Catania Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better
Overview
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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.
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!
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Catania Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better
Reviews
161 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Walking tour of Catania...
maliapaladino,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Walking 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
5.00We 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
5.00This 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.
Luca is Amazing!!!
Brett S,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Luca was an amazing host and guide! He told us a lot about Catania and his love for the city! When he talks he lets out a little “hmm” and it’s the cutest thing ever!! We tried fried fish, Arancini, a flaky sandwich with ham and cheese, cannolis and granita!! We even got to try a Sicilian beer!! You won’t be disappointed if you decide to take this tour! Ciao ciao
Brilliant tour
Leah M,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent, informative and SO MUCH FOOD! Luca was so knowledgeable and conveyed such love and passion for the city during our tour. Couldn’t recommend enough - top tip: don’t eat breakfast!
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