The 5 Best Cooking Classes with a Market Tour in Sicily

1.From market to Table Cooking lesson with a local in Sicily

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $163Our pick

Shop Ortigia’s market, cook with a Sicilian family, and enjoy a four-hour feast of fresh pasta, seafood, herbs, and local wine.

“We had a fabulous day with Letizia and her family in Ortigia. She met us in the market where she took us on a shopping trip. There she showed us some of the local delicacies and how the many cultures that have been to Sicily in the past, influence its cuisine today. We then went to her lovely home where we picked fresh herbs, and vegetables from her large garden. And then the cooking and eating began! We were given a sample of local cheeses, some made by her father, as well as pistachios and olives. And of course, some Prosecco! She then instructed us in how to prepare a…”

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2.Visit of the Ortigia market and cooking class of typical dishes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Shop Ortigia Market with Chef Ettore, then cook and enjoy classic Sicilian dishes in a private four-hour class.

“Cosa posso dire eccetto che, se sei a Siracusa e ti piace la cucina siciliana, devi fare questa classe. La guida/l’istruttore, Ettore, è simpatico, energetico, Empoli importante, conosce tutti a Siracusa. Durante la visita al mercato prima della classe, il gruppo poteva assaggiare delle cose diverse da molti negozi, ed Ettore ci ha trovato gli ingredienti più freschi. Dopo esser arrivati alla cucina, già pieni di cibo, abbiamo fatto couscous allo scoglio, arancini con ragù, e cannoli espressi, con un vino locale molto buono! Ottima esperienza per chi vuole imparare più della cucina siciliana, e chi ama cibo, chiacchiere e vino!”

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3.Ortigia market tour and traditional cooking lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $240

Review of Teresa’s Ortigia market tour and Sicilian cooking class, with market tastings, hands-on recipes, wine, logistics, value, and tips.

“We had a wonderful experience with Teresa. She is kind, patient and an incredible Sicilian cook! We hope to book another cooking lesson with her when we return to Sicily!”

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4.Market Tour with Cooking Class and Lunch with Negropolis View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $142Best value

Review of Maria Rita’s Sicilian market tour and cooking class in Ortigia, with handmade pasta, local ingredients, lunch, wine, and archaeological views.

“Maria Rita was a great host and guide! We learned about how real Sicilians shop in the Ortygia market and how they eat with a cooking class! We made two pastas with Sicilian pesto which was delicious, all at home overlooking the Greek archaeological site. Maria and Pepe were brilliant - would recommend if you want a slice of authentic Siracusa.”

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5.Cesarine: Small Group Market Tour & Cooking Class in Messina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $176

Review of Cesarine’s 5-hour Messina market tour and Sicilian cooking class, with pasta, tiramisu, wine, coffee, pricing, and booking advice.

“They cancelled on us twice. The 2nd time was the night before we arrived so I had no way to rebook. Everything was sold out. So disappointing. My kids were so sad. Really looking forward to this.”

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