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

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Streaty Food Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Seasonal dessert (cannoli, gelato or other)
Included: 3 Sicilian Drinks: beer or wine
Included: 10 Street Food Tastings including Authentic Arancini (MAKES A MEAL!)
Included: Palermo Insider Guide (PDF)

Not included

Not included: Extra food or drinks
Not included: 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.
Not included: photo service
Not included: MUST KNOW: markets are closed in the evening

Itinerary

Teatro Massimo

10 min

Meet your guide and the other travelers
Capo Street Market

one hour

Stroll through the food market stalls guided by a local expert. Taste and learn about the local culture
La Vucciria

one hour

Have a toast with locals in an old bar, sample challenging food, and learn the facts of modern history.
Chiesa di San Domenico

Passing by

Orientation point: tips and directions
Via Maqueda

Passing by

Cross the touristy area and keep backstreeting with your local guide
Ex Real Fonderia alla Cala

30 min

The summer tour concludes with ice cream at the best gelateria downtown. The winter tour concludes with cannoli at the best bakery nearby.
Piazza San Domenico

Passing by

Tour ends.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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)

Using your ticket

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.
This ticket is valid ONLY for this specific date and time.
Language of the tour: English.
IF YOU HAVE ANY FOOD ALLERGIES OR OTHER DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: please contact us prior to the tour. The tour is adaptable to vegetarians, pescatarians and pollotarians. Neither the morning nor the evening tour are adaptable to vegans, allergic to dairy products and gluten. Some food can be considered a bit weird or challenging. It's what locals eat. We only offer real traditional food, no touristy stuff. Do not expect seafood.
We kindly request guests to arrive at the meeting point ten minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour in order to complete the check-in process. Please note that we have a strict waiting policy. Once the tour begins, we cannot guarantee a second opportunity for latecomers to reach the group along the itinerary.

If you need assistance, feel free to reach us at +39 3515133552 or +39 3513972882 (tel/whatsapp).

No refund is due for late arrivals or early quits.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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