Catania Market Tour & Cooking in a Historic Home with Francesco

5.0 (3 reviews) Sicily, Italy
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Whether you're a passionate foodie, a traveler seeking authentic experiences, or simply looking for the best cooking class in Catania, this experience offers a true taste of Sicily’s flavors, hospitality, and history.

Begin with a welcome aperitif and tour of a historic seaside villa overlooking the Gulf of Ognina. Enjoy a 1.5-hour hands-on Sicilian cooking class in a charming home kitchen with hand-painted ceilings. Learn to make traditional pasta from scratch using ancient grains, plus fresh tomato sauce and creamy cannoli filling. Savor the meal you’ve prepared by the sea, paired with local Sicilian wine and warm hospitality.

Optional: Explore Catania’s famous fish market with a local and discover fresh seafood, produce, and Sicilian street food.

Options

Market tour + cooking + lunch
Sicilian pasta class + dinner

What's included

  • Local wine
  • Enjoy an authentic Sicilian meal in a local home
  • Optional: Explore Catania’s iconic fish market, La Pescheria
  • Hands-on Catania cooking class at a historic seaside villa

What to expect

Start your Catania cooking class with a welcome aperitif and a tour of Francesco’s historic seaside villa, offering breathtaking views over the Gulf of Ognina. Then step into Francesco’s beautiful home kitchen, complete with hand-painted ceilings and warm Sicilian charm, for a 1.5-hour hands-on cooking experience in Catania. Learn how to make traditional Sicilian pasta from scratch using ancient grains like Tumminia and Russello, along with a fresh tomato sauce and a creamy cannoli filling. As you cook together, Francesco shares expert tips, family recipes, and stories about Sicily’s rich culinary heritage. After the class, sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you helped prepared paired with local Sicilian wine, right by the sea.

If you choose the market option, explore Catania’s iconic fish market, La Pescheria. Dive into the vibrant world of fresh seafood, seasonal produce, and traditional Sicilian street food, while discovering the lively rhythms of local market life with your expert guide. After the market tour, return to Francesco’s home for your hands-on Sicilian cooking class.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Cooking class: Meet your host directly at his home in Ognina.
Market tour: Meet your host in Piazza Duomo.
Exact address and Google Maps link can be found in your voucher upon confirmation - please check the 'before you go' section. Above only offers neighborhood details, not the exact address.

End point

Cooking class: Meet your host directly at his home in Ognina.
Market tour: Meet your host in Piazza Duomo.
Exact address and Google Maps link can be found in your voucher upon confirmation - please check the 'before you go' section. Above only offers neighborhood details, not the exact address.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please note that, as is common in many Italian homes, this residence does not have air conditioning
  • Francesco can accommodate lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets upon request, if informed in advance

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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