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Syracuse Street Food Tour Through Ortigia’s Market Lanes
Learn about Syracuse cuisine while savoring arancini, cheese, and sweet cannoli at four stops
3 h
Max 12 Guests
What's included
Expert Local Guide
4+ tasting stops
Cheese-maker visit
Traditional liqueur
Granita
Arancini
Paninetti
Seasonal fish
Additional food/drinks
Guide tips
Itinerary
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.
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Start times are in the product’s local time
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!
Wed, 09 Sep 2026
Meeting and drop-off point
Important Details
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.
Your 3-hour tour includes
Walking tour with a local food expert
At least four tasting stops
Cheese-maker meet-and-greet
One alcoholic drink
Water
Sweet granita
Maximum group size of 12
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes
Government-issued ID
Water bottle
Camera