Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty
Overview
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3 hours
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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. On this tour we hosted Rick Stein, Paul Hollywood and many other celebs!
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Seasonal dessert (cannoli, gelato or other)
3 Drinks: beer or wine
Traditional street food bites (makes a meal!)
Walking Tour guided by Local Expert
Authentic Arancini
Sicilian olives
Extra food or drinks
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.
photo service
What To Expect
Teatro Massimo
Meet your guide and the other travelers
Capo Street Market
Stroll through the food market stalls guided by a local expert. Taste and learn about the local culture
Options
Morning street food tour
Carefully read Additional Info: you will visit Capo and Vucciria markets. If there are any vegetarians or pescatarians, please inform us prior to the tour.
Evening street food tour
Carefully read Additional Info: exploration of Vucciria and Cala areas (markets closed). If there are any vegetarians or pescatarians, inform us previously.
Reviews
2,077 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely Tour
Robert C,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a wonderful tour. Authentic food and friendly people. Palermo is so beautiful and our guide Angelo was amazing. He was so kind and knowledgable. We felt like we were with a friend. The markets are so lively, colourful and diverse. Lots to see, smell and taste. Highly recommend.
Great Tour!
Jodi W,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00It’s the perfect amount of time and perfect amount of food! Nice to eat local foods and learn more about them.
Must Do!!!
Mike M,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00This sas so enjoyable. Allasandro gave us so much more than food tour. And the pacing was amazing. His local knowledge along with being a private chef truly was remarkable. A must do activity when visiting Palermo
Yum! Yum!
LindaLou L,
Oct 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Bring your appetite and sense of adventure on this tour. You also get to explore parts of Palermo and learn things. Dietary restrictions are accommodated. As another endorsement, they are mentioned in Rick Steves' book on Sicily.
It was a great...
Jeanette F,
Oct 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a great opportunity to experience the Street food and atmosphere of Palermo.. We had an extensive chance to sample many foods.
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