The Street Food Tour with a Local Guide in Ortigia!

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The Street Food Tour with a Local Guide in Ortigia! - Syracuse.

By Dario Musumeci

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Free cancellation available
2h 30m
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Multiple languages

Overview

On this 2.5-hour Street Food Tour, you’ll discover the real Ortigia—through its flavors, hidden corners, and local stories.

Vegetarian options available!

We’ll start like true locals: with a refreshing Sicilian iced coffee.
Then head to the oldest bakery in town to try what I believe is the best Arancino in Siracusa—made fresh every morning.

We’ll walk through quiet alleys, the fishermen’s square, and corners most visitors never reach.

At the market, you’ll taste capuliato, baked ricotta, pistachio salami, almond pastries, pistachio cream, and—depending on the season—Pachino tomatoes or prickly pears.

Then we’ll meet my extended family of cheesemakers and enjoy ricotta, mozzarella, and the best panino of your life.

We’ll finish with a fresh fruit granita from Ortigia’s most traditional gelateria.

See the island through local eyes. I'd love to share its flavors and stories with you.

Other things to note:

Water and food included
Small group (max 15 people)

Activity location

Piazza Archimede
- Piazza Archimede
- 96100, Syracuse, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Gioielleria Massimo Izzo
- 25 Piazza Archimede
- 96100, Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy

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The Street Food Tour with a Local Guide in Ortigia! - Syracuse.

2h 30m
English

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 10:30am

Price details

$79.80 x 1 Adult$79.80

Total

What's included, what's not

Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
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.

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

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

30m
Admission ticket included

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.

Location

Activity location

Piazza Archimede
- Piazza Archimede
- 96100, Syracuse, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Gioielleria Massimo Izzo
- 25 Piazza Archimede
- 96100, Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy

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