The 10 Best Food Tours in Val di Noto, Sicily

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

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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Skip the morning heat and join us for a relaxing 3hr walk the backstreets of Catania city center. Your Catanese guide will walk you around her favorite food spots to try the traditional street food, such as the baked cipollina, the horse meatballs, some tasty fish recipe and finally ends with the refreshing granita. This is a off the beaten path walking tour. You will step into places you would hardly find on your own such as the secret lava tunnel situated downtown! This is the ideal tour for adventure travelers who want to discover the real local culture and avoid touristy stuff! The Catanese street food consists of snacks served in deli shops and eaten by hands. This tour is perfect for adventure eaters, not for picky ones :) On this tour you will have the chance to try the most popular local street food: horse meat! You'll get quality and quantity! Not only food! We will also talk about history, traditions and daily habits, discussing both lights and shadows of living in Sicily.

Inclusions: traditional street food samples (eg. arancini, horse meat) Amount of food replaces a full meal., 1 Beer, 1 catanese seltz, Licensed tour guide service

Exclusions: whatever is notmentioned in the inclusions

“ Montalbano sugnu!“. Who knows these words? Of course, everybody who knows  Inspector Montalbano TV series.  The tv series is adapted from the best-selling books by Sicilian author Andrea Camilleri. The TV series of Inspector Montalbano is set in and around the fictional town of Vigata, that is the picturesque area of southeast Sicily. This Montalbano food tour will take you around the places of the famous TV series of Montalbano, discovering baroque beauties, scenes of the film, and Sicilian food: Castello di Donnafugata, Punta Secca, Scicli, Modica.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Food tasting, Free Snacks with typical Sicilian street food, water and Etna wine, Driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Landing and facility fees, Snacks, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Touristic guide inside the historical places/museum/churchers

This tour combines the travel on an ancient and unique railway, the visit of a volcanic winery (wine and food tasting, visit to the vineyards and cellars), and a quick visit of the medieval town of Randazzo. The railway service starts in Catania and terminates in Randazzo (duration is 2 hours). The railway is peerless, connecting the small towns surrounding Mt. Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. The view is just incomparable and scenic. In Randazzo, our guests will be driven to the close winery, for a full tour of the vineyards, cellars and a wine and food tasting (pairing of wines and Sicilian food). At the end of the tour, we'll drive back to Randazzo for a quick visit of the historical centre. Then, you'll have the chance to go back by car or by train. Contact us if you travel with kids as we can arrange/advise accordingly.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, The lunch gourmet is paired to the wine tasting, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

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!

Inclusions: Several tastes of street food

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Welcome to the very first food tour launched in Catania! Enjoy our food experts in an intense 3-hr walk around the benches of Pescheria fish market and its backstreets. On this tour you will sample the best daily selection of street food and have some cheerful toast in places hung out by locals. We select places based on quality and authenticity of the recipe! You will try the best baked cipollina in Catania! Your local guide will unveil the secrets of the Sicilian cuisine sharing historical info and recipes. In the colorful market We will show you what you wouldn't notice on your own. You will also have the chance to enter a secret lava tunnel situated downtown but unknown among the tourist mass. This is a small-group food experience designed for passionate foodies and curious travelers. You will have the chance to interact with your Sicilian guide anytime you want. Along the walk we guides discuss many topics, such as history, arts, traditions, social and controversial issues.

Inclusions: Licensed Local guide service, Seasonal street foods and dessert (replaces a full meal), glass of wine, Local fruit selz

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, whatever is not mentioned in the inclusions

Private tour by comfortable car for two or more travellers to Catania, the city made of lava from the neighboring Etna volcano. With your private tour leader you will visit the most important sights, learn the amazing history, walk through the magnificent streets and parks of Catania, 'the black city,' as well as taste traditional street food of Catania, such as arancini (rice balls with ragout) and traditional pitone (pies with prosciutto, mozzarella, tomatoes) with a glass of Etna wine. Optionally, you may taste superb Sicilian wines accompanied by fresh, traditional food at one of the best wine restaurants of Catania.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Street food tasting with a glass of wine, Private tour only for your party, Private English speaking guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Enjoy a 6 hours wonderful trip with a native local guide/driver, through breathtaking and colorful Etna wine countryside. You will visit typical family winery, antique farmhouse and country estate where you will discover and taste not just the best Etna wines, but also unique Organic food and pastries produced on lava territory and cooked according to the ancient recipes. Pick up at 10.00AM and drop off in Your Accommodation Taormina, Letojanni and Giardini Naxos with Local Licensed Guide and 8 seats Mercedes A/C Minivan. 

Inclusions: All Food samples, Glass of Prosecco, Organic Etna Products Lunch, Wine tasting (5 different glasses), Pastries & liquors, Local Licensed guide, Round trip transportation by Mercedes Minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Pick up & drop off in Messina & Catania area is not included. Supplement for this is 100€. Thank You

Private full day tour of the most important and beautiful Sicilian sites - Mount Etna Volcano (including honey, jams, olive oil, Etna DOC wines and liquors tasting), Alcantara Gorges Natural Reserve, The Godfather tour with Food and Wine tasting in Savoca near the church where Michael Corleone married Apollonia. Best Sicilian offer! This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else, to ensure the highest quality for our guests, and includes pickup and drop-off at your port or accommodation in Catania.

Inclusions: Private tour of Mount Etna Volcano, Tasting of Etna honey, jams, olive oil, DOC wines and liqours, Private tour of Alcantara Gorges Natural Reserve, Private tour of "The Godfather" locations in Savoca, including Bar Vitelli visit, Private local English speaking guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (Catania), Round trip transportation by comfortable air-conditioned car, Food and wine tasting at restaurant with panoramic view in Savoca , Bottled water

Exclusions: Optional ascent to 3000mt on Etna by cable car and jeep with licenzed Alpine guide - 65 euro, Gratuities