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Top 5 food & drink things to do in Syracuse

Syracuse on a fork. Walking food tours through the markets, cooking classes with local chefs, tasting flights at the bars worth your time, and a couple of long lunches that double as the day's plan.

  1. Sicilian cooking course and more, Syracuse1

    1. Sicilian cooking course and more

    5.0· 42 reviews· 5 hours

    You will find yourself immersed in the culture and colors of Sicily, if you are interested I will take you to a unique and special greengrocer to choose with you the products that we will then use to cook our menu. I will explain the various uses of each ingredient to create more dishes and the different seasonal variations. If you prefer to find the ingredients on site, you just have to choose a menu to cook and I will take care of everything. I will welcome you into my home for a unique experience during which you will savor the aromas and flavors of authentic Sicily If you would like to learn how to cook a particular dish, I am ready to accommodate your requests. Mine is a typically Sicilian and generally Italian cuisine, with local and top quality products, the result of your experience will be in the dish that you have cooked yourself. The best souvenir that you will take with you home to amaze your friends with new flavors!

  2. Syracuse Ortigia - Sicilian Street Food Tour by Do Eat Better, Syracuse2

    2. Syracuse Ortigia - Sicilian Street Food Tour by Do Eat Better

    5.0· 485 reviews· 3 hours

    Discover Syracuse on our Syracuse Food Tour, a journey through the charming streets of the historic center and the picturesque island of Ortigia. Taste the dishes locals love, from fresh seafood and traditional Sicilian recipes to sweet treats that define the region. Every stop is carefully selected to introduce you to authentic culinary traditions, highlight the best local restaurants and markets, and create an unforgettable food experience. Your guide is a passionate local Foodie, a friendly expert who shares insider tips, explains each dish, and reveals the history and stories behind every bite. Do Eat Better Experience tours combine high-quality gastronomy with an immersive cultural walk, offering a true taste of Sicilian life. To ensure a personal and authentic experience, tours are limited to small groups so every guest receives full attention and guidance. Please note the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages are available upon request.

  3. Local Market Visit and Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's home in Siracusa, Syracuse3

    3. Local Market Visit and Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's home in Siracusa

    4.8· 10 reviews· 6 hours

    Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with the Cesarina and immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Siracusa cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Siracusa recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

  1. Cooking class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Siracusa, Syracuse4

    4. Cooking class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Siracusa

    4.8· 27 reviews· 3 hours

    Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Siracusa cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Siracusa recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

  2. Siracusa - Ortigia & Noto Tour, Syracuse5

    5. Siracusa - Ortigia & Noto Tour

    4.6· 75 reviews· 8 hours

    Pick-up from accomodation and transfer to Syracuse where you will visit the wonderful Neapolis Archaeological Park for a walk immersed in the history of the great Greek civilization. Afterwords, visit of Ortigia (Syracuse's island) and its historical center, where you can wander around the local market, see and buy local products and souvenirs before sitting in a typical characteristic delicatessen shop (BURGIO) where you can taste typical homemade products like delicious selection of cold cuts and cheese, olives, dried tomatoes, aubergines, mushrooms etc...everything served with hot bread to emphasize the special taste of fresh products. Head out to Noto, one of the most important baroque centers in Sicily, where you will admire the most important baroque buildings in Sicily and taste one of our delicious desserts, like cannolo, cassata, granita etc...

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