Step one to living the Sicilian lifestyle? Eating like one.
Ages
4+
Duration
3 hours
Departs
Mon to Sat 10:30 am
Immerse yourself in the warmth of true Southern hospitality by tasting its most famed Sicilianstreet food. From historic piazzas to Palermo’s local style of pizza and arancine, this street food tour is the real deal. Visit the iconic Ballarò Food Market and learn about the hidden history of local vendors known for everything from organizing street concerts to standing up to the mafia.
Taste heaven as you indulge in an iconic dessert made in a monastery-turned-bakery and recover from your food coma with a properly-brewed espresso made in a caffè that’s been hailed as one of the best independent coffee shops in the world.
As you walk off the beaten path through the stunning Albergheria district, you’ll be privy to legends of flavor that have been passed down through generations of Sicilian families.
Get lost in the whirlwind of Palermo’s best street market, Ballarò and its 1000-year history, taking a bite out of the softest sfincione (local style pizza)
Step into a stunning monastery ⛪ to discover sinfully good pastries made with recipes handed down through centuries.
Fall in love with smoky, slow-grilled stigghiola and mangia e bevi from the King of Palermostreet food 👸
Sip on espresso from a century-old roastery ☕
Hear from a renowned cheesemaker about the secrets of his craft, then taste the fresh ricotta he makes daily 🧑🍳
Vegetarian-Friendly Tours but vegan or kosher options may be limited. Not suitable for gluten-free diet. Please share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation. Note that tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
Expert Local Guides: Fun, knowledgeable, and English-fluent Palermo locals.
Palermo’s Hidden Gems: Enjoy exclusive access to local favorites where you’re treated like family.
Culinary Diversity: Taste a variety of delicious dishes, and hear the stories behind the food.
Cultural Immersion: See Palermo through the eyes of a local.
Established Expertise: More than a decade of experience in Italy. We’re simply the best food tours in Palermo!
"The fresh ricotta we got from Salvo was the highlight of our entire Italy trip. Thank you Eating Europe for such an informative and delicious tour!
" — Tina M | Facebook
Did you know that any of our food tours can be made into a private tour? A food tour just for you! If you’re visiting with a group or are a local in search of a unique day out with some great eats, head to our private tours page to fill out the form and we’ll help you organize the perfect tour for your needs.
Our team of Palermo Food Tour Guides includes local experts that speak several different languages.
Giusi
Ciao, my name is Giusi, born and raised in Palermo. After 10 years abroad, I came back to my town, following the luke of arancine!
Since I was a child, my favorite dish and comfort food is pasta with green peas. Growing up, I have improved the recipe and sometimes I propose it during formal dinners at my place
I love strolling around and getting lost in the narrow alleys, discovering new corners of my city. See you in Palermo!
EATING EUROPE INC. CANCELLATION POLICY
Small Group Tours
A tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure.
Private Tours
A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Gift Cards, Travel Vouchers & Flexi-Pass™
Gift cards, travel vouchers and Flexi-Pass™ are non-refundable.
LATE ARRIVALS AND NO SHOWS
Due to extremely strict time slots for entry into attractions and for food preparation, both in-person & virtual/online, we recommend you show up 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour or experience. Our group tours begin & depart precisely at the scheduled tour or experience start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honored per policy. If you are having a hard time arriving on time we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can do everything in our power to assist you with arriving at the meeting point at the scheduled time or reschedule to the next available tour.
CANCELLATION DUE TO PLANES, TRAINS, AUTOMOBILES OR ILLNESS
Inside of 24 hours, your spot on the tour has been reserved exclusively for you. Since we are unable to fill your spot if you’re unable to attend for any reason (including transportation or illness), we do not offer refunds after that time. Please plan ahead so that you are able to join us and don’t miss out!
DISCOUNT CODES
Discount codes are valid for new bookings only. They are not eligible for pre-existing bookings and can not be applied retrospectively.
AMENDMENT POLICY
We would be happy to assist you with rescheduling your tour, free of charge, with any requests made more than 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of the tour. We reserve the right to charge an amendment fee should you request to reschedule within 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of your tour . Once again, this is subject to availability and price changes. In general, we only charge you for any additional costs that we incur such as tickets. We have no intention of profiting from disruptions to your vacation and will work with providers and suppliers to get this cost reduced to a minimum.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
From time to time, the terms of this policy may change at the Company’s discretion.
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