Palermo Ballaro Market & Street Food Tour by Eating Europe
Overview
Step into the soul of Palermo on this immersive street food adventure through the historic Albergheria district.
Wander through the lively Ballarò Market with your local guide, where centuries-old traditions meet bold Sicilian flavors and sizzling street food.
Along the way, taste your way through a delicious line-up of Palermo's street food royalty: crispy arancine, crocchè, and soft sfincione pizza.
Visit a hidden monastery-turned-bakery for divine pastries crafted from age-old recipes, sample sun-drenched tomatoes and “cheese on horseback,” and sip espresso from one of Italy’s top independent roasters. With each stop, you'll uncover stories of resilience, rebellion, and the enduring pride of Palermo’s food-loving locals.
What's Included
- Fall in love with the most famous street food, like Arancina, Sfincione, and more!
- Sip on espresso from a century-old roastery, and try sinfully good pastries
- Enjoy 6 carefully selected street food tastings and 4 drinks
- Get lost in the best street market, Ballarò and its 1000-year history, trying pizza and beer
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Local English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
Meeting Location
Via Niccolò Palmeri
4, 90123 Palermo PA, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Discesa dei Giudici
46, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy
What To Expect
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Via Niccolò Palmeri
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Arco di Cutò (pass by)
Via Albergheria
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Via Maqueda
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Pretoria (pass by)
Piazza Bellini
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Bellini (pass by)
Discesa dei Giudici
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5553P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- This tour 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.
- Fall in love with the most famous street food, like Arancina, Sfincione, and more!.
- Sip on espresso from a century-old roastery, and try sinfully good pastries.
- Enjoy 6 carefully selected street food tastings and 4 drinks.
- Get lost in the best street market, Ballarò and its 1000-year history, trying pizza and beer.
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips.
- Local English-speaking guide.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Extra drinks.
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Palermo Ballaro Market & Street Food Tour by Eating Europe is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Palermo Ballaro Market & Street Food Tour by Eating Europe will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Fall in love with the most famous street food, like Arancina, Sfincione, and more!
- Sip on espresso from a century-old roastery, and try sinfully good pastries
- Enjoy 6 carefully selected street food tastings and 4 drinks
- Get lost in the best street market, Ballarò and its 1000-year history, trying pizza and beer
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Local English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Operated by a business
