Private Tour: Catania Street Food

Get ready to enjoy an authentic experience tailored just for you! This private tour, designed for groups of up to 15 people, will take you to the vibrant heart of Catania to discover the flavors and secrets of its legendary street food scene. Tradition, high-quality ingredients, and a rich culinary culture make this experience a must for every true food lover.

You’ll meet your local guide at the Sicilying office, located on Via Crociferi, one of the city’s most beautiful Baroque streets. From there, your journey will begin through the scents and history of Catania. The first stop is the famous Pescheria, the lively fish market (open only in the morning), where you’ll sample local cured meats and cheeses, and choose between a cone of fried fish or grilled horse-meat meatballs.

Next, you'll head to Piazza Duomo and Piazza Università, two jewels of the historic center, before refreshing yourself with a traditional drink, Seltz, freshly prepared at a local kiosk. After walking through the city’s biggest market, you’ll taste two icons of Catania's street food: the cipollina and the arancino, served in some of the city’s most iconic bakeries and cafés.

The tour continues along Via Etnea, passing by Villa Bellini and the Roman Amphitheater in Piazza Stesicoro, until reaching the sweet finale. You’ll choose between a cannolo filled with ricotta, a cassata, or a Sicilian granita (depending on the season). At the end of the tour, you’ll receive a small keepsake guide listing all the specialties you tasted along the way.

For those choosing the evening itinerary, some stops will differ: instead of the market and fish market (closed in the afternoon), you'll visit the Monastery of the Benedictines and Ursino Castle at sunset, with a relaxing glass of local wine along the way.

We are happy to accommodate your group’s needs regarding the departure time or changes to the itinerary.