Ortigia Street Food: Taste Local Flavors

Experience the best of Ortigia Syracuse on a 2.5-hour street food tour. Taste local delicacies, explore historic sites, and learn about Sicilian heritage. Vegetarian options available!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza Archimede - We will start from Archimedes Square, in front of the beautiful Diana Fountain, which represents the goddess of hunting and was considered the city’s protector by the Greeks. From here, we will venture out to explore the island, seeking new flavors and aromas, immersing ourselves as locals rather than tourists.
  • Via Roma -…
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Snacks provided
  • Tea and coffee available
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Join this 3-hour Street Food Tour to explore the authentic Ortigia through its unique flavors, hidden gems, and local tales.
Vegetarian options are available!
The journey begins like a true local with a refreshing Sicilian iced coffee. Next, visit the town’s oldest bakery to savor what is considered the finest Arancino in Siracusa, freshly made each…

Location
Gioielleria Massimo Izzo
Piazza Archimede
Ciao !! I just wanted to remind you that we will meet in one hour in front of the Diana´s Fountain (Piazza Archimede). There is a shop just in front of the Diana statue called ¨Massimo Izzo¨, is it in the shade so we will meet there :)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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510job
Oct 27, 2025
A wonderful experience! - Dario is a superb guide & he is a local with a passion to share his knowledge and love of his hometown. He showed us his Ortigia; his connections on the island enabled us to taste the best authentic and delicious food and his stories gave us the opportunity to learn about Ortigia's history & culture. All the places we visited made us feel very welcome too. This tour was such fun and the perfect way to be introduced fully to the island of Ortigia. Top tip: don't eat breakfast if you want to enjoy all the food tastings!
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285endal
Oct 22, 2025
Great start to holiday - Dario meet us promptly at the meeting point and our wonderful tour began . We learned about the history of Ortigia along with its rich culinary traditions.
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Mariannebo888xj
Oct 18, 2025
Enjoyable authentic tour - Really enjoyed the tour including history of the area. A wide range of food selection and catered to dietary requirements including nut allergies and vegetarian
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Audra_b
Oct 18, 2025
Delicious and educational - Expect a wonderful history and food tour! These were 4 hours full of interesting, informative details you would miss out on just walking around on your own. Dario was full of infectious energy and because he is from here, he knows so much about Ortigia and really gave us an important history lesson behind why things are the way they are. The local restaurants and vendors were all wonderful and accommodating and the food was pure goodness!!! Tours like these are why travel is essential for life.
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Carlo_m
Oct 17, 2025
Great tour with an even better guide, Dario - Dario was highly informative and entertaining. Each place he took us to was delicious and he explained the culture and history behind the food. His recommendations for local restaurants were excellent. He gave above and beyond during the tour. One of the best we’ve had!
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Nicola_e
Oct 16, 2025
A great food tour! Dario... - A great food tour! Dario clearly loves Ortigia. He was informative and entertaining and we got to taste some delicious food.
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Beatgi
Oct 15, 2025
A perfect start to our stay in Syracuse - We joined Dario’s food tour as a family of three (my wife, our daughter and myself), and although I am usually the foodie of the group, we all truly loved it. We spent five days in Syracuse and did the tour at the very beginning of our stay, which turned out to be perfect because we already felt a bit familiar with the city afterwards. What made it so special was Dario himself: his stories about the island, his friendly connections with the locals, and the way he made us feel like part of a big Sicilian family, even though we were only visitors for a day. The food and tastings were absolutely delicious, varied, and genuinely local. This tour was definitely one of the highlights of our trip and I can warmly recommend it to anyone visiting Syracuse.
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Ben_m
Oct 10, 2025
Best food tour we've been on - One of the best food tours we've been on! Dario was a friendly, knowledgeable and funny guide. It was the perfect combination of information, food and fun! The paninis were hands down the best sandwiches we've had in Italy
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Onair806429
Oct 3, 2025
Recommended for street food and cat walking - We had a great time thanks to our local guide Dario. It was a great help to me because I was the first Japanese participant. It is also recommended that you can enjoy street food as well as major spots by going around the back alleys interacting with the small number of people. For cat lovers, there are cats all over the city, so you can feel the substance of the world cat walk 😸
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461lillyn
Oct 1, 2025
Don't miss this food experience! - Ortigia is not just a maze of streets but a maze of restaurants and local producers. Dario showed us the highlights of what and where to eat in Ortigia to get a truly authentic experience in Sicily. You haven't seen Ortigia until you've tasted the best of it! Bring your empty stomachs!
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From $80
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).