Traditional cooking class in Syracuse
Overview
Teresa welcomes you to her apartment, 20 minutes walk from Ortigia, for an authentic experience of traditional Sicilian cuisine for small groups, maximum five participants.
Together you will prepare three traditional and seasonal recipes: an appetizer, a pasta, and a dessert, or if you wish three pasta formats (upon request).
You will get your hands dirty, learning to knead, roll out, and shape fresh pasta, just like it's done in the family here in Sicily.
Teresa, born and raised in Syracuse, will share with you family recipes and the secrets of local cuisine.
Local wine and water included.Vegetarian options available upon advance request.
What's Included
- Fresh pasta cooking class on request
- The flours used contain gluten and the lesson can include two types of fresh pasta
- The little guests must be at least six years old.
- Private lesson on request
- Vegetarian recipes on request
- Local wine and water included
- For the guided tour, Teresa will send you detailed information.
Meeting Location
Corso Gelone
36, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Teresa welcomes you to her elegant apartment in the heart of the city for an authentic Sicilian culinary experience. Learn to prepare three seasonal and traditional recipes from scratch, using fresh ingredients: local flours, fish, meat, vegetables, and legumes.Enjoy a practical and relaxing experience in a warm and familiar atmosphere, just like being at home.Make your experience even more special!
Add a guided tour of the historic Ortigia Point of Sale before your cooking class.
The Point of Sale tour starts at 9:00, lasts one hour, we meet at Burgio's shop inside the Point of Sale. Teresa will guide you through the Point of Sale, introducing you to the basics of local cuisine, local fresh products, and traditional preserved foods. Along the road, you will select and buy some of the ingredients you will use during your cooking class.
A sweet or savory breakfast is included even during the visit to the Point of Sale.
Additional cost: €50 per person.
The Point of Sale tour must be requested at the time of Reservation.
Transport is available for an additional cost.
If you book the extra tour, the experience starts at 9:00 and ends at 13:00.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Past the gate there are about ten steps to get to the elevator
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
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Activity code: C-242144P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Fresh pasta cooking class on request.
- The flours used contain gluten and the lesson can include two types of fresh pasta.
- The little guests must be at least six years old.
- Private lesson on request.
- Vegetarian recipes on request.
- Local wine and water included.
- For the guided tour, Teresa will send you detailed information.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Traditional cooking class in Syracuse will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Fresh pasta cooking class on request
- The flours used contain gluten and the lesson can include two types of fresh pasta
- The little guests must be at least six years old.
- Private lesson on request
- Vegetarian recipes on request
- Local wine and water included
- For the guided tour, Teresa will send you detailed information.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Past the gate there are about ten steps to get to the elevator
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
