The Original Palermo Street Food & Market Tour (All-Inclusive!)
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)
- Bottled water 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.
- Extra food or drinks
- Photo service
- MUST KNOW: markets are closed in the evening
Meeting Location
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi
90138 Palermo PA, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San 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)
What To Expect
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Capo Street Market
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
La Vucciria
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Ex Real Fonderia alla Cala
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- 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.
- 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).
- Bottled water. 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.
- Extra food or drinks.
- photo service.
- MUST KNOW: markets are closed in the evening.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Original Palermo Street Food & Market Tour (All-Inclusive!) is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Original Palermo Street Food & Market Tour (All-Inclusive!) 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
- 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)
- Bottled waterBottled 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.
- Extra food or drinks
- Photo service
- MUST KNOW: markets are closed in the evening
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Operated by a business
