Ancona Market Tour & Home Dining with Cesarina | Small Group Food Experience

Summary

Authentic Italian Cooking & Local Market Walk in Ancona

You’ll walk Ancona’s lively market with a local host, pick out fresh ingredients together, then cook and share an authentic Italian meal in their home. It’s the kind of experience where you make new friends over good food—and get to live like a true local for an afternoon.

What’s the experience like?

I still remember the smell of fresh basil hitting me as we wandered through Ancona’s market stalls. Our guide, Lucia, knew every vendor by name—she even waved to Signora Carla at the cheese counter, who slipped us a taste of her pecorino. The place buzzed with chatter and clinking crates, and you could spot locals picking out tomatoes for Sunday sauce. It felt like we’d stepped into someone’s daily routine instead of just another tourist spot.

After filling our official Cesarine shopping bags with whatever looked best that morning—zucchini flowers, plump olives—we followed Lucia back to her apartment nearby. Her kitchen smelled like simmering garlic before we even took our shoes off. We all pitched in: someone stirred the pasta, I tried my hand at folding tortellini (not as easy as it looks), and we laughed over stories about Italian grandmothers’ secret recipes. Lunch was three courses: a simple antipasto, handmade pasta, then tiramisu so light it barely needed a spoon. Over coffee and local wine, it felt less like a class and more like a family meal where everyone’s welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Market Tour and Dining Experience

• Visit vibrant local market
• Enjoy 3-course dining experience
• Meet fellow Italian cuisine enthusiasts

Top questions

Is this tour suitable if I have dietary restrictions?

Let us know your needs when booking—our hosts do their best to adapt recipes or offer alternatives where possible.

How many people are usually in the group?

Groups are kept small for a friendly vibe—usually 6–8 guests max so everyone can join in comfortably.

Do I need any cooking experience?

Nope! Whether you’re handy in the kitchen or not, our host will guide you through each step.

Where exactly does the experience take place?

The tour starts at Ancona’s central market and continues at your Cesarina host’s private home nearby.

What’s included

You’ll get all beverages (water, wine, coffee), an official Cesarine shopping bag to use during the market visit, a guided walk through Ancona’s local market, plus a three-course lunch or dinner (starter, pasta dish, homemade tiramisu) shared with other guests who love Italian food just as much as you do.