Syracuse Ortigia Street Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience

Europe
Italy

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Italian
Bottled water
One alcoholic beverage included (served only to 18 years old and above)
Snacks
Lunch
Dinner

Tips

Overview

An itinerant meal lasting about three hours to discover the many nuances that the street food of the most beautiful of the ancient Greek colonies has to offer: these include arancini (fried rice balls), impanate (breaded breadcrumbs), the fried cone of fish caught the same day, and the inevitable Sicilian granita or cannolo in one of the city's most popular places. If you want to discover all the secrets and curiosities of Syracuse's gastronomic tradition, join our street food tour and become a true expert on Syracuse cuisine!

Meeting points

Meeting in front of the main entrance to Chiesa San Paolo Apostolo (2 min on foot from Tempio di Apollo)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo)

At our first food stop we'll try out the most local of street foods: - Arancini: world-famous Arancini consist of a ball of rice stuffed with a variety of ingredients (meat, cooked ham, spinach, pistachios, aubergines and more) and then fried in the traditional way - Fried fish cone a delicious cone filled with various kinds of fried fish, caught that day! (only during summertime)

45 minutes
Fontana di Diana

We'll then have a chance to taste: - Impanate: The Sicilian impanata (mpanata in dialect) is an artisanal bakery product typical of Sicily, a kind of tasty oval-shaped, golden-coloured calzone that can be stuffed with tomato sauce, vegetables, meat, cheese, potatoes and sausage, shrimp and black olives: it is a delicacy with decidedly strong flavours!

30 minutes
Mercato di Ortigia

To then go to taste some local products: along a tour of the ancient market in Syracuse including a tasting of paninetti with locally produced cheeses and cured meats.

30 minutes
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We'll also relish some local and refreshing desserts: - Sicilian granita: perfect for relaxing and cooling down on a hot summer afternoon. It is served in a glass and is ideal to end a rich meal on a high note. Fresh fruit, sugar and ice are the necessary ingredients - simple, but incredibly tasty! - Sicilian Cannoli: the wafer, traditionally moulded around a hot metal bar, is filled with a sweet and creamy preparation made with ricotta cheese, candied fruit, crunchy pistachios or dark chocolate chips. An explosion of taste and colour! You can find the recipe here.

45 minutes
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We'll then finish the tour with a tasting of typical local liqueurs

15 minutes

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Come hungry, leave happy

Published on Jan, 2025

Giuseppe was an engaging and knowledgeable guide, and the tour was a great mix of food, history, and culture. Definitely come hungry as there is plenty of tasty food! A great way to experience Ortigia.

A great tour, even on a rainy and windy day

Published on Jan, 2025

Maria was an amazing guide—knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and flexible when bad weather meant a few stops on the tour were closed. We still managed to have a delicious and educational afternoon!

A wonderful tour lead by Maria!

Published on Jan, 2025

Maria Grazia was a fantastic tour guide who led my wife and I through such scenic streets of Ortigia noting the history and culture surrounding us. She showed us some wonderful local fare, and braved it all through a chilly and wet day during January—the arancino truly felt earned, and was so fun to soldier through the storm. Thanks!

Great tour guide - knowledge, friendly and accommodating.

Published on Jan, 2025

Giuseppe, obviously well-known among the shops in Ortigia, led us on a tasty tour of his domain. He imparted knowledge of the food customs, both historic and current, of the island and area. More than this, he sprinkled in vignettes about each successive culture and how they built upon the last culture, both in the architecture of the island and the gustatory delights served up during our tour. Highly, highly recommend!!!

An enlightening mix of Sicilian food, culture and history.

Published on Dec, 2024

We enjoyed the tour, which combined typical Sicilian food, culture and history. There was plenty of tasty, excellent food (no need for breakfast), cultural and historic background wandering through this unique, amazing place. The tour is highly recommended. Thanks Giuseppe.