unique. The relaxation corner allows you to admire the view of Ragusa Ibla in the shade of the carob tree, while sipping a cold drink that was kindly offered to us by Daniele, the Owner prepared and extremely available who led us along the entire route. At the end of the tour, you can take home your box with the aromas collected by yourself from the various plants, and also create your own seedling to grow.

Wonderful and insightful tour. You’ll learn about the wonderful history and walk from one end of the town to the other. While stopping and taking in the beautiful architecture. This is a tour that leans more towards educational purposes and historical context rather than modern day cultural experiences and exploration.

Informative tour comes highly recommended. Serena was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Ragusa.

Fantastic walking tour with guide Serena. This was a lovely tour covering both upper Ragusa and the beautiful lower Ragusa Ibla. Serena has a deep knowledge of the region and we learned a lot about both sections of the city, while stopping at numerous churches and palazzos. There were numerous amazing photo opportunities as well. Ragusa is well worth visiting and this tour is highly recommended.

Very nice tour the super prepared Serena guide made us appreciate the history of this very interesting city. Super recommended

We started in Ragusa Superior and wandered through the area and then into Ragusa Ibla, working our way downhill. It's a lot of walking with many stairs, so not for those with mobility issues. The Baroque style pointed out on the buildings and inside the churches is beautiful and something we don't always take the time to notice. We ended in the garden, which is stunning and shouldn't be missed.As for our guide, she was absolutely the best! Thorough, knowledgeable, and a person you want to spend time with. 💖

Serena provided us with a wealth of knowledge about both the architecture and the history of Ragusa. We would have missed so much without her guidance. She is extremely knowledgeable and presented in a fun and entertaining way. It was a pleasure spending the afternoon with her.

We had an excellent walking tour with Serena. She shared a wealth of knowledge about the Baroque architecture in both upper and lower Ragusa, along with rich historical context and insights into the local culture, people, and cuisine across different periods.Many architectural details can easily be overlooked by an untrained eye, both inside and outside the city’s buildings. Serena highlighted these features and brought them to life with the stories and meanings behind them.This tour was truly a great value and highly worthwhile.

Serena gave an impressive detailed explanation of the history and architecture of upper and Ragusa Ibla. We thoroughly enjoyed our time which was an easy stroll down the slopes of Ragusa.