Private Cooking Class in Siracusa: Authentic Local Market Tour with Cesarina's Cookery Secrets

Syracuse

Immerse yourself in the vibrant local market of Siracusa, learn the secrets of authentic Sicilian cuisine, and enjoy a private cooking class with a Cesarina. Taste the delicious dishes you create and savor local wines.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Syracuse - The experience will be hosted in a thoughtfully chosen local home in Syracuse or nearby areas (the distance is up to your preference). For privacy reasons, the host’s address cannot be disclosed. Once booked, all necessary details will be provided.

What's Included

Selection of beverages including water, wine, and coffee
Exclusive guided tour of the local market
Private 3-course dining experience, with a choice of lunch or dinner
All local taxes included
Personalized cooking class

Additional Information

Explore the lively local market and traditional food shops with the Cesarina, and enjoy a private cooking class at the Cesarina’s residence. Discover the secrets behind Siracusa’s most renowned dishes and savor your creations with a glass of local wine.
During the class, the Cesarina will share insider tips for preparing three authentic Siracusa recipes….

Location

Syracuse

This experience will be held in one of our Cesarina homes and, for privacy reason, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your ideal Cesarina based on what you are looking for.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Alfred_l

Dec 28, 2025

Unbelievable cooking class with Maria in Siracusa, Sicily - We always book cooking classes when we travel because it’s a great and fun way to learn and truly experience local cuisine, and we had an unbelievable time with Maria. She took us to a local market where we bought fruits, vegetables and seafood, and then went to her apartment where we made different pasta, sauces, salad, sardine rolls and grilled octopus. We then enjoyed it all with a bottle of wine for lunch. Maria was an amazing teacher and chef, and made us feel at home. We absolutely recommend everyone try this experience with her.

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Stogy

Sep 17, 2025

Excellent culinary experience - Gilda was wonderful, very welcoming and fun. We prepared a fantastic meal, and enjoyed her company very much. From the moment we met her in the market until we were too full to walk, she took excellent care of and became like part of our family.

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Charles_p

Jun 25, 2025

Incredible Food Experience in Siracusa - My husband and two adult children recently did this private tour with Vincenza and it was better than we could have ever imagined! Whether you are a true foodie, or just someone interested in seeing the local food market from how to buy to how to cook, this tour is incredible! Experiencing the day with our guide Vincenza was like being with family. She explained everything to us. We left knowing so much more about the Siracusa community- the tastes, the people, the food preparation and most of all, the true food of Siracusa. What a great tour!! Don’t hesitate, as it is so much more than a cooking class! Thank you Vincenza!!!!

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Chasnative

Jun 21, 2023

Great experience! - This excursion was conducted exactly as promised. We had a short walk from our ship to our host's apartment. She kindly offered us espresso. After coffee we took a short walk to a corner market for spices. Next we went to the open air market for a few olives, salami, and vegetables. Our host generously treated one member of our party to a bar of handmade aloe soap to sooth a sunburn. Next we returned to the apartment to have antipasto, make pizzas, a vegetable tart, homemade pasta, and an incredible chocolate couscous pastry. We enjoyed the meal together with our host and her husband. The table was beautiful and the company was lovely. It was a fabulous excursion that I can easily recommend.

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Madsw6

Jun 9, 2023

Authentic Sicilian market and cooking experience - tell Gilda we sent you! - Gilda brought an authentic Sicilian experience to life for us. We went to market with her while she expertly selected the items we would need for our menu. It was then a short drive to her house where we helped her to prepare four dishes for lunch using the ingredients. We were able to create Pasta with Swordfish, caponata, a wonderful courgette (zucchini) flower frittata and Bianco Mangiare an almond milk dessert. Gilda is passionate about cooking and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with her. Meeting her dogs and husband was a bonus.

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Andreybur90

Jul 1, 2022

amazing experience, recommended for everyone! - We spent an unforgettable day with Gilda. After shopping together at the market, we prepared the dishes with love. Gilda told us so many interesting things about the Sicilian cuisine. She was so incredibly hospitable that we felt at home! We would return anytime and recommend the cooking class to everyone (regardless of age)! Warm Regards Andrey & Morena.

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Amstead

May 8, 2022

Great Cook and Welcoming Hostess - Rosalba was an excellent guide, tutor and hostess. She has no English but that was no problem with the help, where necessary, of translation tools. My wife (and I) learned some secrets of Sicilian cooking, and finished with a lovely lunch. Thanks, Rosalba for having us in your home.

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Kenlp91vg

Apr 28, 2022

A delightful and charming Market Tour and Cooking Class - I had a wonderful time visiting artesian shops to buy local ingredients then cooking them with Emanuela, we made pasta by hand a simple but delicious tomato garlic and Basel sauce. Emanuela also made a Tiramisu for dessert, it was lovely spending time with Emanuela and her husband in their home, where I was made so welcome. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone wanting to learn traditional food preparation and be involved in a real Sicilian family lunch. In my opinion Emanuela went above and beyond my expectation.

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Lumrg

Mar 13, 2020

Market Tour and Cooking Class - During the market tour, it was great fun to learn particularly about certain spices and types of fish and cheeses not typically seen in the United States as well as how to use them. The cooking portion of the day would have been worth it just for the tips about how to make a tomato sauce that my friend and I will make great use of it in our own cooking. Teresa was a warm and gracious host as well as an excellent cook and patient teacher. The time we spent with her greatly added to our appreciation of Sicily and its local culture. Anyone who enjoys cooking should not miss this experience. It will definitely be a highlight of their trip that they will happily share with friends and family.

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From $222

up to 8 guests

1 - Adult