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Catania Market Tour & Cooking in a Historic Home with Francesco

5.00(3)Taormina & the east· Etna · Greek theatre · seaEnglish, Italian2 options

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.

Languages
English, Italian

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

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

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

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Market tour + cooking + lunch
Sicilian pasta class + dinner

Where you'll be

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Where this sits in Taormina & the east

Taormina & the east is about 1 hr 4 min by road from Catania Fontanarossa Airport. A Greek theatre with Etna behind it, above a coastline of small beaches. The polished end of eastern Sicily, and the base for the volcano, Catania and Siracusa.

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