The Complete Street Food Walking Tour - History & Tasty Bites in Palermo

4.0 (4 reviews) Sicily, Italy
Duration2h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian
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Overview

Fall in love with the flavorful Sicilian cuisine on this delicious food tour in Palermo! Enjoy a selection of multiple tastings hand-picked by your local foodie Dario, just for you. From yummy must-tries like the popular street food Panino con la Milza to unique dishes like Arancina; you’re in for a treat, so bring your appetite. You will enjoy authentic local bites ranging from savory to sweet while also discovering the city and its highlights. Wander around the historical center. Explore centuries of history where different cultures merge to create culinary excellence.
Try Arancini with different fillings, ​and the classic Sicilian espresso. Munch into some Sicilian street food, and the most popular sandwich in town. Discover Parmigiana, a locals' favorite, ​and go the most famous Panelleria for a unique dish with Arab influences.
This Palermo tour can be 100% personalized to match your preferences, diets, and allergies, just get in touch and will do the best to fulfill your need!

What's included

  • Eggplant Parmigiana or Anelletti al Forno - Caponata
  • Bottle of Water (on request)
  • Sfincione Pizza - Arancina - Pane con Milza - Panelle & Crocchè - Cannoli or Ricotta Cigarette
  • Espresso Coffee

What to expect

  1. Capo Street Market
    20m
    Visit to one of the three oldest market in town, operating since the Arab domination, where to enjoy the original pizza from Palermo, the Sfincione. A spongy pizza with incredible taste made from very simple ingredients.
  2. Via Maqueda
    20m
    A good stop to enjoy the renowned Arancina, in a shop fully dedicated to this ancient and tasty stuffed rice ball.
  3. Quattro Canti
    5m
    Small stop to the center of the ancient city of Palermo, with its four canton, to admire a bit of history and architecture
  4. La Vucciria
    20m
    A good stop into a very famous market, to experience some of the best and distinctive food of Palermo, from parmigiana to regional pasta dishes.
  5. Walk through the city’s historical center, and find the most ancient Focacceria in Palermo! Here you'll try Sicilian specialities in a liberty style shop full of character and history.
  6. Basilica di San Francesco d'Assisi
    5m
    Small stop in order to admire the Basilica of San Francisco
  7. 20m
    Visit one of the best street food shop in Palermo, and try the Pani ca Meusa (Spleen panini), an unusually popular sandwich. It’s often considered the most iconic Sicilian street food! A very distinctive taste with a surprising flavor.
  8. Fontana del Garraffo
    15m
    Admire an ancient fountain while tasting another street food's must: Panelle & Crocchè; an incredibly tasty deep fried snack, made from chickpeas paste and potato croquettes.
  9. Giardino Garibaldi
    10m
    A good look to the iconic Palazzo Steri, a Norman fortress built in front of the largest tree in Europe, a majestic Ficus Macrophillia with more than 10.000 cubic metres of foliage.
  10. Piazza Marina
    20m
    The food tour is finally at its end, at last but not before enjoying the three sweet treats: cannoli, ricotta sigarette and of course, espresso coffee made Palermo style!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Just in front of the "Capo" market main entrance

End point

The tour ends at Porta Felice, just beside the ancient walls of the city.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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