Join Teresa Zimmitti on a Syracuse Market Tour in Ortigia, Sicily. Explore the vibrant Ortigia market, learn to cook traditional Sicilian dishes, and indulge in a tasting tour. Book now!
Join Teresa Zimmitti on a Syracuse Market Tour in Ortigia, Sicily. Explore the vibrant Ortigia market, learn to cook traditional Sicilian dishes, and indulge in a tasting tour. Book now!
- Via Isole delle Molucche, 8t - Start the day at the historic Point of Sale in Ortigia, where from 8:30 to 9:30, explore the stalls, fragrances, and products of the region. During the walk, uncover curiosities, typical ingredients, local traditions, and little secrets of Sicilian cuisine, with tasting moments and stories related to the daily life…
- Via Isole delle Molucche, 8t - Start the day at the historic Point of Sale in Ortigia, where from 8:30 to 9:30, explore the stalls, fragrances, and products of the region. During the walk, uncover curiosities, typical ingredients, local traditions, and little secrets of Sicilian cuisine, with tasting moments and stories related to the daily life of the Point of Sale.
Following this, from 10:00 to 13:00, proceed to Teresa’s house, a welcoming villa in Arenella, where the most engaging part of the experience begins: the cooking lesson. Here, participants will cook traditional Sicilian recipes together in a warm and relaxed atmosphere, using fresh and seasonal ingredients. This will not only be a cooking class but an authentic moment to share, with hands in the dough, home aromas, genuine flavors, and ancient recipes.
For families or groups of more than 6 people, please contact to check availability: a dedicated proposal can be arranged.

- Hands-On Cooking: You’ll be involved in every step of the process.
- Cook three family-style recipes
- Wine, mineral water and coffee
- Private transportation
- Book a private experience for your family ask for information
- If you want to prepare fresh pasta or birthday cake, ask for IT when you book
- For organizational reasons, the reservation with only one participant can be canceled.
- Hands-On Cooking: You’ll be involved in every step of the process.
- Cook three family-style recipes
- Wine, mineral water and coffee
- Private transportation
- Book a private experience for your family ask for information
- If you want to prepare fresh pasta or birthday cake, ask for IT when you book
- For organizational reasons, the reservation with only one participant can be canceled.
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Pasta or arancine with ragù , or sicilian impanata with vegetables and cheese - The fresh or dry pasta with meat, vegetables or fish sauce.
You can specify your preferences, I can also satisfy you with a vegetarian menu. - Traditional Sicilian dessert ,usually dessert with fresh ricotta - We will make a dessert with local product : ricotta, almonds or…
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Pasta or arancine with ragù , or sicilian impanata with vegetables and cheese - The fresh or dry pasta with meat, vegetables or fish sauce.
You can specify your preferences, I can also satisfy you with a vegetarian menu. - Traditional Sicilian dessert ,usually dessert with fresh ricotta - We will make a dessert with local product : ricotta, almonds or pistachio, tiramisu, rolle’, almonds cake, pistachio cake, cannoli.
- caponata, parmigiana,bruschetta,meat or fish dish ,vegetable sweet and sour - The appetizer will be typical Sicilian traditional.Vegetables, fish and local and fresh meats
- Vegetarian menu - On request, the menu can be all vegetarian.
Teresa Zimmitti warmly invites you to dive into a genuine Sicilian culinary and cultural adventure! This experience unfolds in two segments. Meeting point: Join Teresa at 8:45 am at the Ortigia Point of Sale (Burgio Salumeria), conveniently located near the port. Ortigia Point of Sale Tour (8:45 - 9:45) Delight in a charming stroll through the lively…
Teresa Zimmitti warmly invites you to dive into a genuine Sicilian culinary and cultural adventure! This experience unfolds in two segments. Meeting point: Join Teresa at 8:45 am at the Ortigia Point of Sale (Burgio Salumeria), conveniently located near the port. Ortigia Point of Sale Tour (8:45 - 9:45) Delight in a charming stroll through the lively Point of Sale, engage in food shopping, explore local flavors, learn basic Mediterranean recipes, and savor Sicilian specialties while gaining insights into fresh and preserved foods. A short 15-minute drive will take you to the Villa in the Arenella bathing area, where the lesson begins around 10:15 am. Transport is available for an additional €20 per person. At Teresa’s Villa, you will be guided in preparing traditional and family recipes, utilizing some of the fresh ingredients selected at the Point of Sale. The lesson lasts two hours, after which you can enjoy your time. At the conclusion of the experience, you will receive a small and thoughtful gift to take home.
- Flours used during the lesson contain gluten
- A minimum number of travellers is required for this experience. In case of cancellation for not reaching the minimum number, you can choose between another date/experience or a full refund
- This experience admits up to six travelers
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.