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

3h4.9 / 5 · 2,393 reviews on Viator / Tripadvisor
The Original Palermo Street Food & Market Tour (All-Inclusive!)
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The Original Palermo Street Food & Market Tour (All-Inclusive!)

About this experience

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 to expect

  1. Stop 1 · 10min

    Meet your guide and the other travelers

  2. Stop 2 · 1h

    Stroll through the food market stalls guided by a local expert. Taste and learn about the local culture

  3. Stop 3 · 1h

    Have a toast with locals in an old bar, sample challenging food, and learn the facts of modern history.

  4. Stop 4

    Orientation point: tips and directions

  5. Stop 5

    Cross the touristy area and keep backstreeting with your local guide

  6. Stop 6 · 30min

    The summer tour concludes with ice cream at the best gelateria downtown. The winter tour concludes with cannoli at the best bakery nearby.

  7. Stop 7

    Tour ends.

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)

Not included

  • 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

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Morning street food tour

Carefully read Additional Info: you will visit Capo and Vucciria markets. If there are any vegetarians or pescatarians, please inform us prior to the tour.

Meeting & pickup

  • 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)

- 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. - This ticket is valid ONLY for this specific date and time. - Language of the tour: English. - IF YOU HAVE ANY FOOD ALLERGIES OR OTHER DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: please contact us prior to the tour. The tour is adaptable to vegetarians, pescatarians and pollotarians. Neither the morning nor the evening tour are adaptable to vegans, allergic to dairy products and gluten. Some food can be considered a bit weird or challenging. It's what locals eat. We only offer real traditional food, no touristy stuff. Do not expect seafood. - We kindly request guests to arrive at the meeting point ten minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour in order to complete the check-in process. Please note that we have a strict waiting policy. Once the tour begins, we cannot guarantee a second opportunity for latecomers to reach the group along the itinerary. If you need assistance, feel free to reach us at +39 3515133552 or +39 3513972882 (tel/whatsapp). - No refund is due for late arrivals or early quits.

Before you go

  • 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.