Guided tour of the Ortigia market and traditional cooking class

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Location

Syracuse

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 6 guests

Language

English, Italian

Location

Syracuse

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 6 guests

Language

English, Italian

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US$225.20 per guest

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Earliest Date Available: October 19, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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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, do the best tastings. After visiting the Point of Sale, Teresa cooked three family recipes at home. 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.

Wine, mineral water and coffee

The place of the lesson is in Via Isole Delle Molucche 8 t ARENELLA

Breakfast

Point of Sale: Tasting of local products

Private transportation

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.

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, a cozy Villa in Arenella (15 minutes by car from the Point of Sale) where the cooking class begins. Attention: From November 1st, for up to five guests, lessons will preferably be in the apartment at Corso Gelone 36, a 20-minute walk from Ortigia.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. From October 15th, the lessons are also in Syracuse in an apartment near Ortigia. Ask for availability. For your holiday home in Syracuse Teresa recommends: Casa Veneto sea view in via Vittorio Veneto, (Ortigia) ask for information.

MAIN

Fresh pasta or arancini, or Sicilian impanata with vegetables and cheese

The fresh or dry pasta with meat, vegetables or fish sauce. You can specify your preferences, I can also satisfy you with a vegetarian menu.

STARTER

caponata, parmigiana, bruschetta, meat or fish dish, vegetable sweet and sour

The appetizer will be typical Sicilian traditional.Vegetables, fish and local and fresh meats

DESSERT

Traditional Sicilian dessert ,usually dessert with fresh ricotta

We will make a dessert with local product : ricotta, almonds or pistachio, tiramisu, rolle’, almonds cake, pistachio cake, cannoli.

MAIN

Fresh pasta cooking class

The lesson consists of the preparation of three types of fresh local pasta

MAIN

Vegetarian menu

You can request 3 vegetarian recipes when booking

Meeting Point

Fratelli Burgio, Piazza Cesare Battisti, Siracusa Libero consorzio comunale di Siracusa Sicilia, Italy, IT, 96100

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Burgio Salumeria Shop at Point of Sale at 8.45am. Cooking class : via Molucca islands 8 t ARENELLA SYRACUSE. Transportation can be arranged but is not included in the price. From November the lessons for up to five participants are in : Corso Gelone 36 near Ortigia.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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A7596LYjameswSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor

We don't like seafood or tiramasu but Teresa made it work!

Teresa was fantastic. She walked us through the Ortigia market, picked out fresh ingredients then drove us to her villa to prepare an amazing lunch. She was a great teacher and chef. Using herbs picked in the moment from her garden was a nice touch.

Response from ViatorSeptember 19, 2026

Thank you for the review and for telling your experience in detail. You will help other guests to book my experiences and follow me on Instagram: Teresa Zimmitti cooking experiences Italia.

rudymarkSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor

Excellent experience

Our family had a great time ..excellent experience!

Road309064September 2026 • TripAdvisor

A Must Do!!

A must do experience! Teresa was an amazing teacher! Such a wonderful time! Highly recommend!!

Response from ViatorSeptember 12, 2026

Grazie per la tua recensione Teresa

Alyssa_CAugust 2026 • Viator

Highlight of my stay in Ortigia

The market experience and cooking class would have to be the highlight of my trip to Ortigia. It was a great experience to go to the markets, learn about Sicilian produce and also sample local delicacies. Teresa was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and a fantastic host. We made a variety of Sicilian dishes so we were able to learn different techniques. It was a hands on experience which was great as I’ve done other experiences where you are just watching. I would highly recommend doing this ex...read more

Response from ViatorAugust 26, 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m delighted that the Ortigia Market Tour and cooking class became the highlight of your stay. Exploring the market together, discovering authentic Sicilian products, tasting local specialties, and then using them in a truly hands-on cooking experience is what makes this experience so special. It was a pleasure having you as my guest.Follow me on instagram:Teresa cooking experiences Italia

Karen EMay 2026 • TripAdvisor

Hidden gem for the food connesieur

Teresa was an incredible host! Highly recommend this excursion!! The tour of Ortigia Farmer’s Market was informative and helpful!! Her culinary skills are top notch. We made fresh pasta (cavatelli, ravioli and trofie, tortellini, and busiate). The sauce creations were amazing (tuna (with capers, chilli pepper and herbs) and norma (aubergine with onions and herbs). Do not miss out on this excursion!

Response from ViatorMay 22, 2026

Thank you for your review, it will be very useful for those looking for a pleasant and instructive home cooking course. The reviews reward the host, who works every day to make your vacation fun, authentic and full of beautiful memories to take home. Follow me on Instagram: Teresa Zimmitti cooking experiences and invite friends and family to book my course during their holiday in Sicily.