Viator Rating : 5 (31 reviews)
Sicily
Syracuse Cooking Class: Market Tour & Sicilian Lunch
270
Overview
The Syracuse Ortigia market tour & cooking class in Arenella offers a delicious dive into Sicilian food and culture. Join Teresa for an authentic adventure, starting with a guided walk through the vibrant Ortigia market. Sample local treats, learn about Sicilian ingredients, and discover basic recipes.
Next, head to Teresa's villa in Arenella (private transport available) for a hands-on cooking class. Prepare a seasonal Sicilian lunch using fresh market ingredients. Learn family recipes and enjoy the dishes, paired with local wine. Teresa welcomes visitors into her home for a true taste of Sicilian hospitality.
This small-group experience is ideal for couples, families, or friends who want an authentic half-day of Sicilian food and culture. Explore the Ortigia market, located near where cruise ships dock, and discover the flavors of Sicily. Enjoy a convivial cooking experience, preparing and savoring a traditional lunch in a welcoming home. 
Highlights
Explore Ortigia Market: Discover local flavors and fresh ingredients with a guided tour.
Hands-On Cooking Class: Prepare a traditional Sicilian lunch with family recipes.
Taste Sicilian Hospitality: Enjoy a convivial meal at Teresa's villa in Arenella.
Small-Group Experience: Enjoy an intimate and authentic culinary adventure.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers loved learning to cook traditional dishes.
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Many enjoyed the tour of the market and learning about the ingredients.
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Guests appreciated Teresa's hospitality and felt welcomed into her home.
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Customers mentioned they really enjoyed the wine that was served with lunch
Some mentioned private transportation to Teresa's house is an extra cost.
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Some guests would have liked a longer class.
The Journey
Ortigia Market (Burgio Salumeria)
A lively market located near the port where cruise ships dock, offering a variety of local flavors, Sicilian specialties, and fresh ingredients. It serves as the meeting point for the tour and a place to learn about Sicilian cuisine.
Teresa’s Villa in Arenella (via Isole Molucche 8 t ARENELLA)
A villa with a garden in the Arenella area where the cooking class takes place. Here, participants prepare a traditional Sicilian lunch using fresh ingredients from the market, providing an authentic and convivial culinary experience.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes wine, mineral water, and coffee during the cooking class and lunch. Participants will prepare fresh homemade pasta and discover the flavors and history of Ortigia with a guided walking tour and will be involved in every step of the cooking process. The class includes three family recipes in a local home. This experience does not include additional meals or private transportation to the villa in Arenella.
Hot Tip
Customers suggest confirming private transportation in advance, if needed, to make the trip to the villa easier. It's also a good idea to let Teresa know of any dietary restrictions when you book so the menu can be personalized.
Review Summary
People finds this experience consistently praised for its authentic local host, hands-on cooking of fresh seasonal recipes, and informative market tour that introduces Sicilian ingredients and traditions; reviewers often highlight warm hosts, the quality of the meal, and the take-home family recipe book as positives.[2][1][8] Negative or mixed comments most frequently concern logistics such as limited availability (book in advance), the need to confirm transport or meeting details, and occasional variations in exact itinerary or duration between similar Viator listings.[2][1]
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