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Syracuse Ortigia - Sicilian Street Food Tour by Do Eat Better

By Do Eat Better Experience
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$112 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover Syracuse on our Syracuse Food Tour, a journey through the charming streets of the historic centre 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.

Activity location

  • Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo)
    • Piazza Pancali, Ortygia
    • Syracuse, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Via dell'Apollonion, 19
    • 19 Via dell'Apollonion
    • 96100, Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy

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Syracuse Ortigia - Sicilian Street Food Tour by Do Eat Better

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 6:00 PM
Price details
AU$112.30 x 2 AdultsAU$224.60
Total
Price is AU$224.60

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking local tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    At least one alcoholic drink is included (only for over 18-year-old guests)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    This is an itinerant full meal. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal in at least 4 stops
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.

Activity itinerary

Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo)

  • 45m
At our first food stop, we’ll dive into the most authentic local street foods, surrounded by the historic atmosphere of the Temple of Apollo. You’ll savour arancini, the world-famous rice balls stuffed with a variety of ingredients like meat, cooked ham, spinach, pistachios, or aubergines, fried to golden perfection for a true taste of Sicilian tradition. In the summertime, you can also enjoy a fried fish cone, filled with a selection of fresh fish caught that very day. With the ancient columns of the Temple of Apollo as your backdrop and the lively energy of Ortigia’s streets all around, tasting these local specialities becomes a perfect blend of history, culture, and flavour.

Fountain of Diana

  • 45m
Next, we’ll have the chance to taste the Sicilian impanata, a traditional artisanal speciality. This oval-shaped, golden calzone can be filled with tomato sauce, vegetables, meat, cheese, potatoes and sausage, or even shrimp and black olives, offering a rich explosion of bold flavours. Enjoying it in Piazza Archimede, surrounded by the grandeur of historic palaces and the lively energy of locals and visitors alike, turns this tasting into more than a meal, it’s a true taste of Syracuse’s culinary and cultural heart.

Mercato Di Siracusa

  • 45m
To then go to taste some local products: along a tour of the ancient market in Syracuse including a tasting of paninetti with locally produced cheeses and cured meats.

Largo Antonello Gagini

  • 45m
We’ll also relish some local and refreshing desserts in the heart of Syracuse’s historic centre. Sicilian granita is perfect for relaxing and cooling down on a hot summer afternoon. Served in a glass, this simple yet incredibly tasty mix of fresh fruit, sugar, and ice is ideal to end a rich meal on a high note. Alongside it, you’ll enjoy Sicilian cannoli, where the crisp wafer, traditionally moulded around a hot metal bar, is filled with sweet, creamy ricotta and often garnished with candied fruit, crunchy pistachios, or dark chocolate chips. Surrounded by the vibrant streets and historic architecture, tasting these desserts becomes a colourful and indulgent experience that captures the essence of Sicilian life.

Location

Activity location

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    Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo)
    • Piazza Pancali, Ortygia
    • Syracuse, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Via dell'Apollonion, 19
    • 19 Via dell'Apollonion
    • 96100, Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy

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