Catania: Guided Food Tour with 3 Tastings

Catania: Guided Food Tour with 3 Tastings

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Experience the flavors of Catania's street food on a guided city food tour. With a local guide, scout out the best spots in town for a real taste of Sicilian cuisine.

Highlights

Discover the flavors and culinary tradition of Catania
Taste a variety of local street food, both sweet and savory
Scout out the best restaurants, bars, and takeaway spots
Visit a historic kiosk and try out an authentic drink
Learn about Sicilian food and culture from your guide

Description

Eat like a local as you taste your way around Catania on this city food tour. Follow your guide to the best eateries in town for authentic Sicilian cuisine and hear interesting facts along the way. Make your way into the heart of Catania and immerse yourself in the sights and smells. With your guide, familiarize yourself with the term 'tavola calda' (hot table), which can be found in bars and restaurants alike. The king of the table is the arancino, but there are many other specialties you could try, including: The cipollina: a puff pastry stuffed with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and dried onionsThe Siciliana: a fried calzone with tuna and salted anchoviesThe scacciate: a type of pizza with vegetablesThe crispelle: fried dough with ricotta cheese and anchovies or honeyA grilled meat panini Along the way, stop at a historic kiosk for a traditional drink, such as mandarin and lemon juice or lemon and salt seltz. Finish your tour on a sweet note with a cannolo or a cassatella.