Master the Art of Arancino: A Hands-On Cooking Class in Ortigia
Overview
Our Arancino Cooking class in Ortygia Syracuse will allow you to learn the best way to prepare the traditional Arancino and learn about Sicilian recipes sided by local professionals.
The cooking class takes place in a small and comfortable environment, together with a limited number of fellow “chefs” coming from all over the world. Our cooking class in Ortygia Syracuse is the funniest and tastiest way to discover Syracuse and its rich culinary tradition. You will be guided in the preparation of the traditional Arancino and have a little aperitivo with typical Sicilian delicacies such as: ARANCINO, CAPONATA or PARMIGIANA and CANNOLO.
What's Included
- Snacks The class and tasting includes: preparation of arancini, tasting of caponata or parmigiana and cannolo. Water, wine or beer (in limited amounts) are included. Everything else is not included.
- Transports, pickup
Meeting Location
Piazza Archimede
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
We chose the most loved traditional recipes, Arancini, following the suggestions of local master chefs and we will share its secrets for amazing preparation with you.
What you can expect to learn (and taste!) during our Cooking class in Ortygia Syracuse is: Arancini, Caponata or Parmigiana and Cannoli.
ARANCINO: Famours all over the world, it consists of a ball of rice stuffed with a variety of ingredients (meat, cooked ham, spinach, pistachios, aubergines and more) and then deep fried in the traditional way.
CAPONATA or PARMIGIANA: Caponata is a mixture of fried vegetables (mostly aubergines), seasoned with tomato sauce, celery, onion, olives, capers, sugar and vinegar. PARMIGIANA is a Sicilian dish made with fried, sliced eggplant layered with Parmesan cheese and tomato sauce, then baked. Exquisite!
CANNOLO: the wafer, traditionally moulded around a hot metal bar, is filled with a sweet and creamy preparation made with ricotta cheese, candied fruit, crunchy pistachios or dark chocolate chips.
This is the perfect class to experience with your partner, family or a group of friends.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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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 (CEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. The class and tasting includes: preparation of arancini, tasting of caponata or parmigiana and cannolo. Water, wine or beer (in limited amounts) are included. Everything else is not included.
- transports, pickup.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There 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..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Master the Art of Arancino: A Hands-On Cooking Class in Ortigia is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Master the Art of Arancino: A Hands-On Cooking Class in Ortigia will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. 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 2024What's Included
- SnacksThe class and tasting includes: preparation of arancini, tasting of caponata or parmigiana and cannolo. Water, wine or beer (in limited amounts) are included. Everything else is not included.
- Transports, pickup
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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