The Street Food Tour with a Local Guide in Ortigia! - Syracuse.

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Italian

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

On this 2.5-hour Street Food Tour, you’ll discover the real Ortigia—through its flavors, hidden corners, and local stories.

Vegetarian options available!

We’ll start like true locals: with a refreshing Sicilian iced coffee.

Then head to the oldest bakery in town to try what I believe is the best Arancino in Siracusa—made fresh every morning.

We’ll walk through quiet alleys, the fishermen’s square, and corners most visitors never reach.

At the market, you’ll taste capuliato, baked ricotta, pistachio salami, almond pastries, pistachio cream, and—depending on the season—Pachino tomatoes or prickly pears.

Then we’ll meet my extended family of cheesemakers and enjoy ricotta, mozzarella, and the best panino of your life.

We’ll finish with a fresh fruit granita from Ortigia’s most traditional gelateria.

See the island through local eyes. I'd love to share its flavors and stories with you.

Other things to note:

Water and food included

Small group (max 15 people)

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Snacks

Lunch

Coffee and/or Tea

I provide street food without alcoholic beverages. However, if desired, visitors can purchase beer or a glass of wine from the local market, but these options are not included in the food's price.

What To Expect

Piazza Archimede

We will start from Archimedes Square, in front of the beautiful Diana Fountain, which represents the goddess of hunting and was considered the city's protector by the Greeks. From here, we will venture out to explore the island, seeking new flavors and aromas, immersing ourselves as locals rather than tourists.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

We will then proceed along Via Roma, one of the most charming and beautiful streets on the island of Ortigia. We'll sample the coffee that us locals enjoy here. Naturally, as true Italians, we start the day with coffee. However, for those who don't drink it, there will be an alternative option available.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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The Street Food Tour with a Local Guide in Ortigia! - Syracuse.

Reviews

5.00

22 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We really enjoyed our...
Kim N,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We really enjoyed our tour of Ortiga with Dario. He was just so fantastic and incredibly helpful. He took us to so many wonderful places to eat, but it was so fun to go outside the main areas to see the more local areas and markets. I can’t say enough good things about Dario. Highly recommend this tour and Dario as a guide.
This was such a fun,...
Kelly M,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was such a fun, incredible experience! Dario not only showed us some of the most delicious spots, but he taught us so much about the area and culture. The food was amazing. Highly, highly recommend!
A must do food and history walking tour
Alissa F,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful tour with Dario, he was so informative and generous with his time! The food we tasted was delicious and he managed to accommodate one of our group who had dietary issues. The sights we saw were delightful and seeing the authentic side of the city was a treat. Highly recommend - one of the best tours we have done! Thanks Dario!
Great way to explore...
Ross E,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great way to explore Siracusa, our guide Dario was great. Recommend to anyone. Lots of incredible food
The experience and Dario was top tier!!!
SUSAN B,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
What an amazingly fun experience, and our guide Dario was just AWESOME! His knowledge of the city and the food that represents Ortigia was out of this world. I’d highly recommend him and the tour!