Palermo Bites

Sicily

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Price from
€59
Duration
3 h
Group size
Up to 10 travellers
Guide languages
English, Italian

Overview

Discover Palermo through its most authentic flavors.

Embark on an exclusive street food experience that engages all your senses, guided by a local who knows every corner of the city.

Imagine walking through the streets of Palermo, tasting the best street food the city has to offer, in a tour designed for a select few, with a maximum group size of 10 people.

I will personally introduce you to the history and legends hidden behind each dish you taste and the places we visit—stories ranging from how some Jews managed to outwit the "Holy Inquisition" with food, to how a fountain wreaked havoc in a monastery.

This experience will engage all your senses: the vibrant colors of the markets, the irresistible aromas of freshly prepared food, the sounds of the bustling alleys, and, of course, the textures of each dish, immersing you in a history that spans thousands of years.

What's included

3 alcoholic or not alcholic drinks: 2 beers and one glass of wine or local sodas/water/juices
8 or 9 different tastings from Palermo’s street food tradition.
Guide

Not included

Anything not specified as “what is included”

What you will do

Monumento a Ruggero Settimo
Welcome briefing to give logistic and other info about the tour.
10 min
Capo Street Market
We’ll stroll through the colorful stalls of the local vendors while tasting some typical delicacies.
1 h
La Vucciria
Visit one of the more colorful area of my beautiful city, meet the locals and enjoy a drink at the most iconic Pub in town.
1 h
Piazza Pretoria
You will find out how a fountain was able to divert a group of nuns from their pious thoughts and then well our “gran finale” with some of the best pastry the town can offer.
50 min

Meeting point

Look for the guide wearing the red rain jacket next to the statue in front of the “Politeama Garibaldi” theater.

End point: We will end our tour next to the “Quattro Canti”, the very heart of Palermo’s historical area from where you can easily reach the main tourist attractions such as museums, cathedral and the royal palace.

Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for people with impaired or poor motility
Not suitable for those on a vegan or gluten free diet
In compliance with Italian law, we serve alcoholic drinks only to travelers who are 18 years or older. Travelers under 18 will be offered non-alcoholic beverages.