Palermo Morning Street Food and Market Walking Tour in Small Group

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Full description The tour takes travelers through the labyrinthine alleys of the Capo and Vucciria districts, the heart of Palermo, where street food markets are the beating heart of local gastronomic culture. During the morning food tour, participants will have the chance to taste a variety of Sicilian specialties, from the traditional panelle (chickpea fritters) and the flavorful sfincione (tomato focaccia) to more adventurous options like the iconic pani ca’ meusa, a sandwich filled with veal lung and spleen—an authentic delicacy for bold food lovers.

Expert guides will unveil the secrets of Sicilian cuisine, sharing authentic recipes, historical facts, and fascinating curiosities that enhance the experience. Travelers will also visit family-run businesses, discovering the stories behind generations of culinary tradition and learning about time-honored recipes passed down from parents to children. Along the way, guides will also touch on topics related to Palermo’s history, local customs, and some of the city's most controversial issues.

To complete the experience, visitors will stop at the oldest bar in the historic center, where they can share a cheerful toast with locals and sample a selection of high-quality Sicilian cheeses. The tour concludes with a seasonal dessert: in winter, the famous cannoli or another traditional sweet treat, while in summer, a refreshing artisanal gelato is the perfect finale.

This Palermo food tour is not only an opportunity to savor the most authentic flavors of Sicily but also a chance to immerse oneself in local culture in a relaxed and enjoyable way. Our guides combine professionalism with a friendly approach to make each tour a unique experience. Additional information Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time of the tourWe have a waiting tolerance of ten minutes. Once the tour has started we do not guarantee a second chance to reach the group along the way. Refunds or compensation will not be provided for late arrivals, regardless of the reason for the delay. However, we always do our best to assist our partners’ guests in the event of unexpected last-minute issuesThis tour is suitable for vegetarians and pescatarians (alternatives not guaranteed at every stop)This tour is not suitable for travelers vegans, allergic to gluten, picky eaters and travelers on a low carb dietTravelers join this tour at their own risk. The food provided on this tour may contain or come into contact with common allergens (or actual food traces), such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, nuts, shellfish or wheat. Our tours have a high risk of nut contamination. It cannot guarantee total absence of food allergens and cross contaminationsOur focus is on an authentic culinary experience rather than personalized dining. We are happy to accommodate guests with food allergies/intolerances, but we do not cater to individual food preferences or personal tastesNot recommended to travelers with limited walking and standing capacity. Seats are not guaranteed at every food stopsThe amount of food provided replaces a full meal. Advise your guest to come hungryWater is normally not included. In order to save plastic we strongly recommend travelers to bring their own water bottle. Sicilians pair street food with beer, so this tour has been designed to offer guests only what locals drink: beer. However, at some stop guides might give travelers the option to get wine as alternative drinkWe suggest guests to wear comfy shoes and sunhatIf you are driving to Palermo, please add 1 hour to time estimated by Google maps. There can be heavy trafficGroup size: minimum 2 / maximum 12 (tours are confirmed with minimum 2 participants) Inclusions Walking tour to experience the markets, live a morning in the life of Palermitans and learn about locals culture and historyExpert local guide7+ Street food samples (substitutes a full meal): arancini, panelle and crocchè fritters, sfincione pizza, mangia&bevi (pancetta with spring onion), panino con la milza, cheese, extra seasonal bitesSeasonal dessert: gelato, or cannoli or other seasonal cakes3 alcoholic drinks: 2 beer + 1 wine or other Exclusions Hotel Pick-up and drop offTransportationTickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusionsOther unspecified service Cancellation Policy Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the service
Cancellations after this time limit or no show, no refund provided Meeting Point Main gate of Teatro Massimo opera house in Piazza Verdi. Please stand at the gate, between the two bronze lions
Your guide will be carrying a red umbrella and a red bag with logo printed on