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Guided Food Tour and Fish Market Visit in Catania

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Experience the best combination of Silician history and culture on a 3-hour walking food tour and fish market visit in Catania.

Highlights

Explore Catania’s ancient landmarks and traditional cuisine on a 3-hour guided walking tour unraveling the tales behind the home of the renowned arancini.
Uncover the history and significance of each site and flavor with a local food expert.
Visit the famous "la Pescheria" fish market, piazza stesicoro, and the Roman amphitheater as you pass through vibrant streets.
Sample local delicacies and street foods at five stops throughout the tour, and end your meal with a classic Italian dessert.
Fun Fact: Arancinis are shaped like a cone to represent Mount Etna, which forms the perfect scenic background for Catania.

Inclusions

Local food expert
Audio guide with headphones
Fish market tour and Catania historical tour
5 tasting stops (several products depending on seasonal availability)

Exclusions

Gratuities
Hotel transfers

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your Experience

Take a walk through the historical streets of Catania and discover its traditions through a culinary lens of the city.

Behold Catania’s Biggest Attractions

From the historic center in Catania, your guide will take you through the marvelous streets and squares of the old town. Your first stop will be at "la pischeria," the local fish market, known for its lively atmosphere. Get the chance to taste incredible dishes from the best stands at the market. Next, move along the ancient Via dei Crociferi, brimming with historical allure, and witness historical churches and the stage for the traditional Festa of Sant'Agata. Then, encounter the piazza stesicoro, home of the impressive Roman amphitheater, which was discovered in the early twentieth century.

Taste The Delicacies Of Catania

After you have built up an appetite, a series of tastings at the city center is sure to get your mouth watering! Catania, globally known for its street food, offers several delicacies like the cipollina (a puff made with pastry, tomato, onion, mozzarella, and ham), the legendary cipollata with bacon, horse meatballs barbecued on coal, and the famous arancini. Make sure you save room for dessert because a delightful Italian end to your meal awaits!

Know Before You Go

Important Information

The tour is wheelchair accessible, with provisions for special needs available upon request.
Buggy provisions are available on prior request.
Food intolerances or allergies may be accommodated if given prior notice.

Timings

Mon to Sat: 10am

Duration

3 hours

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