Top Messina Unique Experiences

Learn the secrets of Sicilian cuisine—and cook with a Messina local in their own home—when you sign up for this immersive, private cooking class. Pick between morning and afternoon class times to best suit your schedule. You’ll be cooking alongside a Cesarina; a local ambassador of Italian cuisine that has been carefully vetted and is part of a national network. Enjoy an authentic experience, prepare several gourmet dishes, and sit down to enjoy your meal (with local wine on the side).

Sicily is known for its lively food markets and excellent local cuisine, and Messina is no exception. Experience the city’s culinary culture with this private foodie experience that takes you into both a local market and a local home. Meet your host for a stroll through the stands and learn how to choose the freshest seasonal goodies. Then head back to your host’s kitchen for a cooking demonstration and traditional meal.

Escape the tourist track and embark on an exclusive, private dining experience in a real-life local home. Taste hard-to-find, home-cooked delicacies, passed down in family cookbooks over generations. Dinners or lunches include four gourmet courses, plus a selection of regional red and white wines. You’ll also have a chance to watch a cooking demonstration to learn time-tested cooking secrets.