SICILY
Sicily’s best days out.
The 15 most popular pasta tours in Sicily, with what each costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it. The handful worth planning a whole day around.
Taormina Godfather vs Mafia tour to Savoca and Forza d’Agro with film-site walks, real Mafia context, and pasta lunch with Etna wine.
Most Popular“It was such an informative and beautiful tour. Orazio was an amazing guide, friendly and full of knowledge about the Godfather movie and Italian facts. Our family had an amazing day!”
Godfather vs Mafia tour from Taormina to Forza d’Agro and Savoca, with movie stops, mafia stories, and Sicilian pasta plus Etna wine.
“Such a fun, informative and delicious tour! Valerio was the best tour guide! He was kind, patient and so knowledgeable of the history of Sicily and the films and the connections between the two. I highly recommend!”
Private Godfather tour from Taormina: Savoca and Forza d’Agro film spots, mafia context, Bar Vitelli cannoli, and a Sicilian lunch.
“Marco, our guide for the Godfather tour, was fantastic. We could not have asked for a better day from start to finish. He was not only a wealth of information about the film and set locations but addressed sensitive topics regarding the mafia with respect and sensitivity. Marco was also an excellent and safe driver…”
Catania pistachio ravioli class with wine. Make dough from scratch, fill with Bronte pistachios, and eat a 3-course meal at an apartment table.
“It was so good! Angela's cooking class was phenomenal. She is a great host and very knowledgeable on pasta, and loca products. She is a hidden gem. Thank you so much ❤️”
Small-group fresh pasta class in Sciacca. Learn dough and shape tagliatelle alla Norma, sip wine, and take your pasta home.
“Authentic and a really nice experience. Authentic and a really nice experience. Authentic and a really nice experience.”
Learn Sicilian egg pasta and make gelato in Palermo, with wine lunch, English chefs, and a digital recipe booklet to take home.
“My husband was hesitant at first, but enjoyed every minute of it! Learning how to prepare the Sicilian dishes and then getting to enjoy them was so much fun and delicious!”
Small-group Pasta and Tiramisu class in a Palermo home. Make fresh pasta, learn tiramisù techniques, and enjoy prosecco and tastings in 3 hours.
“It was fabulous! Alice is such a perfect host and her home is so beautiful and inviting. She goes out of her way to teach and it just works.”
Small-group cooking in Bagheria: make fresh fettuccine, filled ravioli, and classic tiramisù with Francesca, plus a welcome aperitif.
“Had a wonderful experience and she even called us an uber to take us back to our hotel. Which was cheaper than the taxi”
Palermo pasta and tiramisu class at a local home with Cesarine. Roll sfoglia, cook 2 pastas, make tiramisu, with aperitivo.
“We had such a great experience! Our host made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. Our group made two types of pasta and we also had tiramisu. This is a very unique experience for those who are looking to learn a bit more about Palermo and interact with so many people from other parts of the…”
Cook a Sicilian 4-course meal with Chef Antonio at Villa Palamara, a seaside monastery near Cefalù, with wine pairings and a small group.
“One of our best days in Sicily! The venue is beautiful, and the class was informative and lots fun. Antonio and his colleague Were fabulous host And explained everything with ease. The best part was we got to eat our creations. I can’t wait to get home and make the recipes again..”
Palermo’s Mamma Corleone cooks up a small-group homemade pasta class in English, with Sicilian favorites and dessert.
“Amazing experience, we were lucky enough for the cooking class to be just myself and my wife. Highly recommend the cooking class. Great central location, good facilities, the team are amazing (we had an English translator and the Chef). Exceeded our expectation A++++”
Make hand-rolled Sicilian pasta in a small group, optional market tour, then eat your creations with wine and take-home recipes.
“Giaccomo was very friendly and attentive. He took time to explain everything in detail and was very generous with his wine! Definitely recommended”
Learn to make Sicilian pasta at a Cesarine home in Messina, then eat your creations with wine, coffee, and dessert.
“This was one of my favorite experiences on vacation. We felt like we were with family learning new family recipes. Everyone was so helpful and very nice. The pasta was great and I can’t wait to share with my family.”
Palermo pasta and tiramisu class near Quattro Canti. Make fresh pasta dough and tiramisu, sip Prosecco and wine, then eat together.
“The cooking class was amazing! Loved learning how to make pasta and the chef was amazing and helpful! Lovely atmosphere and of course the food and the wine was unreal. You get the recipes too! Would 100% recommend :)”
Private Godfather tour from Catania to Savoca and Forza d’Agro with Bar Vitelli, mafia stories, Sicilian lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Omar was a good tour guide and very talkative. We enjoyed learning about the movie scenes and about Sicily in general.”
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