Syracuse Ortigia 3-Hour Sicilian Street Food Tour by Do Eat Better
by Do Eat Better Experience
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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.€104Overview
This 3-hour walking tour takes place in Syracuse, focusing on Sicilian street food in the historic center and on the island of Ortigia. The tour begins near the Temple of Apollo, where participants spend about 45 minutes tasting arancini, rice balls filled with ingredients such as meat, cooked ham, spinach, pistachios, or aubergines, fried until golden. In summer, a fried fish cone made from fresh daily catches is also offered. The group then moves to Piazza Archimede by the Fontana di Diana for another 45-minute stop to try impanata, a baked calzone filled with tomato sauce, vegetables, meat, cheese, potatoes, sausage, shrimp, and black olives. Next, the tour visits the Mercato di Ortigia, the ancient market, for about 45 minutes to sample paninetti sandwiches made with local cheeses and cured meats. The final 45-minute stop is in Syracuse’s historic center, where guests taste Sicilian granita, a fruit-based icy dessert served in a glass, and cannoli filled with sweet ricotta and garnished with candied fruit, pistachios, or dark chocolate chips. An English-speaking local guide from Do Eat Better leads the small group, providing explanations about each dish and its background. Water, alcoholic beverages, and all meals are included. The tour is offered in English and Italian, with other languages available on request. Guests must be at least 18 years old to consume alcoholic drinks. Those with severe or life-threatening food allergies cannot participate for safety reasons.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo)
The first stop is near the Temple of Apollo, where guests try traditional street foods like arancini, rice balls filled with ingredients such as meat, ham, spinach, pistachios, or aubergines, fried until golden. In summer, the tasting includes a fried fish cone made with fresh fish caught that day. This stop lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Fontana di Diana
At Piazza Archimede by the Fontana di Diana, participants taste impanata, a golden oval calzone filled with tomato sauce, vegetables, meat, cheese, potatoes, sausage, shrimp, or black olives. The tasting here also lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Mercato di Ortigia
The tour continues through the Mercato di Ortigia, Syracuse’s ancient market, where guests sample paninetti sandwiches made with locally produced cheeses and cured meats. This stop takes approximately 45 minutes.
45 min
Syracuse Historic Center Desserts
The final stop is in the heart of Syracuse’s historic center to taste Sicilian granita, a refreshing fruit-flavored icy dessert, and cannoli, crisp wafers filled with sweet ricotta, often topped with candied fruit, pistachios, or chocolate chips. This tasting lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better Experience Syracuse Food Tour in front of the main entrance to Chiesa San Paolo Apostolo (2 min on foot from Tempio di Apollo)
End point
Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better Experience Syracuse Food Tour in front of the main entrance to Chiesa San Paolo Apostolo (2 min on foot from Tempio di Apollo)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Syracuse Ortigia 3-Hour Sicilian Street Food Tour by Do Eat Better
by Do Eat Better Experience
Choose from 2 available options
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.€104Overview
This 3-hour walking tour takes place in Syracuse, focusing on Sicilian street food in the historic center and on the island of Ortigia. The tour begins near the Temple of Apollo, where participants spend about 45 minutes tasting arancini, rice balls filled with ingredients such as meat, cooked ham, spinach, pistachios, or aubergines, fried until golden. In summer, a fried fish cone made from fresh daily catches is also offered. The group then moves to Piazza Archimede by the Fontana di Diana for another 45-minute stop to try impanata, a baked calzone filled with tomato sauce, vegetables, meat, cheese, potatoes, sausage, shrimp, and black olives. Next, the tour visits the Mercato di Ortigia, the ancient market, for about 45 minutes to sample paninetti sandwiches made with local cheeses and cured meats. The final 45-minute stop is in Syracuse’s historic center, where guests taste Sicilian granita, a fruit-based icy dessert served in a glass, and cannoli filled with sweet ricotta and garnished with candied fruit, pistachios, or dark chocolate chips. An English-speaking local guide from Do Eat Better leads the small group, providing explanations about each dish and its background. Water, alcoholic beverages, and all meals are included. The tour is offered in English and Italian, with other languages available on request. Guests must be at least 18 years old to consume alcoholic drinks. Those with severe or life-threatening food allergies cannot participate for safety reasons.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo)
The first stop is near the Temple of Apollo, where guests try traditional street foods like arancini, rice balls filled with ingredients such as meat, ham, spinach, pistachios, or aubergines, fried until golden. In summer, the tasting includes a fried fish cone made with fresh fish caught that day. This stop lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Fontana di Diana
At Piazza Archimede by the Fontana di Diana, participants taste impanata, a golden oval calzone filled with tomato sauce, vegetables, meat, cheese, potatoes, sausage, shrimp, or black olives. The tasting here also lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Mercato di Ortigia
The tour continues through the Mercato di Ortigia, Syracuse’s ancient market, where guests sample paninetti sandwiches made with locally produced cheeses and cured meats. This stop takes approximately 45 minutes.
45 min
Syracuse Historic Center Desserts
The final stop is in the heart of Syracuse’s historic center to taste Sicilian granita, a refreshing fruit-flavored icy dessert, and cannoli, crisp wafers filled with sweet ricotta, often topped with candied fruit, pistachios, or chocolate chips. This tasting lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better Experience Syracuse Food Tour in front of the main entrance to Chiesa San Paolo Apostolo (2 min on foot from Tempio di Apollo)
End point
Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better Experience Syracuse Food Tour in front of the main entrance to Chiesa San Paolo Apostolo (2 min on foot from Tempio di Apollo)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.