Syracuse Street Food Tour Through Ortigia’s Market Lanes

Q: "How many tastings are included?")

"At least four, enough for a proper lunch under the Sicilian sun.")

Q: "Any vegetarian options?")

"Absolutely, this tour always includes vegetarian-friendly bites. ")

Q: "Group size? ")

"Intimate and fun, so you’ll get time with the guide and each other. ")

Q: "What if there aren’t enough guests?")

"If fewer than the minimum show, we’ll reschedule or refund.")

Q: "Language? ")

"Primarily in English; other languages may be available on request.")

Q: "What should I bring? ")

"Comfy shoes, serious appetite, maybe stretchy pants, and a love for Sicilian soul.")

Learn about Syracuse cuisine while savoring arancini, cheese, and sweet cannoli at four stops

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· 3.00h · Sicily, Italy

Syracuse Street Food Tour Through Ortigia’s Market Lanes

Follow a local food expert through Ortigia’s winding stone alleys, shaped over centuries by Greek, Arab, and Spanish influences. The walk includes four tasting stops that link Syracuse’s trading history to today’s street food scene. You’ll try arancini and impanate first and learn why these fried snacks are staples in Sicilian homes. Then you’ll meet a cheese-maker for paninetti, seasonal fish, and a regional liqueur. A bright granita ends the tour on a cool, refreshing note.

What You Get With This Tour

Expert Local Guide
4+ tasting stops
Cheese-maker visit
Traditional liqueur
Granita
Arancini
Paninetti
Seasonal fish
Additional food/drinks
Guide tips

Tour Itinerary

1

Meet your expert guide in Ortigia
Meet your local food expert at Chiesa San Paolo Apostolo in Syracuse, ready to uncover Ortigia's culinary secrets. Begin the guided stroll through the historic neighborhood, learning about the ancient city's role as a trading port and how it shaped the local cuisine.
2

Sample Sicily's iconic savory street food
Follow your guide to the first tasting stops to try two of Sicily's most famous street snacks. You'll savor a fried arancini rice ball and try the golden, breaded impanate. These treats are packed with savory fillings like meat ragu or vegetables.
3

Explore the ancient market
Continue to Ortigia's vibrant ancient market, a treasure trove of local ingredients. Here, meet a cheese-maker for a tasting, sampling paninetti with local cheeses and cured meats. The expert provides context on the region's seasonal produce.
4

Enjoy seasonal fish and traditional Sicilian liqueur
Next, sample a seasonal treat, which in warmer months is a fried fish cone filled with the day's fresh catch. This savory stop is complemented by one traditional Sicilian liqueur, offering a local digestif.
5

Your tour finishes with a sweet granita and cannoli finale
The walking tour culminates with a classic Sicilian sweet treat. You'll cool down with a fresh, fruity granita served over ice before trying a classic cannoli. The tour finishes nearby, leaving you full of local flavor.

Additional Information

Good to know

Accessibility: This tour involves uneven pavement and standing at market stalls. It is unfortunately not wheelchair or stroller accessible. A soft baby carrier is recommended.
ID Requirement: Please bring a valid government-issued ID for sampling alcoholic beverages.
Dietary Restrictions: Please contact us with any allergies or dietary needs so we can do our best to accommodate you.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at a designated meeting point so the group can depart on time.