Eating Palermo Food & Wine Tours with Eating Europe

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Duration:3 hours to 4 hours (approx.)
Location: Sicily, Italy

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Experience the best of Palermo's culinary delights with our expertly curated tours. Whether you prefer exploring in the morning or the evening, our tours offer a deep dive into the city's rich food culture and historic charm, making for an unforgettable experience.
Historic Exploration: Wander through historic alleys and piazzas, blending cultural influences.

• Local Markets: Visit the bustling Ballarò Food Market with its 1000-year history.
• Authentic Tastes: Savor local delicacies like stigghiola, sfincione, and arancine.
• Culinary Expertise: Learn from local chefs and pizzaiolos in historic settings.
• Gourmet Experience: Enjoy traditional dishes, Sicilian wines, and the iconic Cannolo.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

✓ Sicilian Pizza + demo with local pizzaiolo - Evening Food & Wine Tour
✓ List of recommendations with our Palermo top picks
✓ Sicilian Cannolo! - Evening Food & Wine Tour and Morning Street Food & Market Tour
✓ Granita! Evening Food & Wine Tour and Morning Street Food & Market Tour
✓ Local cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and olives - Morning Street Food & Market Tour
✓ "Cunzata", the Sicilian Bruschetta - Evening Food & Wine Tour
✓ Traditional "Caponata" - Evening Food & Wine Tour
✓ Visit the incredible Ballarò Market - Morning Street Food & Market Tour
✓ All the best local street food - Evening Food & Wine Tour and Morning Street Food & Market Tour
✓ Sip on the best Sicilian wines and cocktails! Evening Food & Wine Tour
✓ Delicious Pasta "Alla Norma" - Evening Food & Wine Tour
✓ "Arancine", the iconic Sicilian deep fried rice ball - Morning Street Food & Market Tour
✓ Espresso and cookies - Morning Street Food & Market Tour
✓ Local English speaking guide
✓ 2 types of "Sfincione", Sicilian pizza by the slice - Morning Street Food & Market Tour

✗ Gratuities
✗ Hotel pickup and drop-off

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Palermo
Option 1: Evening Food & Wine Tour. In the evening, embark on a journey through historic alleys that blend Arabic influences with Palermo's rich history. Savor culinary classics like 'caponata' and 'sfincione' in a 5th-century restaurant that exudes historical charm. You'll also have the unique opportunity to learn the art of Sicilian pizza from a local maestro pizzaiolo in a magnificent 17th-century palace. This tour includes a delightful experience of traditional Pasta alla Norma, paired with the finest Sicilian wines and cocktails. To top off your evening, indulge in the majestic Cannolo, all while taking in the enchanting evening ambiance of Palermo. This tour offers a comprehensive look at Palermo's culinary heritage, making it perfect for both food enthusiasts and history lovers!
2. Mercato di Ballaro
Option 2: Morning Street Food & Market Tour. Start your day with a vibrant exploration of Palermo's historic piazzas and the bustling Ballarò Food Market, which boasts a history spanning over 1000 years. As you navigate through the market, you'll have the chance to taste iconic street foods such as smoky stigghiola, mangia e bevi, sfincione palermitano, and classic arancine. This tour also takes you through the charming Albergheria district, where you'll uncover hidden gems and hear local legends, all while enjoying the vibrant morning atmosphere of Palermo. Interact with local vendors, learn about the city's culinary traditions, and immerse yourself in a true taste of Palermo's dynamic morning culinary culture.
3. Teatro Massimo
Evening Food & Wine Tour - This is the iconic opera house, built in 1897, a mix of architectural styles, including Neoclassical and Greek elements
4. Chiesa di San Giuseppe dei Padri Teatini
Evening Food & Wine Tour - This architectural gem is adorned with intricate sculptures and ornate details, showcasing the Baroque grandeur of the era
5. Church and Monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria
Evening Food & Wine Tour - The Monastero Santa Caterina stands as a place of spiritual significance and architectural beauty, offering a glimpse into Palermo's rich cultural and religious heritage.
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Evening Food & Wine Tour - With its quaint cafes and lively street life, Piazza Sant'Anna captures the essence of Palermo's rich history and vibrant cultural scene.
7. Quattro Canti
Evening Food & Wine Tour and Morning Street Food & Market Tour - The Quattro Canti, or "Four Corners," is a Baroque square located at the intersection of two main streets in the heart of Palermo, adorned with ornate Baroque facades and features fountains and statues representing the four seasons
8. Via Vittorio Emanuele
Evening Food & Wine Tour and Morning Street Food & Market Tour - This bustling thoroughfare is also known for its architectural beauty, showcasing a blend of different styles from various periods in Palermo's rich history.
9. Piazza Bellini
Evening Food & Wine Tour and Morning Street Food & Market Tour - Whether day or night, Piazza Bellini captures the essence of Palermo's dynamic spirit and is a must-visit destination
10. Chiesa del Carmine Maggiore
Morning Street Food & Market Tour: Dating back to the 16th century, this church boasts Baroque architecture and serves as a cultural and spiritual landmark in the vibrant Ballarò market area.
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Morning Street Food & Market Tour: The Arch of Cutò is an ancient monument in Palermo, Sicily, dating back to the 13th century. It stands as a symbol of the city's rich cultural heritage, featuring elegant Gothic-Norman architecture.
12. Piazza Pretoria
Evening Food & Wine Tour and Morning Street Food & Market Tour - The stunning Fontana Pretoria, adorned with intricate sculptures, takes center stage in this square, making it a noteworthy landmark.
13. Stazione di Palermo Centrale
Morning Street Food & Market Tour -The station's imposing architecture reflects its historical significance and importance as a gateway to the island.

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Posted By : annerC2073CN
We were provided with the most fun and energetic Friday night tour in Palermo the night before our wedding! It was an absolute dream for my husband and our family, and we got to end the night dancing in the street to live music, absolutely incredible like a movie.
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Posted On : 2024-09-21 18:33:14

Posted By : L7355FGliamg
Had a great time with Innocenzo. Had way, way more food than I ever could have hoped for— designedly do not eat before joining the tour! Highlights were the monastery cannoli where we got to skip the line and the sfincione pizza. Great time, highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-09-21 08:08:56

Posted By : ginacF9350CS
Innocenzo was our guide and felt exactly like a friend we had known forever showing us around beautiful Palermo. I would 100% recommend this tour and will do it again when we come back and spend longer in Palermo.
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Posted On : 2024-09-20 08:27:58

Posted By : Paxi
We had a wonderful day with Giusi. We learned so much and ate amazing food and lots of it. Toured the market (which could have been an all day event!) and ate at a few amazing restaurants there. We had canole at the monastery and enjoyed the pastry as we sat in the garden. Giusy was a
Informative, friendly, and felt an old friend.
Always book with Eating Europe.
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Posted On : 2024-09-19 15:26:01

Posted By : 142marenal
I sent two couples who both enjoyed the experience. One woman has several food allergies and they were able to accommodate her without any issues.
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Posted On : 2024-09-18 11:31:07

Posted By : X2618LAdereks
We had an amazing time with Benny, he was super informative, friendly, and explained the history and culture of all the food we ate.
The food tour was very thought out and we went to restaurants that were local with delicious food!
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Posted On : 2024-09-17 15:04:43

Posted By : H5584KAmartinn
Benny was an amazing tour guide, he had a wealth of knowledge and a very warm and charismatic personality. The tour was well thought out and the food was incredible. A must do in Palermo!
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Posted On : 2024-09-17 15:04:02

Posted By : jasonashleydavis
We absolutely loved the Eating Palermo Food Tour. Our guide Innocenzo was fantastic, and he took us to lots of really interesting places that were serving delicious, high-quality and authentic street food. Innocenzo explained to us the history and culture of the food we were sampling and interspersed this with stories from his childhood and youth growing up in Palermo. We highly recommend this tour if you are looking for an authentic foodie experience in Palermo.
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Posted On : 2024-09-15 13:37:18

Posted By : draganadenkovski
What a perfect way to get a food tour of Palermo, visiting all the hidden gems and finding out about the city, its culture and food origins. Giusi was a fun, knowledgeable and interesting. The whole tour was very smooth and she kept us entertained and well fed!!!
Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-09-14 03:12:08

Posted By : Culture47949502809
This food tour was a highlight of our entire 7 week Europe trip. We had the pleasure of having our guide, Giusi, be the person who created the Palermo food tour and she was amazing! We were also very fortunate to be the only two people who booked the tour that evening so we had our own private “group tour”. Giusi had so many stories to tell and so much knowledge to share, even down to the reasons why she chose specific restaurants to be part of the tour. We truly felt as if we were eating like a local. At each stop we were made to feel extremely welcome, we had plenty of time to enjoy the food / drinks before moving on to our next stop. We enjoyed the food (The Pizza at Assud hands down is the best pizza you will have in your life) so much that we visited multiple locations the very next day so that we could have more. Please note this tour involves a LOT of eating, we were stuffed after the 2nd stop and got told that we hadn’t even started!! - do not eat prior to this, you certainly come away full and get your moneys worth. Thank you Giusi for such a lovely evening of food,stories and being shown around Palermo, this will be cherished close to our hearts.

Monique & Henry
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Posted On : 2024-09-13 17:12:13