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Palermo Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Cannoli, Wine & More
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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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What's Included
Included
- Palermitan Spiced Sausage (not spicy) | Local Mix of Vegetables
- Coffee | A Glass of White Wine | A shot of Zibibbo Sweet Wine
- Pasta alla Norma | Real Cannoli
- Sfincione (thick Sicilian focaccia) | Refreshing Partannina(Sicilian soda)
- Our Signature Secret Dish
- Classic Arancina
- Panelle and Crocché (locals' favourite)
Not Included
- Guides Gratuity
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Important Information
- 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
Itinerary
Duration: 30 minutes
Duration: 30 minutes
Duration: 30 minutes
Duration: 30 minutes
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Duration: 30 minutes
📍 Meeting Point
Starting 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 3 hours and 30 minutes. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- Palermitan Spiced Sausage (not spicy) | Local Mix of Vegetables
- Coffee | A Glass of White Wine | A shot of Zibibbo Sweet Wine
- Pasta alla Norma | Real Cannoli
- Sfincione (thick Sicilian focaccia) | Refreshing Partannina(Sicilian soda)
- Our Signature Secret Dish
...and more
The starting point is: In the afternoon tours from 2pm the meeting point - Via Maqueda, 170 in front of Caffè ateneo. 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.