The Original Palermo Street Food & Market Tour (All-Inclusive!)

4.9 (2,396 reviews) Palermo, Italy
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Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Welcome to the top ranked food tour in Italy based on TA reviews! Join a relaxing street food walk around Palermo with a passionate local guide. Take a journey through the scents and flavours of Capo and Vucciria markets and explore their backstreets where the real Palermitan soul resides. See some of the top attractions along the way like Teatro Massimo and Piazza San Domenico. Taste the best selection of daily street foods, such as ‘arancine’ (stuffed rice balls) and ‘panelle’ (chickpea fritters), as well as a glass of local wine, seasonal dessert (cannoli or ice cream) and other challenging samples like the renowned "pani ca' meusa" (veal offal sandwich). This tour is limited to 10 participants, ensuring you an open interaction with the tour guide, the local vendors and the other travelers. It's a tourist-trap free experience designed for real foodies! We are the most experienced food tour company in Italy.
MUST KNOW: markets are closed in the evening

What's included

  • Seasonal dessert (cannoli, gelato or other)
  • 3 Sicilian Drinks: beer or wine
  • 10 Street Food Tastings including Authentic Arancini (MAKES A MEAL!)
  • Palermo Insider Guide (PDF)
  • Extra food or drinks
  • Bottled water can be purchased at any shop along the route. We recommend bringing your own bottle to refill as we try to reduce plastic waste.
  • photo service
  • MUST KNOW: markets are closed in the evening

What to expect

  1. Teatro Massimo
    10m
    Meet your guide and the other travelers
  2. Capo Street Market
    1h
    Stroll through the food market stalls guided by a local expert. Taste and learn about the local culture
  3. La Vucciria
    1h
    Have a toast with locals in an old bar, sample challenging food, and learn the facts of modern history.
  4. Chiesa di San Domenico
    Pass by
    Orientation point: tips and directions
  5. Via Maqueda
    Pass by
    Cross the touristy area and keep backstreeting with your local guide
  6. Ex Real Fonderia alla Cala
    30m
    The summer tour concludes with ice cream at the best gelateria downtown. The winter tour concludes with cannoli at the best bakery nearby.
  7. Piazza San Domenico
    Pass by
    Tour ends.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please stand at the main gate of the Teatro Massimo opera house (between the two bronze lions). Your guide will be holding a red umbrella and a red bag with Streaty logo printed on.

End point

Tour ends in piazza San Domenico or in piazza Fonderia (both point are at walking distance from the cruise port)

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We only offer Traditional street food. Food is not selected to accomodate tourists' taste.
  • Waiting policy: We have a strict 10 minute waiting policy at the meeting point. We don't guarantee a second chance to meet the group.
  • Seats are not available at every stop
  • Tour runs rain or shine. Please dress accordingly
  • Bring your own water bottle. We are trying to reduce plastic waste
  • ACCESSIBILITY: this tour is not suitable for travellers with limited walking or standing capacity.
  • TO CRUISERS: the port of Messina town is far away from the city of Palermo, if you are docking in Messina, do not book this tour. We can't provide a refund if you realize this passed the deadline.
  • Vegan options are not available.
  • The tour is suitable for vegetarians and pescatarians, except one food stop. Alternatives to celiac travelers can be provided if we are informed at the time of booking.
  • MUST KNOW: most traditional street foods are baked or fried, fat and full of carbs. Do not expect seafood.
  • Not recommended for people with limited walking or standing capacity.
  • HIGH RISK OF NUT CONTAMINATION

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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