Reserve half a day in Ortigia to savor the delicious street food of Eastern Sicily. The Streaty Syracuse Street Food Tour is a relaxing experience designed for food enthusiasts who want to try authentic flavors, guided by a local Sicilian expert. This is the best way to avoid tourist traps and eat like a local!

We have designed a foodie experience that combines cuisine, culture, history, and market exploration all in one. The tour takes place in Ortigia, the old fortified town located in the beautiful bay of Syracuse. Come hungry to our Ortigia Street Food Tour—you’ll sample a wide variety of traditional dishes.

The experience begins with a market exploration. Your Streaty local guide will show you the most interesting stalls and food spots, selecting the best tastings of the day. You’ll start with a delicious bruschetta of the day prepared on the spot by Francesco and his mum, their creations celebrate the fertile Sicilian countryside. Next, you’ll treat your taste buds to a legendary pane cunzato: freshly made bread filled with anchovies, tomato, cheese, and herbs. Close your eyes and indulge as you sip a glass of Sicilian wine.

The Ortigia Street Food Tour continues outside the market, and around the picturesque shady alleys of the island, in search of the must-try classics: the unmissable pinza siracusana, arancini, and other fresh dishes of the day (e.g. parmigiana). You’ll step into family-run eateries where locals go to eat and drink during their lunch break or for a relaxed dinner. As with all Streaty Tours, the experience ends on a sweet note… granita!

The Streaty Syracuse Food Tour isn’t just about tasting and walking, our experiences aim to offer a comprehensive cultural journey. Along the route, you’ll see monuments (from the outside),ruins from Ancient Greek times (e.g. the Temple of Apollo), and historic piazzas, ending at the beautiful Cathedral. You’ll learn about Syracuse’s ancient history as well as modern-day life. You’ll quite literally explore the history of Syracuse through its food.
Must know: the market is closed in the evening.

Here is the list of tastings typically served on Syracuse Fish & Wine Tour.

• Bruschetta of the day at the market
• Sicilian Smoked Mozzarella
• Pane Cunzato freshly made
• Arancini
• Fried fish Coppu
• Extra treats of the day
• Seasonal dessert: cannolo or granita
• 3 Sicilian Drinks: wine and licors

Please note: The selection may vary depending on the day and the seasonal availability of certain products. The quantity of food offered on this tour makes a full meal. 
Dietary Info: This is a street food tour, so do not expect pasta, fish or other gourmet dishes. You are going to have on-the-go tastings just like Sicilians would do. Tour is not suitable for Gluten-sensitive travelers. Tour is Suitable for Vegetarians and Pescatarians. Make sure you indicate your dietary restrictions upon your reservation.

 EXPLORE Ortigia food market with a local

 LEARN about Syracuse history and Sicilians lifestyle

 DEVOUR the legendary Pane Cunzato!

 FEEL AND ENJOY the slow-paced rhythm of the streets

 GET the best tips to enjoy Syracuse and avoid tourist traps

Travelers love us because on Streaty tours they get the unexpected. In fact, We do not serve random pizzas or gelatos just to make tourists happy. We offer genuine and unfiltered culinary experiences, unveiling the rich tapestry of regional flavors. We want you to savor the very essence of the dishes we grew up with, and this often happens out of your comfort zone. Travelers choose us because they know they will be guided by a laidback local guide genuinely committed to share knowledge, stories and tips without setting filters for tourists. The Ortigia Street Food Tour and Market Exploration is a perfect ambassador of Streaty branded experiences!

Get ready to savor the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean sea as you wander through the picturesque alleys of Syracuse. Discover Sicily’s Ancient Greek heritage, sip local white wines, try new flavors, and uncover hidden gems… it’s all included in our Streaty Syracuse Fish & Wine Walking Tour. A small-group experience designed for lovers of fish, wine, and gourmet cuisine.

The Streaty Ortigia Food Tour begins in the central Piazza Pancali, on the island of Ortigia (Syracuse). You’ll be welcomed by a local Sicilian guide, carefully selected and trained to lead food and cultural experiences. The tour kicks off with a visit to the Syracuse food market, where you’ll sample the catch of the day: octopus, fish bruschettas, and, for those who wish, fresh fish crudo prepared on the spot. As you explore the lively market stalls, you’ll learn about seasonal ingredients and everyday Sicilian life. This is a fully immersive food and cultural experience.

After the market tastings, your guide will lead you through Ortigia’s charming alleys to try the unmissable fish cone. Along the way, you’ll admire the elegant Fountain of Diana, with its mythological figures rooted in Ancient Greek tradition. There’s more to discover before you sit down for a lunch featuring fish pasta, followed by a refreshing lemon dessert.

And of course, no experience would be complete without wine: during the tour, you’ll enjoy three Sicilian wines, perfectly paired with the dishes. As you taste, your guide will share stories of Syracuse through the ages — from the Greeks to the Arabs and the Spanish. As we like to say…food is the master key to unlocking the secrets of Sicilian culture. And our Ortigia Food Tour is the perfect expression of this philosophy.

Here is the list of tastings typically served on Syracuse Fish & Wine Tour.

• Fresh Fish Crudo of the Day
• Boiled Octopus
• Gourmet Fish Bruschetta
• Fried Fish Cone
• Pasta of the Day with fish and seafood
• Syracusan Lemmon granita
• 3 Sicilian White Wines

Please note: The selection may vary depending on the day and the seasonal availability of certain products. The quantity of food offered on this tour makes a full meal. 
Dietary Info: All tastings include fish. If you don’t like fish but still want to join the tour you are more than welcome! We will do our best to accomodate your request, however, we cannot guarantee same variety of food as offered to the rest of the group.

 EXPLORE Ortigia food market with a local

 LEARN about Syracuse history and Sicilians lifestyle

 DEVOUR the fresh fish bites of the day!

 FEEL AND ENJOY the slow-paced rhythm of the streets

 GET the best tips to enjoy Syracuse and avoid tourist traps

Travelers love us because on Streaty tours they get the unexpected. In fact, We do not serve random pizzas or gelatos just to make tourists happy. We offer genuine and unfiltered culinary experiences, unveiling the rich tapestry of regional flavors. We want you to savor the very essence of the dishes we grew up with, and this often happens out of your comfort zone. Travelers choose us because they know they will be guided by a laidback local guide genuinely committed to share knowledge, stories and tips without setting filters for tourists. The Ortigia Fish and Market Food Tour is a perfect ambassador of Streaty branded experiences!