Palermo Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Cannoli, Wine & More

Duration3h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

On our Secret Food Tour: Palermo, you'll explore the best known sights in Palermo as well as some secret hidden gems providing a local's perspective on our food culture. Navigate the maze of historical streets filled with delicious sights and smells as your expert guide leads you through the beautiful chaos of Sicily's markets.

Discover the best flavours of Sicily alongside other dishes many visitors would miss as you learn about the city's rich culinary history. From the hundreds of years of nfluence from around the world to how Sicilian food was brought to other countries
around the world.

By the end of your tour you will have tasted some of Palermo's most delectable
dishes and gained a deeper appreciation of our culture and heritage.

Options

Private Palermo Food Tour

Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Palermo for only you and your group
Starting point:
Porta Nuova, Via Vittorio Emanuele, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

Palermo Morning Food Tour

Small Group Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour Palermo in a group of 12 people or less!
Starting point:
Porta Nuova, Via Vittorio Emanuele, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

Afternoon-Evening Palermo Tour

Evening Small Group: Choose this option to join our Evening Secret Food Tour Palermo in a group of 12 people or less!
Starting point:
Caffè Ateneo, Via Maqueda, 170, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

What's included

Palermitan Spiced Sausage (not spicy) | Local Mix of Vegetables
Coffee | A Glass of White Wine | A shot of Zibibbo Sweet Wine
Pasta alla Norma | Real Cannoli
Sfincione (thick Sicilian focaccia) | Refreshing Partannina(Sicilian soda)
Our Signature Secret Dish
Classic Arancina
Panelle and Crocché (locals' favourite)

Guides Gratuity
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

What to expect

Porta Nuova
30m

It is the oldest street of the city of Palermo. It was Phoenicians who traced the road that divided the city in two parts and connected the old port to the necropolis that was out Palermo.
30m

The cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palermo, located in Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
30m

You will taste typical Italian cuisine, which is very popular throughout Italy.
30m

You’ll see some of the oldest places in the entire Europe.
La Vucciria
30m

Vucciria market at the beginning was a butchers' area, where meat was cut and sold. In fact, the name Vucciria comes from the French word boucherie, that means butcher's shop. Then they also started to sell fish, fruit and vegetables.
Mercato di Ballaro
30m

Ballarò is one of the oldest street markets in Palermo, one of the most lively and surely picturesque of Sicily. Its name, Ballarò indeed, recalls its ancient arab origins, as it is Sicily’s outdoor market tradition, which explains their similarity to Arab suqs.
30m

Locally brewed Coffee will give you some energy back and make sure you’re ready for what comes next.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In the afternoon tours from 2pm the meeting point - Via Maqueda, 170 in front of Caffè ateneo

Meeting point

In the morning time the meeting spot is in Porta Nuova, Palermo. We meet right in front of the Arch, on the Corso Calatafimi side.

End point

The tour ends close to Piazza Pretoria.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
* Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
* Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
* This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
In the morning, the meeting spot is in Porta Nuova, Palermo. We meet right in front of the Arch, on the Corso Calatafimi side Google Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/A2GPpdHigUVJLWjB8 In the afternoon, from 2pm, the meeting is in Via Maqueda 172, right in front of the entrance to the Università degli Studi di Palermo Scienze Giuridiche ed Econ Google Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iGrAcShBydCTBNYy9

Cancellation policy

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

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