Syracuse Ortigia market tour & cooking class in Arenella
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About the Activity
Teresa will guide you throughout the experience from beginning to end. 8.30-9.30am Guided tour of the Ortigia market with small tastings from the market stalls, insights into local ingredients, how to cook them and basic recipes of Sicilian cuisine. 9.30 am go towards the villa. The lesson is in via Isole Molucche 8 t ARENELLA (15 minutes by car). I can provide you with private transportation(€20 per person) 10.00 am start of traditional cooking class. Cook & Enjoy: Prepare a seasonal family-style lunch (meat, fish or vegetarian) using the ingredients selected at the market. The menu will be personalized, if you have special needs for food, let them know when you book, because recipes always change. At Teresa’s house discover Sicilian hospitality. It may be available a last minute do not miss it!4 hours 30 minutes
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Wine, mineral water and coffee
You can prepare fresh homemade pasta.
Discover the flavors and history of Ortigia with a guided walking tour
Hands-On Cooking: You'll be involved in every step of the process.
Cooking class with three family recipes in a local house.
Food and drink : Meals. Teresa doesn't cook a gluten-free meal
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. €20 cash per person
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- Maximum 6 travellers in this tour.
Teresa invites you to immerse yourself in an authentic Sicilian gastronomic and cultural experience!
Meeting point:
We will meet at 8:30 at the Ortigia market (Burgio Salumeria), located near the port where cruise ships dock.
Tour of the Ortigia market (8:30-9:30)
Enjoy a delightful walk through the lively market, discovering local flavors, tasting Sicilian specialties and learning about fresh and preserved ingredients. During the tour Teresa will buy some of the fresh ingredients useful for the lesson.
Cooking and lunch course (10:00 - 13:00)
The cooking class takes place in my villa with a garden in the Arenella area. Request private transport when you reset, if you need it.
You'll prepare a traditional lunch using some of the fresh ingredients selected at the market, and savor the delicious dishes you've created.
This is a convivial experience and is perfect for couples, families or friends looking for a complete and authentic gastronomic half-day.View Location
Activity Locations
Ortigia MarketVia Emanuele De Benedictis 11., Syracuse, Italy
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Main Courses
- Fresh or dry pasta with sauce,or arancine,or impanata or pizza margherita - The pasta sauces will be with fish or vegetarian or with meat. You can specify your preferences, I can also satisfy you with a vegetarian menu.
Starters
- caponata, parmigiana,bruschetta,meat or fish dish ,vegetable sweet and sour - Vegetables, fish and local and fresh meats
Deserts
- Traditional Sicilian dessert ,usually dessert with fresh ricotta - We will make a dessert with local product: ricotta, almonds or pistachio, tiramisu, rolle’, almonds cake, pistachio cake, cannoli.
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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The meeting point is in front of the ancient Burgio Salumeria at the Ortigia market.
The villa where the cooking class takes place is located in via isole Molucche 8T If you request private transport for a fee you will be accompanied back to the market or to your apartment at about 13.00View Location
End point
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The meeting point is in front of the ancient Burgio Salumeria at the Ortigia market.
The villa where the cooking class takes place is located in via isole Molucche 8T If you request private transport for a fee you will be accompanied back to the market or to your apartment at about 13.00View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- IThe meeting point is at 8.30 from Burgio to the market. Private transport to go to the villa and back costs €20 cash and payment on the spot. I Travelers who want to be picked up at Fontanarossa airport in Catania, will pay the taxi . Travelers can be picked up at the hotel near Syracuse to go to the meeting point at a cost of €25 per person. This price includes all the trips planned during the experience.
- Travelers will be picked up 15 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- A gluten-free menu is not available
- There are no seated tastings at the market.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Italian
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Rome time to receive 100% refund.
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