Catania Market Tour & Cooking in a Historic Home with Francesco

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Catania Market Tour & Cooking in a Historic Home with Francesco

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Italian
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Other
Vegetarian, Private Experience
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Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Catania's market, then learn Sicilian cooking in a historic home. Make pasta, sauce, and cannoli. Savor your meal with wine by the sea. Optional market tour available.

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10 meals

Experience Details

Whether you're a passionate foodie, a traveler seeking authentic experiences, or simply looking for the best cooking class in Catania, this experience offers a true taste of Sicily’s flavors, hospitality, and history.


Begin with a welcome aperitif and tour of a historic seaside villa overlooking the Gulf of Ognina. Enjoy a 1.5-hour hands-on Sicilian cooking class in a charming home kitchen with hand-painted ceilings. Learn to make traditional pasta from scratch using ancient grains, plus fresh tomato sauce and creamy cannoli filling. Savor the meal you’ve prepared by the sea, paired with local Sicilian wine and warm hospitality.


Optional: Explore Catania’s famous fish market with a local and discover fresh seafood, produce, and Sicilian street food.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Welcome aperitive
1-2 glasses of wine per person
STARTER
Appetizer: Caponata di melanzane (eggplant stew)
MAIN
Main: Pasta alla Norma with fresh ricotta salata
DESSERT
Dessert: Sicilian cannoli with ricotta cream and pistachios

What You Get

Local wine
Enjoy an authentic Sicilian meal in a local home
Optional: Explore Catania’s iconic fish market, La Pescheria

Good To Know

  • Francesco can accommodate lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets upon request, if informed in advance
  • Please note that, as is common in many Italian homes, this residence does not have air conditioning
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Start your Catania cooking class with a welcome aperitif and a tour of Francesco’s historic seaside villa, offering breathtaking views over the Gulf of Ognina. Then step into Francesco’s beautiful home kitchen, complete with hand-painted ceilings and warm Sicilian charm, for a 1.5-hour hands-on cooking experience in Catania. Learn how to make traditional Sicilian pasta from scratch using ancient grains like Tumminia and Russello, along with a fresh tomato sauce and a creamy cannoli filling. As you cook together, Francesco shares expert tips, family recipes, and stories about Sicily’s rich culinary heritage. After the class, sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you helped prepared paired with local Sicilian wine, right by the sea. If you choose the market option, explore Catania’s iconic fish market, La Pescheria. Dive into the vibrant world of fresh seafood, seasonal produce, and traditional Sicilian street food, while discovering the lively rhythms of local market life with your expert guide. After the market tour, return to Francesco’s home for your hands-on Sicilian cooking class.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Via Acque Casse, Catania Città metropolitana di Catania Sicilia, Italy, IT, 95126

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Cooking class: Meet your host directly at his home in Ognina. Market tour: Meet your host in Piazza Duomo. Exact address and Google Maps link can be found in your voucher upon confirmation - please check the 'before you go' section. Above only offers neighborhood details, not the exact address.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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5.0
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Best day of our holiday
June 04, 2026

Francessco and family were beautiful hosts. Wandering the markets and the town then back to his extraordinary villa on the water had the WOW factor. Cooking class was fun with the best pasta made....read more

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A cooking class you can’t miss!
August 31, 2025

We had an incredible afternoon and evening with Chef Francesco, full of learning and unforgettable moments. He speaks excellent English, which made the whole experience so much easier and more enjo...read more

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