Embark on a Catania Street Food Tour and indulge in the vibrant local cuisine influenced by the Mediterranean sea and Mount Etna. Explore the city’s rich history while savoring delicious, crispy dishes prepared by local experts.
- Basilica Cattedrale di Sant’Agata - At the first stop we’ll try the Sicilian Caponata:
This is a mixture of fried vegetables (mostly aubergines), seasoned with tomato sauce, celery, onion, olives, capers, sugar and vinegar. There are numerous variations of it, as it is widespread throughout the Mediterranean Sea. Caponata is generally used today as a side dish or hors d’oeuvre, but since the 18th century it has been a main course.
- Catania Fish Market - We’ll try out a fried fish cone: a delicious cone filled with various kinds of fried fish, caught that day!
- Piazza Universita - We’ll also try the Catanese cipollina:
A Sicilian rustic pastry made of puff pastry, filled with fried onions, cooked ham and stringy cheese. A classic piece of Catanese rotisserie, which you will love from the first bite. A crispy, flaky shell that encloses a warm, stringy and sweet filling inside.
- Piazza Stesicoro - You’ll also be able to taste the Cartocciata:
The Cartocciata from Catania is a stuffed, fragrant and flavourful rustic pastry. A Sicilian rotisserie speciality, similar to a small baked calzone, from which it differs due to its higher and softer
- Villa Bellini - Finally, you’ll end the tour with - Sicilian Cannoli the typical wafer filled with a sweet and creamy preparation made with ricotta cheese, candied fruit, crunchy pistachios, or dark chocolate chips. And/Or the Sicilian Granita - perfect for relaxing and cooling down on hot summer afternoons. It is served in a glass and is ideal to end a rich meal on a high note. Fresh fruit, sugar, and ice are the necessary ingredients - simple, but incredibly tasty!
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- Lunch
- One alcoholic beverage included (served only to 18 years old and above)
- Dinner
- Tips
Immerse yourself in the unique cultural and historical journey that our city has to offer. The local culinary scene is shaped by two definitive elements - the warm, sun-caressed Mediterranean sea that laps the shores of Sicily, and the formidable Mount Etna, the most active volcano in Europe. Catania’s gastronomy is a lively representation of these two aspects.
Takeaway food in Catania is a blend of traditions and cultures absorbed from the diverse groups of people who have resided here, which include Greeks, Latins, Spanish, Jews and Arabs, among others. Each culture has brought and integrated their own food practices into Sicilian heritage, leading to the creation of delectable, flavourful, and vibrant dishes that are typically prepared in full view by the talented local craftsmen.
Join us to experience the finest that Sicilian street food has to offer, as you meander through the bustling, vibrant lanes of the city’s historic heart, guided by a local culinary specialist.
- Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
