About this tour
Start your morning at Ortigia's working market with Teresa, tasting local cured meats, cheeses and preserved goods while learning how Sicilians shop for dinner. Then head to her villa in Arenella to cook two traditional family recipes using ingredients you've just picked out, with wine and coffee included. The full experience runs 4.5 hours and suits small groups of up to six.
Highlights
- Guided market tour near Ortigia port with local producer tastings
- Select fresh ingredients for cooking at working salumeria
- Hands-on preparation of two family recipes in Teresa's villa
- Wine, water and coffee throughout the morning
- Small group format, maximum six participants
What to expect
You'll meet Teresa at the market around 8:45 am for a one-hour walk through Ortigia's food vendors. Expect to taste regional cured meats, cheeses and preserved items while picking ingredients for cooking. After a short drive to her villa in Arenella (optional transport €20), you'll spend two hours in her kitchen learning to prepare authentic recipes the way her family does. She'll guide you through each dish without rushing—this is practical cooking, not performance. You'll eat what you've made, paired with local wine.
Good to know
Children from age eight can join. The villa kitchen uses gluten-containing flours, so coeliac guests should mention this at booking. Transport to Arenella costs extra and must be arranged in advance. Groups larger than six aren't accepted. Service animals welcome.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.