Night Street Food Tour of Palermo with a Local -For real foodies!

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

The very first food tour launch in Palermo. Join us in a three-hour strolling around the backstreets of the city center guided by a young Palermitan who will share with you stories and legends only renowned among locals.

We have an easy-going approach with travelers making them feel like friends, not like clients! We will take you to the same places where our guides go to eat and drink with friends. We will share with you the best tips to enjoy Palermo and Sicily like a local. We will share our personal stories to make you feel what being a Sicilian means.

You will taste traditional street foods at vendors who have been carefully selected for the quality of food and the authenticity of the location. There are no tourist traps on this tour! Travelers will step into hidden corners and try foods they wouldn't dare to do alone. The amount of food we offer on this tour replaces a full meal.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Seats are not guaranteed at food stops.

Some food can be considered a bit weird or challenging. It's what locals eat. We only offer real traditional food, no touristy stuff. Do not expect seafood.

This tour is NOT adaptable to vegans, allergic to dairy products and gluten.

Not recommended for people with limited walking/standing capacity. No seats guaranteed at food stops.

MUST KNOW: traditional Sicilian street food is mostly fat, fried and full of carbs. Do not expect seafood.

HIGH RISK OF NUT CONTAMINATION

The tour is suitable for vegetarians and pescatarians, except one food stop.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

3 Sicilian drinks: Beer and/or Wine

Seasonal Dessert (pastries or gelato)

Sicilian Arancini

Walking Tour guided by Local Experts

Street Foods bites (makes a meal!)

Hotel pickup and drop off

Bottled water can be purchased at any shop along the route. We recommend bringing your own bottle to refill as we try to reduce plastic waste.

Extra food or drinks

What To Expect

Teatro Massimo

Meeting point and a brief introduction to the tour and the members of the group.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio All'Olivella

Story of Santa Rosalia, patron saint of Palermo

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Night Street Food Tour of Palermo with a Local -For real foodies!

Reviews

4.87

484 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

441

A great street food experience
Rob S,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great way to experience and learn about Palermo by night. Our guide Alessandra was excellent - informative, playful, patient and guiding. We got to taste some classic Palermo street food (note - if you’re after fine dining this is not the tour for you … but if you want to get away from the tourist hotspots and mingle with the locals, this is the tour for you). Bring your appetite!!
Night Street Food Tour of Palermo with Alessandro
Norma A,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I signed us up for the Night Street Food Tour with a local expert on October 29, 2025 (6:30 PM – 9:30 PM), and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Palermo. From the very start at Teatro Massimo, Alessandro made the group feel welcome and excited. He was easy to spot with his red umbrella and Streaty bag between the two bronze lions, and his warm, lively and comical personality set the tone for the evening. The walk through Palermo’s lively streets was not just about food—it was a cultural journey. Alessandro shared fascinating stories about Sicilian traditions, history, and the local way of life, all while guiding us to hidden gems we never would have found on our own. The food itself was plentiful—definitely a full meal! Arancina - fresh and perfectly crispy on the outside and rich inside. I suggest you order this right after it was fried so that it is fresh. A variety of street food bites that gave us a real taste of Palermo’s culinary soul. And of course, the Sicilan drinks (wine and beer) in La Vuccheria. Gelato at LaKala (near the port) that ended the night on a sweet note. The tour ended at Piazza Fonderia, right in the heart of downtown near the port, which was a perfect spot to continue exploring or simply relax after such a flavorful evening. What stood out most was Alessandro himself—knowledgeable, passionate, and genuinely fun to be around. He made the experience feel less like a tour and more like being shown around by a local friend who knows all the best spots. We definitely left with a full stomach, a deeper appreciation (except for spleen sandwich sorry Alessandro, lol) and understanding for Sicilian street food. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience Palermo through its food and culture!
Fun and knowledgeable tour guide
Catherine V,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was my first food tour ever. Alessandro was an outstanding tour guide in Palermo: a perfect balance between knowledgeable and fun with the ability to make all the people on the group bond. The food venues he picked were well thought out and very different.
Unforgettable Food Tour
Gina L,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Vinz was excellent. He taught us so much from Sicilian sayings, customs, and history. He is passionate at his job and shows up with so much energy. He made us laugh and our bellies full. Thank you for such a wonderful time.
Wonderful street tour in Palermo!
492divyak,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The night street food tour with our guide Dario was amazing. It was a nice intro to the history a view of Palermo’s streets at night and delicious food. I am a vegetarian and had great options! Thank you so much
Fun and filling
Tuco33,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Vinz was an energetic and informative guide. He made the experience fun, and his passion for Palermo and its food shone through all during the tour.
Great tour and great guide!
mjz3373,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed the street food tour in Palermo! Vinz was a great guide and took us to very special places we would not have found ourselves. Vinz has a lot of energy and enthousiasm and gave us a wonderful evening!
Great
dereminiene2016,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was great, our guide Vinz was friendly and funny. We explored different Sicilian food options we otherwise wouldn’t have tried
Vincent the Amazing
Irene M,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Vincent was a fantastic guide and we had a lovely evening. We ate well and the evening ended with a good ice cream. Highly recommended.
Food and food and then some more
Lozpaul,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Thank you Dario for a very enthusiastic night time street food tour. We liked the little stories along the way highlighting Sicilys amazing history. Really loved the little bar for the focaccia and the arancini stop. Both places I would never have considered. Glad we tried the spleen sandwich! He was really good at making sure we all had enough to go around. I would have liked to have tried a few different wines though - maybe next time! Our stomachs were nicely full!