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Palermo Street Food Walking Tour at Sunset
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This tour is a must for any food lover visiting the city and includes the visit of lively and colorful Market Capo: strolling through the market stalls you will learn loads of precious information regarding the food traditions in Sicily, all your senses will be overwhelmed by the colours and the flavors, even the market noise will be a pleasant sound.
You will taste some local specialties like sfincione (dough topped with onion, bread crumbs, tomato, and oregano), crocché (potato croquettes), panelle (fried chickpea flour), arancine (rice croquettes stuffed with meat or butter) and delicious sicilian dessert.
Join us to experience the local culture and traditional cuisine of Palermo! :-)
Itinerary & tastings are subject to change due to seasonal availability/local holidays.
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What's Included
Included
- 2.5/3-hours walking tour in the centre of Palermo
- licensed tour guide
- all food tastings
Not Included
- drinks
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is not suitable for celiacs and vegans.
Itinerary
Admire the square - Quattro Canti in the beating heart of the downtown. This baroque square at the crossing of the two principal streets in Palermo, the Via Maqueda and the Corso Vittorio Emanuele not only has a very special history, but also impresses with its unique design of the four extraordinary façades.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admire Fontana della Vergogna-one of the most beautiful fountains in Italy. It is popularly known as the fountain of shame due to the disproportionate sums paid to purchase it, the continuous rise in costs and the continuous increase in endless additional expenses, figures considered "shameful" by the people of Palermo.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admire the statue of the Genius of Palermo, depicting a symbol of the city, which had been installed here in the 17th-century, but removed by the Bourbon administration after the Sicilian revolution of 1848. After the liberation of Sicily by Garibaldi in 1860, the fountain and statue, which had become a patriotic symbol, were reunited, and the piazza renamed. Now Piazza Rivoluzione is a small. picturesque square surrounded by bars and restaurants.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admire this beautiful square of Palermo in the quarter of the Kalsa, within the historic centre of Palermo. The square is dominated by the great Garibaldi Public Garden with the biggest ficus tree in Europe!
Duration: 30 minutes
Palermo - the last stop of our tour - to taste the most traditional Sicilian dessert.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Starting Point
End Point
Frequently Asked Questions
This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.
You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.
The expected duration is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- 2.5/3-hours walking tour in the centre of Palermo
- licensed tour guide
- all food tastings
The starting point is: You will meet the guide Francersco,in the front of the church Chiesa San Giuseppe dei Padri Teatini in Via Vittorio Emanuele (just next to the Quat.... We recommend using Google Maps to easily reach the meeting location.
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.