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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
A 'Grand Taste' of The City of Palermo.
Authentic Food and Wine with History Walking Tour of Palermo.
11 Must-See Sights and Attractions of Palermo.
3 (UNESCO) Arab-Norman Historical Monuments of Palermo.
20+ Tastes of Traditional Specialty Food & Wine.
Fascinating Tales & History Information by your Local Guide.
Genuine and Valuable Information about other Places to Visit, Must-See. Sights and Attractions - you can ask your Local Guide.
Small-group tour (maximum 14).
20+ Grand Taste of Sicily - Including: Palermo Best Street Food Specialties + Traditional Sicilian Artisan Delights
1 Glass of Sicilian Superior Dry DOC. Wine + 1 Glass of Sicilian Superior Sweet DOC. Wine + 1 Glass of Palermo Specialty Wine
Licensed Local Guide
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Anything not mentioned under the head inclusions
Departure Point
P.za Giuseppe Verdi, 455, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy
Right outside the main gate of 'Teatro Massimo - Opera House'. Your Guide Will be carrying an Orange Rucksack
Teatro Massimo, Palermo, Italy Our accredited guide will meet you right outside the Massimo Theater for an introduction and outline of the tour you are about to experience. 10 minutes
Capo Street Market, Palermo, Italy We will stroll through the stalls and learn about the different varieties of seasonal and local specialties while tasting some street food and absorbing the energy of an ancient food market. The atmosphere is great, even if you choose not to buy anything. 35 minutes
Piazza Beati Paoli, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy While stopping to taste another local specialty, here we will tell you the tale of how this square got its name from a secretive sect thought to have existed in medieval Sicily, allegedly formed to oppose both the church and the state, defending the commoners from infringements posed by the regime. How they came to be seen as a proto-manifestation of the Mafia, and why Cosa Nostra likes to trace its origin to the sect. 10 minutes
Cattedrale di Palermo, Palermo, Italy Independent visit to the outstanding Palermo's Cathedral (UNESCO), a prime example of Sicily's unique Arab-Norman architectural style. Another chance to taste some local specialty, and a quick restroom stop. 15 minutes
Chiesa Del Gesu, Palermo, Italy Tucked away in a side street in old Palermo, right from the moment you walk in, you will get a glimpse of one of the most intricate, magnificent, interesting, intense showcase of frescos and sculptures lavishly decorated in high baroque style.
Considered by many, an unforgettable over the top remarkable building for its extraordinary craftsmanship and tastefulness with a wow factor. Definitely a must-see while in Palermo, and definitely worth a second visit to see it again from different angles.
10 minutes
Mercato Ballaro, Palermo, Italy An authentic doorway into the past. You will instantly feel as if you've been transported into a noisy medieval market of the 9th-century ad. Ballarò Market is the biggest, the oldest, the funniest and most entertaining open-air market of all, amid with crazy jumble of stalls with lots of noisy spruiking by the vendors. This is the place to see Sicilian life at its best.
60 minutes
Quattro Canti, Palermo, Italy We will stop by to admire and contemplate the beautifully sculptured facades and artwork of Four Corners (Quattro Canti) with its 4 saints, 4 kings, 4 seasons, 4 fountains, 4 rivers, 4 districts. Its octagonal shapes, fashionable in the 17th Century, illuminated by the sun has consequently renamed it the "Theatre of the Sun", creating an historic and compelling meeting point between the two main streets in the old city center, Via Maqueda, and the Corso Vittorio Emanuele. It's impossible not to get to this spot. 10 minutes
Piazza Pretoria, Palermo, Italy We will walk across Piazza Pretoria and its famous 'Fountain of Shame'. A spectacular grand fountain surrounded by gorgeously detailed nudes sculpted in Carrara marble, placed in an intimate and relatively small square, will definitely take you by surprise.
10 minutes
Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana), Palermo, Italy Here you will admire the exterior of two magnificent Churches in total contrast for style with each other, both part of the (UNESCO) Arab-Norman Heritage Sites. The Church of Saint Mary of the Admiral, or "La Martorana", along with the small Church of San Cataldo. Both elevated above road level dominates Bellini Square and frequently used as monumental images of Palermo‘s architecture patrimony. 10 minutes
Piazza Croce dei Vespri, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy We will pass by Palazzo Valguarnera Gangi, one of the most iconic private buildings of the 18th century in the city designed in the Baroque style. All the splendor of its original decor is still carefully preserved to every little detail, including the most memorable ballroom, setting for Luchino Visconti's movie 'The Leopard' in 1963. 10 minutes
Piazza S. Francesco, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy To complete the experience, we will say goodbye with one last Grand Taste in a quaint little square tucked away from the crowd, right outside the beautiful Church of St. Francis of Assisi. 15 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
If required, please ensure you carry any relevant proof of Identity on the day of travel
Strict “ten-minute-late” policy - after which your booking will be marked as a no-show.
Dress Code: we strongly recommend comfortable walking shoes, a bottle of water, a shawl to cover up knees and shoulders when entering a Church
Stopovers involves a standing position for a fair amount of time
Seating arrangements might not be available at every stop
Not suitable for travelers with limited mobility
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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
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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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.
kathrinj796
16 Sep 2022
Tour was canceled without explanation. Still, you can buy tickets for the same tour on the same day.
ezios563
03 May 2020
I had the most wonderful evening and can't recommend the setting, the food, the vibe enough. It was simply perfect and well presented, all the courses were outstanding and we met so many interesting people. I couldn't have chosen a better way of celebrating my 50th among great friends. I wanted to say again thank you so much for the night and the effort you put into such a lovely evening!
mym563
29 Mar 2020
I loved this experience. The Grand Taste of Sicily was an amazing dining experience!
I wanted to say again thank you so much for the night, the food the effort they put into it. Everything was fantastic. Saro and his team produced the most delicious supper and helped to make my best friend's hen a huge success.
They were incredibly welcoming and took time to make sure we were ok and that everything was as we had planned.
Highly recommended!
This tour in
Sicily
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Grand Taste of Sicily
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