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LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Our itinerary will allow you to discover all the aspects of the local food and wine culture, in a journey through history, taste and traditions: from granita, to arancino, to Sant'Agata's olives, to seltz and lemon. Catania street food and Sicilian cuisine are a mix of different flavors and influences.
The tour will take you to the heart of the Pescheria historical market, a stone's throw from Piazza Duomo, among thousands of colors and voices. Here sounds, scents, flavors tell the story of this land, in the middle of the Mediterranean.
An exciting and surprising story to be savored!
What's included
Tasting of "Olivette di Sant'Agata" traditional almond paste sweets dedicated to the patron saint of the city
Tasting of one chosen from: arancino, cipollina or granita
Non-alcoholic traditional local fruit drink
Entrance ticket to the sites
What to expect
A' Piscaria Mercato del Pesce
25m
Suggestive historical fish market, which takes place a stone's throw from Piazza Duomo, among thousands of colors and voices, in the historical context of the ancient Spanish walls of the XVI century. and the Amenano, the mysterious underground river that runs through Catania. Here sounds, scents, flavors tell the story of this land, in the middle of the Mediterranean
Benedictine Monastery of San Nicolo l'Arena
20m
In the unique and fascinating context of the masterpiece of the Catania baroque, we will be able to taste some typical specialties of the Etna street food (arancino or cipollina) or a refreshing granita
Santuario Sant'Agata al Carcere
30m · Admission ticket included
A journey through history and tradition, in the place that perhaps more than any other is linked to agatine devotion. Looking out from the small window that tradition associates with the Martyr's prison, we will be able to tell the story of the Olivette di Sant’Agata and other sweets related to the figure of the Patron Saint of Catania.
Monumento a Vincenzo Bellini
15m
Telling the story of the Swan of Catania, is also making a gastronomic journey from the famous "Pasta alla Norma" to the recent creation of "Cigni di Bellini", in which the chocolate of Modica hides a surprising heart !!!
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Right under the elephant statue!
End point
Right under the elephant statue!
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
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