Catania Small-Group Street Food Tour
Sicily is famous for its cuisine, and Catania is no exception. Savor some of the city’s staples with this street food tour through the old town led by a local insider. Stop at market stalls, food shops, and eateries to sample savory and sweet bites from deep-fried seafood to a luscious cannolo. Enjoy a dinner of local delicacies and take in a few of the city’s top attractions along the way.
Highlights
- ✓Combine sightseeing with food tasting on a culinary city walk
- ✓Learn about Catania’s rich local cuisine from your foodie guide
- ✓Feast on a variety of local delicacies, enough to make a full meal
- ✓Explore with a small group for a more relaxed vibe and pace
What you'll see & do
- ✓At our first stop, we’ll taste the Sicilian Caponata, a vibrant mix of fried vegetables, mainly aubergines, seasoned with tomato sauce, celery, onion, olives, capers, sugar, and vinegar. With countless variations across the Mediterranean, Caponata is now typically served as a side or appetizer, though since the 18th century it was also enjoyed as a main course.
- ✓What better place than the local market to try a fried fish cone? Savor a delicious cone filled with various kinds of freshly caught fish, fried to perfection. Alternatively, there may be another local street food to enjoy, offering a true taste of the market’s lively flavors.
- ✓As we continue the tour, we’ll stop to taste the Catanese cipollina, a rustic Sicilian pastry made with puff pastry and filled with fried onions, cooked ham, and gooey stringy cheese. A classic from Catanese rotisseries, it delights from the very first bite, with a crispy, flaky exterior giving way to a warm, savory, and slightly sweet filling.
- ✓As we continue the tour, you’ll also have the chance to taste the Cartocciata. This Catanese specialty is a stuffed, fragrant, and flavorful rustic pastry. A classic of Sicilian rotisseries, it is similar to a small baked calzone but stands out for its taller, softer, and airier dough.
- ✓Finally, the tour concludes with a sweet Sicilian treat. You’ll enjoy a cannoli, the iconic crisp pastry filled with a creamy, sweet ricotta mixture, often garnished with candied fruit, crunchy pistachios, or dark chocolate chips. Alternatively, you will try a Sicilian granita, a refreshing icy dessert perfect for cooling down on a hot summer afternoon. Made simply with fresh fruit, sugar, and ice, it’s a light and flavorful way to end a rich culinary journey on a high note.
What's included
- ✓English-speaking local tour guide
- ✓Water
- ✓Alcoholic beverages
- ✓Meals
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Hotel pick up and drop-off
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
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
For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Catania Small-Group Street Food Tour
Sicily is famous for its cuisine, and Catania is no exception. Savor some of the city’s staples with this street food tour through the old town led by a local insider. Stop at market stalls, food shops, and eateries to sample savory and sweet bites from deep-fried seafood to a luscious cannolo. Enjoy a dinner of local delicacies and take in a few of the city’s top attractions along the way.
Highlights
- ✓Combine sightseeing with food tasting on a culinary city walk
- ✓Learn about Catania’s rich local cuisine from your foodie guide
- ✓Feast on a variety of local delicacies, enough to make a full meal
- ✓Explore with a small group for a more relaxed vibe and pace
What you'll see & do
- ✓At our first stop, we’ll taste the Sicilian Caponata, a vibrant mix of fried vegetables, mainly aubergines, seasoned with tomato sauce, celery, onion, olives, capers, sugar, and vinegar. With countless variations across the Mediterranean, Caponata is now typically served as a side or appetizer, though since the 18th century it was also enjoyed as a main course.
- ✓What better place than the local market to try a fried fish cone? Savor a delicious cone filled with various kinds of freshly caught fish, fried to perfection. Alternatively, there may be another local street food to enjoy, offering a true taste of the market’s lively flavors.
- ✓As we continue the tour, we’ll stop to taste the Catanese cipollina, a rustic Sicilian pastry made with puff pastry and filled with fried onions, cooked ham, and gooey stringy cheese. A classic from Catanese rotisseries, it delights from the very first bite, with a crispy, flaky exterior giving way to a warm, savory, and slightly sweet filling.
- ✓As we continue the tour, you’ll also have the chance to taste the Cartocciata. This Catanese specialty is a stuffed, fragrant, and flavorful rustic pastry. A classic of Sicilian rotisseries, it is similar to a small baked calzone but stands out for its taller, softer, and airier dough.
- ✓Finally, the tour concludes with a sweet Sicilian treat. You’ll enjoy a cannoli, the iconic crisp pastry filled with a creamy, sweet ricotta mixture, often garnished with candied fruit, crunchy pistachios, or dark chocolate chips. Alternatively, you will try a Sicilian granita, a refreshing icy dessert perfect for cooling down on a hot summer afternoon. Made simply with fresh fruit, sugar, and ice, it’s a light and flavorful way to end a rich culinary journey on a high note.
What's included
- ✓English-speaking local tour guide
- ✓Water
- ✓Alcoholic beverages
- ✓Meals
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Hotel pick up and drop-off
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
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
For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.