The Original Palermo Street Food & Market Tour (All-Inclusive!)
Description
Welcome to the top ranked food tour in Italy based on TA reviews! Join a relaxing street food walk around Palermo with a passionate local guide. Take a journey through the scents and flavours of Capo and Vucciria markets and explore their backstreets where the real Palermitan soul resides. See some of the top attractions along the way like Teatro Massimo and Piazza San Domenico. Taste the best selection of daily street foods, such as ‘arancine’ (stuffed rice balls) and ‘panelle’ (chickpea fritters), as well as a glass of local wine, seasonal dessert (cannoli or ice cream) and other challenging samples like the renowned "pani ca' meusa" (veal offal sandwich). This tour is limited to 10 participants, ensuring you an open interaction with the tour guide, the local vendors and the other travelers. It's a tourist-trap free experience designed for real foodies! We are the most experienced food tour company in Italy. MUST KNOW: markets are closed in the evening
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet your guide and the other travelers
Stroll through the food market stalls guided by a local expert. Taste and learn about the local culture
Have a toast with locals in an old bar, sample challenging food, and learn the facts of modern history.
Orientation point: tips and directions
Cross the touristy area and keep backstreeting with your local guide
The summer tour concludes with ice cream at the best gelateria downtown. The winter tour concludes with cannoli at the best bakery nearby.
Tour ends.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We only offer Traditional street food. Food is not selected to accomodate tourists' taste.
- Waiting policy: We have a strict 10 minute waiting policy at the meeting point. We don't guarantee a second chance to meet the group.
- Seats are not available at every stop
- Tour runs rain or shine. Please dress accordingly
- Bring your own water bottle. We are trying to reduce plastic waste
- ACCESSIBILITY: this tour is not suitable for travellers with limited walking or standing capacity.
- TO CRUISERS: the port of Messina town is far away from the city of Palermo, if you are docking in Messina, do not book this tour. We can't provide a refund if you realize this passed the deadline.
- Vegan options are not available.
- The tour is suitable for vegetarians and pescatarians, except one food stop. Alternatives to celiac travelers can be provided if we are informed at the time of booking.
- MUST KNOW: most traditional street foods are baked or fried, fat and full of carbs. Do not expect seafood.
- Not recommended for people with limited walking or standing capacity.
- HIGH RISK OF NUT CONTAMINATION
Reviews(2,279)
If you’re looking for a great way to get a lay of the land and eat well, this tour is worth every penny! We had a wonderful time on this street food tour. Our group was 11 folks from all over the world, and the vibes were just fantastic from start to finish. 🌍🤝 Our guide, Alessandro, was the absolute star of the show. He’s basically part tour guide, part stand-up comedian, and part private chef. 🎭👨🍳 He informed us right upfront that the menu would be heavy on carbs and fried foods, which was completely fine by me—bring on the comfort food! 🧆🥖 🥖 The Bites Everything was delicious, though I did take a little culinary gamble! I tried the spleen sandwich, which was super adventurous for me. While I’m glad I gave it a shot, I probably wouldn’t order it again... unless maybe they loaded it up with some cheese or hot sauce to make it a bit more bearable! 🌶️🧀 💡 The Verdict Not only was the food great, but it was also such a good way to get our bearings in the city. 🗺️💶 10/10, would definitely do it again! Bravo, Alessandro! 👏🍷
Alessandro was a great guide! He was funny, interesting, educational, and entertaining, he explained things really well and our 10 year old son enjoyed the tour. The food along the way was all delicious, plenty of choices to drink. I recommend the tour, I would do another one with him if I had the chance
Thank you for your wonderful review Bob! We're delighted to hear that Alessandro made the tour fun and engaging for your whole family, including your son. His stories, humor, and passion for Palermo are exactly what make the experience special. We're so happy you enjoyed the food and drinks, and we hope to welcome you again for another Streaty adventure in Catania, Naples, Rome, Syracuse, Venice, Bari, Bologna, Turin and many other cities! A big hug from the Streaty crew!
I had a blast on this tour. Angelo was lovely, very knowledgeable, and very Italian. I trusted that he knew what he was talking about. The people on the tour were kind, and the food was delicious. I absolutely recommend it!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review Emily! We're delighted to hear you had such a great time with Angelo. His passion, knowledge, and authentic Palermo spirit are exactly what make our tours special. We're happy you enjoyed the food, the company, and the experience. We hope to welcome you again for another Streaty adventure in Catania, Naples, Rome, Syracuse, Venice, Bari, Bologna, Turin and many other cities! A big hug from the Streaty crew!
We really enjoyed this experience, getting to see and taste aspects of Palermo that were truly historic and well planned out. Luca was the perfect guide and really enjoyed his knowledge and born and raised perspectives and street connections. Be ready for the heat bring water, hats and good walking shoes.
Thank you for your wonderful review Brian! We're delighted you enjoyed discovering Palermo's authentic flavors and rich history with GianLuca. His local knowledge and lifelong connection to the city truly make every tour special. Thanks also for sharing your helpful tips with future travelers. We hope to welcome you again for another Streaty adventure in Catania, Naples, Rome, Syracuse, Venice, Bari, Bologna, Turin and many other cities! A big hug from the Streaty crew!
Come hungry! Lots of food and drink! Local guide had lots of great information and experience to share.
Thank you for your great review James! We're delighted you came hungry and enjoyed the generous food, drinks, and local insights. Sharing Palermo's authentic flavors and stories is exactly what we love to do. We hope to welcome you again for another Streaty adventure in Catania, Naples, Rome, Syracuse, Venice, Bari, Bologna, Turin and many other cities! A big hug from the Streaty crew!
I have undertaken a lot of food tours in my life but this is one of the best experienced. I booked the tour for myself and two other friends. We had Vinz (Vince) or later he became Vinz the jedai master. Good tours are a result of the person leading the tour and sometimes the people you take the tour with. Vinz was fantastic from the very beginning. He took the time to get to know everyone in the group and even taught us a few Italian phrases. Throughout the tour, he made sure we were safe, especially when crossing roads. One of the funniest moments was watching him confidently stand in the middle of a crossing so we could all get across! Like mother hen...lol. The food was excellent and I was even brave enough to try veal intestine, which was a memorable experience. The arancini was delicious, as were the many bread-based local specialties. We also tried pancetta wrapped around spring onion, which definitely divided opinion in the group! The highlight, however was the ending. Out of nowhere, Vinz surprised us with his signature musical send-off and it had everyone laughing. Days later, we were still talking and laughing about it. This was a fun, informative and genuinely memorable tour made all the better by Vinz's energy, humour and passion. I would definitely recommend it. And a couple of days later, we bumped into Vinz who then gave us tips on which market to visit. If all good tour guides have the same zest for life and enthusiasm like Vinz, it will be amazing. Thanks for a fun evening.
Wow Gloria—what a joy it was to read your review! Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed account of your evening with Vinz. We're thrilled that he made such a lasting impression. His energy, humor, and genuine care for every guest are exactly what make him such a special guide. We had to smile at the image of "Vinz the Jedi Master" bravely stopping traffic like a mother hen! 😄 It's also wonderful to hear that you embraced the true spirit of Palermo by trying adventurous local specialties like veal intestine, alongside classics like arancine. Creating unforgettable memories through authentic food, local stories, and plenty of laughter is what StrEaty is all about. The fact that you were still laughing about Vinz's musical finale days later—and even bumped into him again for more local tips—makes this review even more special. We hope to welcome you again for another Streaty adventure in Catania, Naples, Rome, Syracuse, Venice, Bari, Bologna, Turin, and many other cities! A big hug from Vinz and the whole Streaty crew!
Vinz led us on an interesting and fun trip through the small streets of Palermo to discover tasty street food and drinks.
Thank you, Alistair! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed discovering Palermo's street food scene with Vinz. Exploring the city's hidden streets, tasting local specialties, and sharing a few drinks along the way is what the Streaty experience is all about. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Vinz! We hope to see you again on another Streaty adventure in Catania, Naples, Rome, Florence, Venice, Bologna or Turin. A big hug from the Streaty crew!
Amazing experience with Obi Vinz Kenobi. If you want a true street food experience with a authentic sicilian then this is the tour for you. Vinz goes into great detail about the history and origin of some of Sicily and Palermo’s best street food. I would recommend you do not eat before this your orher than maybe a light breakfast and a coffee. Vinz is friendly with all the vendors and you get to experience eating everything from Arancina to Mangia e bevi. If you stop in Palermo you must do this tour if you are a foodie or just love good local cuisine.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review Steve! We're delighted to hear Vinz gave you such an authentic taste of Palermo's incredible street food scene. His passion for Sicilian traditions, the stories behind each specialty and his close relationships with our local vendors are what make the experience so special. We're glad you arrived hungry and got to enjoy everything from arancine to mangia e bevi! Thank you for your wonderful recommendation—we couldn't agree more! We hope to welcome you again for another Streaty adventure in Catania, Naples, Rome, Syracuse, Venice, Bari, Bologna, Turin and many other cities! A big hug from the Streaty crew!
Our tour was fantastic. Our guide Angelo was very animated, funny, friendly and knowledgeable. The food is very authentic and the tour is nicely paced especially given how hot the weather is. Well done!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed both the authentic food and the stories behind it. Angelo will be so happy to know his energy, humor and passion for Palermo made the experience so memorable. We're also glad the relaxed pace helped everyone enjoy the tour despite the summer heat. Thanks again for choosing Streaty! We hope to welcome you again for another Streaty adventure in Catania, Naples, Rome, Syracuse, Venice, Bari, Bologna, Turin and many other cities! A big hug from the Streaty crew!
This tour was amazing! Delicious food at every turn and our kids tried everything! Angelo - our tour guide - was FANTASTIC! He’s could be the mayor of Palermo and took us to so many family-owned places; he clearly loves Palermo and loves food! Book this tour!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kerry! It makes us so happy to hear that your whole family, especially your kids, embraced the adventure and tried everything along the way! Angelo will be delighted to know his passion for Palermo, its people and its incredible food made such an impression. We love supporting family-run businesses, and we're glad you enjoyed every delicious stop. Thank you for recommending our tour! We hope to welcome you again for another Streaty adventure in Catania, Naples, Rome, Syracuse, Venice, Bari, Bologna, Turin and many other cities! A big hug from the Streaty crew!
