Street Food Tour: Taste Siracusa's Local Delicacies

Experience the best of Ortigia Syracuse on a 2.5-hour street food tour. Taste local delicacies, explore historic sites, and learn about Sicilian heritage. Vegetarian options available!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Piazza Archimede - We will start from Archimedes Square, in front of the beautiful Diana Fountain, which represents the goddess of hunting and was considered the city’s protector by the Greeks. From here, we will venture out to explore the island, seeking new flavors and aromas, immersing ourselves as locals rather than tourists.
  • Via Roma - We will then proceed along Via Roma, one of the most charming and beautiful streets on the island of Ortigia. We’ll sample the coffee that us locals enjoy here. Naturally, as true Italians, we start the day with coffee. However, for those who don’t drink it, there will be an alternative option available.
  • Via della Giudecca - Next, we will explore the fantastic Giudecca neighborhood, my personal favorite. Amidst former synagogues and a few hidden gems, I’ll share tales of the recipes introduced by the Arabs in this area. I’ll delve into the history of the arancino, one of Sicily’s symbols, and we’ll indulge in various versions of this dish.
  • Via Tommaso Gargallo - We’ll then venture into the non-touristy part of the island, a place brimming with stories and secrets that often go unnoticed by those unfamiliar. I’ll share anecdotes and tales about our symbols and culinary culture. We’ll navigate through the island and its intricate pathways, leading us to the local market.
  • Mercato Di Siracusa - Finally, we’ll reach the Ortigia market, a magical place brimming with ancient flavors, vibrant colors, people, and culture. We’ll sample various offerings from different vendors, tasting the local specialties such as “pomodoro alla siracusana” (Syracuse-style tomatoes), cheese, salami, local olive oil, ricotta, and almond pastries.
  • Mercato Di Siracusa - Later, we’ll experience the delights of a traditional dairy farm, the most enchanting spot in Ortigia, where you’ll savor cheeses and the most delectable panino you’ve ever tasted. Trust me on this one.
  • Via Trento - We’ll wrap up the tour with something sweet and refreshing. We’ll indulge in the traditional granita and, of course, the Sicilian cannolo at one of the island’s most traditional and tasty gelato makers.
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Snacks provided
  • Tea and coffee available
What's Not Included
  • I provide street food without alcoholic beverages. However, if desired, visitors can purchase beer or a glass of wine from the local market, but these options are not included in the food’s price.
Additional Information

Join us on a unique 2.5 hour Street Food Tour where you’ll get to explore the historic center of Siracusa like a local and indulge in numerous local delicacies.

Vegetarian options are always included in our tour!

Visit some of the city’s key attractions including Via Cavour, the Jewish Quarter, the Local Market, among others.

As we wander around the vibrant heart of Siracusa, you’ll get to savor the renowned Arancino, a traditional rice ball filled with ragú that promises to delight your palate.

Relish a scrumptious Panino, and visit an acclaimed Italian mozzarella producer, where you’ll get to sample the cheeses and what could be the best panino you’ve ever had.

On our 4th stops, treat yourself to a genuine Sicilian “cannolo” filled with ricotta cheese.

To conclude, while we navigate through the local market, you’ll get to try out different varieties of authentic Sicilian ¨Granita with Brioche¨, from a traditional city patisserie!

Don’t pass up the opportunity to delve into Sicilian culture. I look forward to unveiling all the hidden gems of our cherished city!

Location
Gioielleria Massimo Izzo
Piazza Archimede
Ciao !! I just wanted to remind you that we will meet in one hour in front of the Diana´s Fountain (Piazza Archimede). There is a shop just in front of the Diana statue called ¨Massimo Izzo¨, is it in the shade so we will meet there :)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Gaye
Jul 28, 2024
Not to be missed! - We had an amazing street food/guided tour with Dario, 11 out of 10! We have been travelling for about six weeks doing tours at each place, Dario’s was our highlight! We were lucky enough to have him all to our selves as it must have been a very quiet day, more than just a well informed guide, very interesting, friendly and showed us many highlights of Otigia that we wouldn’t have come across on our own. You MUST do this tour!
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Denise_l
Jul 25, 2024
Delicious Food Tour of Ortigia! - We had such a great time with Dario on the Ortigia street food tour! My husband and I learned so much about not just the incredible food in Ortigia, but the history and interesting stories/myths of the Ortigia area as well, going into non-touristy areas as well. Dario was so knowledgeable and just generally a cool human being, someone we'd genuinely want to be friends with! We were also very full by the end of the tour- great value for the price. Would highly recommend to anyone who loves food and travel!
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Stephen_l
Jun 30, 2024
Beautiful stroll through historical and culinary delights of this amazing city - Dario combines passion, humor, expertise, and genuine love throughout the tour. He is warm and inviting and truly makes you feel like family. We enjoyed all of his historical and architectural commentary as much as the delicacies he presented to us. This is the perfect combination of a walking tour with the added benefit of exploring the wonderful local food as well. I would highly recommend booking a tour with him if you find yourself in this lovely city. Mille grazie Dario!!!
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Janneb89
Jun 11, 2024
Fantastic food trip - Dario was the perfect guide, told a lot about culture, history, food - very interesting. Definitely a trip you should take if you're in Syracuse - be hungry, they'll be plenty of food 😍
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549megano
Oct 18, 2023
Delightful Street Food Tour in Ortigia with Dario - The street food walking tour in Ortigia with Dario was such a great experience! Dario was friendly, informative about the local area and provided us with plenty of delicious food for tasting. We would recommend you don't eat breakfast before taking the tour as there is a generous amount of food provided.
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