The 10 Best Food Tours in Palermo, Sicily

December 22, 2021 Randal Brittian

Palermo is an urban melting pot characterized by history and culture so diverse that it often feels conflicted. Discover an intriguing range of architectural styles, from Arabian domes to baroque buildings, and enjoy delicious cuisine that spans a variety of origins. Be sure to visit the Palace of the Normans, the Palatine Chapel and the church of St. John of the Hermits. Art and music lovers won’t want to miss the Galleria d’Arte Moderna (the “GAM”), the Salinas or an opera or ballet at the Teatro Massimo.
Restaurants in Palermo

1. Food and culture in Palermo!

Massimo Theater, Piazza Verdi, 90138 Palermo PA, Italy
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Walking tour of good food, art and culture, explaining everything from the birth of the city step by step to today's markets, in a simple but passionate way ... with excellent street food.

Inclusions: Street Food tasting: sfincione, panelle, crocchè and arancine. Water included.

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2. Palermo wine tour

Piazza Pretoria, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy Streaty - street food tour of Palermo
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A relaxing walking tour at sunset around the Kalsa district guided by a local tour guide and wine expert. Try 6 different sicilian wines, from vino spumante to structured reds. A great introduction to the Sicilian world of wines! Discover stories and facts not available on guidebooks. See places you wouldn't probably find on your own. Step in local wine bars with locally produced foods (eg. extravergine olive oil, almonds, country cheese) and comfortably sit in suggestive corners of the old city while listening to your guide's stories and presentations. Our small group policy make the wine experience intimate and enjoyable.

Inclusions: Food paired with wine. Eg. cheese, bread and olive oil, cold cuts, marinated raw fish almond cookies. Food might change based on availability., 6 different wine samples, Licensed guide's service

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Reviewed By Ann V

This was the fourth Streaty virtual cooking class I’ve taken and, like all the others, it was great fun and the results were a real wow. My husband and I couldn’t believe how well our cannoli turned out. Tasting them, we felt like we were back in Sicily. Marco and Daniela took us step-by-step through the process, sharing traditional techniques and tips – the kind of insider stuff you can’t get by just reading a recipe. It was very entertaining, too, plus good material is sent ahead of time, and it's easy to ask questions during class. We plan to make all the recipes again, and hope Marco offers more classes in future.

3. Palermo Street Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience

Piazzetta delle Dogane, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy Do Eat Better Experience - Palermo Food Tours
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The Do Eat Better Experience food tour is a walking tour around the historical center of the city. The tourist is guided by a Foodie, a local buddy able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant history/curiosities. Do Eat Better Experience tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way of showing Italian culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. This is the reason why we accept small groups only: we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give to each tourist the highest attention possible. Please, note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages upon request.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Food tasting, Lunch, Local guide, Dinner, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By DavidKaren23

Booked a Street Food Tour for our first evening in Palermo which turned out to be an excellent evening, extending for nearly four entertaining hours. Impressed with the tour administration which involved WhatsApp messages which provided details of our tour guide and meeting point. Our host was Arianna who an excellent communicator and provided many interesting details of the city and it's history. However the main driver was the food and Arianna took us to five varied and interesting food establishments all with different offerings, tastes and ambiences. Our favourites were Nni Franco u Vastiddaru (which revisited for a lunchtime snack latter in our stay in Palermo) and Antica Focceria San Francesco. Various interesting delicious delicacies were experienced including Pane Con La Milza, Arancina, Sfincione, Cannolo and of course Granita All in all a great tour with an informative guide which literateraly gave a great flavour of the city.

4. Night Street Food Tour of Palermo

Massimo Theater, Piazza Verdi, 90138 Palermo PA, Italy Streaty - street food tour of Palermo
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This is the very first food tour ever launched in Palermo. Join us in a three hour strolling around the backstreets of the city center guided by a young Palermitan who will share with you stories and legends only renowned among locals. We have an easy-going approach with travelers making them feel as friends, not as clients! We will take you to the same places where we guides go to eat and drink with friends. We will share with you the best tips to enjoy Palermo and Sicily like a local. We will share our personal stories to make you feel what being a Sicilian means. You will taste tradtional street foods at vendors who have been carefully selected for the quality of food and the authenticity of the location. There are no tourist traps on this tour! Travelers will step into hidden corners and try foods they wouldn't dare to do alone. The amount of food we offer on this tour replaces a full meal.

Inclusions: several street food bites (replaces a full meal), glass of wine for welcome toast, glass of beer, Licensed tour guide service

Exclusions: whatever is not mentioned in the inclusions

Reviewed By Ann V

This was the fourth Streaty virtual cooking class I’ve taken and, like all the others, it was great fun and the results were a real wow. My husband and I couldn’t believe how well our cannoli turned out. Tasting them, we felt like we were back in Sicily. Marco and Daniela took us step-by-step through the process, sharing traditional techniques and tips – the kind of insider stuff you can’t get by just reading a recipe. It was very entertaining, too, plus good material is sent ahead of time, and it's easy to ask questions during class. We plan to make all the recipes again, and hope Marco offers more classes in future.

5. Private Palermo street food tour with Chef Fulvio

90133 Palermo, PA, Italy EatWith Sicily
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Taste the culinary gems of Palermo that only a local can find! Enjoy a pleasant walk through the city, going from one tasting of traditional Sicilian foods to another. The tour will last about 3 hours and evening food walk are available upon request. • You'll taste: Arancina Palermitana (fried rice balls stuffed with a meat sauce), Sfincione (the famous pizza in Palermo), Panelle (deep-fried chickpeas), Crocchè or Cazzilli (soft potato bites), Bread with Milza (the sandwich king of street food), and a few other surprises that you'll find along the way! • Wine and beer are included • Stops at historical places of interest • Fulvio is a professional chef • This experience is bookable as a private event only *Eatwith is the world’s largest community for culinary experiences with locals. Enjoy local food and browse dinner parties, cooking classes and more in beautiful homes and exclusive venues.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Small group tour with a personal guide, Insider tips and recommendations from your local host, The chance to try and buy local specialties, Meet other people from around the world

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By clareo856

I recently had the pleadure of attending one of Fulvio's fabulous lunches here in the heart of Palermo. A glorious day spent exploring the markets for local healthy delicious food. Fulvio knew all the best places to buy the finest cheese. The finest vegetables, meat and wines. Once we had finished af the market we brought all the ingredients back to his welcoming and comfortable home and began cooking lunch. Fulvio is a fantastic guide and cook and under his supervision we prepared a starter of stuffed artichoke filled with garlic and a wonderful local green vegetable similar to spinach. Oil and lemon on top. Delicious. We cooked frittata and ate some perfectly cooked cauliflower. We then prepared a very sicilian pasta dish with cauliflower, raisins and breadcrumbs. Then we ate fish with a chilli garlic and lemon dressing. Divine.. we finished our meal off with tiramisu and some fine italian liquers and coffee. There was an abundance of wine and a delightful group of tourists from berlin, australia and siberia. The day was relaxed and sociable and very enjoyable. We were regaled with tales of sicilian life and Fulvio was the perfect host keeping us entertained and well fed and our wine glasses topped up. Highly recommend this course as a great introduction to sicilian cooking and getting to know a little more about the culture of this amazing city. Thank you Fulvio

6. The 10 Tastings of Palermo With Locals: Private Food Tour

Via Volturno, 83, 90138 Palermo PA, Italy ►► Withlocals™ - Local Private Tours ????????
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Eat your way through Palermo's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied! Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Cannoli and Espresso. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie. Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Small group tour option available, Local Guide, 10 Food & Drinks Tastings, Vegetarian alternatives

Exclusions: Food and drinks not mentioned as inclusion, Hotel pick-up and drop off

Reviewed By 80greaves

Luca was on time and did not rush to finish, we would have missed alot of things had we not had a guide. made it easy to ask those silly questions

7. Palermo Street Food Walking Tour

Massimo Theater, Piazza Verdi, 90138 Palermo PA, Italy Streaty - street food tour of Palermo
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Welcome to the top ranked food tour in Italy based on TA reviews! Join a relaxing street food walk around Palermo with a young passionate local guide. Take a journey through the scents and flavours of Capo and Vucciria markets and explore their backstreets where 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 local wine and seasonal dessert (cannoli or ice cream) but also some challenging sample 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. On this tour we hosted Rick Stein, Paul Hollywood and many other celebs!

Inclusions: Licensed Local Guide, Street food samples, light aperitif and seasonal dessert (replaces a full meal), 1 glass of beer, 1 glass of wine

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Extra Foods/drinks or seconds, unless specified (water is not included. However, it can be purchased in any cafè along the walk), photo service

Reviewed By Ann V

This was the fourth Streaty virtual cooking class I’ve taken and, like all the others, it was great fun and the results were a real wow. My husband and I couldn’t believe how well our cannoli turned out. Tasting them, we felt like we were back in Sicily. Marco and Daniela took us step-by-step through the process, sharing traditional techniques and tips – the kind of insider stuff you can’t get by just reading a recipe. It was very entertaining, too, plus good material is sent ahead of time, and it's easy to ask questions during class. We plan to make all the recipes again, and hope Marco offers more classes in future.

8. Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food

Piazza Olivella, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy Eat and Walk - Street Food Tour
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4.8 based on 206 reviews

Enjoy and taste the street food in the old markets of Palermo observing people, products, colors and characters from another time. The smells and the flavors will accompany you during three unforgettable hours during which you will see also the Cathedral of Palermo

Inclusions: Food tasting, Drink (water or glass of wine or beer or coca cola), Local guide

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Drop off to the port

Reviewed By 977toons

We did the streetfood and monuments tour with Fabrizio. Fabrizio is a Enthousiastic and knowledgeable guide. We could plan the tour flexible wich was perfect with two kids. He took his time to explain and answer questions. We had a great time. We highly recommend.

9. Street Food Walking Tour in Palermo

Via Maqueda, 455, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy Curioseety Palermo
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4.6 based on 19 reviews

Embark on a relaxing 3-hour walk through the main squares, markets and monuments of the city center. Taste the best Palermitan Street food for the full experience. This tour is a perfect combination of food, art, history and culture.

Inclusions: Arancina Palermitana, Sfincione (famous local pizza), Panelle (fried chickpeas), Crocchè o Cazzilli (potatoes), Pane con Milza (the sandwich king of street food), and other surprises, Light refreshments, Wine tasting, Local expert chef, Market tour, Wine and Beer

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Charlotte048

I recently are for the best part of 3 weeks evenings at Locale. I took numerous visitors there and was never disappointed. The chef had his head, and prepared an exciting range of authentic dishes. Staff were very friendly and helpful, and being busy each night, the ambience was great. Lovely quirky surroundings too

10. Palermo Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience

Piazzetta delle Dogane, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy Do Eat Better Experience - Palermo Food Tours
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The Do Eat Better food tour is a walking tour around the historical center of the city. The tourist is guided by a Foodie, a local buddy able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant history/curiosities. Do Eat Better Experience tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way of showing Italian culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. This is the reason why we accept small groups only: we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give to each tourist the highest attention possible. Please, note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages upon request.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Food tasting, Lunch, Snacks, Local guide, Tour escort/host, Dinner

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By DavidKaren23

Booked a Street Food Tour for our first evening in Palermo which turned out to be an excellent evening, extending for nearly four entertaining hours. Impressed with the tour administration which involved WhatsApp messages which provided details of our tour guide and meeting point. Our host was Arianna who an excellent communicator and provided many interesting details of the city and it's history. However the main driver was the food and Arianna took us to five varied and interesting food establishments all with different offerings, tastes and ambiences. Our favourites were Nni Franco u Vastiddaru (which revisited for a lunchtime snack latter in our stay in Palermo) and Antica Focceria San Francesco. Various interesting delicious delicacies were experienced including Pane Con La Milza, Arancina, Sfincione, Cannolo and of course Granita All in all a great tour with an informative guide which literateraly gave a great flavour of the city.

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