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

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

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Duration
3 h
Group size
Up to 12 travellers
Guide languages
English

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Overview

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'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

What you will do

Teatro Massimo
Meet your guide and the other travelers
10 min
Capo Street Market
Stroll through the food market stalls guided by a local expert. Taste and learn about the local culture
1 h
La Vucciria
Have a toast with locals in an old bar, sample challenging food, and learn the facts of modern history.
1 h
Chiesa di San Domenico
Orientation point: tips and directions
Pass by, no stop
Via Maqueda
Cross the touristy area and keep backstreeting with your local guide
Pass by, no stop
Ex Real Fonderia alla Cala
The summer tour concludes with ice cream at the best gelateria downtown. The winter tour concludes with cannoli at the best bakery nearby.
30 min
Piazza San Domenico
Tour ends.
Pass by, no stop

Meeting point

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)

Important information

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