Typical Pottery Experience with local Artisans in Catania
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Ages 0-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Italian
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- Pottery studio-visit, hands-on ceramic (lathe), tile decoration class, apron
What's not included- Souvenirs, shipping charges
- Start:
- Ceramiche De Simone, Via Messina, 687, 95126 Catania CT, ItalyMeet at Ceramiche de Simone lab. For any problem with the directions given, please call +39 095496611 or +39 3280087721 (Giorgio).
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
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- nicktY4487UT0 contributionsReal Palermo with a real chef!This is review is written for my sister who is computer challenged so I'm writing the review for her. My sister, her daughter, a cousin and her daughter traveled to Palermo and a day with Fulvio was one of their most memorable experiences. The food market tour was excellent: fun times spent picking out fresh produce and seafood to cook later that day with primo chef Fulvio! All dishes were delicious, but the most fun was cooking, drinking and generally enjoying time with the effervescent Fulvio. ONE HUNDRED percent recommend this experience, you will not be disappointed. Ciao!Written 15 June 2024
- Susan and David P0 contributionsA Meal to RememberWe spent a delightful evening helping to prepare a traditional Sicilian dinner with Fulvio, who is a wonderful ambassador of Sicilian culture. The prosecco and conversation were flowing, and the meal was outstanding. Tuna, in season, was seasoned with fresh garlic and mint. It was beyond tender and flavorful. We learned how to make passata using oh-so-fresh tomatoes, and more. We knew about Fulvio’s tours from our travel mates who had been with him on a previous trip. This says it all—retuning, happy, satisfied guests! We were welcomed to Fulvio’s beautiful home with fabulous views, and as this was our last night in Palermo, it made it even more special. A memory to last forever!Written 30 May 2024
- gaylynnew20220 contributionsAuthentic cooking!My experience with Fulvio and the cooking class was more than I had expected! I loved going into the market and seeing how he bought food what was available. Everything was fresh from the market that we cooked and ate. Definitely a highlight of my stay in Palermo.Written 3 February 2024
- paulaJ7979II0 contributionsChef Guide NEVER Showed. Operator Failed to Rectify.I booked this course for 5 people (through Travelocity, not TripAdvisor - but the local operator was the same; Curioseety Sicily; so it is the same course). I booked 11 days in advance and it was confirmed. We showed up at the appointed time and place, and the chef never showed up. We were finally able to contact the operator by email (they did not answer the phone), and got the response "Sorry but we completely forgot about this Booking. I can check for tomorrow or refund you now I am really sorry but we have some issue with the manager of the bookings." I told them that we were not available on an alternate day and that we had driven here for this course and that they should figure out how to arrange a course today. Some time later I got the message "Sorry Paul i have to cancel and refund you then. I m really sorry i did not see the Booking. And the chef today Is not in town." Needless to say, getting the money back was hardly the point. We were looking forward to the class, and now we would completely miss out. We also wasted a day of our vacation driving to the class location. I was especially sad for our friends who we had invited. BEWARE THIS OPERATOR - CURIOSEETY SICILY, and also Travelocity who confirmed the tickets without actually assuring that the operator followed through, and when I contacted Travelocity about the problem they never responded.Written 21 November 2023
- christinebV9186AR0 contributionsA "must do" experience if in Palermo!My favorite part was seeing my adult children helping to cook the meal! It was fantastic to see how simple each recipe was and how easy it would be to recreate these delicious foods at home. It was our first full day in Sicily and it was beyond fantastic! Fulvio is so much fun and so welcoming. The views from his kitchen balcony were incredible and the memories made will last forever. The whole experience was above and beyond all my expectations. The food market tour was the best because it was very local and authentic, unlike the bigger markets we saw along the rest of our vacation. It was a peek into authentic Sicilian life. Fulvio's passion for cooking, entertaining and the Sicilian way of life was palpable. If in Palermo this is a "must do" experience!Written 9 July 2023
- edmarie20160 contributionsCanceled at the last minuteThey never showed up! I had to call several times to see where the tour guide was. When someone finally answered, they told me the tour was canceled. This company is not reliableWritten 30 June 2023
- Angela2170 contributionsFascinating insights, fabulous food!This tour was really excellent. We met Roberto at the Cathedral steps in Ortigia and he gave us a fascinating introduction to the town's history and culture. The tour was tailored to suit the clients and we found him an extremely good communicator. We heard interesting and illuminating stories about the various eras of the town, visited the Jewish Quarter and looked inside the caves and tunnels where the people sheltered doing WWII bombing. Then Roberto took us to the market which was full of wonderful sights, sounds and scents. We had a delicious cafe lunch tasting some of the specialities Roberto selected for us near the sea wall amongst a crowd of locals and visitors. This was followed by coffee, cannoli and gelato. It was a fabulous 3 hours and a highlight of our visit to Syracuse.Written 8 June 2023
- samara0210 contributionsAMAZING experienceMeeting Fulvio was the best part of our Palermo experience. I can’t thank him enough for such a beautiful time, listening to great music and make delicious food. Fulvio is an extraordinary person with a beautiful personality. A master at his craft, everything he made was made with love. If you have the chance to meet him and have opportunity to cook with him , you should! Thank you a million Fulvio, hope to meet you againWritten 16 November 2022
- Z465VWsebastians0 contributionsAmazing experienceFulvio welcomed us with open arms and showed us the best food the city of Palermo has to offer. He gave us a great tour around the city and also did a cooking class for us that left us real full 😋 I appreciated the hospitality Fulvio has to offer and would definitely recommend anyone who stops in Palermo to take a tour with him as it is a great experience!!Written 16 November 2022
- jennifer w0 contributionsDo this tour!Highly recommend Roberto! He has lived his entire life in Siracusa and is well-versed in the history, nooks and crannies of the location, and current culture. Along the tour many of the locals said hello. Lots of history on this street food tour. Ended at the market where we had lunch at a local sandwich shop that makes their own mozzarella, and cures their own meat. It was fantastic. Highly recommend!Written 29 September 2022
- S8423EWelizabeths0 contributionsFalsely Represented Tour! Beware!I booked this tour because it was a cooking class at an olive oil farm with olive oil tasting and a tour of an olive mill. This NOT at an olive mill. It is at a home in a residential area in Agrigento. The hosts were kind, but it was not what we paid for or were expecting. Instead of learning to cook pasta, sauce and cannolis, we learned to make only the pasta and then were given octopus, squid and mackerel all boiled and grilled. We were not given any notice about the strange foods and no one in our family- especially the children— like seafood. We are landlocked in Colorado. Particularly not strange boiled seafood. No one ate anything except the pasta and the awkwardness of being in someone’s home left us feeling pressured to try off-putting gelatinous seafoods. One adult in our party vomited because of eating foods that caused such disgust for people unfamiliar with them. We requested a refund due to false representation of this cooking experience. The tour operator and Viator should be diligent about accurately representing tours. Literally no olive farm in sight. And if such strange foods (to Americans) are to be served it should be made apparent in the description. Very disappointed in Viator for not making this right.Written 18 August 2022
- bollywoodcardiosf0 contributionsAmazing Experience cooking with Anna in her Sicilian homeLoved this cooking experience in Anna’s cute Italian/Sicilian home. Definitely ask for Anna and cooking at her home experience. It was such a lovely experience — gave us a great local feel. We learned how to make fish, pasta, pesto, peppers. Highly recommend! We had a great dinner after at her place!Written 15 July 2022
- johntW6983SW0 contributionsHost did not showWe followed the directions on our ticket and buzzed the apartment. We buzzed for 45 minutes but no one let us in. We are very disappointed as the class was a lot of money and we had been excited. I hope to hear of a refund.Written 7 July 2022
- carlosrd6610 contributionsbad experienceThe host canceled, I was very upset because she had no option but to pay double, for two participants.Written 19 June 2022
- K2052ALannk0 contributionsA great lessonAnna is an amazing teacher. She makes it all simple with a ‘can do’ attitude. She is also incredibly well educated and can tell you anything about her beloved SicilyWritten 17 June 2022
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Zuzia Z
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Sept 2023 • Couples
We loved learning about the process and taking part in it both by making our own clay vessels as well as painting! We get to keep all of the things we made and Giovanni was an amazing teacher and friend!
Written 22 September 2023
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Mikutra
Catania, Italy1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Couples
This is one of the best memories from Catania. I was with my husband and we met wonderful people there. The place is unique. A beautiful factory, full of wonderful handicrafts.
We had the opportunity to work with Giovanni and Katia. Giovanni showed us how to work with clay on the wheel and it must be emphasized that he was very patient. Katia showed us how to paint on ceramics.
Before going there, it is worth bearing in mind that you can get dirty, which was not a problem for us. We also received aprons, which in our case protected us completely 😊
If you have the soul of an artist in you, this place is a must on your list.
Thank you very much.
If there is a chance, we will definitely come back! 🥰
We had the opportunity to work with Giovanni and Katia. Giovanni showed us how to work with clay on the wheel and it must be emphasized that he was very patient. Katia showed us how to paint on ceramics.
Before going there, it is worth bearing in mind that you can get dirty, which was not a problem for us. We also received aprons, which in our case protected us completely 😊
If you have the soul of an artist in you, this place is a must on your list.
Thank you very much.
If there is a chance, we will definitely come back! 🥰
Written 30 September 2023
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