Palermo Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Cannoli, Wine & More
In Palermo
From
£65
pp
3h 30 mins · 5.0 (733)
On our Secret Food Tour: Palermo, you'll explore the best known sights in Palermo as well as some secret hidden gems providing a local's perspective on our food culture. Navigate the maze of historical streets filled with delicious sights and smells as your expert guide leads you through the beautiful chaos of Sicily's markets.
Discover the best flavours of Sicily alongside other dishes many visitors would miss as you learn about the city's rich culinary history. From the hundreds of years of nfluence from around the world to how Sicilian food was brought to other countries
around the world.
By the end of your tour you will have tasted some of Palermo's most delectable
dishes and gained a deeper appreciation of our culture and heritage.
Free cancellation
What's included
- Classic Arancina | Sicilian olives, Cheese and Charcuterie
- Palermitan Spiced Sausage (not spicy) | Local Mix of Vegetables
- Coffee | A Glass of White Wine | A shot of Zibibbo Sweet Wine
- Pasta alla Norma | Real Cannoli
- Our Signature Secret Dish
- Panelle and Crocché (locals' favourite)
What's not included
- Guides Gratuity
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Itinerary
- It is the oldest street of the city of Palermo. It was Phoenicians who traced the road that divided the city in two parts and connected the old port to the necropolis that was out Palermo. (30 min)
- The cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palermo, located in Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. (30 min)
- You will taste typical Italian cuisine, which is very popular throughout Italy. (30 min)
- You’ll see some of the oldest places in the entire Europe. (30 min)
- Vucciria market at the beginning was a butchers' area, where meat was cut and sold. In fact, the name Vucciria comes from the French word boucherie, that means butcher's shop. Then they also started to sell fish, fruit and vegetables. (30 min)
- Ballarò is one of the oldest street markets in Palermo, one of the most lively and surely picturesque of Sicily. Its name, Ballarò indeed, recalls its ancient arab origins, as it is Sicily’s outdoor market tradition, which explains their similarity to Arab suqs. (30 min)
- Locally brewed Coffee will give you some energy back and make sure you’re ready for what comes next. (30 min)
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
In the afternoon tours from 2pm the meeting point - Via Maqueda, 170 in front of Caffè ateneo
Practical information
- Operated by
- Secret Food Tours
- Max group size
- 12 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–12
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- MANUAL
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- * Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- * Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- * This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 3 hours 30 minutes. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.