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Highlights
- Explore Catania's everyday flavors by following local rhythms; meet vendors, taste specialties, and see how the city eats on the go.
- Start in Catania’s historic center, then walk to nearby markets and side streets, stopping at selected spots for your first street food bites.
- Visit two markets within the historic center, weaving past produce stands, fish counters, drink kiosks, and pastry windows along a tasting route.
- Taste arancino, cipollina, olives, fried seafood, and seltz; finish with granita, cannoli, and minnuzze di Sant'Agata from pastry counters.
Your Experience
Discover the historic center of Catania on an engaging street food walking tour through two local markets. Enjoy tastings of iconic Sicilian specialties as you explore.
Getting started
Your journey begins in Catania’s historic heart, where you'll walk to the first of two key markets that highlight this experience. Along the way, encounter a variety of food stalls and kiosks nestled among everyday shopping spots.
Catania historic center markets
Visit these central hubs for local commerce in Catania’s heart, where residents gather daily to explore the city's rich culinary heritage.
Taste Sicilian street food staples
- Savor at least four samples of classic Sicilian treats like arancino, granita, seltz, and cannolo as you explore different stalls.
- Indulge in additional local delights such as cipollina, premium olives, and fried seafood options including sarde a beccafico to appreciate the diverse cultural influences on Sicilian cuisine.
- Experience sweet treats that showcase Catania’s pastry traditions with offerings like granita, cannoli, and minnuzze di Sant’Agata for an exquisite blend of textures and flavors.
- Navigate through market stalls and surrounding streets to enjoy the scents of grilled specialties. Stop at a kiosk for seltz limone e sale, a traditional Catania beverage—note that alcohol is not included in this experience.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- At least 4 tastings: arancino, granita, seltz, cannolo
- Additional Sicilian specialties: cipollina, olives, fried seafood
- Sweet tastings: granita, cannoli, minnuzze di Sant'Agata
- Visit to two markets in Catania historic center
- Walk through local market stalls and streets
- Alcohol
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Must Know
- Arrive at your selected time to ensure a smooth start to the tour.
- Please note that alcohol is not included and will not be served during tastings.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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Booking FAQs
Alcohol: Alcohol is not included in this experience and will not be served during the tastings.
Experience type: This is a guided street food walking tour through Catania’s historic center and markets. Route highlights: You visit two main local markets and walk through nearby streets and stalls during the tour.
Yes, it is a guided street food walking tour through Catania’s historic center and markets.
Security checks are mandatory where applicable; skip-the-line does not apply here.
You will visit two main local markets and walk through nearby streets during the tour.
A specific dress code is not detailed, but comfortable attire suitable for walking and exploring markets is recommended.
The experience includes at least four tastings: arancino, granita, seltz, cannolo; additional specialties like cipollina, olives, fried seafood; and sweet treats such as granita, cannoli, minnuzze di Sant'Agata. Alcohol is not included.
Your booking includes At least 4 tastings: arancino, granita, seltz, cannolo, Additional Sicilian specialties: cipollina, olives, fried seafood, Sweet tastings: granita, cannoli, minnuzze di Sant'Agata, and Visit to two markets in Catania historic center.
Savor Catania's everyday flavors as you follow local rhythms, meeting vendors, tasting specialties, and seeing how the city eats on the go.
You visit the two most important markets in Catania’s historic center, a daily meeting point for residents and a window into the city’s food traditions.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
Walk through local market stalls and surrounding streets, taking in the aromas of grilled specialties and stopping at a kiosk to try seltz limone e sale, a classic Catania drink, while alcohol is excluded from the experience.