From Siracusa’s central station side, the Greek Theatre is one of the principal sights inside the Area Archeologica della Neapolis, an archaeological area in the city. A visit means entering the park, so check its ticket prices and seasonal opening hours as you plan.
- Location: Area Archeologica della Neapolis, Siracusa
- Park ticket: €14 full price and €7 reduced price
- September hours: Open daily
- Transit: The city transit map identifies Line 2 as the Neapolis line
Where is the Greek Theatre in Neapolis Archaeological Park?
The Greek Theatre is inside the Area Archeologica della Neapolis, an archaeological area in Siracusa, Sicily. The park ticket covers entry to the archaeological area; check the official site before you go for current access details.
For public transport, the city’s tourism transit map identifies Line 2, shown in red, as the Neapolis line. Its stops include Neapolis, Museo Paolo Orsi, Santuario Madonna delle Lacrime and Corso Gelone. Check the Siracusa tourism site for the current transit map before setting out.
What are the Greek Theatre tickets and September hours?
The Neapolis archaeological area ticket is €14 full price and €7 reduced price. The area is open from 8:30 to 19:15 from 1 to 15 September, with the ticket office closing at 18:30. From 16 to 30 September, it is open from 8:30 to 18:45, and the ticket office closes at 17:30.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 8:30–17:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Hours and prices can change, so check the official site before you go. For enquiries, contact the archaeological park at parco.archeo.siracusa@regione.sicilia.it.
How do you get to the Greek Theatre?
From Aretusa Palace Hotel, the Greek Theatre is about 19 minutes on foot or 7 minutes by car; you can pair your visit with the nearby Ear of Dionysius, also within the archaeological area.
If you are using the city bus, take the Neapolis line, Line 2: Neapolis is one of its stops. The same route serves Museo Paolo Orsi, Santuario Madonna delle Lacrime and Corso Gelone, which can help you identify the line on the map.
Check the Siracusa tourism site for the current transit map and route details before travelling. For ticket questions, contact the archaeological park using its email address above.
FAQs
Where is the Greek Theatre of Syracuse?
It is within the Area Archeologica della Neapolis in Siracusa, Sicily.
Do you need a ticket to visit the Greek Theatre?
The theatre is within the Neapolis archaeological area, where tickets cost €14 full price and €7 reduced price. Check the official site for current ticket information.
What time does the Neapolis archaeological area close in September?
From 1 to 15 September, it closes at 19:15; from 16 to 30 September, it closes at 18:45. The ticket office closes earlier in both periods.
Which bus line goes to Neapolis?
The Siracusa tourism transit map identifies Line 2, shown in red, as the Neapolis line.