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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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. On this tour we hosted Rick Stein, Paul Hollywood and many other celebs!
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Various street food treats (7+) to replace a full meal. For example: vegetable fritters, arancini, delicacies, Sicilian pizza, spleen sandwich, cheese, and more.
Seasonal dessert: Gelato or Cannoli
3 drinks
Licensed Local Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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.
Departure Point
P.za Giuseppe Verdi, 90138 Palermo PA, Italy
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.
Return Details
Piazza S. Domenico, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy
Tour ends in piazza San Domenico or in piazza Fonderia (both point are at walking distance from the cruise port)
Teatro Massimo, Palermo, Italy Meet your guide and the other travelers 10 minutes
Capo Street Market, Palermo, Italy Stroll through the food market stalls guided by a local expert. Taste and learn about the local culture 60 minutes
La Vucciria, Palermo, Italy Have a toast with locals in an old bar, sample challenging food, and learn the facts of modern history. 60 minutes
Chiesa di San Domenico, Palermo, Italy Orientation point: tips and directions
Via Maqueda, Palermo, Italy Cross the touristy area and keep backstreeting with your local guide
Ex Real Fonderia alla Cala, Palermo, Italy The summer tour concludes with ice cream at the best gelateria downtown. The winter tour concludes with cannoli at the best bakery nearby. 30 minutes
Piazza San Domenico, Palermo, Italy Tour ends.
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
Various street food treats included (7+) to replace a full meal. For example: vegetable fritters, arancini, delicacies, Sicilian pizza, spleen sandwich, cheese, and more
WAITING POLICY: We have a strict ten minute waiting policy at the meeting point. We don't guarantee a second chance to meet the group once the tour has started
Seats aren't available at every stop, the tour involves a lot of standing (1,1 Km / 0,7 miles)
Tour runs rain or shine. Please dress accordingly
DRESS: comfortable walking shoes
It is recommended to bring your water bottle. We try to reduce plastic waste
ACCESSIBILITY: this tour is not suitable for travellers with limited walking or standing capacity
Vegan, Gluten free and Dairy free options are not available.
The tour is suitable for vegetarians and pescatarians, except one food stop.
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/standing capacity. No seats guaranteed at food stops.
HIGH RISK OF NUT CONTAMINATION
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
U4110FMjosepha
18 May 2025
The food tour was amazing. Our guide, Alexandria was unbelievable! Highly recommend if you’re looking to enjoy the best Siciliano foods.
Diane_C
17 May 2025
Alessandro is exceptional tour guide. We had the perfect mixture of the various foods of Palermo. You won't leave hungry
Brydn_A
17 May 2025
Angelo was fantastic
The food was incredible the local knowledge and history was awesome we loved every minute of it
He was insightful, funny , kind and was excited to see us all enjoy the trip
Would highly recommend and if you have the choice choose ANGELOOO 10/10
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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