Palermo Ballaro Market & Street Food Tour by Eating Europe

5.0 (164 reviews) Palermo, Italy
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Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Step into the soul of Palermo on this immersive street food adventure through the historic Albergheria district on a small-group tour.
Wander through the lively Ballarò Market with your local guide, where centuries-old traditions meet bold Sicilian flavors and sizzling street food.

Along the way, taste your way through a delicious line-up of Palermo's street food royalty: crispy arancine, crocchè, soft sfincione pizza, and more!

Visit a hidden monastery-turned-bakery for divine pastries crafted from age-old recipes, sample sun-drenched tomatoes and “cheese on horseback,” and sip espresso from one of Italy’s top independent roasters. With each stop, you'll uncover stories of resilience, rebellion, and the enduring pride of Palermo’s food-loving locals.

Options

Small-group Food Tour (12 pax)

Wander Ballarò Market on foot in a small group, tasting 6 street food bites and 4 local drinks in Palermo's oldest market.
Duration: 3 hours

Upgrade to a Private Food Tour

Duration: 3 hours
Enjoy Ballarò Market: on a a private tour, tasting 6 street food bites and 4 local drinks at a pace set entirely by your group.

What's included

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Fall in love with the most famous street food, like Arancina, Sfincione, and more!
  • Sip on espresso from a century-old roastery, and try sinfully good pastries
  • Get lost in the best street market, Ballarò and its 1000-year history, trying pizza and beer
  • Enjoy 6 carefully selected street food tastings and 4 drinks on a small-group tour
  • ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Extra drinks

What to expect

  1. 20m
    Since 1947, this renowned Palermo eatery is famous for its traditional fried specialties. Taste panelle (chickpea fritters) and crocchè (mashed potato croquettes), classic local snacks; a true Sicilian street food experience.
  2. Pass by
    The Arch of Cutò is an ancient monument in Palermo, dating back to the 13th century. It is part of the Palazzo Cutò and it's one of the main entrances of Ballarò Market.
  3. 35m
    Visit a beloved Palermo bakery, running for 56 years and celebrated even by the NY Times! The chef will prepare two types of sfincione: the Palermitano with tomatoes and caciocavallo cheese, and the Bagherese with tuna, cheese and onions.
  4. 30m
    Arancina is the most famous street food in Palermo. In this old pharmacy, Anna has opened a small bistrò where the food is prepared fresh everyday and arancine are nice and round, as they should be!
  5. Pass by
    One of Palermo’s most striking historic squares, just steps from Quattro Canti. At its center stands the Fontana Pretoria, a 16th-century Renaissance fountain originally made in Florence and later transported to Palermo in 644 individual pieces.
  6. 20m
    Enjoy a cannolo espresso at a hidden pastry stop inside a former monastery. Watch as one of Palermo’s best cannoli is filled fresh on the spot with creamy ricotta and finished with pistachio, chocolate chips, and candied fruit.
  7. Piazza Bellini
    Pass by
    This square is a unique intersection of history and it's most famous for housing two UNESCO World Heritage churches side-by-side, each representing the city's Arab-Norman heritage.
  8. 10m
    We will end our tour with a coffee stop, in this 100 years old roastery. Casa Stagnitta is a reference to locals when it comes to good coffee and pastries.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!

End point

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
  • Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
  • Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
  • Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.

Cancellation policy

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

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