Food & Wine Tours
Taste of Syracuse: Market Tour and Cooking Class
4.9
Maria Rita
Spoken languages: Italian, Spanish, English
Explore the city on a captivating walking tour followed by an authentic cooking experience
Shared Experience
Your experience
Experience the real flavors of Sicily with a local food tour in Syracuse.
We’ll begin with a walk through the historic Ortigia Market, the vibrant heart of local life, filled with colorful stalls, seasonal produce, and the irresistible aromas of fresh herbs, cheeses, and seafood. Next, we’ll stroll along Corso Umberto, stopping at “Al Tagliere”, a charming shop full of local Sicilian specialties, and then visit “Gusto”, a small market known for high-quality vegetables, cured meats, and traditional preserves. Our final stop? My home kitchen, where we’ll roll up our sleeves and make fresh pasta together — like garganelli or busiate — from scratch. We’ll finish by preparing a seasonal sauce, enjoying our handmade pasta with a glass of local wine. A true taste of Sicily — full of flavor, sto
€99.00 per guest
(€49.50 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €99.00
€99.00
per guest€49.50 per child
Reviews
4.9
22 reviews
- The best cooking class I have ever done ! The host is Very sympathic, cooking like a real Sicilian chef ! The recepies are great, the location and the vibes too !! Thank you Maria Rita
- Maria Rita welcomed us into her home and was so gracious. We made her grandmothers recipes that she so fondly shared with us. I will definitely try to replicate when I get home!! Loved the whole experience!
- Maria-Rita is lovely, passionate host. While kneading the dough we chatted while pasta was the optimal solution to feed families in pre-industrial times, what is typical in various regions of Sicily and so on. We prepared and cooked the pasta together. The main dish, excellent sardines, and cannoli was prepared by Maria-Rita. We had a great time and food together.
- Wonderful cooking night with Maria Rita in her beautiful home! We had fun making fresh pasta, a regional potato dish and tiramisu. Even learned some interesting food facts about Sicilian cuisine! Maria was patient and kind - we thank her for a beautiful night!
- Thank you Maria Rita for a beautiful experience in your lovey apartment in Siracusa. I enjoyed myself so much, such a warm welcome and lovely food and cocktail to welcome me in. The whole cookery and lunch experience was 5 ⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We agreed at the start what to cook from a choice of recipes of Maria Rita. Such an accomplished cook. I am looking forward to trying the Ravioli, pepperonata and almond biscuits again! So tasty and I learnt so many tips on ingredients and methods. I hope to come and learn some more again 😊 Highly recommend
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Susan from England - December 2024
€99.00 per guest
(€49.50 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €99.00
€99.00 per guest
Where
Maria Rita
Cesarina from 2022Location: Syracuse Languages: Italian, Spanish, English"I love cooking because it relaxes me and takes me away from the stress of life. I love sweets and decorations and I am constantly studying with first courses, second courses and side dishes. I love the Mediterranean diet, I prefer fish but I like to vary. I love having friends. and family members at home, despite my work I commit a lot, because the table unites .... My family appreciates a lot and always asks for something new to offer on the table "
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