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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Authentic Arancini (only in the morning tour)
Seasonal dessert (cannoli, gelato or other)
3 Drinks: beer or wine
Sicilian cheese and olives
Traditional street food bites (makes a meal!)
Walking Tour guided by Local Expert
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
1,873 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
One of the highlights of...
Renee B,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00One of the highlights of our trip! A walking tour, history and culture intro, and most delicious food tour all in one. We saw markets and ate at local establishments we never would have discovered on our own. You will not leave hungry! We did this tour during our cruise stop in Palermo - the starting and ending points for the tour are definitely walkable from the cruise port. Absolutely would recommend this tour.
Alessandra was great and the food phenomenal.
James P,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide, Alessandra (Allie) was super knowledgeable, entertaining and very informative. She did a great job taking us to try fabulous food that we otherwise would not have seen or found on our own. Her enthusiasm and love of the Palermo street foods made this one of the best I’ve been on.
A must do!
stefaniesacknoff,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00we had the best time on this food tour. The stops were off the beaten path focusing on family owned restaurants. The foods was authentic Sicilian street food allowing us to try cuisine we wouldn’t have otherwise tried. They were also able to accommodate vegetarian which was much appreciated. Although the best part of the tour was our guide Ale. A native of Palermo, she was a wealth of knowledge and brought an energy and love of the city making the tour even more fun! We would definitely book again.
Excellent Tour! Highly Recommend!
Vicki C,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00All of us has a terrific time on this tour. The guide was knowledgeable, fun and interesting. The food at each of the stops was excellent and plentiful.
Thank you Salvo for a...
Diane S,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Thank you Salvo for a great tour yesterday. The food was great and the tour was wonderful! Our group really enjoyed your knowledge and rapport with us! Thank you for the great experience.
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