This is very easy review to write. This was the best food tour I've ever taken. Giuseppe was a fantastic tour guide. All the food choices were great. The amount of food was more than I could eat. Make sure you're hungry before the tour starts. I can't recommend this tour enough. When I booked with Streaty they had nothing but five star reviews. Now I know why.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Parmigiana or other veggie dish
- Arancini
- Bruschetta of the day
- Pane Cunzato
- 3 Sicilian Wines
- Pinza Siracusana
- Sicilian granita
Excludes
- Extra Food&Drinks
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- The guide will be at the meeting point by carrying a red bag with Streaty's logo on it.
Itinerary
Reserve half a day in Ortigia and dive into the authentic flavors of Eastern Sicily on a relaxed, small-group street food tour. Led by a local Sicilian expert, you’ll explore the vibrant market, taste the best bites of the day, and avoid tourist traps while eating like a true local. Wander through the charming alleys of Ortigia, sampling traditional specialties such as freshly made bruschetta, pane cunzato, arancini, and seasonal dishes, all paired with a glass of Sicilian wine and ending with a refreshing granita. More than just food, this experience blends culture and history: discover ancient ruins, lively piazzas, and iconic landmarks like the Temple of Apollo and the Cathedral. A genuine journey through Syracuse’s flavors, stories, and traditions.
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
What a great tour. Julia was an outstanding guide, enthusiastic and fun. Highly recommend this tour.
So, one of the things my wife and I do almost everywhere we travel is a small group walking tour (preferably with local food). Our time with Giuseppe was the BEST food tour we have ever taken! He was beyond amazing. Of course the food wasn’t bad either. Not only did he take us around Ortigia, he personally knew the family-run businesses we visited. We could see he had a connection that went beyond a tourist transaction. We left the tour knowing much more about the culture and how the BnB street food represented that culture. He even helped us get a seat at one crowded spot the next day when we ran into him in the market.
Giuseppe was an incredible tour guide through the beautiful city of Ortigia! Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and knowledgeable. He showed us hidden gems that we could have never found ourselves. Best Sicilian street food I’ve ever had. 10/10 experience!
My husband and I really enjoyed our tour with Giuseppe! We learned so much about Sicily, Siracusa, and Ortigia through him. We enjoyed the local market and visited local family owned businesses. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing! There were so many options and all were delicious. We had a small group of five so we met lovely people. I highly recommend Giuseppe and have to say this was by far the best tour we’ve had!
🍋🇮🇹 What a wonderful experience exploring Ortigia through its incredible street food, local market, and rich Sicilian culture! ❤️ Giuseppe was an amazing guide whose enthusiasm and passion for Sicilian food, wine, and traditions made the experience truly special. From the delicious local flavors to the stories behind the culture, every stop was a little taste of the real Sicily. 🍷🧀✨ If you’re visiting Ortigia, I highly recommend this tour with Giuseppe! A beautiful way to experience Sicily beyond the sights and truly savor its heart and soul. 🇮🇹❤️
We've enjoyed food tours in other citied but this Siracusa Ortigia evening tour rates the highest. The vendors were very unique and our guide Giuseppe introduced us to foods we would have never tried. He was very personable and had a great rapport with the vendors. As an added bonus, Guiseppe provided a great historical backdrop to this city. This was a highlight of our visit.
We had a wonderful food tour with Giuseppe around Ortigia. He was warm, friendly, fun and spoke excellent English. Giuseppe took us to truly authentic food experiences, some with families producing their specialties for three generations. One in particular was a family that made cheese, the first in Sicily to produce baked ricotta, a truly wonderful experience.
Superb tour covering some of the incredible history and culture of Ortigia and Sicily. The food itself was wonderful and strongly recommend this tour. Thank you Giuseppe for a great time, I intend rlfo revisit all of the places you took us to. Grazzi.
Alessandro was a great tour guide! He obviously loves his job and that shows. He provided a lot of great history along the tour and accommodated my vegetarian needs. There is authentic Palermo food so be prepared for some intestines and spleen if you do eat meat! Ended with a quaint gelato shop.
Great guide Dario was excellent. Great food and experience. Highly recommend to anyone who loves food tours.
We had a fantastic afternoon with Giuseppe, who was extremely knowledgeable and informative on our afternoon street food tour. We got to try numerous foods and drink several glasses of wine over the 3 hours. By the end of the tour we were extremely full. I'd highly recommend booking your tour with Giuseppe!
Fantastic tour with Vinz. He made it a fantastic experience with his stories and off the charts enthusiasm. Plenty of food and local specialties. Would do it again.
Excellent tour with Guisseppe, a knowledgeable, super personable and food-passionate guide. Incredible food and overall great time. Highly recommended.
We enjoyed this street food tour with Giuseppe Giammanco as our guide. He did an exceptional job of introducing us to a variety of food vendors and tastes of Ortigia. He provided us with interesting information on the food items and vendors, as well as history of the small town, and of Sicily. We could not have been more pleased. There were only two couples on the tour, so we had a very personalized tour. We left full, happy, and having a better knowledge of what foods we wanted to "continue" enjoying while in Ortigia.
We followed the street food tour with Giuseppe and it was simply amazing. Not only did he tell everything about the food and its origins and link to Sicily, he also told us about the people we met and the sights we saw. The best to start your stay at Syracuse/Ortigia.
Giuseppe was great, actually told us the local history and about the people and food itself. Honestly a very good activity and you will get to see some very nice food spots.
This was our absolute favorite tour in Sicily! Giuseppe was so nice and he went with our pace. We highly recommend this experience.
Fantastic experience. Would highly recommend!
You should absolutely book this street food tour. Our guide - Giuseppe was fantastic. He was an exceptional communicator and was passionate about Ortigia and Sicilian food. The foods and places chosen to visit were top notch. We were introduced to the vendors/cooks and this made the experience very personal. We would take this tour again!
Vinz was great. Huge amount of energy. and a great dancer! He picked great food places. I'm so full !
Vinz was engaging and happy wealth of knowledge
Excellent tour, Dario is a fantastic guide. Lots of knowledge about Palermo and food! Highly recommend
Giuseppe did an outstanding job!! We had such a good time and I can only recommend booking this tour with him!!
Alessandra is wonderful! Very knowledgeable about the local food and history. A very fun experience!
Simona was the best guide! We tried all kinds of great food and she gave us so much good information about the city and its food traditions. Definitely do this while you're in Palermo.
Giulia was a wonderful guide - very knowledgeable about the history of Trastavere and the culture and food of the country and region. We had an amazing and delicious array of foods and drinks and hot to experience a number of cool bars, cafes and restaurants.
Amazing experience. Barbara was a fantastic guide, fun, friendly and really informative. We had lots of food to try and loved all of it.
Alessandro best guide will come back!
Fantastic tour! My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time exploring the secrets and history of Ortigia. The small-group format is perfect for fully enjoying the atmosphere, the market, and the culinary stops, featuring fresh seafood and exceptional local wines. A heartfelt thank you to Giuseppe, who guided us with great professionalism, warmth, and a touch of wit that made the day truly memorable. Highly recommended!
I would give this tour ten stars if I could! What a magnificent experience. It was fun, engaging, and incredibly informative from start to finish. Giuseppe was an outstanding guide—friendly, professional, and always happy to help. Nothing was ever too much to ask, and his passion for Ortigia, its history, and its food made the whole experience even more enjoyable. And finally, most importantly, the food was simply to die for. I couldn't recommend this experience more highly to anyone wanting to enjoy a true taste of Sicily.
Giuseppe was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and super friendly! I would recommend to all as it’s a great way to discover syracuse, especially if you get a guide as good as Giuseppe.
Giuseppe was the most amazing guide we could have wished for. Not only did he take us through the history of the old city, he also combined the unique experience with authentic food and original recipies of freshly made Sicilian food! A truly magnificent experience !
Best way to explore and enjoy the island! I suggest to do at the beginning of your holiday. Authentic local food, plus a bit of local culture and history. Lots of fun!
Super fun food tour with a nice guide who spoke passionately about the food and also about Ortega
If you are passing through Ortigia, you absolutely must take this food and wine tour. Our guide, Giuseppe, makes all the difference: a super easygoing, friendly guy who knows his land like few others. It is not the usual boring tourist tour where they take you to tourist spots. With Giuseppe, it was a true experience to be lived with someone who really knows the place. He accompanied us through the alleys and market stalls, letting us taste the real Sicily. The thing that struck us most was the authenticity of the products: everything very fresh, genuine, and of the highest quality, from the arancini to the seafood specialties, to the cannoli and the granita. Giuseppe had us chat directly with the local vendors and we felt part of the neighborhood life, not just passing visitors. In the end, we were very full and happy. If you are looking for something authentic and want to discover the real Ortigia, try to take the tour with Giuseppe. Highly recommended!
Angelo - amazing guide in Palermo👍
Beautiful experience, excellent
Highly recommended, culture, food, and smiles, all encapsulated in these 3 words.
Monday through Friday 9 am to 7 pm EST
Reach us by phone
Reach us by email
