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Palermo Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Cannoli, Wine & More

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Palermo Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Cannoli, Wine & More

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
3 h 30 min
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 12 people
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English
Operated by
Secret Food Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Palermitan Spiced Sausage (not spicy) | Local Mix of Vegetables
  • Included: Coffee | A Glass of White Wine | A shot of Zibibbo Sweet Wine
  • Included: Pasta alla Norma | Real Cannoli
  • Included: Sfincione (thick Sicilian focaccia) | Refreshing Partannina(Sicilian soda)
  • Included: Our Signature Secret Dish
  • Included: Classic Arancina
  • Included: Panelle and Crocché (locals' favourite)

Not included

  • Not included: Guides Gratuity
  • Not included: Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

Itinerary

  1. Porta Nuova

    30 min

    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.

  2. Stop 2

    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.

  3. Stop 3

    30 min

    You will taste typical Italian cuisine, which is very popular throughout Italy.

  4. Stop 4

    30 min

    You’ll see some of the oldest places in the entire Europe.

  5. La Vucciria

    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.

  6. Mercato di Ballaro

    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.

  7. Stop 7

    30 min

    Locally brewed Coffee will give you some energy back and make sure you’re ready for what comes next.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • In the afternoon tours from 2pm the meeting point - Via Maqueda, 170 in front of Caffè ateneo

  • In the morning time the meeting spot is in Porta Nuova, Palermo. We meet right in front of the Arch, on the Corso Calatafimi side.

End point

  • The tour ends close to Piazza Pretoria.

Using your ticket

  • We kindly ask our guests to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time to check-in with their guide.
  • Our Secret Food Tours Guide will have an orange umbrella at the meeting point for easy recognition.
  • 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.
  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.
  • Gratuities to guides providing excellent service are appreciated.
  • The legal minimum age for drinking alcohol is 18 years old.
  • Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • 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 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.
  • In the morning, the meeting spot is in Porta Nuova, Palermo. We meet right in front of the Arch, on the Corso Calatafimi side Google Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/A2GPpdHigUVJLWjB8 In the afternoon, from 2pm, the meeting is in Via Maqueda 172, right in front of the entrance to the Università degli Studi di Palermo Scienze Giuridiche ed Econ Google Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iGrAcShBydCTBNYy9

Options

  • Palermo Morning Food Tour

    Small Group Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour Palermo in a group of 12 people or less!

    Starting point:

    Porta Nuova, Via Vittorio Emanuele, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

  • Private Palermo Food Tour

    Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Palermo for only you and your group

    Starting point:

    Porta Nuova, Via Vittorio Emanuele, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

  • Afternoon-Evening Palermo Tour

    Evening Small Group: Choose this option to join our Evening Secret Food Tour Palermo in a group of 12 people or less!

    Starting point:

    Caffè Ateneo, Via Maqueda, 170, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

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