Sicily is the island of the sun, as an old motto says. So, is normal for people to stay in the streets and squares for longer time, strolling, chatting, having fun... What Sicilians do in the meantime? They eat! And, because Sicily has a very long tradition in street food and its specialties are so various as good, we can argue that they spend their time in the right way.
With our food tour, while strolling surrounded by the beauty of art and architecture of Catania, explore the Baroque centre of the city and satisfy your love for food with some samples of the best Sicilian delicacies. You will be astonished by their variety and the connection with religion, miths, history and fun stories…
At the Piscaria, the lively and colourful traditional food market of Catania, you will discover great cured meats and cheeses. Along the way, you won’t miss the famous Sicilian cannolo – a mouth watering crunchy crust filled with fresh and sweet ricotta cheese – and other pastries in one of the most appreciated pastry shop in town. Another stop is dedicated to an olive oil tasting, one of the best Sicilian product, pillar of the Mediterranean diet. Final stop in a caffè for a tasting of Sicilian street food – as for the appetising arancino in its Catanese version, with fried eggplants and basil – or in a trattoria, the perfect place to enjoy a light lunch with a nice selection of tasty starters (the Italian antipasto) such as caponata, eggplant parmigiana, fried pecorino cheese...
WHAT IS INCLUDED
A private walking tour of Catania guided by a food expert with tasting of the most delicious wares of Sicily (see below for details).
Tour guide wireless audio system for guided visit (1 receiver + headset pp, from 16 people)
Food tastings:
Traditional pastries: discover this fascinating side of our Island and some of its most representative pastries, such as cannoli, granita, minnuzze of Saint Agata, almond/pistachio bisquit and cinnamon liqueur (or almond milk)
EVO oil: a selection of some of the best extra virgin olive oil of Sicily, from different varieties and territories.
Cured meat and cheeses: a selection of protected and rare cheeses like the Piacentinu ennese, with saffron and black pepper, or the tasty wood fire oven baked ricotta cheese, and some very typical cured meat like the famous black pig ham or the salami with pistachio. Bread and a glass of sicilian wine are included.
ONE BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS (last stop of the tour, sat in a caffe or in a restaurant):
Street food tasting: selection of three traditional street food delicacies, such as arancino (fried rice ball stuffed with fried aubergines, basil and cheese), cipollina (with onion, tomato sauce and ham) and Siciliana (fried calzone stuffed with tuma cheese, olives and anchovies). Beverege: 1 glass of wine or 1 beer or a soft drink per person, water
Antipasti tasting: selection of some Sicilian traditional appetizers in a typical trattoria-ristorante. Beverage: 1 glass of wine or 1 beer or a soft drink per person, water.
NOTE
Tastings may change according to the seasons of the year.
For groups of 10 or more people, a licensed tourist guide is required. Ask for info.
On request, it is possible to have a Sicilian wine tasting during the tour. Ask for info.
WHERE: Catania city centre
PARTICIPANTS: from 2 to 60 people (note: our food tours are on request and for private groups only).
DURATION: 2 ½ to 4 hours depending on the chosen option
LANGUAGE: English (others on request)
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