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.
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
1,977 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour very informative , history lesson as well as culinary adventure
liz A,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Salve was a fantastic tour guide , very informative not just with food but also history of the food & markets in Palermo , origins and surrounding areas . Food was just great , and there is a surprise dish ( not got the faint hearted but sone just loved it ) All great street food apart from the amazing and huge gelato at the end . A must do for your trip , a great experience In Palermo to understand the culture and food of the region . You will laugh a lot as Salve is very funny and makes the trip a lot of fun as well
A lot of food and so much...
Glenda Z,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00A lot of food and so much fun! Our guide was amazing and lots of interesting facts about the city. She was funny and engaging! Food was very tasty. Fun to try new things.
Street food
Emily P,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alex was amazing. Very funny, very knowledgeable. Tried new and I unusual food. Fun experience! Great job!
Great Food Tour in Palermo
Jeff T,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great trip with great guide. Food was delicious. Alessandro really made this an immersion experience
Alessandra was wonderful ...
Domenic T,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alessandra was wonderful. Her knowledge of the goods and the streets of Palermo made it a great experience.
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