Market Tour & Street Food in Ortigia's Island

Over ons

You will have the chance to discover the history of Syracuse market through the eyes of a local. A unique experience in the heart of Ortigia! You discover the culture and the dishes of the Italian and Sicilian culinary tradition, passing between the history of its monuments and visiting a traditional old Sicilian market, where the colors and smells mingle with the voices of the sellers. You will learn to know and choose the ingredients then tasted them. Sicily is the 5th place in the world for the quantity and quality of Street Food. You enjoy many foods, from savory to sweet, while the Chef Angelo will explain the origin and history of these.

Menu

• Cannoli - Crispy shell with sweet cheese
• Arancini - Fried rice balls stuffed with meat or butter
• Granita - Italian semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water and various flavourings 
• Cheese - Mozzarella
• Olives
• Dried tomatoes 

Schema

• 10:00 am: We begin the day with an authentic espresso
• 10:30 am: The class begins with a visit to the famous historic market of Ortigia
• 11.30 am: After the market visit, we will cross the island of Ortigia going from the Temple of Apollo
• 12:00 pm: Visit Piazza Archimedes, the famous Jewish quarter of Giudecca, where we will see the typical narrow streets and the Jewish bath "miqwaot", Piazza Duomo, and finally to the source Arethusa, all surrounded by the scents of the Sicilian street food.
• 1:30 pm: Guests can enjoy the best street food, where only the locals go for lunch. You will enjoy many foods, from savory to sweet, while the Chef Angelo will explain the origin and history of these.