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Guided tour of the Ortigia market and traditional cooking class
About this experience
Teresa cooking experiences Italy invites you to immerse yourself in an authentic Sicilian gastronomic and cultural experience.Visit the Point of Sale with a guide, it's not like visiting it independently, discover the traditions and learn to recognize the best fresh and preserved local products, and where they come from.Do the best tastings. After visiting the Point of Sale, at Teresa's house, she cooks three family recipes, seasonal and different every day. You can request vegetarian recipes or to cook your favorite Sicilian recipe or tiramisu, the national dessert. Teresa offers you two locations to cook and enjoy your time: Via Isole Molucche (Villa) and Corso Gelone (apartment near Ortigia). If you need it, I'll organize private transport.In winter the lessons are in the city (Gelone Course) up to five participants, besides Teresa organizes a lesson at the Villa.
What to expect
Attention: From October 20th, for up to five guests, the cooking classes will be in the apartment at Corso Gelone 36, a 20-minute walk from Ortigia. The day begins at the historic Point of Sale of Ortigia, where from 8:45 to 9:45 you will explore the stalls, the scents, and the local products.During the walk you will discover curiosities, typical ingredients, local traditions and small secrets of Sicilian cuisine, with tasting moments and information related to the daily life of the Point of Sale. Subsequently, from 10:00 to 13:00, you will move to Teresa's house, where the cooking class begins. .The transport can be organized. At Teresa's house you will cook three recipes of Sicilian tradition, in a familiar and relaxed atmosphere, using fresh and seasonal ingredients.Request availability for your group on the days you see as unavailable. For your holiday home in Syracuse Teresa recommends: Casa Veneto sea view in via Vittorio Veneto, (Ortigia) ask for information by contacting Teresa.
What’s included
- Wine, mineral water and coffee
- Point of Sale: Tasting of local products
- The price of transport can vary from 10€ to €25 per person per trip
- For organizational reasons the Reservation of only one participant may be cancelled.
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Ortigia market and class
market and cooking class
Meeting & pickup
- Burgio Delicatessen at the Point of Sale at 9:00.Until the month of April, classes up to five people will be in: Corso Gelone 36. In the other months of the year at: via isole delle Molucche 8 T ARENELLA SIRACUSA. Beyond five participants, the lessons will be on Via Molucche.
End point
- Burgio Delicatessen at the Point of Sale at 9:00.Until the month of April, classes up to five people will be in: Corso Gelone 36. In the other months of the year at: via isole delle Molucche 8 T ARENELLA SIRACUSA. Beyond five participants, the lessons will be on Via Molucche.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Flours used during the lesson contain gluten
- This experience admits up to six travelers
- Age to participate from years eight
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.