Palermo Night Street Food and Backstreet Walking Tour in Small Group

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Full description Experience Palermo by night on an unforgettable street food tour, where the city’s lively energy, rich history, and bold flavors come alive under the stars. Beginning at the iconic Teatro Massimo, this evening adventure takes travelers through the charming Olivella area, the historic La Cala port, and the bustling Vucciria district, immersing them in the true Palermitan nightlife.

The journey kicks off with a welcome drink in a hidden, quiet square, where guests can relax, mingle, and savor a local street food specialty. As the night unfolds, the group will explore the city’s vibrant street food scene, stopping at a family-run panificio to sample freshly baked delicacies and at sizzling street stalls for more daring bites—such as crispy vegetable fritters and the iconic spleen sandwich, pani ca’ meusa, perfectly paired with an ice-cold Sicilian beer.

One of the highlights of the evening is a visit to a traditional rosticceria, where guests will indulge in Ravazzata al ragù, a savory baked treat filled with rich meat sauce—an absolute must-try for food lovers.

This tour is ideal for travelers looking to escape the daytime heat while meeting new friends, sharing laughs, and raising a glass in good company. The perfect finale? A stop at a hidden gelateria, tucked away in a dimly lit alley, where guests will choose between a heavenly brioche con gelato or a seasonal Sicilian cake, the sweetest way to end the night.

Beyond the food, this Palermo night tour is an opportunity to dive into the city’s fascinating history, arts, and traditions, with expert guides sharing stories and insights that go beyond the typical tourist 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 explore the backstreets of Palermo city center and learn about locals’ lifestyle, history and traditionsExpert local guide7+ Street food samples (substitutes a full meal): veggie fritters, baked delis, sfincione pizza, mangia&bevi (pancetta and spring onion), the local spleen sandwichSeasonal dessert: gelato, or cannoli or other seasonal pastries3 alcoholic drinks: 2 beers + 1 wine 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