Syracuse Street Food Tour Through Ortigia’s Market Lanes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.