Syracuse Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine

5.0(5)3 hFree cancellationBy Cesarine: Cooking Class

About this activity

Experience Syracuse’s history and culinary traditions with a walking tour and cooking class that blends culture, flavor, and local heritage. Begin with a guided stroll through Syracuse’s historic streets, exploring Ortigia Market and local food shops to discover the freshest Sicilian ingredients, from sun-ripened produce to seafood and cheeses.

Afterward, head to a local home kitchen for a hands-on cooking class, where you’ll learn to prepare classic Sicilian dishes like pasta alla Norma, seafood specialties, or arancini using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.

Once the meal is prepared, enjoy your homemade feast paired with regional wine in the cozy, welcoming atmosphere of a traditional Syracuse home.

Perfect for food lovers and cultural explorers, this experience offers new skills, authentic recipes, and lasting memories of Sicily’s vibrant flavors.

What's included

✓Hands-on Sicilian cooking class in a local home
✓Guided walking tour through Syracuse’s historic streets
✓A homemade meal with a glass of regional wine
✓Visit to Ortigia Market and traditional food shops

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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