Syracuse Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine

Syracuse, Italy

3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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

Syracuse, Sicily

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

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Syracuse, Sicily

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Syracuse, Sicily

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Sicilian cooking course and more

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Overview

Rather than looking up recipes online, enjoy a more authentic and practical way of learning how to make Italian dishes—a hands-on cooking class in Syracuse. To help expand your knowledge of local ingredients, the experience begins with a market tour to pick up seasonal produce. Then, go to a local’s home for an aperitivo and a chance to make both pasta and tiramisu.

Boost your Italian culinary skills with a hands-on cooking lesson
Intimate setting: Visit a local’s home in Syracuse
Avoid crowds with this small-group experience
Feast on your pasta and tiramisu creations after the class

Sample Menu

Main

Classic Sicilian dish

What's Included

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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Trieste, 19, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Near public transportation

Not wheelchair accessible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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Enjoyable tour followed by a fun cooking class and delicious food

Nicola_B, Jun 2026

Great tour around the market which was enhanced by being shown around by a local. We loved trying the samples and hearing about the local produce. We were given a choice of what we would like to cook and our guide bought the ingredients while we were exploring the market stalls. The walk to the guides home was further than we expected (around 2.5km) but had a spectacular view of Archimedes tomb. We enjoyed learning to make pasta from scratch followed by tiramisu. The food was delicious and accompanied with some local wine.

A Magical Sicilian Experience with Maria Rita!

Todd_G, May 2025

Our family had the pleasure of joining an Ortigia walking tour and Sicilian pasta cooking class with the delightful Maria Rita, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! The walking tour through Ortigia was the perfect way to immerse ourselves in the rich history and charm of this stunning Sicilian gem. Maria Rita’s knowledge of the local culture, architecture, and hidden treasures made every step captivating, offering us unique insights into Siracusa's vibrant heritage. The highlight of our day was the Sicilian pasta-making class, where we learned to craft several traditional pasta shapes completely from scratch, using just semolina flour and water. Under Maria Rita’s expert guidance, we kneaded, shaped, and perfected the dough, all while learning about the deep-rooted culinary traditions of Sicily. Her warm and engaging teaching style made the experience both educational and fun, creating lasting memories for our family. To top it off, we enjoyed our handmade pasta with a delicious homemead pesto using ingrediants Maria Rita gathered in the Ortigia market during our walk (tomato, almonds, basil, pecorino, olive oil, and garlic)--a deliciously authentic meal. We savored every bite with a newfound appreciation for Sicilian cuisine. If you're looking for an experience that blends history, culture, and hands-on culinary adventure, this tour with Maria Rita is an absolute must! Grazie mille, Maria Rita, for an incredible day—we will cherish these memories forever!

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Curtis_H, Sep 2023

We had so much fun on this tour. The cooking class was amazing and the instructor was gracious and hospitable and wonderful. She and her family are so welcoming and kind. The food was amazing!! Highlight of our vacation. It’s a must do in Sicily!!!!