Catania Street Food and Market Tour by Streaty with Secret Lava Tunnel Access
by Streaty Food Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€138Overview
This three-hour walking tour in Catania is led by a local food expert from Streaty. The tour begins at Piazza del Duomo, where participants meet the guide and the group. From there, the group walks to A' Piscaria Mercato del Pesce, the city’s fish market, spending about one hour exploring the market benches. During this time, participants sample two fresh fish bites and other daily street food selections, including the best homemade arancini in town. The guide provides information about Sicilian cuisine, local history, and traditions. The tour continues past Giardino Pacini, where the guide shares interesting facts. Next, the group stops for about ten minutes to view Museo Civico Castello Ursino and learn about medieval Sicily. The tour then moves to Piazza Mazzini, where participants taste Sicilian baked cheese and seasonal fruit purchased at the market. Afterwards, the group visits Via dei Crociferi, known as the church street, to try two street food pastries, Cipollina and Siciliana, along with a seasonal dessert such as granita or minnuzza cake. Three drinks are included throughout the tour: beer, wine, and Catanese juice. The experience also includes access to a secret lava tunnel, a rarely seen site by tourists. The total amount of food sampled is enough for a full meal. This small-group tour operates every day except Sunday, when the fish market is closed. It is not suitable for travelers with limited ability to stand or walk. Participants with dietary restrictions, including vegans, those allergic to dairy, celiac disease sufferers, and those on low-carb diets, should notify the operator in advance. Only the morning tour is suitable for vegetarians and pescatarians; the night tour is not. Covered shoes, a sunhat, and bottled water are recommended. The tour follows a strict ten-minute wait policy for late arrivals. Additional food or drinks beyond those included are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza del Duomo
Meet the guide and other participants before starting the tour.
10 min
A' Piscaria Mercato del Pesce
Spend about an hour walking among the fish market benches, learning about local food, sampling fresh fish bites and other street food, and toasting with the group.
60 min
Giardino Pacini
Pass by the garden while the guide shares interesting local facts.
Museo Civico Castello Ursino
View the castle and learn about Sicily during the Middle Ages.
10 min
Piazza Mazzini
Taste special local delicacies and hear about the area's history.
15 min
Via dei Crociferi
Walk along the street known for its churches and learn about local traditions.
15 min
Local food tasting spot
Enjoy additional local specialties away from tourist areas for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Meeting point
Please stand in Piazza del Duomo 3, Catania (main door of Palazzo dei Chierici). Your guide will be carrying a red bag with Streaty logo printed on.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Catania Street Food and Market Tour by Streaty with Secret Lava Tunnel Access
by Streaty Food Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€138Overview
This three-hour walking tour in Catania is led by a local food expert from Streaty. The tour begins at Piazza del Duomo, where participants meet the guide and the group. From there, the group walks to A' Piscaria Mercato del Pesce, the city’s fish market, spending about one hour exploring the market benches. During this time, participants sample two fresh fish bites and other daily street food selections, including the best homemade arancini in town. The guide provides information about Sicilian cuisine, local history, and traditions. The tour continues past Giardino Pacini, where the guide shares interesting facts. Next, the group stops for about ten minutes to view Museo Civico Castello Ursino and learn about medieval Sicily. The tour then moves to Piazza Mazzini, where participants taste Sicilian baked cheese and seasonal fruit purchased at the market. Afterwards, the group visits Via dei Crociferi, known as the church street, to try two street food pastries, Cipollina and Siciliana, along with a seasonal dessert such as granita or minnuzza cake. Three drinks are included throughout the tour: beer, wine, and Catanese juice. The experience also includes access to a secret lava tunnel, a rarely seen site by tourists. The total amount of food sampled is enough for a full meal. This small-group tour operates every day except Sunday, when the fish market is closed. It is not suitable for travelers with limited ability to stand or walk. Participants with dietary restrictions, including vegans, those allergic to dairy, celiac disease sufferers, and those on low-carb diets, should notify the operator in advance. Only the morning tour is suitable for vegetarians and pescatarians; the night tour is not. Covered shoes, a sunhat, and bottled water are recommended. The tour follows a strict ten-minute wait policy for late arrivals. Additional food or drinks beyond those included are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza del Duomo
Meet the guide and other participants before starting the tour.
10 min
A' Piscaria Mercato del Pesce
Spend about an hour walking among the fish market benches, learning about local food, sampling fresh fish bites and other street food, and toasting with the group.
60 min
Giardino Pacini
Pass by the garden while the guide shares interesting local facts.
Museo Civico Castello Ursino
View the castle and learn about Sicily during the Middle Ages.
10 min
Piazza Mazzini
Taste special local delicacies and hear about the area's history.
15 min
Via dei Crociferi
Walk along the street known for its churches and learn about local traditions.
15 min
Local food tasting spot
Enjoy additional local specialties away from tourist areas for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Meeting point
Please stand in Piazza del Duomo 3, Catania (main door of Palazzo dei Chierici). Your guide will be carrying a red bag with Streaty logo printed on.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.