Palermo Street Food Legends & the Ballarò Market by Eating Europe

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Step into the soul of Palermo on this immersive street food adventure through the historic Albergheria district.

Wander through the lively Ballarò Market with your local guide, where centuries-old traditions meet bold Sicilian flavors and sizzling street food.

Along the way, taste your way through a delicious line-up of Palermo's street food royalty: crispy arancine, smoky stigghiola, and soft sfincione pizza.

Visit a hidden monastery-turned-bakery for divine pastries crafted from age-old recipes, sample sun-drenched tomatoes and “cheese on horseback,” and sip espresso from one of Italy’s top independent roasters. With each stop, you'll uncover stories of resilience, rebellion, and the enduring pride of Palermo’s food-loving locals.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies can't participate in this activity for their safety.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Panelle and crocchè are a must in Palermo. Antica Friggitoria Dal 1947 is a renowned establishment in Palermo, Sicily, boasting a legacy of traditional frying expertise since its founding year.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Stazione di Palermo Centrale

The station's imposing architecture reflects its historical significance and importance as a gateway to the island.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Food lovers guide: a list of recommendations with our Palermo top picks

Taste traditional street foods like sfincione palermitano and crocchè and meet local artisans

Local English speaking guide

Explore Palermo's historic Ballarò market and taste slowly grilled and smoky-flavored food.

Sip on coffee and Step into a stunning monastery to discover sinfully good pastries

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Options

Private Food Tour

Private Guided Tour
Extra Caponata or Parmigiana

Palermo Best Street Food & Market Tour with Eating Europe

Reviews

5.00

71 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Palermo Street Food tour
361dariena,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful experience with Giusa walking through the Ballaro market and sampling local Sicilian food from curated vendors! Highly recommend this tour, you'll enjoy the food, her company and all that she loves about Palermo ❤️
Yummy Palermo
Sherpa38132656617,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Food, city, tour guide were fantastic. Highly recommended to all first time visitors in Sicily. Molto buono. Will use this company for other food tours.
Great food tour!
Roger M,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience! Mauro was a great tour guide. This is our fourth Eating Europe tour and we love them! We can’t wait to do our next tour.
Best Food and Historical Tour Ever
Mireille G,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Innocenzo was fun, smart, professional, and enthusiastic. He provided us with a unique and wonderful tasting/tour experience. We truly enjoyed tasting local foods and drinks, as well as lovely the community and family feel in Palermo. Innocenzo took us to the local food places that the tourist would probably never know about, providing us with a a true sense of the city and the people. We also learned a great deal about the history of Palermo and Sicily in general, and specifically when we happened by historical churches, homes, etc. He also highlighted how things had changed since Palermo was virtually destroyed in WW II. My only regret for this day of the tour is that I ate breakfast and couldn’t really enjoy all the food prepared for us. We will know for next time.
Great Street Foods!
F1011RYmichaelm,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Giusi was a fantastic guide. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Great personality. And chose foods that bring out daily life in Palermo.
Authentic Street Food of Palermo
Escape02761970946,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome experience. Mauro was a knowledgeable and helpful host. He used humour to move us along and to add to information. 3 hours didn’t seem long enough. We would’ve liked to spend more time at places but we know the street food hosts were cooking for the public and didn’t have time to spend with us. Mauro gave us ample information specific to the place. Excellent!!! Thank you and we’ll be recommending this to others. Ciao.
Birthday surprise!!!
funnyjmc,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a great time with Innocent. He is knowledgeable of the area and of the various food we tried. It was my husbands birthday and he surprised him with a candle in a sandwich that was requested. Don't think, just book this experience!!!!
Wonderful tour with great guide!
155jodieh,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mauro was wonderful! Charming and funny. We would have totally taken this tour again. It was wonderful to hear the history behind the food and how many generations of shop owners. It was a great way to explore the city!
History of area and food were amazing
R2120VMkristines,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was worth the price Wonderful tour and history with Innocenzo as we worked through the market and additional sights.
Tour
D6743KHashleyv,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a very nice tour with innocenzo, told interesting and fun facts about the city. Over the impressive market and taste delicious snacks. Highly recommended if you are in Palermo!