Catania Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better
A unique experience that will immerse you in the local culture and history of the city. The local cuisine is influenced by two fundamental elements: the beautiful sun-kissed Mediterranean sea that warms the Sicilian lands and the majestic Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano. The combination of these two factors makes Catania's gastronomic offer incredibly lively.
The sale of takeaway food in Catania stems from the encounter of the various peoples and cultures that have lived in the city over time: Greeks, Latins, Spanish, Jews and Arabs to name but a few. Each people has introduced their own gastronomic customs into the Sicilian tradition, sharing in the birth of today's delicious, crispy and lively dishes, often prepared in plain sight by the skilful hands of local experts.
With us you can sample the best of Sicilian street food, walking through the noisy and colourful streets of the historic centre, accompanied by a local gastronomic expert.
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Catania Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better
What's included in Catania Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better
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At the first stop we'll try the Sicilian Caponata: This is a mixture of fried vegetables (mostly aubergines), seasoned with tomato sauce, celery, onion, olives, capers, sugar and vinegar. There are numerous variations of it, as it is widespread throughout the Mediterranean Sea. Caponata is generally used today as a side dish or hors d'oeuvre, but since the 18th century it has been a main course.
What better place than the local market to try out a fried fish cone? Savor a delicious cone filled with various kinds of fried fish, caught that day!
Piazza Universita
We'll also try the Catanese cipollina: A Sicilian rustic pastry made of puff pastry, filled with fried onions, cooked ham and stringy cheese. A classic piece of Catanese rotisserie, which you will love from the first bite. A crispy, flaky shell that encloses a warm, stringy and sweet filling inside.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Dinner
- One alcoholic beverage included (served only to 18 years old and above)
- 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 the 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.
