Catania: The Sweet Side of Sicily – A Food Tour by Do Eat Better
With this delicious stroll through the city, you’ll have the opportunity to sample some of the region’s most famous pastries in just a few hours, all under the guidance of a passionate foodie host. Visit top specialty pastries shops where you can feast on local delights like Iris and granita with brioche. Along the way, enjoy bites of traditional desserts all while hearing fascinating stories about the food, the places, and the rich gastronomic traditions of the area. It’s a true culinary journey with a small group of fellow gastro-travelers!
- Explore with a local food expert to discover the best local dessert
- Taste sweet local delicacies as you cross the city
- Learn about Catania’s rich culinary history and culture while you taste the best dessert that the city has to offer
- A small-group experience for a relaxed pace and informal vibe
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Catania: The Sweet Side of Sicily – A Food Tour by Do Eat Better
What's included in Catania: The Sweet Side of Sicily – A Food Tour by Do Eat Better
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
At the first stop we'll try the Iris: a preparation made of sweet fried leavened dough (similar to a krapfen or doughnut) that encloses a filling: the traditional one has sweet ricotta cream and chocolate pieces. In the Catania area, there is a variant with pistachio, chocolate and white cream as well as, of course, ricotta. Despite being sweet, it is counted among the classic street foods of Sicilian cuisine, being enjoyed hot and at all hours by locals and tourists alike.
Piazza Universita
We'll also taste the Torta Setteveli: One only has to pronounce its name to immediately have the wonderful image of a cake covered in shiny chocolate icing. Each slice offers a series of layers alternating between mousse and crunchy bits. A curious anecdote hides behind this cake that has become so famous on our island...curious to find out?
Piazza Stesicoro
We'll get the chance to get refreshed thanks to the Sicilian granita - perfect for relaxing and cooling down on hot summer afternoons. It is served in a glass and is ideal to end a rich meal on a high note. Fresh fruit, sugar, and ice are the necessary ingredients - simple, but incredibly tasty!
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Desserts
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Tips
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting at the Fountain of Elephant in Piazza del Duomo
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Ticket Redemption
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 5 min before the start of the tour. Inform us, at the moment of the reservation, of any food allergies or intolerances.
