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Eat, Drink & Be Vegan

					  Fantastic food tour in Ortigia! - This tour was so much fun! For 3+ hours Tonia led an informative, interesting and delicious tour around the little island of Ortigia. Sharing her passion for vegan food without... read more any judgement, while wrapping it around interesting sites along the way, Tonia is a terrific guide! She knows the history, the best places to eat and where to go for views. And, she’s fun! I’m Whole Food Plant Based, not fully vegan, and this tour was perfect. You have to be vegan to enjoy the food Tonia samples - you’ll love it!!  The only thing I wish I’d done differently was do it on my first day and not last so I could revisit all the great places! 10/10!!!				
Wink27
October 24, 2024 

					  Even my non vegan family enjoyed this tour  - The great food, interesting stories and local history shared by Tonia far exceeded my expectations  My non vegan family humored me and said yes to this adventure. They enjoyed... read more it just as much as I did. The food was delicious and the sites were beautiful. It was a wonderful way to see the island and taste authentic Sicilian food, vegan of course!				
LifeHandmade
October 23, 2024 

					  A success  - Tonia is very friendly and helpful! Chiara matched the chocolate perfectly with the wine.  The cheese plate was also very tasty. It was an overall good experience.				
Maithe V
October 16, 2024 

Vegan Street Food Tour

Roam the enchanting streets of Ortigia surrounded by ancient architectural wonders, immersed in tales of vegan philosophers & mythological gods, while tantalizing your taste buds with the delightful flavors of traditional Sicilian plant-based street food. An unforgettable journey through history and culinary exploration to savor long after your vacation is over! Tickets are 65€ each. 🎒Tonia welcomes all solo travellers and there are no single supplement fees for this tour. 🧀All food is lactose-free and dairy-free.🌾Gluten-free options are available upon request.

What's Included

Vegan Happy Hour Tour

The sublime pairing of Modica’s decadent handmade chocolates and organic, herb-infused local wines perfectly compliments the artisan, handcrafted cheeses and curated cocktails created by MOON’s master mixologist. This Sicilian aperitivo will be like nothing you have experienced before. The Happy Hour Tour is unavailable on Tuesdays. Tickets are 75€ each. 🍷All food & drinks are lactose-free and dairy-free. 🌾Gluten-free options are available upon request.

What's Included

Vegan Wine & Chocolate Pairing

Indulge in the essence of Sicily by pairing handmade, decadent, cold-pressed chocolate with organic local wine crafted with grapes kissed by the Mediterranean sun. The rich symphony of flavors is truly a match made in heaven. Tickets are 35€ each. 🍫All chocolates are gluten-free, lactose-free and dairy-free. 🍷 The wine is vegan, organic & gluten-free.

What's Included

Vegan Cooking Masterclass

Master the art of creating extraordinary traditional Sicilian vegan cannoli with Ortigia's vegan hotspot, MOON. This hands-on experience is designed for food lovers who revel in making their own cuisine. The class is available on Tuesdays only. Tickets are 175€ each. 👩🏼‍🍳Both options are lactose-free and dairy-free. 🌾Gluten-free options are available upon request.

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We wanted to do something fun on our last night and saw the chocolate and wine tasting from Tonia. Initially there was no chocolate winetasting on Tuesdays but she arranged it still for us at the chocolate shop. Very nice and loads of chocolate to taste! Tonia is very sweet and helpful and would recommend a tour with her :)

Stefanie Surie

2024-10-02

My partner booked this tour as a birthday gift for me, and I had a fantastic time. It was a perfect day! Tonia is such a warm and kind person. I loved her tips on what and where to eat. They made our stay in Ortigia so much easier!

Esther

2024-09-25

If you are a vegan visiting ortigia, this is the perfect introduction! Tonia took us on a fun, delicious and interesting tour through the historic island and she doesn't only know the stuff you'll find online. She knows that one super delicious cake in the cosy café that is vegan (but not labeled, because it traditionally is without animal products) and where you can find the best vegan arancini. Great experience, clear recommendation!

Mr. Grieves

2024-09-19

Tonia gave us the perfect experience to learn about the area of Ortigia while eating all of the best foods in the area. It was wonderful walking around learning the history of Siracusa as well as their food all at the same time. Excellent value for money and a perfect few hours spent whilst on holiday.

Heather Massey

2024-09-12

What a fantastic food tour! We did the Ortigia Vegan Street Food Tour. It was the very first food tour in YEARS that I was actually full before it was over! Often it is small bites of food and you have to eat a meal after the tour. Not this one. The food was varied and delicious. Because Tania is willing to do small tours, she is open to the input of her clients and asked us - would you rather this or that...about food choices which was amazing. While neither of us are vegan (but very plant leaning) it was so nice not to have to worry about my food (dairy) allergy. I have just moved to Ortigia and this was a great tour to introduce me to several shops and restaurants I will want to frequent. Not only did she talk about the places we went, but she gave helpful tips for other places on the island as well. The best part (as if there could be more) is Tania's personality. She is kind and funny and it is clear all of the businesses really like collaborating with her. Now when I visit those same places, the owners and staff remember me and are welcoming to me and I am sure that is because of Tania! A great introduction to the island as a resident. I will be taking other friends on this tour!

Sunny Booker

2024-08-20

The vegan food tour is an amazing introduction to the history and food of Ortigia. Tonia is warm and friendly and shares her experiences living in the area as an expat. We are not vegan but enjoy vegan foods and she introduced it to some delicious traditional foods of the area that happen to be vegan. I highly recommend booking this tour for your visit to Ortigia.

Tamar Genger

2024-08-13

Tonia's Vegan Street Food Tour is an all-around wonderful experience. This is SO much more than a vegan food tour! As we walked around the island, we also got to take in some of the beautiful and historic sights, while Tonia told us about the local history. By the way, she's fabulous! She is funny, insightful, engaging, and more. What is more, it was delightful to witness the fun relationships she has with people at the eateries we stopped at! On that note, the food was fantastic! From sweet to savory, over the course of 3-hours, we got to enjoy a (more than) full-meal treat. We can't recommend this tour enough!

Lang Charters

2024-07-30

Tonia is such a welcoming, friendly, and engaging host. She communicated with me well before the tour. I was late due to bus delays, but she kindly waited for me and assured me that it was okay since it was just the two of us that day. I had a great time walking through Ortigia. We stopped along the way for 4 different treats (included in the street food tour), which were all delicious while she shared stories and histories behind the food. I especially appreciated being able to sit down at these places and eat and chat. The overall pace of the tour was very comfortable. I highly recommend this experience!

Yuxi Xia

2024-06-14

We had a fabulous afternoon with Tonia exploring Ortigia and the local vegan food it has to offer. Tonia's knowledge of the history of Ortigia and how it shaped the local cuisine was really interesting, and the food was delicious 😋

Jack Frost

2024-06-11

We had a wonderful time with Tonia. She was the best guide. The food was delicious.

l. april

2024-05-20

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tour ortigia with tonia

Vegan Street Food Tour

Vegan Happy Hour Tour

Vegan Wine & Chocolate Pairing

Vegan Cooking Masterclass

New Ortigia & Siracusa Vegan Dining Guide coming soon!