Catania: The Sweet Side of Sicily – A Food Tour by Do Eat Better

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Catania: The Sweet Side of Sicily – A Food Tour by Do Eat Better

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Reviews
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 12 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Italian
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Other
Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly
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Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover Catania's sweetest secrets on a food tour! Delight in local pastries, uncover culinary tales, and savor Iris and granita. Join a small group for an authentic taste adventure!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover Catania through its sweets on our patisserie tour, a journey through the vibrant streets of one of Sicily’s most lively and charming cities. Taste the desserts and pastries locals love, from rich, traditional Sicilian sweets to delicate creations from the finest local bakeries. Every stop is carefully chosen to introduce you to authentic Sicilian pastry traditions, showcase the best local pâtisseries, and create an unforgettable culinary experience.


Your guide is a passionate local “Foodie,” a friendly expert who shares insider tips, explains each treat, and reveals the history and stories behind every bite.


Do Eat Better Experience tours combine high-quality gastronomy with an immersive cultural walk, offering a true taste of Sicilian life. To ensure a personal, authentic experience, we welcome only small groups, so every guest receives our full attention and guidance.


Please note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages available upon request.

What You Get

English-speaking local tour guide
Water
Snacks
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.
  • Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

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Basilica Cattedrale di Sant'Agata

At the first stop we'll try the Iris: a preparation made of sweet fried leavened dough (similar to a krapfen or doughnut) that encloses a filling: the traditional one has sweet ricotta cream and chocolate pieces. In the Catania area, there is a variant with pistachio, chocolate and white cream as well as, of course, ricotta. Despite being sweet, it is counted among the classic street foods of Sicilian cuisine, being enjoyed hot and at all hours by locals and tourists alike.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Piazza Universita

We’ll also taste the Cassatina Siciliana: just hearing its name brings to mind a small, colorful cake filled with sweet ricotta and decorated with candied fruit. Each bite reveals a delicate balance of creamy filling and soft sponge, offering a true taste of Sicilian pastry tradition.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Piazza Stesicoro

We'll get the chance to get refreshed thanks to the Sicilian granita - perfect for relaxing and cooling down on hot summer afternoons. It is served in a glass and is ideal to end a rich meal on a high note. Fresh fruit, sugar, and ice are the necessary ingredients - simple, but incredibly tasty!
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Villa Bellini

How can we not taste the Sicilian Cannoli - the wafer, traditionally molded around a hot metal bar, is filled with a sweet and creamy preparation made with ricotta cheese, candied fruit, crunchy pistachios, or dark chocolate chips. An explosion of taste and color! You can find the recipe here.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Fountain of the Elephant, Piazza del Duomo, Catania Città metropolitana di Catania Sicilia, Italy, IT, 95124

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Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better Experience Catania Food Tour at the Fountain of Elephant in Piazza del Duomo
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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Reviews
4.8
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based on 23 reviews
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A wonderful 3 hours
June 08, 2026

Simona was absolutely wonderful and so lovely, we were one of two couples on the tour which was really nice. the food was amazing, the places she took us were fantastic and i feel like we got a tru...read more

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Tour from a cruise ship stop
June 07, 2026

We were coming from a cruise ship so had to navigate to the meeting point, we took a few wrong turns but made it a little late - once there we met Carolina. We had such a great tour with Carolina a...read more

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Sweet visit to Sicily
June 02, 2026

Giulia was amazing! Very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Offered special accommodations for allergies and suggestions on other places to visit while in Sicily.

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Excellent Experience
May 22, 2026

Excellent Experience from start to finish. Mariella made our experience extra special. Highly recommend this Tour in beautiful Catania 😎

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Great way to experience Catania. Food and history - it won't get better.
April 24, 2026

Really nice guided tour with really good story about traditional food and drink in Sicily combined with history.

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