Messina Sicilian Cooking Class Food Experience

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Messina, Italy

4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Perfect for cruise passengers, this immersive Sicilian experience begins just steps from the Cruise Terminal. Enjoy a guided walking tour, taste refreshing granita near Piazza del Municipio, and join a hands-on cooking class in a real local home. Prepare arancini, fresh tagliatelle with traditional Sicilian sauce, and assemble an authentic cannolo before savoring your homemade lunch with wine.
A complete cultural and culinary journey, ideal for a shore excursion

Example Menu

Starter

Arancini

You will shape the arancini, fill them with the traditional stuffing, and coat them in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, ready for frying.

Main

Fresh tagliatelle with Sicilian sauce

Dessert

Sicilian Cannolo

The filling will be made together with you, while the crispy shell will be prepared in advance

What's Included

Guided walking tour with granita tasting near Piazza del Municipio
Hands-on cooking class in a real local home (arancini, tagliatelle, cannolo)
All cooking equipment provided
Homemade lunch with two glasses of wine per guest
Transportation to the venue

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The host will be waiting for you here at Messina Cruise Port in Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 27

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Start your Sicilian adventure right at the Cruise Terminal, making this experience ideal for cruise passengers who want to enjoy an authentic activity during their time ashore. Your guide will welcome you and lead you on a pleasant walking tour through the lively streets surrounding the port.

Your first stop is the Municipio area, where you’ll learn about one of Sicily’s most iconic treats: granita. Enjoy a refreshing tasting and continue your experience in warm and welcoming home of a local Cesarina for an immersive hands-on cooking class. Together, you will prepare three classic Sicilian recipes: arancini, fresh tagliatelle with sicilian sauce and cannolo

After the cooking session, sit down to enjoy a delicious homemade lunch, paired with two glasses of wine per guest, and experience true Sicilian hospitality in an intimate and authentic setting.

At the end of the experience, your host will escort you back to the Cruise Terminal, ensuring a smooth and timely return to your ship.

This activity is perfect for cruise travellers looking for a genuine taste of Sicily through food, culture, and local life

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by Cesarine: Cooking Class

Tags

Cooking Classes
Ports of Call Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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