Catania Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Lunch

Dinner

One alcoholic beverage included (served only to 18 years old and above)

Tips

What To Expect

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.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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!

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Catania Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better

Reviews

4.89

174 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

163

Great tour
Owen A,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Luca was excellent very knowledgeable. And the food was great. Great company and interested in everyone
Good time with Great tour guide
giulio m,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful time with davide... he was very knowledgeable about catania food scene as well as the history..his tour brought it all together in a awesome experience... wish there was more stars to give this tour.. Grade AAA+
Walking tour of Catania...
maliapaladino,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Walking tour of Catania was absolutely delicious! We loved tasting all the street foods while learning some history about the city! Kate was so kind and very knowledgeable about everything Catania! Highly recommend!
Eating our way through Catania
Melanie G,
Aug 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We went on this tour with Giuseppe. He was amazing! Felt like hanging out with an old friend. Giuseppe was full of knowledge about Catania and gave a lot of background on the food that we tasted. He was also very eager to answer any questions we had. The tour was well paced- be prepared to eat. The portions we got to taste were generous and all of the places seemed to be traditional places in Catania. Can’t recommend this tour with Giuseppe enough! Ask for him, you’ll be glad you did.
Great way to explore Catania
MaryEllen M,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This food tour exceeded our expectations in every way. It was an awesome way to explore a new city while also learning about the history and enjoying declious snacks and drinks. Our tour operator Kate was fabulous. She was kind, knowledgeable and made our day fantastic with her enthusiasm despite the extreme heat. We had a great time exploring Catania and the food was all very delicious with nice sized portions. Highly recommended.