Syracuse Street Food Walking Tour in Ortigia with Tastings

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.")

Indulge in Syracuse's street food treasures with a local guide at 4 traditional stops

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· 3.00h · Sicily, Italy

Syracuse Street Food Walking Tour in Ortigia with Tastings

The food in Syracuse's old town is exceptional, but the area can quickly become intensely crowded. Jostling through people, around stalls, and navigating loud, vibrant vendors can turn a fun day into a chaotic mess. Instead, tour with a local Sicilian Food Expert at the helm and forget the maps, skip the stress, and show up hungry! We’ll guide you through the tastes of the city. Picture silky mozzarella, a panini piled high with flavor, and a frozen Italian dessert.

What You Get With This Tour

Expert Local Guide
4+ tasting stops
Cheese-maker visit
1 alcoholic drink
Water
Gelato/Granita
Max group size of 12
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Gratuities
Additional food/drinks

Tour Itinerary

1

Meet your expert guide and begin the street food stroll
Meet your local food expert at the designated meeting point 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

Street Food Tour Full Description

Your 3-hours tour includes:

Walking tour with a local Food Expert
At least 4 tasting stops
Market treasures
Cheese-maker meet-and-greet
Panino & granita finale
Small group, guided stroll through hidden Ortigia

Syracuse Street Food and Market Delights

Join a food tour to uncover the secrets of Syracuse’s culinary traditions. Explore the city’s street food, including arancini, fried rice balls, and impanate, breaded snacks, as well as seasonal treats such as the fried cone of freshly caught fish. Follow your guide to the ancient market for tastings of paninetti with local cheeses and cured meats, paired with a traditional Sicilian liqueur. Cool down on a hot afternoon with fresh, fruity granita served over ice.

Sicilian Specialties and Sweet Treats

Become a true expert on Syracuse cuisine as you savor arancini stuffed with meat, spinach, pistachios, aubergines, and more. In summer, enjoy the fried fish cone filled with the day’s catch. Sample impanate, a golden Sicilian calzone packed with vegetables, meats, or seafood. Finish with a classic cannoli filled with sweet ricotta, candied fruit, pistachios, or chocolate chips, Sicily’s iconic dessert in every bite.