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Catania Market Tour & Cooking in a Historic Home with Francesco

Location Sicily, Italy
$265
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Catania’s historic seaside villa invites you to savor the rich flavors of Sicily through an immersive cooking experience. Here, culinary tradition comes alive as you learn to create authentic dishes in a charming home kitchen overlooking the Gulf of Ognina.

  • 🏷️ Sicilian Pasta Class + Dinner: Enjoy a hands-on cooking class where you'll create traditional pasta from scratch, complemented by a delicious dinner paired with local Sicilian wine.
  • 🛒 Market Exploration Option: Opt to visit Catania’s iconic fish market, La Pescheria, to discover fresh seafood and seasonal produce before your cooking class.
  • 🍷 Begin your culinary journey with a welcome aperitif, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience filled with Sicilian hospitality.
  • 👩‍🍳 Engage in a 1.5-hour hands-on cooking session in a beautifully appointed kitchen adorned with hand-painted ceilings.
  • 🥘 Learn to prepare a fresh tomato sauce and a creamy cannoli filling, guided by Francesco’s expert tips and family recipes.
  • 🌊 Savor the meal you’ve crafted by the sea, enjoying the stunning views and the warmth of local hospitality.
  • 🗣️ This experience is conducted in English, ensuring clear communication as you immerse yourself in Sicilian culinary traditions.
  • ⏳ The entire experience lasts approximately 3 hours, providing ample time to indulge in the art of Sicilian cooking.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby, making your visit easy and accessible.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Sicilian pasta class + dinner
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Hands-on Catania cooking class at a historic seaside villa
  • Optional: Explore Catania’s iconic fish market, La Pescheria
  • Enjoy an authentic Sicilian meal in a local home
  • Local wine

Meeting point
Cooking class: Meet your host directly at his home in Ognina. Market tour: Meet your host in Piazza Duomo. Exact address and Google Maps link can be found in your voucher upon confirmation - please check the 'before you go' section. Above only offers neighborhood details, not the exact address.
Return details
Cooking class: Meet your host directly at his home in Ognina. Market tour: Meet your host in Piazza Duomo. Exact address and Google Maps link can be found in your voucher upon confirmation - please check the 'before you go' section. Above only offers neighborhood details, not the exact address.

Start your Catania cooking class with a welcome aperitif and a tour of Francesco’s historic seaside villa, offering breathtaking views over the Gulf of Ognina. Then step into Francesco’s beautiful home kitchen, complete with hand-painted ceilings and warm Sicilian charm, for a 1.5-hour hands-on cooking experience in Catania. Learn how to make traditional Sicilian pasta from scratch using ancient grains like Tumminia and Russello, along with a fresh tomato sauce and a creamy cannoli filling. As you cook together, Francesco shares expert tips, family recipes, and stories about Sicily’s rich culinary heritage. After the class, sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you helped prepared paired with local Sicilian wine, right by the sea.

If you choose the market option, explore Catania’s iconic fish market, La Pescheria. Dive into the vibrant world of fresh seafood, seasonal produce, and traditional Sicilian street food, while discovering the lively rhythms of local market life with your expert guide. After the market tour, return to Francesco’s home for your hands-on Sicilian cooking class.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please note that, as is common in many Italian homes, this residence does not have air conditioning
  • Francesco can accommodate lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets upon request, if informed in advance
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Catania Market Tour & Cooking in a Historic Home with Francesco

    Location Sicily, Italy
    $265
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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