What to do and see in Sicily, Italy: The Best Food Tours

February 14, 2022 Brandee Mangan

Sicily (/ˈsɪsɪli/ SISS-i-lee; Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja], Sicilian: Sicìlia) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is an autonomous region of Italy, in Southern Italy along with surrounding minor islands, officially referred to as Regione Siciliana.
Restaurants in Sicily

1. Full-day Private Tour of Modica from Catania with Chocolate Factory Visit

Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 163, 95131 Catania CT, Italy Ragusa Faberest
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Visit a town whose architecture has been recognised as providing outstanding testimony to the exuberant genius and final flowering of Baroque art in Europe and is part of UNESCO Heritage Sites in Italy. In fact, with its steeply stacked medieval centre and spectacular baroque cathedral, Modica is one of southern Sicily's most atmospheric towns. But Modica is also more than this. As you might know, the town is famous all over the world for a more 'delicious' reason, represented by its extraordinary and unique production of the chocolate of Modica. Through this tour led by an expert guide you'll visit Modica, its most important monuments and attraction and you will learn about its fascinating history.  The tour will then continue with a visit inside a real chocolate factory: there you will have the chance to discover the techniques leading to the production of an amazing quality of chocolate. You will end your visit with an exclusive tasting of different varieties of chocolate. 

Inclusions: Tour of Modica led by an expert guide, Visit and tasting inside a Modica chocolate factory, Round trip private transfer from Catania

Exclusions: Gratuities

2. Private tour from Messina to Etna Volcano with an option of Food and Wine tasting

Prestelli Sicily Tours
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During this private tour by comfortable air-conditioned car, you will visit Etna - the highest active volcano in Europe. This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else to ensure the highest standards for our clients. Your friendly private knowledgeable guide will pick you up at your port or hotel in Messina and by comfortable car he will chauffeur you to Etna along the Ionian coastline and small authentic mountain villages. You will visit local honey farm and taste the produce of fertile volcano land, and reach “Rifugio Sapienza” at 2000mt. Here you can visit Silvestri Craters, admire unforgettable panoramas, visit souvenir shops, and trattorias. Optional ascent with cable car and jeep with the authorized Alpine Guide to 3000mt. Optionally - visit to one of the best Etna wineries and tasting of the best Sicilian wines and food.

Inclusions: Private tour only for your party by comfortable air-conditioned car, Private local tour leader, Private driver/guide, Guided tour of Etna, Visit to local honey farm and tasting of honey, jams, olives, olive oils, wines and liquors, Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off in Messina, Round-trip transportation by private comfortable car, Bottled water, Visit of one of the best Etna wineries and food and wine tasting (if option is selected), Bottled water

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Cable car to an altitude of 2500 m (65 Euro for 1 person), Gratuities

Reviewed By LMA5001

Incredible experience. Pasquale is a very nice and upbeat person. He took us to the best wineries. From the moment he picked us up it was clear that he had the entire day in perfect control. He is always professional and also fun. We really enjoyed the wine and food and the cellar tours. Pasquale even sent us several pictures from the day of fun that we had together. It was the highlight of our trip to Sicily. The communication was great - I asked Pasquale to arrange to have a cake for my girlfriend's birthday ... he made sure that at every destination there was a cake and everyone sang. He made me look like a hero! Thank you Pasquale!!!

3. Private 7-Hour Tour of Three Etna Wineries with Tasting from Syracuse

Prestelli Sicily Tours
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During this private (from 2 people) 7-hour tour by comfortable air-conditioned car with English speaking local licensed guide, you will visit three best Etna wineries, where you will learn about their wine production process. Wines from these wineries are on top lists of inernational wine ratings. The owners will take your group around their vineyards and to the cellars, and you will taste different types of white, rose and red wines, accompanied by fresh domestic food. All food, drink, and fees are included in the price of this tour. This tour is private, only for your group - nobody else, to assure the highest quality service.

Inclusions: Private tour, Private English speaking local licenzed guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Syracuse, Transportation between sights by comfortable air-conditioned private car or mini-van, Driver/guide, Visit of 3 premium Etna wineries with tastings, Tasting of 14 Etna sparkling, red, white and rose wines perfectly paired with fresh locally produced food, Bottled water, Lunch, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

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Reviewed By LMA5001

Incredible experience. Pasquale is a very nice and upbeat person. He took us to the best wineries. From the moment he picked us up it was clear that he had the entire day in perfect control. He is always professional and also fun. We really enjoyed the wine and food and the cellar tours. Pasquale even sent us several pictures from the day of fun that we had together. It was the highlight of our trip to Sicily. The communication was great - I asked Pasquale to arrange to have a cake for my girlfriend's birthday ... he made sure that at every destination there was a cake and everyone sang. He made me look like a hero! Thank you Pasquale!!!

4. Food and culture in Palermo!

Massimo Theater, Piazza Verdi, 90138 Palermo PA, Italy
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Walking tour of good food, art and culture, explaining everything from the birth of the city step by step to today's markets, in a simple but passionate way ... with excellent street food.

Inclusions: Street Food tasting: sfincione, panelle, crocchè and arancine. Water included.

Exclusions: Soda/Pop, Alcoholic Beverages, Coffee and/or Tea

5. Palermo Street Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience

Piazzetta delle Dogane, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy Do Eat Better Experience - Palermo Food Tours
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The Do Eat Better Experience food tour is a walking tour around the historical center of the city. The tourist is guided by a Foodie, a local buddy able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant history/curiosities. Do Eat Better Experience tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way of showing Italian culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. This is the reason why we accept small groups only: we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give to each tourist the highest attention possible. Please, note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages upon request.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Food tasting, Lunch, Local guide, Dinner, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By DavidKaren23

Booked a Street Food Tour for our first evening in Palermo which turned out to be an excellent evening, extending for nearly four entertaining hours. Impressed with the tour administration which involved WhatsApp messages which provided details of our tour guide and meeting point. Our host was Arianna who an excellent communicator and provided many interesting details of the city and it's history. However the main driver was the food and Arianna took us to five varied and interesting food establishments all with different offerings, tastes and ambiences. Our favourites were Nni Franco u Vastiddaru (which revisited for a lunchtime snack latter in our stay in Palermo) and Antica Focceria San Francesco. Various interesting delicious delicacies were experienced including Pane Con La Milza, Arancina, Sfincione, Cannolo and of course Granita All in all a great tour with an informative guide which literateraly gave a great flavour of the city.

6. TASTE OF SICILY: Taormina, Messina + sicilian street food tasting

MESSINA CRUISE TOUR
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Sicily is famous for its delicious street food. In this tour we combine the vist of one the most beautiful sicilian town, that's Taormina, and the vist of the town of the Strait, that's Messina. During the visit of Messina we stop in 2 different very famous street food place, to taste the famous rice ball of Messina and the delicious "cannolo siciliano"

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Snacks

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Reviewed By antonysM5377JU

The tour was fantastic and the sites we visited stunning. The driver was punctual and professional, the vehicle, comfortble and clean. 100% recommended

7. Private Palermo street food tour with Chef Fulvio

90133 Palermo, PA, Italy EatWith Sicily
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Taste the culinary gems of Palermo that only a local can find! Enjoy a pleasant walk through the city, going from one tasting of traditional Sicilian foods to another. The tour will last about 3 hours and evening food walk are available upon request. • You'll taste: Arancina Palermitana (fried rice balls stuffed with a meat sauce), Sfincione (the famous pizza in Palermo), Panelle (deep-fried chickpeas), Crocchè or Cazzilli (soft potato bites), Bread with Milza (the sandwich king of street food), and a few other surprises that you'll find along the way! • Wine and beer are included • Stops at historical places of interest • Fulvio is a professional chef • This experience is bookable as a private event only *Eatwith is the world’s largest community for culinary experiences with locals. Enjoy local food and browse dinner parties, cooking classes and more in beautiful homes and exclusive venues.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Small group tour with a personal guide, Insider tips and recommendations from your local host, The chance to try and buy local specialties, Meet other people from around the world

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By clareo856

I recently had the pleadure of attending one of Fulvio's fabulous lunches here in the heart of Palermo. A glorious day spent exploring the markets for local healthy delicious food. Fulvio knew all the best places to buy the finest cheese. The finest vegetables, meat and wines. Once we had finished af the market we brought all the ingredients back to his welcoming and comfortable home and began cooking lunch. Fulvio is a fantastic guide and cook and under his supervision we prepared a starter of stuffed artichoke filled with garlic and a wonderful local green vegetable similar to spinach. Oil and lemon on top. Delicious. We cooked frittata and ate some perfectly cooked cauliflower. We then prepared a very sicilian pasta dish with cauliflower, raisins and breadcrumbs. Then we ate fish with a chilli garlic and lemon dressing. Divine.. we finished our meal off with tiramisu and some fine italian liquers and coffee. There was an abundance of wine and a delightful group of tourists from berlin, australia and siberia. The day was relaxed and sociable and very enjoyable. We were regaled with tales of sicilian life and Fulvio was the perfect host keeping us entertained and well fed and our wine glasses topped up. Highly recommend this course as a great introduction to sicilian cooking and getting to know a little more about the culture of this amazing city. Thank you Fulvio

8. Gastronomic Street Food Tour of Cefalù

Piazza Cristoforo Colombo, 90015 Cefalù PA, Italy Sicilying
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Take part to this exciting walking tour of Cefalù with a passionate local guide through the historical squares of the city centre and enjoy the authentic street food of the city. You will be offered a historical overview of the city, whilst sampling some of its culinary delights. Meet your local guide in the city centre. After a short walk, you will taste the authentic sandwich called "Pani Ca Meusa", a real must for all food lovers and typical of the surrounding area. Next stop to the "Lavatoio medievale", literally "medieval wash house", the place where the women of Cefalù once used to was the clothes of the entire family. Crossing the once fishermen district, you will delight your mouth with "Panelle e Crocchè", a fried plate, absolutely delicious. Next stops to Piazza Duomo, UNESCO heritage, where you will have the king of the street food: His Majesty the Arancina! The last will be a sweet stop and will be time for the best Cannolo with ricotta cheese of the area!

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Reviewed By timschwarte

This trip was amazing! The guides were very friendly and showed us the most beautifull places around Ribera in a trip of 4 hours. I would recommend!

9. Another Etna: Trekking, food and wine!

Alessandro Cocuzza
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In the morning I will come to pick you up and we will go for a walk of about 3 hours (round trip), which will take us to look out from the edge of the "Valle del Bove", a deep and wide valley of intense black color where lava flows in recent years. A taste of typical Sicilian street food, which also includes the famous desserts, will be our lunch. In the afternoon we will visit a vineyard and a cellar where the famous Etna wines are produced. The tasting of 5 different types of wine will end our day, before returning to the hotel

Inclusions: For lunch we will taste Sicilian street food and pastry, A wine tasting of 2 white wine, 2 red wine and a rosè wine, bread and olive oil, a taste of Sicilian cheese

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Reviewed By Jennisa V

Alessandro is professional, kind, knowledgable, and flexible. He provided an indelible experience and I would highly recommend him :)

10. Palermo wine tour

Piazza Pretoria, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy Streaty - street food tour of Palermo
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A relaxing walking tour at sunset around the Kalsa district guided by a local tour guide and wine expert. Try 6 different sicilian wines, from vino spumante to structured reds. A great introduction to the Sicilian world of wines! Discover stories and facts not available on guidebooks. See places you wouldn't probably find on your own. Step in local wine bars with locally produced foods (eg. extravergine olive oil, almonds, country cheese) and comfortably sit in suggestive corners of the old city while listening to your guide's stories and presentations. Our small group policy make the wine experience intimate and enjoyable.

Inclusions: Food paired with wine. Eg. cheese, bread and olive oil, cold cuts, marinated raw fish almond cookies. Food might change based on availability., 6 different wine samples, Licensed guide's service

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Reviewed By Ann V

This was the fourth Streaty virtual cooking class I’ve taken and, like all the others, it was great fun and the results were a real wow. My husband and I couldn’t believe how well our cannoli turned out. Tasting them, we felt like we were back in Sicily. Marco and Daniela took us step-by-step through the process, sharing traditional techniques and tips – the kind of insider stuff you can’t get by just reading a recipe. It was very entertaining, too, plus good material is sent ahead of time, and it's easy to ask questions during class. We plan to make all the recipes again, and hope Marco offers more classes in future.

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