Top Sicily Language Classes

Sicily is known for its heavenly cooking, but it is next to impossible to track down recipes and recreate your favorite dishes without guidance from an expert. On this small-group cooking workshop, learn how to select seasonal ingredients during a visit to a local market. Then, get hands-on instruction in preparing Sicilian specialties such as caponata, fresh pasta, Messina fish rolls and more before sitting down to enjoy your meal.

The best way to connect with any local culture is through food, and nowhere is this more true than Sicily. With this cooking class, shop for ingredients at the market in Taormina like a local before learning how to prepare a variety of traditional Sicilian dishes with Chef Massimo in his restaurant kitchen. Enjoy the fruits of our labors over lunch afterwards, served with two local wines.

When you’re in Palermo, dodge the tourist trap eateries that you can find anywhere, and make your own pizza and gelato instead. With a local "pizzaiolo" as your host, you’ll learn to make a kneadable dough that stretches wafer-thin, and create the toppings for favorite pizzas such as the margherita, marinara, and capricciosa. After, you’ll turn your attention to chocolate, finishing with your own handmade gelato.

Finding the best cannoli bakeries—pasticcerie—in Taormina can be a fun challenge, but it can also turn into fruitless trips between neighborhoods. With this tour, take the guesswork out and let a chef help you prepare cannoli from scratch, using traditional recipes starting with the crusty shell and ending with sweet ricotta cream. When you’re done, taste your creations and receive a “cannoli expert” certificate.

The Sicilian Walk & Talk Experience offers a unique opportunity to get in touch with Sicily's rich linguistic heritage, right in the heart of Marsala. This immersive route allows participants to stroll through vibrant markets and local shops, where the Sicilian language comes to life in daily interactions. As you wander the bustling streets, you’ll learn iconic phrases and expressions, forging an authentic bond with the locals. This hands-on exploration not only enriches your understanding of the Sicilian dialect, but also makes you feel an integral part of the community, making it a truly enriching cultural experience.