
Sicilian Soul: Winery Tour, Wine & Food Tasting in Catania
Traveler rating
4.1/5
Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Sicilian Soul: Winery Tour, Wine & Food Tasting in Catania worth booking?
Sicilian Soul: Winery Tour, Wine & Food Tasting in Catania is a 2-hour experience in Catania, Italy, from $72 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (8)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $72 per person
Live authentic experiences in Sicily. Taste great wine and typical products with the explanation of a sommelier inside an impressive ancient millstone of a winery close to Catania. Indulge yourself with an excellent selection of food and wine, produced by a famous Sicilian farm in an amazing location. The tasting may take place at the ancient Palmento (millstone) dated back to 1800, that is located inside the patriarchal villa of the farm or, during the spring or summertime, inside the park full of typical Mediterranean plants, open air. Enjoy your deluxe tasting in a charming scenario. The tasting will include: 3 wines, products in olive oil (black olives, green olives, dried tomatoes, little mushrooms), salami of Brolo, 2 kind of cheese, patè Sicilian smells, marmalade, cunzato bread, homemade bruschette (sliced bread toasted and seasoned), vegetable rustic phyllo pastry; Nerello Mascalese sausage with side dish of seasonal grilled vegetables, dessert and coffee.
What you get
About this experience
Live authentic experiences in Sicily. Taste great wine and typical products with the explanation of a sommelier inside an impressive ancient millstone of a winery close to Catania. Indulge yourself with an excellent selection of food and wine, produced by a famous Sicilian farm in an amazing location. The tasting may take place at the ancient Palmento (millstone) dated back to 1800, that is located inside the patriarchal villa of the farm or, during the spring or summertime, inside the park full of typical Mediterranean plants, open air. Enjoy your deluxe tasting in a charming scenario. The tasting will include: 3 wines, products in olive oil (black olives, green olives, dried tomatoes, little mushrooms), salami of Brolo, 2 kind of cheese, patè Sicilian smells, marmalade, cunzato bread, homemade bruschette (sliced bread toasted and seasoned), vegetable rustic phyllo pastry; Nerello Mascalese sausage with side dish of seasonal grilled vegetables, dessert and coffee.
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Beverages
- Food tasting
- 3 Wine tasting
- Visit to the winery
Not included
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Catania
Winery at Tenuta del Gelso - s.s. 417 km 88 contrada juncetto, 95100 Catania
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Winery at Tenuta del Gelso - s.s. 417 km 88 contrada juncetto, 95100 Catania
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, it, fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- CURIOSEETY
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Transportation can be arranged upon request
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for Sicilian Soul: Winery Tour, Wine & Food Tasting in Catania. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Catania Wine Tasting
I wished we had gone with more friends/people. The atmosphere was very warm and inviting. We saw how the grapes were carried into the barn then stomped on.....and how the different types of grapes make different types of wine. The food was very tasty along with the wine.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the warm atmosphere, the traditional grape-stomping experience, and discovering how different grape varieties shape each wine. It’s wonderful that you also appreciated the food and wine pairing. We hope you’ll have the chance to share this special Sicilian experience with more friends next time!
via Viator
Bravo
Best wine tasting experience ever. I am grateful to have the opportunity to have the opportunity to learn about Etna.
Response from the operator: Sicilian Soul: Winery Tour, Wine & Food Tasting in Catania Best wine tasting experience ever. I am grateful to have the opportunity to have the opportunity to learn about Etna.
via Viator
Fantastic.. Once we got there.
OK so we tried to plan getting there and still didn't really work. Getting here is potentially tricky and not cheap if you don't drive there.. But it's wine tasting, why would you drive? No direct bus to anywhere close, we tried bus part of the way then hoped getting a taxi would be easy.. No. Definitely plan this better or it will be at least €35 each way roughly from Catania. We got ripped off €80 there and they helped with the €35 taxi back. Moan out of the way.. Once there it was fantastic. Our host was great, very knowledgeable and we learnt so much about the history of the wines and processes and as you can see from the photos a great place. We have done a wine tasting elsewhere in Italy and left very tipsy, this was a different experience. If you want a wine tasting where you genuinely learn so much and everything this is the one for you, If you want a wine tasting to get you tipsy or drunk this isn't the one for you. Regardless of the massive mission and expense getting to and from, the actual tour itself was very good indeed and staff were great!
via Tripadvisor
Great place to visit
We had a great time here even though there were only the 3 of us. We tried local produce and wines with great explanations of the wines and how it’s made. Would have been even better if we had been sat outside in the sunshine.
via Tripadvisor
What is a Palmento?
The winery is out of town so a taxi or private car is necessary. The winery tour was fabulous, we learned a lot about how the wine was made in earlier days. The delicacies portion of the tour was delicious and relaxing. We would highly recommend this tour
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Curioseety SRLS, who run 129 experiences we rank across 45 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 55.1 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
See everything Curioseety SRLS runsWhy this scores 58
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Sicilian Soul: Winery Tour, Wine & Food Tasting in Catania: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Catania.
How much does Sicilian Soul: Winery Tour, Wine & Food Tasting in Catania cost?
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Prices start at $72 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Catania usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Sicilian Soul: Winery Tour, Wine & Food Tasting in Catania take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Catania is not rushed.
Is Sicilian Soul: Winery Tour, Wine & Food Tasting in Catania worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Catania, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Sicilian Soul: Winery Tour, Wine & Food Tasting in Catania?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Sicilian Soul: Winery Tour, Wine & Food Tasting in Catania suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Sicilian Soul: Winery Tour, Wine & Food Tasting in Catania?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Catania can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Catania and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Sicilian Soul: Winery Tour, Wine & Food Tasting in Catania start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Catania within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Catania?
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On Outty we rank every Catania experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Catania Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better, Etna Tour - HalfDay Small Group & licensed Tour Guide, Tour Etna and Wine Tasting. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Catania?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Catania?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Sicilian Soul: Winery Tour, Wine & Food Tasting in Catania?
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Included: Bottled water; Beverages; Food tasting; 3 Wine tasting; and Visit to the winery. Not included: Hotel pickup; and Hotel drop-off. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Sicilian Soul: Winery Tour, Wine & Food Tasting in Catania?
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Winery at Tenuta del Gelso - s.s. 417 km 88 contrada juncetto, 95100 Catania Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Sicilian Soul: Winery Tour, Wine & Food Tasting in Catania offered in?
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It is offered in English, Italian and French. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Sicilian Soul: Winery Tour, Wine & Food Tasting in Catania?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Sicilian Soul: Winery Tour, Wine & Food Tasting in Catania if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Catania. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Sicilian Soul: Winery Tour, Wine & Food Tasting in Catania?
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Across 8 reviews averaging 4.1 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
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