In a nutshell

The true essence of Catania is hidden in its street food and in the drinks kiosks that can be found at the corner of the city's squares. And this is exactly how you will get to know this Catania: taste after taste, step after step, your local guide will always leave you with a full belly, and never at a loose end.

Main stops

Piazza Duomo: the Cathedral of Sant'Agata (external visit) and the Amenano fountain
The fish market, for a taste of the “cuoppo” of fried fish
Stroll under the Castello Ursino, sipping drinks from a Sicilian kiosk
A Putia dell’Ostello: a local food tasting
Stop for a traditional granita with brioche

The programme

A stroll between monuments, myths and street food will unveil the unique recipe of the city of Catania.
Follow your local guide to Piazza Duomo, and in front of its fountain, listen to the story of the Amenano river, driven underground by the eruption of Mount Etna in 1669. You will see it resurface where you least expect it!
Hungry? For a genuine Catania “cuoppo”, head to the fish market: the authentic paper cone of fried fish is made exclusively from the loot hauled up in the nets of local fishermen.
And now, it's off to the Castello Ursino, for an authentic Catanian ritual: “u’ cioscu”, the kiosk, for a traditional cool drink mixed with soda water and a pinch of salt.
Let's then move to A Putia dell’Ostello restaurant, for a tasting of typical local products
It's nearly time to head back. Nearly. But not without a taste of the famous granita with brioche.

Good to know

On 9/1/2023 instead of the granita, an arancino will be offered.