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

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What You’ll Experience
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2 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 12 guests
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English, Italian
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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

With this delicious stroll through the city, you’ll have the opportunity to sample some of the region’s most famous pastries in just a few hours, all under the guidance of a passionate foodie host. Visit top specialty pastries shops where you can feast on local delights like Iris and granita with brioche.

Along the way, enjoy bites of traditional desserts all while hearing fascinating stories about the food, the places, and the rich gastronomic traditions of the area. It’s a true culinary journey with a small group of fellow gastro-travelers!


- Explore with a local food expert to discover the best local dessert

- Taste sweet local delicacies as you cross the city

- Learn about Catania’s rich culinary history and culture while you taste the best dessert that the city has to offer

- A small-group experience for a relaxed pace and informal vibe

What You Get

Bottled water
Snacks
Desserts
Tips

Good To Know

  • 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
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

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 Torta Setteveli: One only has to pronounce its name to immediately have the wonderful image of a cake covered in shiny chocolate icing. Each slice offers a series of layers alternating between mousse and crunchy bits. A curious anecdote hides behind this cake that has become so famous on our island...curious to find out?
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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Meeting at the Fountain of Elephant in Piazza del Duomo
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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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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