Palermo Street Food Walking Tour at Sunset
Description
Embark on a culinary adventure through the vibrant city of Palermo on a guided walking tour.Sample local street food and pass by highlights like Fontana delle Pretoria, Quattro Canti Square and more! 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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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.
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.
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.
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!
Reach the harbour of Palermo - the last stop of our tour - to taste the most traditional Sicilian dessert.
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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.
Reviews(29)
Alessandra was a fantastic and passionate guide who thought us about food and people in Palermo! Great food and lovely stories!
A small, narrow side street with street food on both sides - it's hard to decide. Here, a whole swordfish was being filleted, and right next to it, there were fresh fruits and desserts. In between, there were small tables, plenty of tourists, and moped riders. Pure life and enjoyment.
Loads of good quality local food!
My family and I enjoyed the Sicilian Street Food Tour. Our tour guide Ciara was friendly and knowledgeable. She took us through Palermo where we had an opportunity to get our first history lesson on Sicily along with incredible food. We were the only travelers who actually enjoyed the spleen sandwiches. Don’t be shy…try them you will be pleasantly surprised. We made a special stop to explore a secret garden at Saint Catherine of Sienna’s church and saw the fountains of shame. lol. There was a bakery at this church which was supposed to have the best cannolis in Sicily. The line was too long to wait but other travelers we met said they were indeed that good. Ciara made sure we all enjoyed the experience and kept us entertained and educated as she shared her city’s experiences with the Mafia. I was still suffering jet lag so I can’t remember the names of all the dishes but they were all delicious and very much a part of Sicilian life. Great experience that my whole family enjoyed.
Great tour, lots of food, fun and churches! Ling enough to see lots if palermo without having too much walking. We went as a couple joined by another 3 which was enough to converse as a group and split off and leanr from the guide as we walked. Reccomend
What a great way to get to know the city of Palermo. I landed in the afternoon and decided that a food tour was a way for a solo traveler to have dinner, meet fellow explorers and safely navigate a new city at night. Our guide was personable and knowledgeable about small local restaurants and the history of her city. Our group was a mix of people from far and wide and ready to try anything. Definitely would recommend booking.
We met Alessandra at a very busy Quattro Canti on Valentines Day evening and set off on our tour. Alessandra combined the history of Sicily with their street food, and it was very interesting. She clearly had a good relationship with all of the places we visited, and the food was very good. It was especially nice that we didn’t stay on the touristy streets, but ventured further away. We very much enjoyed our tour, and Alessandra’s friendly approach to leading.
The street food walking tour is well worth doing. You get to see important landmarks and hear about the history of Palermo and taste excellent food along the way. Our guide Silvia was excellent and great company too giving us some great tips of things to do in Palermo.
This tour was so interesting. Laura is a great guide, speaking french and english... The food was excellent ! So I spent a very nice moment
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re glad Laura made the tour enjoyable and that you loved the food. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Just finished a fabulous tour of Palermo with Alessandro, learned so much about the historical sites while enjoying food from many gems throughout the city. We have taken street food tours in many cities and Alessandro took our day to a whole new level, highly recommend!
Dear Traci, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Alessandro made your Palermo Street Food Walking Tour at Sunset truly unforgettable, blending fascinating history with delicious bites from the city’s hidden gems. Knowing that this tour stood out among the many you’ve taken means so much to us. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more Palermo discoveries!
